Five seemingly unrelated people from different parts of the world are each sent a silver key that, when plugged into a computer, grants them whatever they desire. A teacher, stockbroker, doctor, actress, and gamer each use the keys to select things that they think will make them happy. Some of the wishes are altruistic and some are depraved, but all of them get something by using the keys. The question remains; who has sent the keys and for what purpose. One of the five decides to search for answers, but what she finds is completely unexpected.

The Key to It All asks the question, what would you do if you could have whatever you want. None of the characters in the story is flawless, and all of them show signs of greed, but it is clear that they get what they deserve in the end. The plot weaves the mystery of the keys as it tells, chapter by chapter, the story of each character's journey. At times this method is jarring as the reader must jump back and forth between stories, and some of the plot points leave questions that go unanswered. Also, it is difficult to root for any of the characters because none of them seem completely worthy. Overall, The Key to It All is a somewhat depressing novel about greed and good intentions gone wrong. ( )

A good read that reminded me of Jeffrey Archer's earlier novels.

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