It went on and on too long detailing the horrors of the torture, the nastiness of this woman, the horrible pain caused by her to her victims. it just got to be one after another; way too long and then boom all of a sudden it was the end of the trial couldn’t feel empathy for any of the characters somehow. I just feel irritated even at the victims for letting some things like this happen to them for so long and not run away or do something or expose her, even her children

Was hooked… couldn’t wait to get back to it every time I left it. Very interesting story. Highly recommend.

The book was amazing; I couldn't stop listening to it. After finishing, I did some research about the story, and I honestly cannot believe why Nikki and Sammy never took action to stop what happened. When they were little girls, it might have made sense, but I believe it is their fault that Kathy, Ronald, and Shane died, and they allowed their sister Tori to be abused. I don’t understand why they never told anyone about what was happening. After Nikki reported it to the police, Sammy chose not to speak up. In my opinion, it is definitely her fault that Ronald died because she could have prevented that from happening. They could have all prevented the deaths of Kathy, Ronald, and Shane. It's great to know that they have moved on and have fulfilling lives today, but I also hope they feel some remorse and guilt. It doesn't make sense to me why they never intervened to stop the abuse.

Truly awesome

The book was unnecessarily long and drawn out. It ended with very little detail compared to the rest of the book. The narrator’s voice change to differentiate characters was terrible. I kept listening because I wanted to know the outcome but it was so blunt I had more questions than answers at the end.

Great story. Felt range of emotions from anger to sadness to despair. I can't believe what they endured, it's just so crazy.

Olsen did a great job writing. The story and the fact that it’s true was just awful. Hard to listen to at times. The narrator did a great job as well.

Veryan captivating, couldn't stop listening, mind-blowing,how mother could be so cruel to here own children

this is a good book but so harsh. it's hard to understand the depths of evil in people.

This book cut out many times, it never did finish. Poorly recorded

Incredible narrator!

Yes, the daughter (sisterhood) were also victims, but my one fault with the book was that the question of "why didn't these girls do more to protect other, including themselves, after known deaths". I just have a hard time believing that grown women would let their kid sister(s) still live in that house, especially after 3 deaths. That question WASN'T EVEN ADDRESSED. Didn't any of them bear ANY responsibility whatsoever. Instead, they are almost held up as heroes.

Incredibly disturbing as it’s a true story. At times, I was sickened by the cruelty and shocked that many signs were missed . The narrator was very good

An interesting story, but a bit over extended. After a time, you’re almost numb to the insanity of it all with the repetition. Could’ve been a much shorter book with the same impact. We’ll done narration.

Intense, I’m still thinking about it and talking about it days after I finished. A truly horrible story written so well. This author knows how to put you right there seeing every little detail. This is my second book by Gregg Olsen, next please.

My heart is still beating hard!!! Unbelievable!!!

It’s unfortunate this is a true story. I live in Oregon and remember this horrific event. The narrator was one of the bests I’ve heard in awhile

very twisted but a good story.

I am a true crime aficionado. I heard this story on a podcast and wanted to know the whole story. I lived in Washington State during the time this was going on.

Excellent, If you’re a true crime junky.

Didn’t want to hear the sorry but could not stop listening

One of my favorites! Heartbreaking story!

A little slow in the beginning but once the story gets going you can’t help but keep reading.

Kept me thinking of this every-time I wasn’t listening to it. Hard to hear the story but I couldn’t put it down.