David Grann Books

The New York Times bestseller and National Book Award finalist Killers of the Flower Moon is now adapted for young readers. This book is an essential resource for young readers 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, including one of the only Native American agents in the bureau, 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. The book is a searing indictment of the callousness and prejudice toward Native Americans that allowed the murderers to occur for so long.

In the 1920s, the Osage Indian Nation in Oklahoma became incredibly wealthy after oil was discovered beneath their land, leading to a life of luxury. However, this prosperity was marred by a series of mysterious murders targeting the Osage people. Mollie Burkhart witnessed the brutal killings of her family members, including her sister and mother, as the death toll rose above twenty-four. In this lawless environment, where oilmen and criminals thrived, anyone investigating the murders faced deadly consequences. The newly formed F.B.I. took on the case, marking one of its first major homicide investigations, but initially struggled due to corruption and incompetence. J. Edgar Hoover eventually appointed Tom White, a former Texas Ranger, to lead the investigation. White assembled an undercover team, which included one of the few Native American agents in the bureau, to infiltrate the area and employ modern detection techniques. With the help of the Osage, they began to unravel a dark conspiracy, exposing one of the most heinous crimes in American history. This gripping true-life murder mystery reveals the depths of greed and betrayal faced by the Osage people.

A young reader edition of the New York Times bestseller and National Book Award finalist about one of history's most ruthless and shocking crimes, the Reign of Terror against the Osage people. 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. As the death toll surpassed more than twenty-four Osage, the newly created F.B.I. took up the case, in what became one of the organization's first major homicide investigations. An undercover team, including one of the only Native American agents in the bureau, infiltrated the region, struggling to adopt the latest modern techniques of detection to bring an end to the deadly crime spree. Together with the Osage they began to expose one of the most chilling conspiracies in American history. In this youngification of the adult bestseller, critically acclaimed author David Grann revisits the gripping investigation into the shocking crimes against the Osage people. It is a searing indictment of the callousness and prejudice toward Native Americans that allowed the murderers to continue for so long and provides essential information for young readers about a shameful period in U.S. history.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Killers of the Flower Moon comes a gripping tale of shipwreck, survival, and the dark side of human nature, culminating in a court martial that unveils a shocking truth. On January 28, 1742, a battered vessel washed ashore in Brazil, carrying thirty emaciated men who were survivors of His Majesty's Ship the Wager. This British ship had embarked on a secret mission during an imperial war with Spain, aiming to capture a treasure-laden galleon. However, it wrecked on a desolate island off Patagonia, leading to months of starvation and desperation for the crew. They constructed a makeshift craft and sailed over 3,000 miles through treacherous seas, arriving in Brazil as heroes. Yet, six months later, another decrepit boat reached Chile, containing only three castaways who told a starkly different story. The men hailed as heroes were accused of mutiny, while the first group countered with allegations against a tyrannical officer. This descent into anarchy on the island saw factions battling for control. With accusations of treachery and murder rampant, the Admiralty convened a court martial to uncover the truth, where the stakes were life and death. This narrative captures the extremes of human behavior and the complexities of survival, with twists that keep readers enthralled.

Set in the 1920s, the story reveals a dark chapter in American history where the Osage Nation, once wealthy from oil, faces a series of mysterious murders targeting its members. Mollie Burkhart's family becomes a focal point as relatives are killed under suspicious circumstances. Amidst rising tensions, the fledgling FBI, led by J. Edgar Hoover, enlists former Texas Ranger Tom White and a Native American agent to investigate. Together, they uncover a chilling conspiracy that threatens the very fabric of the Osage community.

By the Sunday Times bestselling author of Killers of the Flower Moon, a powerful true story of adventure and obsession in the Antarctic, lavishly illustrated with colour photographs

Soon to be a major film starring Robert Pattinson, Charlie Hunnam and Sienna Miller. Colonel Percy Harrison Fawcett, the inspiration behind Conan Doyle's novel The Lost World, was among the last of a legendary breed of British explorers. For years he explored the Amazon and came to believe that its jungle concealed a large, complex civilization, like El Dorado. Obsessed with its discovery, he christened it the City of Z. In 1925, Fawcett headed into the wilderness with his son Jack, vowing to make history. They vanished without a trace. For the next eighty years, hordes of explorers plunged into the jungle, trying to find evidence of Fawcett's party or Z. Some died from disease and starvation; others simply disappeared. In this spellbinding true tale of lethal obsession, David Grann retraces the footsteps of Fawcett and his followers as he unravels one of the greatest mysteries of exploration. 'A riveting, exciting and thoroughly compelling tale of adventure' John Grisham

An investigative odyssey from Samuel Johnson-shortlisted author David Grann to unravel twelve great, real-life mysteries

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Killers of the Flower Moon, a mesmerizing collection of true-crime stories that includes "The Old Man and the Gun"—the inspiration for the movie starring Robert Redford and Sissy Spacek, along with two other riveting tales. "The Old Man and the Gun" is the incredible story of a bank robber and prison escape artist who modeled himself after figures like Pretty Boy Floyd and who, even in his seventies, refuses to retire. "True Crime" follows the twisting investigation of a Polish detective who suspects that a novelist planted clues in his fiction to an actual murder. And "The Chameleon" recounts how a French imposter assumes the identity of a missing boy from Texas and infiltrates the boy's family, only to soon wonder whether he is the one being conned. In this mesmerizing collection, David Grann shows why he has been called a "worthy heir to Truman Capote" and "simply the best narrative nonfiction writer working today," as he takes the reader on a journey through some of the most intriguing and gripping real-life tales from around the world. Look for David Grann’s latest book, The Wager!

Now a major motion picture starring Robert Redford and Sissy Spacek, from the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Killers of the Flower Moon, The Old Man and the Gun is here joined by two other riveting true crime tales. "The Old Man and the Gun," is the story of a man who idolized the likes of Pretty Boy Floyd and, as a result, fashions himself into a notorious bank robber and escape artist. "The Chameleon" is the tale a French con artist gets in over his head when he impersonates a missing Texas teenager and raises the suspicions of a local private investigator. "True Crime" follows a riveting investigation in which a Polish cold-case detective makes an unlikely connection between a philosopher's novel and the murder case he's trying to crack. Grann takes the reader on a journey through some of the strangest and most thrilling real life stories of felonious behavior from around the world.