Erik Larson—author of #1 bestseller IN THE GARDEN OF BEASTS—intertwines the true tale of the 1893 World’s Fair 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.
From the Trade Paperback edition.
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Sexual Content - 1/5
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Violence - 5/5
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Language - 1/5
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Drugs and Alcohol - 1/5
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Summary
Overall: Thanks to this book, I now know where I’d go if I ever acquire a time machine (though I will certainly steer clear of a certain Dr. Holmes). A compelling,
fascinating piece of history. Read full review at http://excellentlibrary.wordpress.com/2012/09/20/thedevilinthewhitecity/
Violence Very graphic, as one of the main characters is a serial killer