The Key is the story of one hero's journey. After finding a key left behind in a Brussels tavern, John McCormack, an Afghan war veteran, sets aside his original purpose for traveling to the beautiful city of Brussels and sets out to discover the origin of the key. He can't know that the key will lead him to understand more about himself and his life than he ever might have imagined and will ultimately lead him to realize why he came to Brussels in the first place. This is a book for veterans coping with post-war life, for all of us who have suffered loss in our lives, and for anyone who believes that kindness, hope, and love can make all the difference in our lives. The Key is a book for heroes and those of us not so heroic; a book for lovers and those seeking to be loved, a book for travelers seeking self-discovery, and a book that teaches us that we all hold the key to our own redemption.