Killers of the Flower Moon
Adapted for Young Adults : The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI
(Autor) David GrannThe New York Times bestseller and the Edgar Award for Best Fact Crime winner Killers of the Flower Moon is now adapted for young adults. KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON IS SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE DIRECTED BY MARTIN SCORSESE STARRING LEONARDO DICAPRIO AND ROBERT DE NIRO This book is an essential resource for young adults to learn about the Reign of Terror against the Osage people - one of history's most ruthless and shocking crimes. In the 1920s, the richest people per capita in the world were members of the Osage Nation in Oklahoma, thanks to the oil that was discovered beneath their land. Then, one by one, the Osage began to die under mysterious circumstances, and anyone who tried to investigate met the same end. As the death toll surpassed more than twenty-four Osage, the newly created Bureau of Investigation, which became the FBI, took up the case, one of the organization's first major homicide investigations. An undercover team infiltrated the region, struggling to adopt the latest modern techniques of detection. Working with the Osage, they began to expose one of the most chilling conspiracies in American history. In this adaptation of the adult bestseller, David Grann revisits his gripping investigation into the shocking crimes against the Osage people.
David Grann
David Grann is an American journalist and author known for his compelling narrative nonfiction works that blend investigative journalism with storytelling. His most notable works include "The Lost City of Z," which chronicles the mysterious disappearance of British explorer Percy Fawcett in the Amazon jungle, and "Killers of the Flower Moon," which examines the murders of Osage Indians in 1920s Oklahoma.
Grann's writing style is known for its meticulous research, vivid descriptions, and ability to bring historical events to life. His works have had a significant impact on the true crime and historical nonfiction genres, drawing readers in with their gripping narratives and deep exploration of complex subjects.
"Killers of the Flower Moon" is considered Grann's most famous work, receiving critical acclaim and becoming a bestseller. The book sheds light on a little-known chapter of American history and has sparked important conversations about injustice and inequality. Overall, David Grann's contributions to literature have solidified his reputation as a master storyteller and a respected voice in the world of nonfiction writing.