Death Set-Up in Yellow

Death Set-Up in Yellow by Arthur Leo Zagat is a masterful blend of suspense and mystery set in a world of intricate deception. When a high-stakes game of deception and intrigue unfolds against a backdrop of enigmatic yellow clues, the stakes are raised to life and death. A seemingly innocuous event spirals into a deadly plot, drawing an unsuspecting detective into a web of murder and manipulation. As the detective pieces together the cryptic clues, they uncover a chilling conspiracy that threatens to turn everything they thought they knew upside down. Will they solve the puzzle before it's too late, or will the sinister design of the "death set-up" claim another victim? Dive into this thrilling tale and unravel the secrets hidden in the shadows.

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.