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

Kiko picked it up. It was a plain white envelope, with the flap tucked under rather than sealed.


“No, boss. I like, am all digital and shit. Paper-free. Eco-friendly. All that.”


Kiko opened it and unfolded the paper inside. It was a regular sheet of computer paper, with one line printed on the top. He read it once, then twice, then passed it over to Dom as he hovered.


“Stop before it’s too late,” Dom read aloud. 11


Make sure your brother’s around, Dom read when he pulled out his phone, we’re taking him to the Pickle.


Srsly?he responded, groaning. He was unloading the dishwasher. Again. Guests made so many extra chores that he was beginning to hate his brother in new and interesting ways.


Lucky for her, typed Dom, then deleted it unsent. I’ll call him, he sent instead.


“What, Dom?” asked Devin when he picked up. There was noise behind him. Dom pinched the bridge of his nose and leaned back against the sink.


Chapter 35