Although the IT geek dark humor is still present, The Apocalypse Codex is another step towards a more serious Laundry Files. The writing, pacing, and intrigue are more mature, and the depth of the novel itself is very far from the synopsis.I find that these changes are for the better. Howard has been through hell and back quite a few times, and it shows in his outlook. As a writer, Stross is following a logical step in the evolution of the series, and I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed this novel.Dark, violent, bleak, with quirky humor and Lovecraftian nods in the right places, The Apocalypse Codex pushed my pleasure buttons. I can't wait to see what the series brings in the future, so far it's right up my alley. I'm amazed at how each book of the Laundry series adds to the horror of the universe it's set in without taking away from the previous horror. This is not a world to live in, but it's a fascinating one to read about. I think what I like best for all the books is the suggestion that humans willingly treat with cosmic horrors, even knowing what could or will happen. The human level of evil makes the cosmic horrors even more horrifying.
What do You think about The Apocalypse Codex (2012)?
Bob, Laundry, and now Hazard & Tavish... His life hadn't been so interesting since... xD
—redraven
Outstanding combination of spy thriller, occult fantasy, and bureaucratic satire.
—leesgrl69
This was my favorite of the series so far, and it takes place in Colorado!
—Emma
Charles Stross will suck you in and eat your soul. READ IT!
—Sherrie
