Devil in the White City, The

murder, magic and madness at the fair that changed America

Paperback, 496 pages

English language

Published Nov. 10, 2004 by Bantam Books Ltd.

ISBN:
9780553813531

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5 stars (2 reviews)

From back cover: Bringing Chicago circa 1893 to vivid life, Erik Larson's spell-binding bestseller intertwines the true tale of two men - the brilliant architect behind the legendary 1893 World's Fair, striving to secure America's place in the world; and the cunning serial killer who used the fair to lure his victims to their death. Combining meticulous research with nail-biting storytelling, Erik Larson has crafted a narrative with all the wonder of newly discovered history and the thrills of the best fiction.

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Subjects

  • True Crime