The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America

Erik Larson, author of the #1 bestseller In the Garden of Beasts, intertwines the accurate tale of the 1893 World's Fair and the cunning serial killer who used the fair to lure his victims to their deaths. 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.

Erik Larson's masterwork interweaves two gripping narratives set during Chicago's 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. Follow the brilliant but ruthless architect Daniel Burnham as he orchestrates the fair's architectural triumph, while the charming serial killer H.H. Holmes exploits the chaos to prey on unsuspecting visitors. This meticulously researched historical narrative captures the era's ambition, innovation, and darkness with compelling prose that reads like a thriller. Perfect for readers fascinated by true crime, American history, and the transformative power of the Gilded Age.