Erik Larson's book Devil in the White City is full of magic and madness that shaped late 19th century society specific to Chicago. The issues that were handled during this time and that are addressed in this book concern how Chicago was initially known for being the black city and how the city hoped that hosting the World's Fair would increase its reputation. Second, the magic of a man named Daniel Burnham who brought to life the Chicago World's Fair plans and the obstacles he had overcome. Later, once the World's Fair was completed, it made Chicago "the White City", thanks to its dazzling designs and attractions that made it memorable. So, the madness of HH Holmes and how his evil deeds seem to undermine the world's fair and the things that are happening within it with his murders and betrayals gripping Chicago once his evil deeds are discovered. Finally, the events that occurred at the world's fair that relate to issues occurring in the late 19th century in the United States. The city of Chicago was in a desolate condition before hosting the World's Fair. The city of Chicago was nicknamed “The Black City” (P.11) before hosting the 1893 fair that brought the city back to life. Chicago was a city full of crime and death to the point that young women might have been tempted to fall into the dangers of this city. Death was more common in Chicago than in other cities at that time due to the murders being so frequent in this city. The author points out that “You can step off a curb and be killed by the Chicago Limited” (P.12). This fact also instilled fear in people who visited Chicago just for fun or entertainment or entertainment, but also for the dark madness of HH Holmes. This book analysis covers the city of Chicago which was “the black city,” before it hosted the World's Fair. Secondly, Daniel Burnham's glorious magic made this fair possible for all his men he worked with. Subsequently, the city of Chicago during the fair was a grand sight that people all over the world would remember in history. Furthermore, the unfortunate spectacle of crimes and evil intentions committed by HH Holmes puts a black eye on the fair. Finally, The Fair and its relationship to the historical trends of nineteenth-century America. The Devil in the White City is an important novel that tells about a large historical fair and a crime that happened in the city of Chicago, the events there during that time period would be an important part in the story.