With the horrors of Halloween behind them, Kiko and Dom turn their puzzle solving skills to surviving the holiday season. Dom hasn't had a proper Christmas in years, and Kiko's sister visiting makes him feel almost like family -- until his brother, Devin, decides to show up and throw his disapproval into the mix.<br><br>Just when it seems like they have enough to deal with at home, local artist Cat asks them to solve her vandalism problem. Still shaken from their last mystery, Kiko and Dom only agree to help her due to the lack of murder.<br><br>But when the property damage escalates and Kiko begins receiving threatening letters, this harmless little problem turns deadlier than anyone thought. And if they can't get to the bottom of the family drama fast enough, Kiko might never be home for the holidays again.

Egg the Halls

“Brought you dinner,” he said when he approached the counter. Katie was on her way out and waved at him; he raised a hand back. There were two families in the aisles at a quarter to seven, but otherwise it was late enough for Kiko’s shop to be mostly empty.


“Thanks,” said Kiko when Dom passed the food to him. “What happened?”


“The bastard said yes,” said Dom, not even annoyed that Kiko could read him that well.


“Language,” said Kiko, glancing worriedly at where a family was leaving without buying anything. The last few customers were lingering by Mother now. “Your brother?”


“Yes,” said Dom. “He went for it. Said he’ll come up and visit for Christmas.”


Kiko blinked, processing that. Before he could respond his store phone rang and he moved to answer it. Dom scowled and bit angrily into his sandwich.


Chapter 10