Locke & Key (Audio Drama Production) by Joe Hill & Gabriel Rodriguez

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                                                                                                                 *audio drama

     Have you listened to an audio drama before?  I've been caught up in them because they provide the story and sound FX while you just relax and see it all in your mind's eye.  They're amazing!  I've loved titles like Wormwood, The Leviathan Chronicles, We're Alive and The Heavenfield.  They're the best because they bring imagination to life.  This audio drama, taken from Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez's comic book with the same name has created a story like none I've ever read or listened to!

     The story, Locke and Key, is about a mysterious collection of keys that have been entrusted to the Locke family.  The only issue is that if you're an unsuspecting adult or simply a non-believer in the magical realm, you can't see the affects of the keys.

     Enter Body, Kenzie and Tyler: their father's been killed by a crazed teen (Sam) who'd been instructed by an evil entity trapped in a well on the Locke property.  when Tyler, Kenzie and Body are moved to Locke House by their mother, who's alcoholic and distraught at the loss of her spouse (and killed Sam's accomplice).  All around the house are these keys that unlock magical doors.  One can open a closet that repairs anything that's been broken.  Another can open a closet that takes you into a ghostly realm, where you can se any and everyone, but they can not see you.  Then there's the ever favorite, the Head Key.  It unlocks your head, allowing you to stuff the cavity with anything you want.  If you wish to become a master of fencing, stuff a book on fencing in there.  If you want to know anything about history, stuff a history book in there- it;s okay!  Yeah, it's cool, but someone's looking for a special key and is willing to kill for it.  Even if it means killing the Locke's to get it.  

     Do they have enough keys to unlock a clue as to who is after them and if so, will they be able to lock the villain away forever?
     I was very appreciative when I received the email stating this story was FREE.  You know that's my middle name!  Well, I immediately downloaded it to my Audible.com account and finished my, at the time, audiobook.  I only listen to them while walking and soaking in my awesome, 90-minute bubble baths!  When I finally gave it a listen, I was impressed with the cast!  Tatiana Mislay, Haley Joel Osment, Kate Mulgrew and even Joe Hill's dad, freaking Stephen King!  Yes- The Stephen King!  I didn't even know because he's not using the King name, making his own way.  And he sure does it with this and so many other stories!

     Okay, so seriously, I'm not going to say anything else.  Check the slideshow.  If you're in to comics, check out IDW to get the comics or go open a free Audible account and download this into your collection.  You will not regret it- unless you have no imagination.  On to the next read! Rating: