Erik Larson (author)

Erik Larson
Born (1954-01-03) January 3, 1954
EducationUniversity of Pennsylvania (BA)
Columbia University (MA)
Websiteeriklarsonbooks.com

Erik Larson (born January 3, 1954) is an American journalist and author of mostly historical nonfiction books. His books include Isaac's Storm (1999), The Devil in the White City (2003), In the Garden of Beasts (2011), and Dead Wake (2015). The Devil in the White City won the 2004 Edgar Award in the Best Fact Crime category, among other awards.