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Killers of the Flower Moon : The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann (2017, Hardcover)
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PublisherKnopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-100385534248
ISBN-139780385534246
eBay Product ID (ePID)222027466
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Book TitleKillers of the Flower Moon : the Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI
Number of Pages352 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicMurder / General, United States / 20th Century, United States / State & Local / Southwest (Az, NM, Ok, Tx), Law Enforcement, Ethnic Studies / Native American Studies, Criminology, Native American
Publication Year2017
IllustratorYes
GenrePolitical Science, True Crime, Social Science, History
AuthorDavid Grann
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight21.8 Oz
Item Length9.6 in
Item Width6.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2016-021407
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"Quite simply, this is a remarkable book, by a remarkable author--an exhumation of a shockingly brutal series of historical murders, that I for one knew nothing about. Utterly original; completely compelling." --Erik Larson, New York Times bestselling author of Dead Wake and Devil in the White City "Killers of the Flower Moon is a magnificent book--a riveting true story of greed, serial murder, and racial injustice that exposes an extremely disturbing episode of American History. David Grann is a terrific journalist, and this is maybe the best thing he's ever written." --Jon Krakauer, New York Times bestselling author of Missoula and Into Thin Air "Loyal readers of David Grann's books have come to expect jaw-dropping set-ups and brilliantly crafted narratives. Both are on full, dazzling display here. There is an unexpected bonus in the book's final section, when Grann puts on his deer-stalking hat and proceeds to solve several 85-year-old, unsolved crimes." --S.C Gwynne, New York Times bestselling author of Rebel Yell and Empire of the Summer Moon, "A fascinating account of a tragic and forgotten chapter in the history of the American West. As in all his work, David Grann digs deep, and this powerful story reveals the unimaginable scale of these shocking murders almost a hundred years ago." --John Grisham, New York Times bestselling author of The Whistler "Quite simply, this is a remarkable book, by a remarkable author--an exhumation of a shockingly brutal series of historical murders, that I for one knew nothing about. Utterly original; completely compelling." --Erik Larson, New York Times bestselling author of Dead Wake and Devil in the White City "Killers of the Flower Moon is a magnificent book--a riveting true story of greed, serial murder, and racial injustice that exposes an extremely disturbing episode of American History. David Grann is a terrific journalist, and this is maybe the best thing he's ever written." --Jon Krakauer, New York Times bestselling author of Missoula and Into Thin Air "Loyal readers of David Grann's books have come to expect jaw-dropping set-ups and brilliantly crafted narratives. Both are on full, dazzling display here. There is an unexpected bonus in the book's final section, when Grann puts on his deer-stalking hat and proceeds to solve several 85-year-old, unsolved crimes." --S.C Gwynne, New York Times bestselling author of Rebel Yell and Empire of the Summer Moon "Killers of the Flower Moon brings shattering resolve to a story that resonates now. As Native Americans fighting to protect resources on the remnants of our lands, we confront the same paternalism, hypocrisy, and greed that destroyed Osage lives and culture in the early 1920's. David Grann has a razor keen instinct for suspense. He shapes outrage into a principled steady insistence that voice be given to the victims and their descendants. He creates deeply human portraits of every character in this drama--the evil, the just, the innocent, the doomed. Through meticulous detective work, Grann rescues unbearable truth. As with all of his books, this is a mesmerizing read." --Louise Erdrich, National Book Award-winning author of The Round House and LaRose "Killers of the Flower Moon is an exceedingly rare book: at the same time a riveting, page-turning mystery and a deeply researched, serious work of nonfiction. This stunning story had been lost to time. Now, thanks to David Grann, it will never again be forgotten." --Candice Millard, New York Times bestselling author of Hero of the Empire "If Killers of the Flower Moon were a novel, one would marvel at David Grann's skill in constructing such a taut, driving narrative with so many stunning plot twists. But it is a true story, based on years of meticulous reporting, making the book both a fiercely entertaining mystery story and a wrenching exploration of evil." --Kate Atkinson, New York Times bestselling author of A God in Ruins and Life After Life, Praise for Killers of the Flower Moon JOHN GRISHAM : "A fascinating account of a tragic and forgotten chapter in the history of the American West. As in all his work, David Grann digs deep, and this powerful story reveals the unimaginable scale of these shocking murders almost a hundred years ago." ERIK LARSON: "Quite simply, this is a remarkable book, by a remarkable author--an exhumation of a shockingly brutal series of historical murders, that I for one knew nothing about. Utterly original; completely compelling." LOUISE ERDRICH: " Killers of the Flower Moon brings shattering resolve to a story that resonates