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

“This is Sam’s section,” said Ben. “He makes sculptures from scrap.”


“I have one of his pieces in my yard,” said Kiko, glancing at Dom. Sam’s work used to be displayed at Joylove’s, and Dom had a feeling Kiko wanted to hear the story from Joy and Briana.


“Cat called,” said Katie the moment he and Dom stepped into Yolks on You. She had worry on her face and Chad was hovering nearby. Something had happened. Kiko glanced over where Gabriela sat with her kids at a table, coloring books and crayons strewn around. He’d been hoping to close everything up and get everyone home.


Kiko glanced at Dom, who looked as eager as Chad. There were no other customers in the store, though, so it seemed safe enough to talk openly about it.


“Paint, she said from a paint gun,” said Katie. “But on the outside of the building. She was wondering if you could take a look…”


Chapter 27