If You Tell
A True Story of Murder, Family Secrets, and the Unbreakable Bond of Sisterhood

This was a disturbing book. Sometimes things that really have happened are far worse than anything one can dream up in their mind. This is a tale of abuse, manipulation, and complete and utter disregard for human suffering. Where one woman got off on the emotional and physical pain she could inflict......more

A tragic story, but... I found it difficult to engage with the story. I understand that the author has had to cobble together, many different points of view and try to create a coherent timeline for the story, but if found it clunky and sadly lacking in depth. Don't get me wrong, this is a truly tragi......more

Dark, Disturbing, Drawn Out, and Ultimately Dissatisfying If you're going to write a book about a mentally ill, sadistic serial killer you should probably spend more time talking about her mental illness or at least trying to explain the "why" instead of just the "what." I never felt like I understoo......more

Reviewing a true crime story like this is a complex task, especially given the disturbing nature of what takes place within its pages. Listening to the Audiobook - "If You Tell" adds another dimension to that emotional weight, as the narrators bring the harrowing events to life with a raw, unset......more

I’m pretty horrified that Shelly was allowed to get away with so much. Horrified.......more