Death and Taxes

Death and Taxes is a light-hearted fantasy novel by H. A. Hartzell, written in the early 1960s. The story follows Jerry Masterson, an artist struggling with financial difficulties, as he navigates the whimsical supernatural elements surrounding the impending demolition of a historic lighthouse. The narrative humorously explores the interactions between the living and a ghostly sailor, highlighting themes of love and financial struggle against a backdrop of ghostly antics.