Aunt Jewel and the Poisoned Potlikker: A Nameless, Texas Culinary Mystery Short Story (“Nameless, Texas” Mystery Series)

A small Texas town mystery short story from Bobbi A. Chukran. . ., Third in the “Nameless, Texas” series of short stories, by the author of LONE STAR DEATH, When Kendra Louise Harper’s Aunt Jewel decides to make a traditional “mess” of turnip greens to take to the annual Giving of Thanks community dinner and gathering in Nameless, Texas (population 2,354), little does she know that her special dish will become the source of widespread illness and even a death., Question is, who would poison the potlikker, and why? How did it happen? Why was Aunt Jewel’s dish targeted?, The disaster comes a bit too close to home when Kendra’s best friend, Jeffrey, becomes violently ill after he eats a “healthy” amount of the greens., What exactly DID Bertha Smithton see early that morning at Aunt Jewel’s house?, What would motivate someone in the little community to take such desperate measures?, Filled with quirky characters, this latest cozy mystery in the “Nameless, Texas” short story series will delight those who love tales of small town murder., Approximately 4,800 words, and includes free recipe for “Aunt Jewel’s Slow Cooker Turnip Greens with Potlikker”, Also in the Series:, Aunt Jewel and the Purloined Pork Loin, Dewey Laudermilk and the Peckerwood Tree, Readers comment on other stories in the series:, “The real star of this clever short story is the town of Nameless, Texas (population 2,354,) where the people and goings on are about as quirky as you’ll find. Bank robberies, a Thanksgiving celebration and a quest for a pork loin roast drive the story, but the characters are who you will remember.” On Aunt Jewel and the Purloined Pork Loin, “What a romp! With quirky characters, secrets large and small, a town with a personality all its own, and a solid plot, I found myself smiling more often than not when reading Dye, Dyeing, Dead. I hope more books about Kendra, Aunt Jewel, and Nameless, Texas are coming soon.” On DYE, DYEING, DEAD, “I loved this. I am Texas born and bred and this is a wonderful spoof of small town characters. This is in the tradition of the fabulous Greater Tuna.” On Aunt Jewel and the Purloined Pork Loin, “Throw bungling cross-dressing bank robbers together with quirky small town Texas folks preparing for a community Thanksgiving gathering and you’ve got a quick, enjoyable comic read.” On Aunt Jewel and the Purloined Pork Loin, “A zany story about a unique town. I just loved it.” On Aunt Jewel and the Purloined Pork Loin, “A great read, perfect for summer reading, or a cool, rainy fall day. As a native Texan, I found much of the dialogue familiar and fun. The characters are broadly drawn, but definitely true to the Lone Star mystique. If you’re hankering for an engaging mystery with an entertaining cast of characters, this will more than fill the bill. Dying to see what Chukran has up her sleeve next for the folks in Nameless, Texas.”, On DYE, DYEING, DEAD, “Bobbi Chukran’s tales of the wonderfully goofy residents of the tiny town of Nameless, Texas creep up on you by surprise. The humor ranges from insightful observations on the follies of our kind, to laugh out loud comedy.” On Dewey Laudermilk and the Peckerwood Tree