Author

Books by Erik Larson

Erik Larson is an American author of narrative nonfiction known for books that combine meticulous archival research with the pacing and character development of literary fiction. His other works include The Devil in the White City (2003), Isaac's Storm (1999), Dead Wake (2015), and The Demon of Unrest (2023). He spent several years researching The Splendid and the Vile, working primarily from diaries, letters, and operational records held in British archives. He lives in New York City.