Erik Larson (author)

This article is about the non-fiction author. For the comic book creator, see Erik Larsen. For the Disney animator, see Eric Larson.

Erik Larson
Headshot of author Erik Larson
Born (1954-01-03) January 3, 1954 (age 70)
New York City, U.S.
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),[1] 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.

  1. ^ Birnbaum, Robert (March 24, 2003). "Erik Larson". Identity Theory. Retrieved December 3, 2022.