The shadow of the devil from "summary" of The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson
In the dim light of a gas lamp, the shadow of the devil loomed large over the city of Chicago. It was a specter that haunted the streets, casting a palpable sense of unease among its inhabitants. The devil in this case was not a supernatural being, but a man named H. H. Holmes. A charming and handsome figure, Holmes had a dark side that lurked beneath his facade. He built a hotel that was a macabre maze of secret passages and hidden rooms, where he carried out his gruesome murders. The shadow of Holmes' crimes spread far and wide, enveloping the city in a shroud of fear and mistrust. People whispered about the disappearances and the strange happenings at the hotel, wondering who would be next to fall victim to the devil in their midst. As the World's Fair came to town, the shadow of the devil grew longer, casting a dark cloud over the festivities. Holmes used the fair as a cover for his nefarious activities, preying on unsuspecting visitors who came to marvel at the wonders on display. In the end, it was not the devil himself who brought about his downfall, but the relentless pursuit of justice by those who refused to let his shadow linger over their city. Holmes was caught and exposed for the monster he truly was, his shadow banished from the streets of Chicago forever.
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