Erik Larson

The Norfolk Forum

Best Selling Author and Historian

Mr. Larson is a master of narrative non-fiction. Larson’s critically acclaimed book, The Devil in the White City, intertwines the stories of the Chicago 1893 World’s Fair and one of America’s worst serial killers. The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During The Blitz, a biography of Winston Churchill’s first year as prime minister, is a New York Times Notable Book of 2020, and a Kirkus Best Book of 2020. Larson’s latest book, The Demon of Unrest, offers a gripping account of the chaotic months between Abraham Lincoln’s election and the Confederacy’s shelling of Fort Sumter.

Larson will share the inspiration behind the moments in history he has chosen to examine closely and animate for readers worldwide. He will also discuss the significance of exploring these pivotal periods and their relevance to us today. Audience members can expect to be transported to another time and place as Larson delves into the fascinating stories behind some of history’s most compelling moments.