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Author : Erik Larson

Erik Larson is a bestselling author renowned for his gripping works of narrative nonfiction, with nine books and an audio-only novella to his name. His latest release, *The Demon of Unrest*, delves into the tumultuous five months between Abraham Lincoln's election and the onset of the Civil War. Notable titles in his repertoire include *The Splendid and the Vile*, which offers a vivid account of Winston Churchill's leadership during the Blitz, and *Dead Wake*, which chronicles the last voyage of the Lusitania—both of which reached number one on The New York Times bestseller list. Larson's acclaimed work *The Devil in the White City* was a National Book Award finalist and won an Edgar Award; it remains a literary staple and is currently in development at Disney Studios. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a master's degree in journalism from Columbia University, Larson has contributed to esteemed publications like The Wall Street Journal and The New Yorker. He has also taught nonfiction writing at various universities and conferences. Now residing in Manhattan, he shares his life with his wife, a neonatologist and author, while their beloved dog, Molly, resides in an urn overlooking Central Park.