Corpses Pay Dividends

Corpses Pay Dividends by Arthur Leo Zagat is a spine-tingling mystery that will have you questioning the value of life and death. When a wealthy businessman is found dead, his fortune seems to become a deadly magnet for those who seek to gain from his demise. As detectives dig deeper, they uncover a dark plot where corpses are the currency in a twisted game of greed and betrayal. With each clue revealing more about the sinister underbelly of high society, the race is on to solve the case before more lives are claimed. Will the truth emerge from the shadows, or will the dividends of death continue to stack up? Prepare yourself for a thrilling ride through a web of intrigue and danger.

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.