From the acclaimed author of The Lost City of Z and the international bestseller The Wager comes a compelling true-crime narrative that delves into one of the FBI’s earliest and significant homicide investigations.
In the 1920s, the Osage Indian nation in Oklahoma boasted the world’s wealthiest individuals per capita, thanks to the discovery of oil beneath their land. Enjoying newfound prosperity, they lived lavishly, riding in chauffeured cars, constructing opulent mansions, and sending their children to study in Europe.
However, this prosperity took a dark turn as members of the Osage community began to face a series of murders. With a rising death toll, the FBI stepped in to investigate, yet their efforts were marred by serious missteps. Faced with mounting challenges, the young FBI director, J. Edgar Hoover, sought the assistance of Tom White, a former Texas Ranger. Tasked with untangling the mystery, White, along with his undercover team and the Osage community, embarked on an investigation that would reveal one of the most sinister conspiracies in American history.