Dreams of Magnificence: The Birth of the World’s Fair

Architectural Triumph: The Building of the White City

Invasive Darkness: Introduction to H.H. Holmes

Facade of Respectability: Holmes' Murder Castle

The Grand Debut: The Opening of the Fair

Shadows in Delight: Parallel Progress

A Slayer in the Midst: Holmes’ Killing Spree

Fall of the White City: Closure of the Fair

Exposure: The Unveiling of Holmes’ Crimes

Aftermath: The Legacy of the Fair and Holmes

The book, set in Chicago, intertwines the true tales of two men - the architect behind the 1893 World's Fair and the serial killer who used the fair as a lure. It's a mesmerizing blend of history, architecture, and serial murder.

non_fiction

history

true_crime

mystery

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