now. As Native Americans fighting to protect resources on the remnants of our lands, we confront the same paternalism, hypocrisy, and greed that destroyed Osage lives and culture in the early 1920's. David Grann has a razor keen instinct for suspense. He shapes outrage into a principled steady insistence that voice be given to the victims and their descendants. He creates deeply human portraits of every character in this drama--the evil, the just, the innocent, the doomed. Through meticulous detective work, Grann rescues unbearable truth. As with all of his books, this is a mesmerizing read." S.C. GWYNNE: "Loyal readers of David Grann's books have come to expect jaw-dropping set-ups and brilliantly crafted narratives. Both are on full, dazzling display here. There is an unexpected bonus in the book's final section, when Grann puts on his deer-stalking hat and proceeds to solve several 85-year-old, unsolved crimes." JON KRAKAUER: "Killers of the Flower Moon is a magnificent book--a riveting true story of greed, serial murder, and racial injustice that exposes an extremely disturbing episode of American History. David Grann is a terrific journalist, and this is maybe the best thing he's ever written.", Praise for Killers of the Flower Moon JOHN GRISHAM :"A fascinating account of a tragic and forgotten chapter in the history of the American West. As in all his work, David Grann digs deep, and this powerful story reveals the unimaginable scale of these shocking murders almost a hundred years ago." ERIK LARSON: "Quite simply, this is a remarkable book, by a remarkable author--an exhumation of a shockingly brutal series of historical murders, that I for one knew nothing about. Utterly original; completely compelling." LOUISE ERDRICH: " Killers of the Flower Moon brings shattering resolve to a story that resonates now. As Native Americans fighting to protect resources on the remnants of our lands, we confront the same paternalism, hypocrisy, and greed that destroyed Osage lives and culture in the early 1920's. David Grann has a razor keen instinct for suspense. He shapes outrage into a principled steady insistence that voice be given to the victims and their descendants. He creates deeply human portraits of every character in this drama--the evil, the just, the innocent, the doomed. Through meticulous detective work, Grann rescues unbearable truth. As with all of his books, this is a mesmerizing read." S.C. GWYNNE: "Loyal readers of David Grann's books have come to expect jaw-dropping set-ups and brilliantly crafted narratives. Both are on full, dazzling display here. There is an unexpected bonus in the book's final section, when Grann puts on his deer-stalking hat and proceeds to solve several 85-year-old, unsolved crimes." JON KRAKAUER: "Killers of the Flower Moon is a magnificent book--a riveting true story of greed, serial murder, and racial injustice that exposes an extremely disturbing episode of American History. David Grann is a terrific journalist, and this is maybe the best thing he's ever written."
Dewey Decimal976.6004/975254
Synopsis#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * A twisting, haunting true-life murder mystery about one of the most monstrous crimes in American history, from the author of The Wager and The Lost City of Z, "one of the preeminent adventure and true-crime writers working today."-- New York Magazine * NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST * NOW A MARTIN SCORSESE PICTURE "A shocking whodunit...What more could fans of true-crime thrillers ask?"-- USA Today "A masterful work of literary journalism crafted with the urgency of a mystery."-- The Boston Globe A Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of the Century * A Los Angeles Times Best Nonfiction Book of the Last 30 Years In the 1920s, the richest people per capita in the world were members of the Osage Nation in Oklahoma. After oil was discovered beneath their land, the Osage 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. The family of an Osage woman, Mollie Burkhart, became a prime target. One of her relatives was shot. Another was poisoned. And it was just the beginning, as more and more Osage were dying under mysterious circumstances, and many of those who dared to investigate the killings were themselves murdered. As the death toll rose, the newly created FBI took up the case, and the young director, J. Edgar Hoover, turned to a former Texas Ranger named Tom White to try to unravel the mystery. White put together an undercover team, including a Native American agent who infiltrated the region, and together with the Osage began to expose one of the most chilling conspiracies in American history. Look for David Grann's latest bestselling book, The Wager !, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST "Disturbing and riveting...It will sear your soul." -- Dave Eggers, New York Times Book Review SHELF AWARENESS'S BEST BOOK OF 2017 Named a best book of the year by Wall Street Journal, The Boston Globe, San Francisco Chronicle, GQ, Time, Newsday, Entertainment Weekly, Time Magazine, NPR's Maureen Corrigan , NPR's "On Point," Vogue , Smithsonian, Cosmopolitan, Seattle Times, Bloomberg, Lit Hub's "Ultimate Best Books ," Library Journal, Paste, Kirkus, Slate.com and Book Browse From New Yorker staff writer David Grann, #1 New York Times best-selling author of The Lost City of Z, a twisting, haunting true-life murder mystery about one of the most monstrous crimes in American history 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. The family of an Osage woman, Mollie Burkhart, became a prime target. Her relatives were shot and poisoned. And