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Adam Selzer’s biography of H. H. Holmes offers a meticulous study of the infamous Chicago serial killer. Using previously unexplored primary documents, the book traces how Holmes exploited the massive crowds drawn by the 1893 World’s Fair to create a deadly network of crimes. The work situates Holmes within the broader context of 19th‑century Chicago crime and gives readers a detailed, documentary‑based account of his methods and the era’s social conditions.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Adam Selzer
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