If You Tell: A True Story of Murder, Family Secrets, and the Unbreakable Bond of Sisterhood
by Gregg Olsen
If You Tell: A True Story of Murder, Family Secrets, and the Unbreakable Bond of Sisterhood by Gregg Olsen holds a highly rated rating of 4.30 out of 5, based on 133K reader ratings. First published in 2019. The book spans 416 pages.
About If You Tell: A True Story of Murder, Family Secrets, and the Unbreakable Bond of Sisterhood
After more than a decade, when sisters Nikki, Sami, and Tori Knotek hear the word mom, it claws like an eagle’s talons, triggering memories that have been their secret since childhood. Until now.
For years, behind the closed doors of their farmhouse in Raymond, Washington, their sadistic mother, Shelly, subjected her girls to unimaginable abuse, degradation, torture, and psychic terrors. Through it all, Nikki, Sami, and Tori developed a defiant bond that made them far less vulnerable than Shelly imagined. Even as others were drawn into their mother’s dark and perverse web, the sisters found the strength and courage to escape an escalating nightmare that culminated in multiple murders.
Harrowing and heartrending, If You Tell is a survivor’s story of absolute evil—and the freedom and justice that Nikki, Sami, and Tori risked their lives to fight for. Sisters forever, victims no more, they found a light in the darkness that made them the resilient women they are today—loving, loved, and moving on.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Gregg Olsen |
| Published | 2019 |
| Pages | 416 |
| Kindle Price | $2.49 |
| Genres | Biography & Memoir |
| Average Rating | 4.30 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 133,015 |
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What genre is If You Tell: A True Story of Murder, Family Secrets, and the Unbreakable Bond of Sisterhood?
If You Tell: A True Story of Murder, Family Secrets, and the Unbreakable Bond of Sisterhood is categorized as Biography & Memoir. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
Is If You Tell: A True Story of Murder, Family Secrets, and the Unbreakable Bond of Sisterhood worth reading?
Based on 133K reader ratings, If You Tell: A True Story of Murder, Family Secrets, and the Unbreakable Bond of Sisterhood has an average score of 4.30 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is If You Tell: A True Story of Murder, Family Secrets, and the Unbreakable Bond of Sisterhood?
If You Tell: A True Story of Murder, Family Secrets, and the Unbreakable Bond of Sisterhood has 416 pages.
Who wrote If You Tell: A True Story of Murder, Family Secrets, and the Unbreakable Bond of Sisterhood?
If You Tell: A True Story of Murder, Family Secrets, and the Unbreakable Bond of Sisterhood was written by Gregg Olsen. It was first published in 2019.
What is the ISBN for If You Tell: A True Story of Murder, Family Secrets, and the Unbreakable Bond of Sisterhood?
The ISBN-13 for If You Tell: A True Story of Murder, Family Secrets, and the Unbreakable Bond of Sisterhood is 9781799708216.
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If You Tell: A True Story of Murder, Family Secrets, and the Unbreakable Bond of Sisterhood is available on Kindle for $2.49. Pricing may vary by region and promotional offers.
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