Stella Maudine Nickell was born in Oregon in 1943. She grew up very poor, and found herself living in several abusive relationships.  She never seemed to be a good mother, even being charged with child abuse for beating her daughter with a curtain rod, among other things. Her most recent husband fell ill while at work, dying at the hospital almost immediately. Another death raised alarm, especially when it was suspected to be cyanide related. The investigation would ultimately lead back to Stella Nickell. I was not expecting the twists and turns this case took, despite having watched the Forensic Files episode about it some time ago.

Gregg Olsen is a true crime author who I generally enjoy reading. I appreciate the level of detail and the amount of research that goes into each book. I always learn a great deal about the case being covered, even if I have followed the case or read/listened/watched something else about it. This was a decent true crime read.