The Complex by Brian Keene

I would like to point out now that I am a fan of Brian Keene’s work. In all his books he keeps the pace going and rarely drags a story on. In all his books he writes interesting characters that are fleshed out and different from others in any given story. The Complex is no different in starting fast and never letting up. The characters are interesting, especially my favorite who is a not what they seem serial killer named The Exit. 

In the Complex an apocalyptic event is beginning and while there are those who act zombie-like, they are not exactly that kind of fiend. The book does not fully explain what has happened to some people or why. While I really enjoyed the book, I felt that there was a lot more that could have been told to flesh out the lore and story. I understand that stories like these all face the danger of beating a dead horse and rehashing storylines that other books and authors have covered. However, this story was different enough to warrant a more fleshed out and longer novel. I also felt I wanted to read more about The Exit, but that to was not fleshed out more. I would give this book a higher rating, but it left me wanting more, and not in a good way. 3.5 out of 5 stars.