--- product_id: 221619 title: "The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America" price: "A$23" currency: AUD in_stock: true url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/221619-the-devil-in-the-white-city-murder-magic-and-madness store_origin: AU region: Australia --- # Meticulous historical research 1893 Chicago World's Fair setting True crime serial killer investigation The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America **Price:** A$23 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Where history’s brightest light meets its darkest shadow — don’t miss the story that redefined true crime and American legacy! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America - **How much does it cost?** A$23 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/221619-the-devil-in-the-white-city-murder-magic-and-madness) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Dual Narrative Power:** Experience the stark contrast between visionary architect Daniel Burnham’s triumph and Holmes’ dark depravity. - • **Masterful Storytelling:** Erik Larson’s narrative blends meticulous research with the pace and tension of a bestselling thriller. - • **Cultural Legacy & Impact:** Discover how the Fair’s innovations and horrors echo through history, influencing everything from urban design to pop culture. - • **Epic Historical Backdrop:** Dive into the transformative 1893 Chicago World's Fair, a cultural milestone that shaped modern America. - • **Gripping True Crime Thriller:** Follow the chilling exploits of H.H. Holmes, America’s first serial killer, weaving suspense with fact. ## Overview The Devil in the White City is a #1 bestseller and National Book Award finalist that masterfully intertwines the dazzling 1893 Chicago World's Fair with the sinister story of H.H. Holmes, America’s first serial killer. Through vivid, meticulously researched narrative, Erik Larson contrasts the visionary achievements of architect Daniel Burnham with the chilling horrors of Holmes’ Murder Castle, delivering a gripping true crime thriller set against a pivotal moment in American history. ## Description #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER • NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Splendid and the Vile comes the true tale of the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago and the cunning serial killer who used the magic and majesty of the fair to lure his victims to their death. “As absorbing a piece of popular history as one will ever hope to find.” — San Francisco Chronicle A Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of the Century • A Los Angeles Times Best Nonfiction Book of the Last 30 Years 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. Two men, each handsome and unusually adept at his chosen work, embodied an element of the great dynamic that characterized America’s rush toward the twentieth century. The architect was Daniel Hudson Burnham, the fair’s brilliant director of works and the builder of many of the country’s most important structures, including the Flatiron Building in New York and Union Station in Washington, D.C. The murderer was Henry H. Holmes, a young doctor who, in a malign parody of the White City, built his “World’s Fair Hotel” just west of the fairgrounds—a torture palace complete with dissection table, gas chamber, and 3,000-degree crematorium. Burnham overcame tremendous obstacles and tragedies as he organized the talents of Frederick Law Olmsted, Charles McKim, Louis Sullivan, and others to transform swampy Jackson Park into the White City, while Holmes used the attraction of the great fair and his own satanic charms to lure scores of young women to their deaths. What makes the story all the more chilling is that Holmes really lived, walking the grounds of that dream city by the lake. The Devil in the White City draws the reader into the enchantment of the Guilded Age, made all the more appealing by a supporting cast of real-life characters, including Buffalo Bill, Theodore Dreiser, Susan B. Anthony, Thomas Edison, Archduke Francis Ferdinand, and others. Erik Larson’s gifts as a storyteller are magnificently displayed in this rich narrative of the master builder, the killer, and the great fair that obsessed them both. ## Features - Chicago Exposition - Nineteenth Century - True Crime - Serial Killer - Thriller ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #2,029 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #4 in U.S. State & Local History #4 in Serial Killers True Accounts #5 in Murder & Mayhem True Accounts | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 31,385 Reviews | ## Images ![The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81-KIeTmF-L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Language, Media Format** options. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America - In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler's Berlin - The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/221619-the-devil-in-the-white-city-murder-magic-and-madness](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/221619-the-devil-in-the-white-city-murder-magic-and-madness) --- *Product available on Desertcart Australia* *Store origin: AU* *Last updated: 2026-09-26*