"The Skeleton Key" introduces readers to the enigmatic world of detective fiction crafted by the talented Bernard Capes. When a guest at a snowed-in mountain resort discovers a mysterious key, it becomes the catalyst for a series of sinister events. As guests are confronted with chilling secrets, suspicious behaviors, and an inevitable sense of dread, they find themselves enmeshed in a web of deception, betrayal, and fear. With a haunting setting and a masterful use of suspense, Capes takes readers on a riveting journey as they, along with the story's protagonist, seek to uncover the truth before tragedy strikes.