Crawling Madness

Crawling Madness by Arthur Leo Zagat is a spine-chilling thriller that will leave you breathless. When a series of inexplicable disappearances and gruesome discoveries grip a quiet town, it becomes clear that an unspeakable terror is at work. As the body count rises and the darkness deepens, a determined investigator delves into the heart of the madness, uncovering a horrifying truth that crawls through the very fabric of reality. Each revelation brings them closer to the horrifying source of the terror, where ancient evil and modern fears collide. Can they unravel the mystery before the madness consumes everyone? Prepare for a descent into horror that will keep you on edge until the final page.

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.