How many books has David Grann written?

David Grann has published 4 novels and 2 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read David Grann's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Killers of the Flower Moon.

What is David Grann's most famous book?

Killers of the Flower Moon (2017) is David Grann's most widely read book.

Which David Grann books have been adapted?

2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including The Lost City of Z (film, 2016) and Killers of the Flower Moon (film, 2023).

David Grann books in order

American journalist and writer

Born: 1967
Country: United States
Books: 6

David Grann has published 4 novels and 2 non-fiction books, beginning with The Lost City of Z (2009). The best-known is Killers of the Flower Moon (2017). The latest is The Wager (2023).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with David Grann

Start here
Killers of the Flower Moon
David Grann's most-read book.
Shortest way in
The Lost City of Z
One of the most-read, at about 416 pages.
Newest
The Wager
Published April 2023.

Standalone novels in order

The Lost City of Z (Feb 2009)
416 pages★ 3.8 (18 ratings)Adapted for film
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The Devil and Sherlock Holmes (2010)
423 pages
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The White Darkness (2018)
160 pages
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The Wager (Apr 2023)
432 pages★ 4.5 (11 ratings)
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Non-fiction in order

Killers of the Flower Moon (2017)
350 pages★ 4.1 (27 ratings)Adapted for film
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The Old Man and the Gun (2018)
163 pages
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Film and TV adaptations

The Lost City of Z (2016)Film · from The Lost City of Z
Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)Film · from Killers of the Flower Moon

About David Grann

David Elliot Grann is an American journalist, a staff writer for The New Yorker, and author.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

David Grann FAQ

How many books has David Grann written?: David Grann has published 4 novels and 2 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read David Grann's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Killers of the Flower Moon.
What is David Grann's latest book?: The Wager (2023).
What is David Grann's most famous book?: Killers of the Flower Moon (2017) is David Grann's most widely read book.
Which David Grann books have been adapted?: 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including The Lost City of Z (film, 2016) and Killers of the Flower Moon (film, 2023).