Bargain Counter Corpse 2

Bargain Counter Corpse 2 by Arthur Leo Zagat delivers a thrilling sequel packed with suspense and mystery in a bustling department store setting. When a body is discovered among the sale items at a popular store, it sparks a frenzy that sends shockwaves through the retail world. The store's management is desperate to keep the scandal under wraps, but a determined detective refuses to let the case be buried as easily as the corpse. As the investigation unfolds, dark secrets and unexpected twists emerge, revealing that this is no ordinary crime. With each clue uncovered, the stakes grow higher in a game where the price of survival is steep. Will the truth be found, or will it remain hidden behind the glamorous facade of the bargain counter?

Arthur Leo Zagat (1896–1949) was an American lawyer, prolific pulp fiction writer, and editor best known for his contributions to the horror, science fiction, and mystery genres. Born in New York City, Zagat served in World War I before pursuing a legal career. However, his passion for storytelling led him to writing, where he found success in the pulp magazine market of the 1920s and 1930s. Zagat authored hundreds of short stories and novellas, often collaborating with fellow writers like Nat Schachner. His most famous works include dystopian science fiction tales, eerie horror stories, and hard-boiled detective fiction. Zagat also contributed to serialized stories, such as the "Doc Savage" adventures, and became a popular fixture in magazines like Weird Tales, Astounding Stories, and Argosy. His writing style is noted for its vivid, imaginative worlds and engaging plots. Zagat passed away in 1949, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the golden age of pulp fiction.