The Venomous Widow: The Untold Story of Martha Wise

By Rowan P. Kade

A loaf of bread. A grieving widow. A quiet Ohio farmhouse and a secret that would terrify a nation

In the winter of 1924, a small rural community was shaken to its core when Martha Wise, a seemingly gentle farm widow, turned her kitchen into a chamber of death. What could drive a woman known for her kindness and faith-to poison her own family? Was she possessed by evil, driven by loneliness, or crushed beneath the weight of her grief?
How far can love twist before it becomes destruction?
What happens when a woman's sorrow turns into vengeance and no one notices until it's too late?
And could anyone have stopped the tragedy before it began?

Stretching from the frozen Ohio farmlands to the crowded courtroom that made national headlines, The Venomous Widow is not just a tale of murder it's a deep exploration of the human mind under pressure, of love, faith, and betrayal woven into a true story so haunting it reads like fiction.

Rowan P. Kade brings this forgotten true crime back to life with stunning historical detail, emotional depth, and a chilling sense of atmosphere that will leave readers breathless. Through painstaking research and gripping storytelling, this book invites you into Martha's world the silence, the shame, and the deadly obsession that destroyed everything she loved.

Inside This Book, You Will Discover:
The chilling true events behind America's forgotten "Poison Widow"

The emotional and psychological unraveling of a lonely woman trapped by society

How small-town gossip, grief, and forbidden love led to an unthinkable crime

Rare insights into 1920s rural life, faith, and justice in an unforgiving world

This is not just another true crime story it's a window into the soul of a woman who became a monster, and a society too blind to see her breaking. Perfect for fans of Ann Rule, Gregg Olsen, and Truman Capote, this book captures both the horror and humanity behind one of Ohio's darkest chapters.

If you believe every crime hides a human story, if you crave the thrill of real-life mysteries that make your heart race and your mind question this book belongs on your shelf.

A perfect gift for true crime lovers, history buffs, and readers who love stories that linger long after the final page.
Don't just read about murder uncover the mind that made it possible.
Get your copy of The Venomous Widow today and step inside the story that stunned America.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FW58JC33
• ISBN13: 9798269723600
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 82 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"