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

"Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI" by David Grann is a riveting exploration of a dark chapter in American history. In the 1920s, the Osage Indian nation in Oklahoma became some of the wealthiest people globally due to oil discoveries on their land. However, a series of mysterious murders plagued the Osage, targeting their wealthy members. The death toll climbed to over 24, leading to one of the FBI's first major homicide investigations.

The narrative unveils a shocking conspiracy as Grann delves into the murders, exposing the callousness and prejudice against American Indians that allowed the perpetrators to evade justice. J. Edgar Hoover, the young director of the FBI, turned to former Texas Ranger Tom White to lead the investigation. White, along with a team of undercover agents, faced challenges adopting modern detection techniques.

"Killers of the Flower Moon" combines meticulous research with a compelling narrative, unraveling sinister secrets and shedding light on a tragic and overlooked piece of American history. Grann's work is both an absorbing true crime story and a poignant critique of the systemic injustices endured by Native Americans. 📚❤️