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The Key to Fear
- The Key Series, Book 1
- Narrated by: Dascha Polanco
- Series: The Key Series, Book 1
- Length: 9 hrs and 10 mins
- Categories: Teen & Young Adult, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
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No touching today for a healthy tomorrow.
For 50 years, the Key Corporation has defended humanity against a deadly virus that spreads through touch. Lovers don’t kiss, or even hold hands. Personal boundaries are valued above all. Break the laws, and you’ll face execution.
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- Amelia Salliby
- 05-11-20
Fantastic
I loved it. I'm hopeful that a second book on the way i want to know if they get to new dawn.
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- Miranda
- 03-11-20
GET THIS BOOK.
I love love loved the HoN novels growing up so when I saw Key to Fear I knew I had to listen. Not only was the storyline amazing and pertinent to the crazy COVID times we live in but the narrator choice was amazing! Dascha killed it! Loved everything about this book all around.