it was just the beginning, as more and more members of the tribe began to die under mysterious circumstances. In this last remnant of the Wild West--where oilmen like J. P. Getty made their fortunes and where desperadoes like Al Spencer, the "Phantom Terror," roamed--many of those who dared to investigate the killings were themselves murdered. As the death toll climbed to more than twenty-four, the FBI took up the case. It was one of the organization's first major homicide investigations and the bureau badly bungled the case. In desperation, the young director, J. Edgar Hoover, turned to a former Texas Ranger named Tom White to unravel the mystery. White put together an undercover team, including one of the only American Indian agents in the bureau. The agents infiltrated the region, struggling to adopt the latest techniques of detection. Together with the Osage they began to expose one of the most chilling conspiracies in American history. In Killers of the Flower Moon, David Grann revisits a shocking series of crimes in which dozens of people were murdered in cold blood. Based on years of research and startling new evidence, the book is a masterpiece of narrative nonfiction, as each step in the investigation reveals a series of sinister secrets and reversals. But more than that, it is a searing indictment of the callousness and prejudice toward American Indians that allowed the murderers to operate with impunity for so long. Killers of the Flower Moon is utterly compelling, but also emotionally devastating., #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - A twisting, haunting true-life murder mystery about one of the most monstrous crimes in American history, from the author of The Wager and The Lost City of Z, "one of the preeminent adventure and true-crime writers working today."-- New York Magazine - NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST - NOW A MARTIN SCORSESE PICTURE "A shocking whodunit...What more could fans of true-crime thrillers ask?"-- USA Today "A masterful work of literary journalism crafted with the urgency of a mystery."-- The Boston Globe A Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of the Century - A Los Angeles Times Best Nonfiction Book of the Last 30 Years In the 1920s, the richest people per capita in the world were members of the Osage Nation in Oklahoma. After oil was discovered beneath their land, the Osage 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. The family of an Osage woman, Mollie Burkhart, became a prime target. One of her relatives was shot. Another was poisoned. And it was just the beginning, as more and more Osage were dying under mysterious circumstances, and many of those who dared to investigate the killings were themselves murdered. As the death toll rose, the newly created FBI took up the case, and the young director, J. Edgar Hoover, turned to a former Texas Ranger named Tom White to try to unravel the mystery. White put together an undercover team, including a Native American agent who infiltrated the region, and together with the Osage began to expose one of the most chilling conspiracies in American history. Look for David Grann's latest bestselling book, The Wager !
LC Classification NumberE99.O8G675 2016
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- May 21, 2019Top favorable review
KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON
The book is very enlightening about the lack of criminal investigations regarding serious crimes against a minority group in America. Americans pride themselves that "no one is above the law" and yet this book shows there are those in our country that presume to be untouchable simply due the the subject against whom the law is broken. What was done to many Osage Indians in the first few years of the 20th century is unconscionable. White America needs to realize that racial bias is still with us and has a long history of bigotry dating back to the founding of our country. This is a must read book of our history regarding the need for the FBI, which is under intense attack by the so called leaders of our country. We need support for our law enforcement community and this truthful series a murderous history lesson is reason enough to want the FBI to remain the mainstay of America's best law enforcement service. Oh, by the way, I am part of white America.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Feb 25, 2018Top critical review
Maybe 2 books (as title may suggest)
Maybe 3 1/2 stars. Interesting story. It actually appears to be 1 story that is repeatedly interrupted by another. This created an uncomfortable read for me. It seemed just as the first story was really getting going there was a switch to another story and then back again. This, for me, was quite a put off for I really was interested in the first story. This first story is about a collection of terrifying set of crimes that begin as a set of social injustices and end in terror, murder and more injustices. It is a complicated story, and the stories do certainly collide. The flow of whole book seemed rough to me but certainly it is a rough, almost horror, story complete with at least 1 big monster. I'm glad the story is told but very sorry the first story is a story at all.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- May 10, 2017
Remembering the Present
KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON This book chronicles in detail the murders of dozens – probably hundreds – of Osage who had the bad/good luck of being placed on a plot of Oklahoma land that Whites didn’t want, only to have oil found on their lands. So, bad luck, then good luck, then bad luck again as Whites who lived among them, even married some of them, killed them for their oil money. It documents the victims of these swindles, the historical background and the suspected perpetrators. Victims were murdered by bullet, cudgel, poison and nitroglycerine – one of the homes was blown sky high, with body parts found on neighbors’ roofs more than 300 meters away. Most of this took place between 1921 and 1926, but there were suspicious deaths both before and after these dates. The book chronicles the depravity of almost a whole community as it leaches money away from wealthy but not money-savvy people who never asked for their fates in so many ways. Ranchers, bankers, lawyers, doctors, businessmen all participated in the murders and swindles with a cold-bloodedness usually associated with hardened professional hit-men, with no sense of decency or remorse for “watering” (executing by bullet) “injuns,” “blankets,” “squaws,” and other derogatory terms. At the same time there were Whites in the community that were so determined to do right by the Osage that they were also eliminated in the same horrible ways. Was justice served? No. Two of the worst were convicted of first degree murder which automatically carried the death penalty, but the White jury could not bring itself to pass this sentence when a White killed an Indian so they were given life sentences which meant that the worst person spent 15 years in Leavenworth, then was pardoned and lived another comfortable 20 years in an Arizona retirement community. This book illustrates the intensity of distain and hatred then, that still permeates the attitudes of some Whites toward Native Americans. How could this be found in our country? Apparently easily. “United We Stand” is just a dummy phrase in that we still have a long way to go before we are united.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- May 02, 2023
Interesting how the author chose the title for this work
Years ago, I had read an article in the local newspaper about the murder of Native Americans in Oklahoma for their mineral head rights. The article was brief and I had not read anything more about these events until a friend mentioned the movie about the FBI starring James Stewart. The Osage murders were mentioned in the movie, and it piqued my interest. This book is a must read, it will shock even the most cynical person to see how greed will compel some people to commit the most heinous crimes imaginable. This account of these events is very well written.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Aug 24, 2017
Stunning real life murder mystery!
This is the true story of the investigation into the murders of Native Americans that led to the formation of the FBI under Hoover. We are all familiar with the murders of African-Americans during the early decades of the 20th century, and we know that the Native Americans were pushed further west as white settlers moved in. Much less familiar to us, this book documents the systematic murder of one particular Native American tribe for the purpose of seizing their land holdings. And the ending is a shocking and stunning surprise, with new information coming to light about these events all these decades later. One of the very best nonfiction books of the year! Highly recommended!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Aug 05, 2017
Excellent Book about an Ugly Period in Our Nation's History.
This is a very well written book about one of the ugliest periods in our nation's history. The author did a good job of describing the investigation into the Osage Murders which required a lot of investigative work on his part. I seldom read a book in only two sittings but I did with this one. It is hard to put down. One of the remarkable things about his approach is when he reaches the point where prime suspects were tried and convicted, he spends about 1/3 of the remaining book describing "the rest of the story." It was horrible. This is not a pleasant read, but it is a story that should be read.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Jul 02, 2022
A must read...
How this Story of the Osage Tribe has not been bought to light, until now ? The injustice & tragic tale of greed , deception, murder, of Innocent Indians ,brings more shame on inhumane white men . Author David Grann has reviled the truth, one of the best books he's ever written ‼️Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Oct 23, 2017
A Fascinating Read
Killers of the Flower Moon is one of the best books I have read all year and I read two to three books a week. The research is incredible and the story is not only fascinating it is horrific as to what happened to the Osage Indians. Their story along with the story of the FBI beginnings makes for an incredible read.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Apr 10, 2018
Killers of the Flower Moon a Must Read
It is native american history of the Osage Indian that were FINALLY settled in Oklahoma. Even aftetr many moves the white man still wanted what the Osage had, had even though before they didn't want the land. It was rocky, bad land, but OIL was found and greed set in. Murders of the Osage for their headrights and Insurance was ramport. Start of FBI after many years brought some of the white people responsible to some justice, but there were many, many more unsolved murders of the Osage by their white (so called guardians)..Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 22, 2024
Excellent in every way
Excellent purchase, riveting story. Book is in excellent condition, wait time minimal.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
