Killers of the Flower Moon

Name: Killers of the Flower Moon
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Oil, Money, Murder and the Birth of the FBI

By David Grann

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Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann unfolds a gripping narrative set in the 1920s, revealing a chilling and forgotten chapter in American history. The book delves into the lives of the Osage Indian Nation in Oklahoma, who were once the richest people per capita... Read More

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Killers of the Flower Moon

A masterpiece of narrative non-fiction, set around an American crime and the birth of the FBI, a thrilling investigative account of a forgotten moment in history.

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Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann unfolds a gripping narrative set in the 1920s, revealing a chilling and forgotten chapter in American history. The book delves into the lives of the Osage Indian Nation in Oklahoma, who were once the richest people per capita in the world due to the discovery of oil beneath their land. Their newfound wealth brought luxury and prosperity, but also a sinister wave of greed and violence.

As the Osage enjoyed their prosperity, they became the targets of a series of brutal murders. One by one, the Osage people began to be mysteriously killed off. The mounting death toll drew the attention of the newly formed Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). However, the Bureau's initial attempts to solve the murders were fraught with incompetence and failure. In a desperate effort to uncover the truth, the young and ambitious director, J. Edgar Hoover, enlisted the help of former Texas Ranger Tom White.

Tom White, along with an undercover team and the Osage themselves, embarked on a complex investigation. Their quest for justice unveiled a shocking conspiracy that reached deep into American society, exposing systemic corruption and racial injustice. The investigation marked one of the FBI’s first major homicide cases, highlighting the lengths to which men would go for power and wealth.

WINNER OF THE EDGAR AWARD FOR BEST FACT CRIME
SHORTLISTED FOR THE ANDREW CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR EXCELLENCE IN NON-FICTION
SHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA ALCS GOLD DAGGER FOR NON-FICTION
NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE DIRECTED BY MARTIN SCORSESE STARRING LEONARDO DICAPRIO AND ROBERT DE NIRO

‘A riveting true story of greed, serial murder and racial injustice’ - JON KRAKAUER
‘A fiercely entertaining mystery story and a wrenching exploration of evil’ - KATE ATKINSON
‘A fascinating account of a tragic and forgotten chapter in the history of the American West’ - JOHN GRISHAM

From the bestselling author of The Lost City of Z – now a major film starring Charlie Hunnam, Sienna Miller, Robert Pattinson, and Tom Holland – and the Number One international bestseller The Wager, comes this harrowing true-life murder mystery.

David Grann's meticulous research and masterful storytelling reveal a harrowing, yet absorbing journey through one of America's darkest periods. With a razor-keen instinct for suspense and an unflinching dedication to justice, Killers of the Flower Moon is a powerful and essential read that continues to resonate today.

‘David Grann has a razor-keen instinct for suspense’ - LOUISE ERDRICH

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398540651

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 June 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Edition: Reissue

Illustration: integrated illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 352

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All Books David Grann History & Military Non-Fiction

About the Author

David Grann is the author of the Number One international bestsellers KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON, THE LOST CITY OF Z and THE WAGER. KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON was shortlisted for the CWA ALCS Gold Dagger for Non-Fiction and won an Edgar Allan Poe Award. He is also the author of THE WHITE DARKNESS and the collection THE DEVIL AND SHERLOCK HOLMES. Grann’s storytelling has garnered several honours including a George Polk Award. He lives with his wife and children in Westchester County, New York.