Setting
The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic and Madness at the Fair That Changed America, is a non-fiction book written by Erik Larson who based the novel off of real characters and events. The book takes place in Chicago circa in 1893. This historical thriller captures the readers attention by joining the genius ideas of Daniel Burnham; the architect behind the exciting events of the World Fair and the murderous sneaks of Dr. H. H. Holmes and how he'd lure young women to their tragic deaths.