The Skeleton Key

Reviews

Linda Pfafflin

The Skeleton Key by Erin KellyI listened to the audiobook version of this and l really enjoyed Helen Keeley’s distinctive narration it brought the story to life for me. The vast array of characters seem to have dubious morals and l had no idea who to trust or what was going to happen next as the layers of secrets and revelations gradually unfolded through multiple timelines and narratives. The grand prize?

The booktrail

It’s a fairly long book (545 pages), but the intricate story kept moving at a fast pace. It’s centered around Nell’s viewpoint and you feel her trauma as she reconnects with a family she tried to escape. However, it all goes very wrong indeed…I thought this was going to be a straight forward treasure hunt but I may have underestimated Ms Kelly as this is so much more than that.

BookBloggerJanine

The legacy of this book is central to the story and everything and everyone else is intricately weaved around it. Eleanor is now in her mid-forties, works as a glass artist, is known as “Nell,” has a teenage stepdaughter, and is invited back for “celebration” of the book, which is being accompanied by the launch of a new virtual treasure hunt and television coverage of the “reveal. A fantastic 5-star read from me!

Karla_bookishlife

Wow what a thrilling adventure. I was addicted immediately. ” Her younger brother Dom is the app developer.

Jude Wright

But I'm also feeling better now I've finished The Skeleton Key, I just can't think I will find another book like it! The narrator expertly conveyed the dark atmosphere alongside a thrilling pace to echo the sense of haunting and adventure.

The non linear structure means that we piece fragments slowly to start but the end is a pacy and thrilling race that unveils some jawdropping surprises. It is such a different story/novel from any others I've read for a long time. This is not just a literary treasure hunt when a book is published and people look for clues in locations around the country.