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ISBN
0385534248
Book Title
Killers of the Flower Moon : the Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI
Item Length
9.6in
Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Publication Year
2017
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Item Height
1.2in
Author
David Grann
Genre
True Crime, History, Social Science, Political Science
Topic
Murder / General, United States / 20th Century, Law Enforcement, Ethnic Studies / Native American Studies, United States / State & Local / Southwest (Az, NM, Ok, Tx), Criminology, Native American
Item Width
6.4in
Item Weight
21.8 Oz
Number of Pages
352 Pages

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#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 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 !

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Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0385534248
ISBN-13
9780385534246
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Book Title
Killers of the Flower Moon : the Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI
Author
David Grann
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Murder / General, United States / 20th Century, Law Enforcement, Ethnic Studies / Native American Studies, United States / State & Local / Southwest (Az, NM, Ok, Tx), Criminology, Native American
Publication Year
2017, 2011-Now
Genre
True Crime, History, Social Science, Political Science
Number of Pages
352 Pages

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Item Length
9.6in
Item Height
1.2in
Item Width
6.4in
Weight
22.6 Oz
Item Weight
21.8 Oz

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Lc Classification Number
E99.O8g675 2016
Publication Date
2017-04-18
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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.", "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, "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."
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2016
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2016-021407
Dewey Decimal
976.6004975254, 976.6004/975254
Dewey Edition
23
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  • by jfschembri
    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 ...

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: wa_tacoma_goodwill_olympics_rainier_region

  • by mannicann
    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.

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  • by seanmartain
    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 ...

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: mikescollectablebooks

  • by jame.woma
    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-OwnedSold by: suanswan

  • by opusfan26
    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!

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