what is killers of the flower moon about

Killers of the Flower Moon is a nonfiction book by David Grann about the Osage Indian murders. The book revolves around Mollie Burkhart, an Osage woman whose three sisters and mother all perished under mysterious circumstances. Her sister, Anna Brown, was the victim of the murder that kicked off the Reign of Terror. The book is a masterpiece of narrative nonfiction, as each step in the investigation reveals a series of sinister secrets and reversals. The story is set in the 1920s and explores not only the murders themselves but also greed, wealth, conspiracy, racism, and the early days of the FBI. The book has been praised for its historical context for the Osage Nation and the lawmen from a brand-new federal agency who descended on their land. The film adaptation of the book, directed by Martin Scorsese, is set for release in October 2023.