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

“Gordon took it as evidence,” he said. “You’ll have to talk to him.”


Dom hung up, really hoping Buddy would forget about Mother by the end of the day.


“Completely unnecessary,” said Kiko as he accepted the coffee Dom had gone out and gotten him. It was from the gas station, some kind of hazelnut flavor, but it was hot, and secretly, Kiko found it comforting. Dom had really been making sure he had everything today, which was nice, but Kiko didn’t want to get too used to it.


“I wanted one,” said Dom. “Couldn’t not pick you up a coffee, too.”


“Where’s mine?” asked Chad, coming back from looking through the far door.


“I only had two hands,” said Dom, and Chad scowled.


“Can’t you fire this guy, boss?” he asked, and Kiko smiled.


“He’s not even hired. He hasn’t gone away in months, so I don’t think we’re getting rid of him that easily.” He noticed some children poking around Mother’s empty cage and turned away, sad.


Chapter 50