This book was a departure from my usual reading habits, because I’m not really into true crime. However, I have developed a keen interest in the plight of Native Americans so I decided to give it a go. David Grann writes in a smooth prose that allows the reader to glide through the horrific events that happened to the Osage with incredible ease. The human aspect of the story grows and grows until the unfolding story of targetted homicide is revealed. The structure of the book begins with an individual family and then widens its scope with familial ties right into the present.

It is sad that human beings can behave with such calculated cruelty to other people. This a tale of racism and greed. Sadly, even though this book deals with historic events, the underlying motivations still exist even now.

Can definitely recommend.