Nothing brings a community together like encountering a horde of crazy naked people.

"The Complex" is a solid, dare I say fun, horror novel that follows a group of "ordinary" apartment residents as they try to survive an onslaught of bloodthirsty, deranged killers running amok and apparently being led by an enormous fellow they come to know as "the tick-tock man."

I don't want to say much more since a big part of the "fun" lies in figuring out what's happening as the residents do, and seeing how they handle or bungle the situations they find themselves in while the story unfolds.

There's an interesting, diverse cast of characters that often don't end up being as "ordinary" or predictable as they initially might seem, which I definitely appreciated. I also felt the overall story had a compelling pace and flow to it, and nicely delivered on its intriguing setup and themes.

There were a few minor things that slightly annoyed me, or didn't go the way I was hoping they might, but those largely come down to matters of personal taste and preference, or a handful of occasions where elements of the narrative got a little too convenient or nonsensical for my liking. Still, I found the overall effect of the story very worthwhile, satisfying, and thought-provoking, which is precisely what I crave from any form of speculative fiction.

Bottom line: If you're looking for a quick and intense tale of terror featuring a cool ensemble cast dealing with a dicey, propulsive, and unorthodox situation, I'd definitely recommend paying a visit to "The Complex."