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.
Product Features
- Chicago Exposition
- Nineteenth Century
- True Crime
- Serial Killer
- Thriller
Come for the serial killer; stay for the fair. Come for the serial killer, stay for the fair.I will be absolutely honest and admit that I purchased the book because I was interested in the weird story of H.H.Holmes, American con-man, psychopath and serial killer. In fact, I will add to my confession, and shame, by saying that my interest was sparked by watching the episode of Timeless – a series unlikely to be renewed – where our trio of intrepid time-travelers goes back to the 1893 Chicago Columbian Exposition and have a…
Not exactly what I expected but still a good read. I probably should have read the description a little more closely. I thought this book would cover the World’s Fair and H.H. Holmes in equal amounts. It does not. I will admit, the author thoroughly researched both topics, but it was clear to me his focus was on the architecture of the World’s Fair. He is very detailed, but sometime it was almost too much detail. I am admittedly more interested in H.H. Holmes than architecture so that has something to do with my review.If you…