Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC. This story was interesting...Sharron Nelson is something else. Many little details i was not aware of before reading this.

I did not finish this one, it was not for me, I couldn't relate to the characters, and just did not care for the story.

This author always has an amazing way of telling a story! So much detail goes into the excellent writing and storytelling.

Another interesting true crime story by Gregg Olsen. I hadn't realised that it had been released previously before reading it.

It was an interesting story told well and I did find it fascinating - not sure if it has transitioned to screen but can see it doing that.

I was given a free copy by netgalley and the publishers but the review is entirely my own.

Thank you for allowing me to read this book as an ARC.
While I had not heard about Sharon Nelson and her story before, the book was interesting and chilling at the same time. While I have enjoyed other books by Gregg Olsen, this one was not my favorite. Since ir was a true crime, it is hard to imagine how anyone can be so cold blooded and manipulative, only looking out for their own interests.
The book's time-line was a little confusing and hard to follow but I assume the author followed the time-line of the investigation. The author has for sure spent a lot of time investigating and researching this case. However, I believe he held a prenotion against Sharon and didn't like her at all. This shows clearly in how he portrayed her throughout. .
Overall good job on the book!

I had to DNF this around 30% in because the anti-women tone was FAR too much. It was definitely more anti-women than anti-murder. Deeply disappointed at the writing because it certainly had the potential to be a fascinating novel. The slut shaming was NOT it.

This was my first book by Gregg Olsen. If you are a fan of True Crime or thriller reads, then this is a must read for you. The author did very good research before writing this book. It is about a narcissistic woman who has two of her husbands killed by her lover. I recommend this book if you like true crime. Thank you to NetGalley and Thread Books for this ARC. I am leaving this review voluntarily and is my own opinion.
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This wasn’t my favorite from Gregg Olsen but still very much a solid read in my opinion! It has a few twists that I didn’t see coming but ultimately I guessed the ended about half way through the book.

AMERICAN BLACK WIDOW was a fascinating read about a true crime, and was compellingly written and easy to digest. I’m not typically a true crime reader but enjoyed this one and will seek out more by Gregg Olsen!

Thanks to NetGalley and Thread Books for the opportunity to read and review AMERICAN BLACK WIDOW.

Shocking that this is based on a true story and true events based in life. At times it can make you feel a little uncomfortable. But well written.

This was a phenomenal book. It was so different to read something based on real events as I don’t usually read things like that. I will definitely recommend this book to my friends that love to read. It’s crazy to think stuff like that happens everyday when you don’t see it firsthand. Awesome book!

I love Gregg Olsen. My favorite books of his are true crime. He does such thorough research and tells a great story. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of the book for an honest review.

A must read for fans of true crime. A story on how a notorious Black Widow who enters the lives of a unsuspecting community as a minister's wife and was able to manipulate and prey on men using her sex appeal. At times a bit confusing because of the timeline jumps and a little uncomfortable due to sex descriptions, but although she and her lover are ultimately brought to justice, you are left stunned by the cold-hearted, calculating nature of people.
I will definitely be checking out Gregg Olsen's previous book--If You Tell based on this read.

Absolutely fantastic book! Could not put the book down once I began reading it. Cannot wait for it to be released. I will recommend it to everyone I know!

I'm a huge fan of Gregg Olsen! This book, like his others, feels impossible to put down. He has a great writing style, and it really brings you right into the story!

This was a thoroughly investigated, well put together, true crime read. The author not only offers up the feelings of all those involved but helps give the reader an experience rather than it feeling like an extremely long article. Typically, other books in the true crime world have little feeling, lots of filler, and minimal intrigue other than the story itself. This book wasn't one of them, I commend the author on bringing the story to life and digging into the complex storylines behind the story. This reminded me of the first time I read Helter Skelter, it has the same darkness and uneasy feeling.

Loved If You Tell so I was really looking forward to another true crime read. I was unfamiliar with this story prior so went in blind and it did not disappoint. Great for true crime readers and thriller readers alike

This is my second Olsen book, and I enjoyed it. I am a huge fan of true crime stories, and his are always fast paced page turners!

This book was absolutely exactly what I was looking for when I read the blurb. It was both suspenseful, informative, and kept me turning pages like a fiction title. There was no hint of non-fiction, once I started reading, I couldn't put it down. I've read this author's titles before, so was ecstatic when I received this one. Another winner of a book!

I've mulled over this rating for a good while, having finished this book more than a week ago.

I essentially feel like I read the tabloid account of this real crime story. As if 15 of the town's biggest busybodies and gossips were put in a room together and asked to give their accounts, but they all just copied from whoever wrote the juiciest answers. So nearly every quote in the book is repeated 15 times for each of those people. It's repetitive and trite. There was an absolutely inordinate amount of time spent on Sharon's attire and everyone's opinions on her promiscuity. Honestly, it felt like more than 90% of the book was catty comments and people being scandalized by irrelevant nonsense.

For example, we learn that:
Sharon loves to sew but never sewed anything for her daughters, so she likely didn't love them. Sharon is found looking through patient files (At Her Workplace), Barb is sure she's looking for a new rich husband.
When she's told her ex-husband is seeking full custody of her children she uses Obscene Language!
When Sharon sews her own wedding gown, it accentuates her figure!

Somewhere in all of this, actual crimes are committed, but SO much time is spent on tangents that it's as if murder is an aside.

Obviously, your mileage may vary, and there are lots of reviewers who really enjoyed this one. This is just my 2 cents. Thank you to NetGalley and Thread Books for an ARC of this novel in exchange for my honest opinion.