The Beast of Chicago: The Murderous Career of H. H. Holmes

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Set against the backdrop of the late 19th century and the Chicago World's Fair, the narrative explores the chilling life of H. H. Holmes, recognized as the first serial killer. He constructed a "house of horrors" equipped with gas chambers and surgical rooms, where he systematically murdered nearly 200 victims, primarily young women. This installment of Geary's acclaimed series delves into the dark and twisted psyche of a man who turned a fairground into a site of unimaginable terror.