Killers of the Flower Moon

Oil, Money, Murder and the Birth of the FBI
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Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann delves into the haunting true story of the Osage murders in 1920s Oklahoma. Members of the Osage Nation became wealthy from oil discovered beneath their land, but their prosperity triggered a series of brutal killings. As the body count rose, the newly formed FBI took on the case, uncovering a harrowing conspiracy and showcasing the brutal intersection of wealth, betrayal, and racially charged violence.
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This gripping story may appeal to you if you're captivated by true crime narratives that delve into historical mysteries. Set in the 1920s, it investigates a series of mysterious murders among the Osage Indian Nation in the United States, exploring themes of greed, racism, and conspiracy. If you enjoy thrillers based on real events with a focus on justice and intrigue, this book offers a compelling read.

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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

β€˜A riveting true story of greed, serial murder and racial injustice’ β€” JON KRAKAUER

β€˜A fiercely entertaining mystery story and a wrenching exploration of evil’ β€” KATE ATKINSON

β€˜A fascinating account of a tragic and forgotten chapter in the history of the American West’ β€” 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 a true-life murder story which became one of the FBI’s first major homicide investigations.

In the 1920s, the richest people per capita in the world were members of the Osage Indian nation in Oklahoma. After oil was discovered beneath their land, they rode in chauffeured automobiles, built mansions and sent their children to study in Europe.

Then, one by one, the Osage began to be killed off. As the death toll climbed, the FBI took up the case. But the bureau badly bungled the investigation. In desperation, its young director, J. Edgar Hoover, turned to a former Texas Ranger named Tom White to unravel the mystery. Together with the Osage, he and his undercover team began to expose one of the most chilling conspiracies in American history.

β€˜David Grann has a razor-keen instinct for suspense’ β€” LOUISE ERDRICH

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Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann has been praised for its gripping narrative and thorough research into a chilling chapter of American history. Reviewers commend the book for vividly detailing the systematic murder of Osage Nation members in the 1920s, highlighting its exploration of greed, prejudice, and justice. The book's compelling storytelling and investigation into the early days of the FBI also receive significant acclaim.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780857209030

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 April 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Illustration: integrated illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 533.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 352

About the Author

David Grann is the author of the Number One international bestsellers KILLERS OF THEΒ 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.Β He lives with his wife and children in Westchester County, New York.

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