Death's Mistress (eBook)

A Riveting Tale of Mystery and Suspense in the Noir Fiction Tradition

Arthur Leo Zagat (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2021
27 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-633810078-8 (EAN)

Infos

In "Death's Mistress," Arthur Leo Zagat crafts a riveting tale that intertwines elements of horror, fantasy, and existential philosophy. Set against a backdrop of a crumbling, otherworldly mansion, the narrative follows the journey of a tormented protagonist grappling with the specter of death and the alluring yet terrifying figure of Death's Mistress. Zagat's prose is richly descriptive and steeped in Gothic tradition, evoking an atmosphere that simultaneously captivates and unsettles the reader. The novel engages with themes of mortality, love, and the struggle against inevitability, positioned within the early 20th-century literary context that witnessed a burgeoning interest in the macabre and the supernatural. Arthur Leo Zagat was a multifaceted writer whose diverse background spanned law, journalism, and fiction, enabling him to explore profound human experiences with intensity and nuance. His interest in the darker facets of existence can be traced to his early works in speculative fiction, where he deftly examined the psyche's darker recesses. Zagat's erudition and life experiences undoubtedly informed his exploration of life's fragility and the enigma of death in this particular novel. For those intrigued by the intersections of horror, fantasy, and philosophical inquiry, "Death's Mistress" offers an unforgettable exploration of mortality'Äôs dark embrace. With Zagat's masterful storytelling, readers are invited to delve into a richly imagined world that challenges perceptions of life and death, making this work essential for anyone interested in the complexities of the human condition.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 9.11.2021
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Krimi / Thriller / Horror ► Horror
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Krimi / Thriller / Horror ► Krimi / Thriller
• Schlagworte: Arthur Leo Zagat • Classic • Classic Literature • complex characters • Crime Fiction • dark atmosphere • Detective Fiction • eerie setting • golden age of detective fiction • Historical • intricate plot • mystery novel • noir fiction • noir mystery • psychological suspense • pulp author • Pulp Fiction • pulp magazine • pulp thriller • Thriller • Twist Ending • vivid imagery