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

“Gaby really makes good hot chocolate. Real milk. And there’s a little kick to it.”


“Cayenne,” said Kiko, gratefully accepting the mug. “No better way to warm up.”


“Has he been behaving himself?” asked Kiko, noting how Dom’s brother barely even looked at him. He was on his laptop in a corner of the living room. Dom shrugged.


“As much as he can. I’ve been keeping an eye on him.”


Kiko nodded. Dom ran a hand through his hair as Kiko watched his niece and nephew from the doorway, the two of them bouncing around and diving through his collection of ornaments. Dom had brought out both the good box and the casual; Kiko kept silver and blue bulbs for when the kids weren’t showing up, and a random ornament assortment otherwise. Some of the blue and silver bulbs were already on the tree, but the children had given up on those fast.


Chapter 41