The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson

Looking for adventure, history, and murder? Devil in the White city has it all. Erik Larson brilliantly chronicles the history of the 1893 World's fair in Chicago. It is told through two stories. One is about the young architect whose job it is to design the fair and the other is through the eyes of a young seriel killer who takes advantage of the fair to enact mayhem amidst the festivities. Filled with notable characters and events (all of which are true), this is an exciting book that I could not put down. --Shay G., student

This was my prize from last year’s summer reading list, and I loved it. Larson tells the true story of the World’s Fair in Chicago, and of the serial killer who preyed on its young female guests. His narrative is brilliant, both suspenseful and historically fascinating, providing you with an incredible amount of rich American history, in a totally entertaining form . – Kim S., Director of Communications