The Confessions of an American Black Widow: A True Story of Greed, Lust and a Murderous Wife

Sharon Fuller Nelson Harrelson is the epitomy of an American Black Widow. This oversexed beauty-queen-wannabe wrapped her finger around men's hearts so that she could sneak into their wallets. And when she had sucked the monetary life out of them, she had them killed by her on-again-off-again lover, Gary Adams. But in the end, the Nepho rolled over on her Mountain Man...and I don't mean she didn't it in the bedroom! I am a huge fan of Gregg Olsen's work. He is number one on my list of my favorite true crime writers. What I particularly enjoy about this work is that he is able to make a story "a story." His books do not subject me to repetitious recounts taken straight from Court transcriptions, but puts those same aspects into an interesting story that is easily read and understood without lulling you into sleep (or skimming, as I so often do.) Black Widow is particularly interesting to read as the whole book is a storilized form of Sharon Harrelson's confession to police about the deaths of her husbands, Perry Nelson and Glen Harrelson. From front to back, this is simply a story filled full of interesting recalls from Sharon herself and those who, unfortunately, knew her and was affected by her in some shape, form or fashion. To date, this is my favorite true crime story. Excellent job, Gregg Olsen!

this book is about a cheating woman who has her lover kill her husbands for the insurance money . Gregg Olsen is a top true crime writer.

This is a very fascinating true story of Sharon Nelson Harrelson, who was not only a Black Widow, but also a serial killer. Sharon would stop at nothing (money, sex, material possessions, etc.) to get what she wanted even when it meant murder. Sharon Nelson is a woman w/o any values, principles, or class; she used sex to get whatever she wanted. Everything about Sharon oozes sex. Sharon always put herself first, even ahead of her own children. Sharon is what you call a husband stealer, husband killer.This is the second true crime book by Gregg Olsen that I have read and thoroughly enjoyed. I've also read 'If Loving You is Wrong' and found that very fascinating. Olsen does such a wonderful job with his research from Sharon's upbringing to her three marriages (preacher, doctor, and fireman), to the murders of her doctor and fireman husbands, to her confessions. We learn a lot about Sharon Nelson and the type of person she is from her sister, Judy, her neighbors in Weston, family members and friends of the victims, and Perry Nelson's secretary. Confessions of an American Black Widow is a must read.

This is another great book by Gregg Olsen. Fantastic reading! This woman is not a Black Widow, she is a serial killer. It's amazing what this woman gets away with, all because she flaunted herself around town and lived up to her bad reputation. The author did a great job of researching this woman and her life before and during the crimes. I felt like I got some good insight from the sister and those close to the killer. The worst part, is that she has numerous children out there in the world who have been witness to some pretty horrible situations all because of their Mother.

Gregg Olsen has done it again! Another excellent true crime book. A fascinating story, masterfully written. I recommend this one!