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

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Academic Year: 
2024-2025
Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI
David Grann

"In Killers of the Flower Moon, David Grann revisits a shocking series of crimes in which dozens of people were murdered in cold blood. Based on years of research and startling new evidence, the book is a masterpiece of narrative nonfiction, as each step in the investigation reveals a series of sinister secrets and reversals. But more than that, it is a searing indictment of the callousness and prejudice toward American Indians that allowed the murderers to operate with impunity for so long. Killers of the Flower Moon is utterly compelling, but also emotionally devastating." -  Summary from www.davidgrann.com

Citation

Grann, David. Killers of the Flower Moon the Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI. Doubleday, 2017.

About the Author

David Grann, a #1 New York Times bestselling author and award-winning New Yorker staff writer, is known for his compelling true crime and historical narratives. His latest book, "The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny, and Murder" (April 2023), recounts a dramatic survival story of British naval officers stranded off Patagonia. Grann's notable works include "Killers of the Flower Moon," a finalist for the National Book Award and adapted into a film by Martin Scorsese, and "The Lost City of Z," also adapted into a film. His story "The White Darkness" is being made into an Apple series starring Tom Hiddleston. Grann's writing has earned widespread acclaim, featuring stories in top publications and anthologies. A sought-after speaker, he holds master's degrees from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy and Boston University and began his journalism career in Mexico after a Watson Fellowship. He lives in New York with his family.

  

Events

The  Shared Reading/Courageous Conversations: Indigenous Experiences panel discussion & cultural experience, hosted in partnership with the Student American Indian Movement, took place on Monday, April 7, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. in the Parkway Ballroom, Plemmons Student Union, followed by a reception featuring Lumbee cuisine. This thought-provoking panel discussion explored the challenges and opportunities of Indigenous experiences, highlighting unique tribal identities, economic development, community needs, personal career journeys, and provided practical advice for fostering greater understanding and support. You can find more information on the  Courageous Conversations website.

A film screening of Killers of the Flower Moon took place in Greenbriar Theater in the Plemmons Student Union on Thursday, March 27th at 5 pm. This event was free and open to the public.