David Grann’s gripping account of the murders of members of the Osage Nation in 1920s Oklahoma, after oil wealth made them among the richest people in the world. As Osage families are systematically targeted for their wealth, the newly formed FBI takes on the investigation, uncovering a sprawling conspiracy involving murder, greed, and deeply entrenched prejudice.
Meticulously researched and told with the suspense of a detective story, Killers of the Flower Moon brings a largely overlooked chapter of American history to vivid life. Grann’s investigation also reveals how the murders exposed fundamental failures in the justice system and the devastating consequences of discrimination against the Osage people.
About the Author
David Grann is a staff writer at The New Yorker and the best-selling author of The Lost City of Z, which was chosen as one of the best books of the year by The New York Times, The Washington Post, and other publications and has been translated into more than twenty-five languages. He is also the author of The Devil and Sherlock Holmes. His work has garnered several honors for outstanding journalism, including a George Polk Award.
