Devil In The White City By Erick Larson

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The book, The Devil in the White City, by Erick Larson includes a chapter called, “Departures.” Thus far the reader has followed H.H. Holmes’ story of gruesome murders and other crimes that took place in Chicago during the late 1800’s. Holmes is a charming man who has manipulated many, including creditors, into doing things his way. After a certain crime, a man named Cowie is suspicious of Holmes. Cowie brings together all of the creditors, and they now realize Holmes’ fraud. Holmes’ is called into a meeting, which he gladly attends. Before Holmes arrived at the meeting, all of the creditors had come to want Holmes to be sent to jail. However, once Holmes arrives, he quickly explains himself and the travesties he went through to commit evasion.