The devil in the white city

murder, magic, and madness at the fair that changed America

447 pages

English language

Published Jan. 6, 2003 by Crown Publishers.

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4 stars (19 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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A captivating look into the United States' late nineteenth century, the Chicago Fair and its influence on the future of architecture, spiced with the history of America's first mass-murderer. I couldn't stop listening, and let a lot of other books languish to get to the end of this one.

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Subjects

  • Mudgett, Herman W., -- 1861-1896
  • Serial murderers -- Illinois -- Chicago -- Biography
  • Serial murders -- Illinois -- Chicago -- Case studies