Abby McCree isn't sure what she plans to do with her life after divorce, but the unexpected death of her Aunt Sybil has drawn her to Snowberry Creek. Abby quickly finds herself roped into duties as a landlord and chairing various committees that were previously the responsibility of her Aunty Sybil. What she didn't expect was to find the dead body of her aunt's main rival in her own yard. Now, Abby finds herself the target of anger from various people... but is one a killer?

I can't sew a lick, but I've always been fascinated by quilting and the amount of work that goes into each and every quilt. DEATH BY COMMITTEE centers a lot around the quilting community in Snowberry Creek as we are getting to know the residents in this first book of the Abby McCree series. I love the tidbits that Alexis Morgan shares with us about quilting, almost as much as I love the characters.

And oh... the characters! Abby's tenant, Tripp Blackston, is an enigmatic mystery, as his protective and somewhat brooding nature is tempered by his appreciation of the small toys Abby impulsively gives him. Abby is a bit impetuous at times, but I love that she wants to help her aunt's friends even if it means being volunteered for all sorts of things.

I am a huge fan of Alexis Morgan's paranormal stories, so I couldn't resist seeing her perspective on a cozy mystery. DEATH BY COMMITTEE is the first book in her Abby McCree series and oh what a fun start to the series! I'm already in love with Abby's dog, Zeke, as his protective nature towards Abby warms my heart. If you're looking for a new cozy mystery series, give DEATH BY COMMITTEE a try.