Publisher's Synopsis
A Mother's Violence, a Family's Pain, and the Sisters Who Rose from the Ashes
Beneath the surface of a seemingly ordinary home in Raymond, Washington, a dark and unthinkable reality unfolded. Shelly Knotek-a woman who was supposed to be a protector, a nurturer, a mother-became a manipulative and sadistic force of cruelty, hiding her monstrous nature behind a mask of charm and control. This is not just the story of a woman who inflicted unspeakable abuse, manipulation, and terror-it is the story of the three daughters who survived her. Nikki, Sami, and Tori Knotek were raised in a house ruled by fear. Behind closed doors, they endured years of psychological torment, physical abuse, and emotional isolation at the hands of the very person who was supposed to love them unconditionally. Yet even as they were silenced, torn apart, and stripped of their innocence, the unbreakable bond between them became their lifeline. Told with raw honesty and aching vulnerability, Raised by a Monster is a chilling true crime story that exposes the horrors of parental betrayal and the hidden hell of domestic abuse. But more than that, it is a powerful testament to the strength of the human spirit, the resilience of sisterhood, and the courage it takes to confront the past, speak the truth, and reclaim one's voice. Gripping. Harrowing. Unforgettable.This is the haunting true story of surviving a mother's cruelty-and rising from the wreckage to reclaim life, identity, and hope.
