Wildflowers, Weeds, Nature, Hardly the Recipe for Murder, or Is It?

When Nature Calls contains all the ingredients of a fresh, all natural, cozy murder mystery!

2014-04-02

CHICAGO, IL, April 02, 2014 (Press-News.org) Naturalist Kristen Matthews is heading up a team of volunteers working to eradicate pesky weeds during a workday at the Nature Station, but when one of the volunteers wanders away from the rest of the group, he ends up eradicated himself. Kristen is concerned for her safety, as well as the Nature Station's reputation. Digging, she unearths some interesting dirt on her squeaky clean helpers. Is it possible one of them is the killer? Follow Kristen's lead, as she wades through the wildflowers tracking the murderer, while learning about nature along the way.

Born and raised on a farm in Northwestern Illinois, Jannifer Powelson's interest in writing, conservation, and the natural world was sparked at an early age. Powelson is also the author of four books in the award winning Rachel Raccoon and Sammy Skunk series. These educational books use entertaining storylines, colorful and realistic illustrations, and actual photos taken by Powelson. She is employed as a conservationist and resides in northwestern Illinois with her family. Ms. Powelson is currently working on "An Unnatural Selection", the second book in the Nature Station Mystery Series.

Series: Nature Station Mystery Series
Paperback: 300 pages
Publisher: Progressive Rising Phoenix Press, LLC (March 12, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1940834066
ISBN-13: 978-1940834061
Price: $10.76

Books available: www.barnesandnoble.com - www.amazon.com - www.progressiverisingphoenix.com select stores and online retail stores

Progressive Rising Phoenix recognizes that the publishing industry has changed. We believe authors have choices in all aspects, including production, of their work. We're a non-traditional publisher; our program is based on choice. Our program is not a fit for every author and every author is not a fit for Phoenix. For this reason we do not solicit authors but do accept submissions.

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