Obsessed

By: M. William Phelps

Narrated by: J. Charles

Length: 13 hrs and 25 mins

Publisher's summary

Sheila Davalloo was young, attractive, and successful. When she started a new job at a cutting-edge research lab in Stamford, Connecticut, she met the man of her dreams. Nelson Sessler had no idea how violently Sheila would react when he began seeing a co-worker, Anna Lisa Raymundo. Sheila eliminated her rival in a bloody knife attack - and then turned her rage on another victim she saw as an obstacle to her passions. M. Williams Phelps recounts the riveting story of a white-collar love triangle gone horribly wrong…and the terrifying infatuation that drove one woman to kill.

©2014 M. William Phelps (P)2014 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

Critic reviews

“Anything by Phelps is always an eye-opening experience.” ( Suspense Magazine)

“Phelps is the Harlan Coben of real-life thrillers.” (Allison Brennan)

This is a good book about a really Crazy Murderer

I was not bothered by the narrator. The book is really good and if you know about this case from podcasts and the Netflix show, there is so much more to it. This book lays it all out. Poor Ana - she was doomed. I don't think anything could have saved her from this monster.

Avoid this narrator

The story is complelling in its picture of a sociopathic opportunist who manipulates everyone in her path, including her children. The narration, however, is awful: the narrator chants rather than reads, and portrays the main character (who is in her mid-late thirties) with the accent and intonation of a demented valley girl. Very grating, and spoils what would have otherwise been a very good book

Doesn't fit...

...to my desire for a story! Too much time spent on description and too little on dialogue. I wish I hadn't spent the money.

crazy story

such a crazy story... if it was fiction it would have been too unrealistic... Shelia is a diabolical character. when I first started the book I thought I could see how the whole story was going to play out... however there was some jaw dropping plot twists weaved in...great book!

Good listen!

Although I wasn't too impressed with the narrator for this book, he did do a rather well job of distinguishing the different voices for each character but, I thought there were other times when his voice was just flat & monotone. Phelps I one of my fav authors along with Ann Rule, neither one have ever disappointed me.

Interesting story

This book will keep your attention until the very end. Enjoyed the narration and informative details about psychopaths and narcissists.

This is a crazy roller coaster ride!

Ms. Davalloo’s story is definitely a must read/listen. I followed this story for many years. This book did fill in any blanks.

Phelps is definitely a great true crime storyteller

I really enjoyed the story, but the narrator’s voices kept getting in the way. I could tell this narrator could do justice to the story without all the strange voices. Still listen to this book as it did really keep my attention.

Not bad

Any additional comments?

I actually live nearby where Shiela and her husband lived. The author had some minor location errors but the story was easy to follow. The only issue was if you had no idea who the killer was when you started the book, this was given to you by the author very early on. This book I believe is probably purchased mostly by the locals in the various communities or people that were directly involved in the case. Guys (and girls) watch out who you become involved with !

True Female Psychopath

A well written story giving the reader a true to life experience of a female psychopath. Anyone who has ever dealt with such a person will appreciate the authentic portrayal. If you've never experienced a female psychopath, this book brings you as close as possible to a real life encounter.