Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI

In the 1920s, the Osage Nation in Oklahoma became the wealthiest community per capita in the world after oil was discovered. This prosperity attracted a sinister darkness. One by one, members of the Osage Nation began to die under mysterious circumstances, targeting families like that of Mollie Burkhart, where relatives were shot and poisoned. Even those investigating the escalating death toll faced deadly threats.

As the killings mounted, the nascent FBI, under the direction of J. Edgar Hoover, launched an investigation. They enlisted Tom White, a former Texas Ranger, to lead a covert team, including a Native American agent. This team worked alongside the Osage to uncover a chilling conspiracy, marking a pivotal moment in American history and the birth of modern investigative techniques.

Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI is a #1 New York Times Bestseller and a National Book Award Finalist. This gripping true-life murder mystery, hailed as a masterful work of literary journalism, delves into one of the most shocking crimes in American history. It is a compelling read for fans of Crime Fiction, Historical Fiction, and History & Politics.