Killers of the Flower Moon (Movie Tie-in Edition)

Killers of the Flower Moon (Movie Tie-in Edition) cover
Good Books rating 2.5
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  • ID: 3116
  • Added: 2025-10-16
  • Updated: 2025-10-16
  • ISBN: 9780593470831
  • Publisher: Vintage
  • Published: 2023-10-10
  • Reviews: 1

In the 1920s, the Osage Nation in Oklahoma became the richest people per capita in the world after oil was discovered beneath their land. They lived in luxury, but their fortune turned to tragedy as one by one, they began to be murdered under mysterious circumstances. The family of Mollie Burkhart became a prime target, with relatives shot, poisoned, and more deaths occurring under suspicious conditions. As the death toll rose, the newly formed FBI took on the case, led by J. Edgar Hoover, who assigned former Texas Ranger Tom White to unravel the mystery. White assembled an undercover team, including a Native American agent, to infiltrate the region and expose one of the most horrifying conspiracies in American history. David Grann's masterful work of literary journalism delves into the dark heart of this true-crime mystery, blending meticulous research with gripping narrative to bring to light a shocking chapter in American history. The book is a haunting exploration of greed, betrayal, and justice, crafted with the urgency of a mystery and the depth of historical inquiry.

Reviews
bookdelivery.com · Unknown · 2025-10-19
skeptical 2.50

The reviewer questions the validity of Roberto Escobar's claims about being Pablo Escobar's son, highlighting discrepancies in his age and the plausibility of his story. The book is an interesting read but lacks depth and raises more questions than answers.

The reviewer delves into the credibility of Roberto Escobar's account of being Pablo Escobar's son, pointing out inconsistencies in his age and the feasibility of his narrative. While the book provides some insight into the cartel's operations, it falls short in depth and leaves the reader with lingering doubts. The reviewer suggests it's more about Roberto's personal journey than a detailed account of Pablo's crimes.


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