Written by Alexis Morgan, Death by Committee is the first book I've read by this author. The main character, Abby McCree, moves to Snowberry Creek, Washington, to settle her aunt's estate. Abby is recently divorced, with no job, so she moves into her aunt's house to begin the inventory. Her aunt, an avid quilter, was an active member of a local quilt guild, and Abby becomes involved with it through her aunt's best friends, also avid quilters. She also has to deal with a mastiff that needs attention, and her aunt's tenant, who lives in the guest cottage. Then, a body turns up in her late aunt's garden, wrapped in a quilt. It is her aunt's rival in the quilt guild, so several members of the guild believe her aunt might be responsible.
The book was okay, but I think I've read too many books lately when a woman ends a relationship, has no job, and returns to a small town she grew up in, and soon after is involved in a mystery--usually a murder. The suspects always seem to be her or a close friend or family member. Quite often there is an attractive but stand-offish man around, who usually becomes a romantic interest during the investigation.
I realize this is a winning combination for books, but a little change up to this outline would be a pleasant change, at least for me.
The book was okay, the plot was a little obvious, but there wasn't anything outstanding wrong with it. Might read another, if I was looking for a quick summer read.
This is part of my Craving for Cozies Challenge.
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