American Mother: The True Story of a Troubled Family, Motherhood, and the Cyanide Murders That Shook the World
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Book Synopsis: Read the Wall Street Journal bestseller from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of If You Tell—an absolutely unputdownable and chilling true-crime story of Stella Nickell—a mother and wife who did the unthinkable… and the unforgiveable.
At 5.02 pm on June 5, 1986, an emergency call came into the local sheriff’s office in the small town of Auburn, Washington State. A distressed housewife, Stella Nickell, said her husband Bruce was having a seizure. Officers rushed to the Nickell’s mobile home, to find Stella standing frozen at the door… Bruce was on the floor fighting for his life.
As Stella became the beneficiary of over $175,000 in a life insurance pay-out, forensics discovered that Bruce had consumed painkillers laced with cyanide. A week later, fifteen-year-old Hayley was getting ready for another school day. Her mom, Sue, called out ‘I love you’ before heading into the bathroom and moments later collapsed on the floor. Sue never regained consciousness, and the autopsy revealed she had been poisoned by cyanide tainted headache pills. Just like Bruce.
While a daughter grieved the sudden and devastating loss of her mother, a young woman, Cindy, was thinking about her own mom Stella. She thought about the years of neglect and abuse, the tangled web of secrets Stella had shared with her, and Cindy contemplated turning her mom into the FBI…
Gripping and heart-breaking, Gregg Olsen uncovers the shocking true story of a troubled family. He delves into a complex mother-daughter relationship rooted in mistrust and deception, and the journey of the sweet curly-haired little girl from Oregon whose fierce ambition to live the American Dream led her to make the ultimate betrayal.
Originally published as Bitter Almonds. Revised and updated edition.
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Have you ever been fascinated by true crime stories that send chills down your spine? Look no further than "American Mother: The True Story of a Troubled Family, Motherhood, and the Cyanide Murders That Shook the World." This Wall Street Journal bestseller, written by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of If You Tell, will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.
Step into the small town of Auburn, Washington State, on that fateful day of June 5, 1986. The life of Stella Nickell, a seemingly ordinary mother and wife, takes a sinister turn when her husband, Bruce, falls gravely ill. Little did anyone know that beneath the picture-perfect facade lay a dark secret. As detectives uncover the truth about Bruce's condition, they stumble upon a shocking discovery—the brutal use of cyanide-laced painkillers. The web of deceit deepens as Stella becomes the recipient of a substantial life insurance payout. Are you ready to uncover the truth?
Follow the harrowing story of Hayley, a daughter grieving the sudden loss of her beloved mother, Sue. Tragically, Sue's death mirrors that of Bruce's, leaving a haunting question—could they have both been victims of the same vile crime? Meanwhile, another young woman, Cindy, finds herself caught between loyalty to her own mother, Stella, and justice for the innocent victims.
Gregg Olsen, an incredibly talented author, peels back the layers of this tangled web of secrets, mistrust, and deception. Feel your heart race as you immerse yourself in the complex mother-daughter relationship that serves as the foundation for this chilling true crime tale. You won't be able to tear yourself away from the gripping narrative of a curly-haired little girl whose aspirations to achieve the American Dream ultimately lead to an unimaginable betrayal.
Your fascination with true crime will reach new heights as you devour this revised and updated edition of "American Mother: The True Story of a Troubled Family, Motherhood, and the Cyanide Murders That Shook the World." Turn the pages and experience the shivers that come with every shocking revelation. Don't miss out on this unforgettable journey into darkness.
Ready to embark on this chilling true crime adventure? Get your hands on "American Mother" now and uncover the secrets that will send shivers down your spine!
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