David Grann is a renowned American journalist, staff writer for The New Yorker, and bestselling author. His gripping narratives, extensive reporting, and storytelling prowess have earned him a place among the most respected writers of our time.

Grann's debut book, The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon, catapulted him to fame, securing a spot on The New York Times bestseller list shortly after publication. His subsequent work, Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI, further cemented his reputation as a masterful writer, earning accolades including being a finalist for the National Book Award and winning the Edgar Allan Poe Award for best true crime book.

Grann's latest book, The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny, and Murder, is highly anticipated and set for release in April 2023. This work delves into the harrowing true story of British naval officers stranded on a desolate island, exploring themes of survival, duty, leadership, and the manipulation of history.

Throughout his career, Grann's articles have been featured in prestigious anthologies such as The Best American Crime Writing and The Best American Sports Writing. His story The White Darkness was expanded into a book that intertwines narrative and photography to document explorer Henry Worsley's solo journey across Antarctica. Additionally, several of Grann's works have been adapted into films, including The Lost City of Z and an upcoming motion picture directed by Martin Scorsese based on Killers of the Flower Moon.

Apart from his writing, Grann is also known for his inspirational speaking engagements, discussing various topics from the importance of historical memory to the art of writing and detection.

Grann's educational background includes master's degrees in international relations and creative writing. He began his journalism career in Mexico, thanks to a Thomas J. Watson Fellowship, and now resides in New York with his family.