Demonic Slumlord

TENANTS by Christopher Motz is like a stroll straight into Satan's butthole, only Lucifer would be a step up from Al Sterling, landlord of the Blackridge Apartments. Unfortunately, Linda realizes too late, her apartment is, in fact, too good to be true...literally and figuratively.

The descriptions are terrifying. Imagine Lovecraft and King getting high on meth together, only to have Keene toss them into a cellar and tell them to put on lotion -- that would be a cake walk compared to what Motz does with his readers and tenants in the basement of the Blackridge. I had no idea the author could be so sick and twisted, and I think this novel should come with some kind of warning. Horror fans are going to love it.

Even if the demons and orgies were removed from the story, Linda's downward spiral is still extremely awful. In her attempt to leave an abusive boyfriend, she alienates her best friend, loses her family ties, and spends most of her time in a rum-induced drunken haze. Motz digs deep into personal despair with TENANTS.

I also recommend MELT by Motz, which made my TOP 2020 list in April.

As always,
AstraDaemon

Motz Nailed It

MELT by Christopher Motz is a mix of sci-fi and horror, and so much better than any version of The Blob movies. Imagine if John Carpenter and H.P. Lovecraft made a film together, and you'll have a pretty good idea what kind of epic nightmare the author has unleashed upon the residents of Ditchburn.

Greg is a fantastic character. If you weren't Greg at some point in your life, you knew someone just like him. As a result, his POV reveals a more personal level to this creature feature. The ending is unpredictable, kind of like falling down a rough hillside and hoping you survive the fall.

As is, I'm fine with this novella as a stand-alone, but I wouldn't say no to a sequel. I hope we see more work from Motz in 2020.

As always,
AstraDaemon