An Indian Affairs agent said, "The question will suggest itself, which of these people are the savages?"

With clear, considering language David Grann gives a bloody history of the 1920s Reign of Terror on the Osage Tribe of Osage County, Oklahoma. Grann is careful to point out the inherently racist ideologies behind this haunting conspiracy while remaining respectful of Osage people, culture, and traditions. This is a dark, dark book but immensely interesting for its look into a period of time and a series of murders that have been buried in history.

I went into reading this book thinking I'd not find this book interesting and probably be bored since its advertised as the creation of the FBI. But this was such a pleasant surprise. While it does discuss thoroughly the creation of the FBI, it also thoroughly takes you on the journey of murders that occurred in the Osage County. It was mainly a book trying to figure out the murderer and then follows the court case. I would say only about 20-30% of the book was about the FBI creation. I definitely recommend this book for anyone interested in murder crimes. Don't be turned away by the mention of the FBI. Also, this will be a movie starring Leonardo Dicaprio and Robert Deniro in 2022, directed by Martin Scorsese, so don't sleep on this book! It's bound to be an award winning movie just like the book.