Boom Town: The Fantastical Saga of Oklahoma City, Its Chaotic Founding... Its Purloined Basketball Team, and the Dream of Becoming a World-class Metropolis

The Oklahoma City Thunder basketball team's 2012-13 season was a rollercoaster of emotions, filled with drama, hope, and determination.

In this gripping narrative, Sam Anderson takes readers on a journey through the city's history, culture, and politics, revealing the complex dynamics that shape its identity.

From the chaotic founding of the city to the cataclysmic tornadoes that have struck it, Boom Town is a kaleidoscopic exploration of what makes Oklahoma City tick.

With a deep dive into the Thunder's season, Anderson shows how the team's general manager, Sam Presti, made a bold and risky move by trading future superstar James Harden, setting off a chain of events that would define the city's year.

This is more than just a sports book - it's a richly textured exploration of an American city and its people, told through the lens of a single pivotal season.