American Black Widow
by Gregg Olsen
Published by: Thread, July 13, 2023
Genre: Nonfiction | True Crime
Page Count: 350 (Paperback)
Audiobook Length: 10 hours and 23 minutes
Audiobook Narrator: Karen Peakes
ISBN: 9781837904556
Publisher’s Description
From the #1 bestselling author of If You Tell comes the shocking true-crime story of a preacher’s wife turned killer.
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of If You Tell comes the chilling, unputdownable story of Sharon Nelson, the minister’s wife whose two husbands mysteriously ended up dead.
Colorado, 1976. When Reverend Mike Fuller and his beautiful wife Sharon arrive in the sleepy town of Rocky Ford, local residents think something’s off about the new couple. The God-fearing minister is gruff and cold, while charismatic Sharon has her husband wrapped around her finger.
It isn’t long before Sharon is charming her husband’s congregation, and finds herself in a tryst with local, married optometrist Perry Nelson. After the affair ends both their marriages, Sharon and Perry tie the knot. But shortly afterwards, Perry disappears. When his body is shockingly discovered the bottom of a canyon, his death is ruled an accident, allowing grieving widow Sharon to claim his substantial life insurance.
Trying to move on from the tragedy, Sharon soon remarries fireman Glenn Harrelson. But when the charred remains of Glenn’s body are discovered with two bullet holes in his skull, the police can’t help but question if both men dying in such mysterious circumstances is one coincidence too many…
Shocking, sensational and gripping, this is the true story of the black widow Sharon Nelson, a must-read tale of greed, sex and murder in a sleepy Colorado town that will have true crime fans of The Staircase, American Mother and Making a Murderer hooked from start to finish.
This book was originally published as Confessions of an American Black Widow and Bitch on Wheels.
About the Author
Gregg Olsen, an American author, has achieved notable success in the true-crime genre. Works like “If I Tell” and “Abandoned Prayers” delve into unsettling mysteries, garnering both reader acclaim and awards. His bibliography extends beyond true-crime, encompassing fictional and young adult writing, with the “Empty Coffin” series exploring paranormal themes. Olsen has also established a media presence, offering expert commentary on programs like “Good Morning America” and “48 Hours”.
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