The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson is a gripping non-fiction book that tells the parallel stories of the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago and the notorious serial killer H.H. Holmes. Larson masterfully weaves together the history of the fair with the chilling tale of Holmes, creating a captivating and suspenseful narrative. This book offers a fascinating look at a dark chapter in American history and the sinister figure who lurked in the shadows of the fairgrounds.