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Overcommitted committee member Abby McCree gets in a patch of trouble trying to solve the murder of a pumpkin farmer ...
The small town of Snowberry Creek, Washington, is gearing up for the Halloween Festival, and naturally Abby is on the planning committee. As part of her duties, shes picking up a pumpkin order from ornery farmer Ronald Minter. But what she finds instead is the farmer in the middle of his corn maze with a knife in his back.
The police suspect a homeless veteran named Kevin Montgomery, who was seen arguing with Minter when the farmer accused him of trespassing and stealing pumpkins. Abbys tenant Tripp Blackston, a veteran himself whos been helping Kevin, is sure hes innocent. Together, Abby and Tripp follow the twists and turns of the case to corner the corn maze killerbefore someone else meets a dead end ...
The small town of Snowberry Creek, Washington, is gearing up for the Halloween Festival, and naturally Abby is on the planning committee. As part of her duties, shes picking up a pumpkin order from ornery farmer Ronald Minter. But what she finds instead is the farmer in the middle of his corn maze with a knife in his back.
The police suspect a homeless veteran named Kevin Montgomery, who was seen arguing with Minter when the farmer accused him of trespassing and stealing pumpkins. Abbys tenant Tripp Blackston, a veteran himself whos been helping Kevin, is sure hes innocent. Together, Abby and Tripp follow the twists and turns of the case to corner the corn maze killerbefore someone else meets a dead end ...
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Books by Alexis Morgan
DEATH BY COMMITTEE
DEATH BY JACK-O-LANTERN
Published by Kensington Publishing Corporation
Chapter One
Do you want to run that by me again?
Abby McCree focused her temper on beating some innocent egg whites into a froth while she waited for her tenant to explain himself. She noticed hed made sure to put the width of the old oak kitchen table between them. That was smart on his part, because otherwise he might just end up wearing the meringue if she didnt like what he had to say.
Meanwhile, Tripp Blackston leaned back in his chair, his legs stretched out in front of him and crossed at the ankles. His relaxed look didnt fool her for an instant. The former soldier had blazing-fast reflexes. If she went on the attack, hed be out the door and running before she could stop him.
He reached down to pet her traitor of a dog, who was sprawled on the floor by his feet. Sometimes she suspected that the mastiff mix preferred Tripps company to hers, but maybe it was because Zeke knew a soft touch when he saw one. She glanced up just in time to catch Tripp slipping the dog another treatthe third since the pair had invaded her kitchen.
Well?
After patting Zekes massive head again, Tripp finally started talking. As I already told you, my veterans group wants to hold a fundraiser sometime next year. The goal is to substantially increase our budget in order to fund some new projects we want to take on. Important ones.
She didnt doubt that for an instant. The group was known for pitching in to help whenever they could.
Evidently Tripp found explanations to be thirsty work, because he stopped talking long enough to help himself to a can of pop from the refrigerator. Rather than waiting for him to gather his scattered thoughts, she tried to help the conversation along.
So have a garage sale. Thats what all the other groups here in Snowberry Creek do. She pointed at him with her whisk. Ill even donate all the stuff Ive cleaned out of the attic to the cause. I was going to call one of the local charities to come pick it up, but all those boxes can sit out in the garage until youre ready for them.
Tripp settled back in his chair and tossed Zeke another treat. Sorry, but the board has already rejected that idea for a couple of reasons.
Which are?
Like you said, every group in town holds garage sales. The frequency results in diminishing returns. Theres no way we can raise enough money that way.
And the other reason?
Well, wed like to combine the fundraiser with a special event of some kind. You know, as a way to thank the people in town for their support of our group.
Abby rolled her eyes. So what you really hope to do is shake everyones hand and raid their wallets at the same time.
Thats a cold-blooded way to look at things. Then he grinned. However, I cant argue with your assessment of the situation. The idea is to make the event so inviting, folks wont notice what were up to.
She added vanilla and sugar to the bowl and resumed beating the egg whites. So what does this nefarious plan have to do with me?
Tripp shifted position, leaning forward, elbows resting on the table. Well, thats where it gets interesting.
She picked up speed with the whisk, almost splashing the egg whites out of the bowl. Since when was interesting a synonym for infuriating?
How so?
Well, they asked us if we knew anyone who was both really creative and really organized. Of course, I immediately thought of you.
It would be a real shame to waste all her hard work, much less the eggs and sugar. However, the temptation to cut this conversation short by dumping the entire bowl full of fluffy white goo on Tripps head was almost too strong to resist.
Why would that be?
Several reasons. First, the ladies of the quilting guild are still raving about what an amazing job you did organizing their big garage sale. From what Glenda and Jean said, it was the best one theyve ever had. I know the fire department and police department appreciate all the extra quilts the group has made for them to give to kids when they respond to an emergency.
He wasnt wrong. The garage sale had turned out better than anyone had expected, especially her. Yeah, well, you can write it off to beginners luck.
He shrugged his shoulders. I also know that since you took on Mayor McKays Committee on Senior Affairs, the whole group feels reenergized. I was talking to Connie Pohler at city hall. She said this is the first year that committee has taken on organizing the annual trick-or-treating event on Main Street. Theyre expecting such a huge turnout that she asked if the veterans group could help with escorting the grade school kids on their rounds and with chaperoning the games at the middle and high schools.
Abby had to laugh. That sounds like her. I bet Rosalyn McKay is grateful every day that she was smart enough to hire that woman to be her assistant. Connie has a real talent for volunteering people. I swear, you walk into city hall to ask a simple question about property taxes and somehow walk out in charge of a major town event. Youre even grateful for the chance to help out.
She should know. Thats how she had ended up working on the trick-or-treat event in the first place.
Tripp was still talking. I think Connie missed her calling. If shed gone into the military, shed be running the Pentagon by now.
He might just be right about that. At least she uses her powers for good and not evil.
Yeah, she does. Tripps smile faded a bit. So back to our fundraiser. We all agreed youd be perfect to head up the committee.
She sighed and set down her whisk. Im sorry, Tripp, but you of all people know that Im not in a position to take on any more commitments right now. First of all, I still have the rest of my term on the quilting guild to serve out. Thanks to the sudden influx of money from Dolly Cayhills estate, the group has become a lot more active than it was. As for the seniors group, the mayor originally asked me to fill in just until Fred Cady, the next chairman, recovers from hip replacement surgery. He was supposed to take over back at the beginning of September, but now it looks as if he wont be up to it until mid-November at the earliest.
A less trusting person might think that was deliberate on Freds part. The postponement meant he wouldnt be taking over until well after all the hustle and bustle of the towns upcoming Halloween Festival celebration.
She did her best to look sincerely regretful. Please tell your friends that Im flattered they thought of me, but I really cant take on anything else right now.
Tripp clearly wasnt buying her excuses. Either that or he didnt care how busy she was. Sorry, Abby, but its too late. I already accepted on your behalf.
Okay, maybe it was time to start pelting him with globs of meringue. What were you thinking? You know you cant make a commitment of that magnitude without asking me first.
He slowly rose to his feet, came around to her side of the kitchen, and planted his size thirteens right in front of her, his massive arms crossed over his chest.
I was thinking you owe me, Abby. You know, what with the dead body in the backyard, not to mention my rushing to the rescue when you managed to put yourself right in the crosshairs of a killer. The stress alone probably shaved five years off of my life expectancy.
Darn, he had to go and play the hero card. Still, he was exaggerating. After all, he had spent twenty years as a former Special Forces soldier, which probably put him somewhere in his late thirties. Despite his claim to the contrary, she figured hed lost two yearsthree at the most.
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