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Book Review of The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness At the Fair That Changed America

The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness At the Fair That Changed America
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"The Devil in the White City" is the fascinating account of the dedication and machinations that resulted in the spectacular World's Fair of 1893 in Chicago. Parallel with the story of the Fair, is the terrifying tale of a serial killer plying his evil deeds at the same time that the Fair is being built and then opened to a worldwide public. It's a can't-put-down book filled with interesting real-life characters and tense timelines.