The Devil in the White City

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.

First sentence: A thousand trains a day entered or left Chicago.

Year

2003

Language

English

Publisher

Thorndike Press

Editions

17

Reader rating

3.9 / 5 (63)

Pages

690

ISBN

9781594136245

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