About David Grann
David Elliot Grann is an American journalist and a staff writer for The New Yorker, known for his captivating storytelling. Born on March 10, 1967, Grann graduated from Connecticut College in 1989 with a B.A. in Government. His journalistic journey began as a copy editor at The Hill, a Washington, D.C.-based newspaper, in 1994. Grann’s talent and dedication led him to become The Hill’s executive editor in 1995, and he joined The New Yorker as a staff writer in 2003.
In 2009, Grann gained widespread recognition for his investigative piece Trial By Fire, earning both the George Polk Award and Sigma Delta Chi Award. His first non-fiction book, The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon, published in 2009, is about the mysterious disappearance of British explorer Captain Percy Fawcett.
Killers of the Flower Moon: An American Crime and the Birth of the FBI, published in 2017, explores one of the most sinister crimes in American history—the Osage Indian murders. The book was a finalist for the 2017 National Book Award and topped The New York Times bestseller list.
Grann’s latest book, The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder, published in April 2023, continues his tradition of crafting compelling narratives. His works have not only captivated readers but also inspired film adaptations, including The Lost City of Z (2017) and the upcoming Killers of the Flower Moon (2023), directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro. Grann’s storytelling prowess extends to the screen, with adaptations like Dark Crimes (2016) and The Old Man & the Gun (2018).
As a journalist and author, David Grann’s work has left an indelible mark, earning him accolades, awards, and a devoted readership. His ability to unravel historical mysteries and crimes has made him a prominent figure in both the literary and cinematic worlds.
David Grann Bibliography
The Lost City of Z (2009)
The Lost City of Z unravels the mystery of legendary explorer Percy Fawcett’s quest into the Amazon for a fabled civilization.
Published By: Doubleday, 2009
ISBN: 9780385513531
The Devil and Sherlock Holmes (2010)
The Devil and Sherlock Holmes is a captivating collection of true crime stories and mysteries that delves into the realms of murder, madness, and obsession.
Published By: Doubleday, 2010
ISBN: 9780385517928
Killers of the Flower Moon (2017)
Killers of the Flower Moon is a riveting narrative that unveils the chilling conspiracy behind the murders of wealthy Osage Indians in the 1920s, a haunting tale of crime, betrayal, and the birth of the FBI.
Published by: Doubleday, 2017
ISBN: 9780385534253
The Old Man and the Gun (2018)
The Old Man and the Gun is an anthology that contains 3 true crime stories by David Grann that were originally published in the New Yorker. A story about a stickup man/escape artist who just can’t stop, a story about an author who seemingly reveals details of an unsolved murder in a work of fiction and a story about a serial manipulator and impersonator who poses as a missing child from Texas and is “reunited” with the family.
Published by: Doubleday, 2018
ISBN: 9781471181665
The White Darkness (2018)
The White Darkness explores the gripping and harrowing journey of Antarctic explorer Henry Worsley, blending historical adventure with psychological depth in a narrative that delves into the extremes of human endurance and obsession.
Published By: Doubleday, 2018
ISBN: 9780385544573
The Wager (2023)
The Wager is a riveting true story that unfolds in 1742, recounting the harrowing ordeal of the survivors of His Majesty’s Ship the Wager, who faced mutiny, starvation, and treacherous seas after their ship wrecked off the coast of Patagonia during a secret mission in an imperial war with Spain.
Published By: Doubleday, 2023
ISBN: 9780385534260