The Devil in the White City

The Devil in the White City was published on February 14, 2003 and has sold over 3 million copies. People have generally given the book high marks, with an average rating of 4.5 stars on Goodreads.

Erik Larson is a journalist and non-fiction author who is best known for his work in the true crime genre. His books often focus on historical crimes and criminals, and often include extensive research and detailed accounts of the events in question. Larson’s work has been praised for its narrative style and ability to bring complex stories to life for readers. Some of his most famous books include The Devil in the White City, about the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago and the serial killer who preyed on its visitors, and In the Garden of Beasts, about the rise of the Nazi party in Germany during the 1930s.

The Devil in the White City is a historical non-fiction book that tells the story of the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago from the perspective of two men: architect Daniel Burnham and serial killer H. H. Holmes. The book covers the planning and construction of the fair, as well as the crimes committed by Holmes.

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