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Erik Larson

American author and journalist · United States · On the map · Writers · Born 1954 · age 72

Erik Larson 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).

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Carl Sandburg Literary Award2017
Edgar Awards2004

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The Devil in the White City won the 2004 Edgar Award in the Best Fact Crime category, among other awards.

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United States
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Writers
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Born 1954 · age 72

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