Eldritch, Inc. blends corporate satire, supernatural horror, and quirky humor into a fast-paced adventure through cosmic conspiracies.
Imagine if your dead-end job involved battling eldritch horrors and deciphering ancient spells while navigating corporate red tape. That’s the world Christopher D. Ochs creates in Eldritch, Inc., the first book in the Michael Yeager series. It’s part supernatural thriller, part sci-fi mystery, and part corporate satire—a wild blend that delivers humor, tension, and just enough absurdity to keep you flipping pages.
The story kicks off with Michael Yeager, a biochemist whose academic career has hit a dead end. Instead of reworking his failed dissertation, he’s dragged into Eldritch & S.Q. Amos Insurance, Inc.—a shadowy organization that’s less about claims adjustments and more about protecting humanity from cosmic horrors. Think The X-Files meets The Office but with more tentacles and magical rituals. When Michael’s fiancée, Sindhu, is attacked during a incident at an observatory, Michael’s personal and professional lives collide in a race against time and otherworldly threats.
Eldritch, Inc. is definitely unique. Ochs doesn’t just dabble in supernatural elements—he dives headfirst into ancient mythology, alien forces, and genetic mysteries. The juxtaposition of arcane rituals and bureaucratic processes is genuinely funny, especially when Eldritch Inc.’s employees argue about office policies while battling shapeshifting enemies. Imagine fighting Cthulhu while filing a quarterly report. Bizzare…yes, but it works!
The dialogue shines, too. Michael’s sarcastic asides and his interactions with his coworkers (including a blue-skinned, multi-armed soldier) add levity without undercutting the stakes. Sindhu’s character is also compelling, although her transformation into a victim of supernatural forces leaves her less active later in the plot, which may feel frustrating for readers hoping for a more substantial female lead.
Eldritch, Inc. is perfect for readers who love genre mashups and speculative fiction that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Fans of The Laundry Files by Charles Stross or White Trash Warlock by David R. Slayton will appreciate its mix of humor, horror, and supernatural intrigue. If you enjoy stories about underdogs facing impossible odds—especially with a side of sarcasm and cosmic terror—this book belongs on your shelf.
In short, Eldritch, Inc. is a rollercoaster of supernatural mayhem and corporate absurdity that will leave you questioning what’s scarier—eldritch horrors or office politics.