Kiss Me Deadly by Carter Brown

Kiss Me Deadly was published in 1955 by Horwitz Publications. The main character is Richard Van Briden III and he is a multi-millionaire. He is all set to marry a rich lady when he meets this other dame at the airport. They take off to a nice quiet weekend and then Richard discovers he is dead. A business deal is on the line and if Van Birden is not present then the deal falls through. He must prove that he is still alive but Richard does not look like himself anymore. Richard Van Briden sets out to clear his name and his fortune.