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

Version: Unabridged
Author: Erik Larson
Narrator: Scott Brick
Genres: True-Crime, United States
Publisher: Random House Audio Assets
Date: August 2007
Length: 14 hours, 30 minutes
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Overview

Larsons gifts as a storyteller are magnificently displayed in this rich narrative of a master builder, a killer, and the 1893 Chicago Worlds Fair that obsessed them both.

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Fabulous

Written by Anonymous on October 7th, 2010

  • Book Rating: 5/5

I LOVED this book!! It's really more of a history book, but it's written in a more narrative style. However, I found the two men whose lives are contrasted in this book to be fascinating--particularly H.H. Holmes. I had no idea that this man existed until now and I am utterly amazed by his crimes. It's almost too bizarre to be believed. It's an excellent read and I felt the actor who read the book did a good job, too. He fit the book well.

Great Book

Written by Anonymous from Cicero, IN on June 26th, 2010

  • Book Rating: 5/5

This was a great book! Very well researched. If you're into historical novels, this is a must read.

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Author Details

Author Details

Larson, Erik

Erik Larson grew up in Freeport, Long Island and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Russian history and from the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism. He has written for many newspapers and national magazines, and has published three previous works of nonfiction, Isaac's Storm, Lethal Passage: The Story of a Gun, and The Naked Consumer. He lives in Seattle with his wife, their three daughters, and a host of pets.