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

“And if you’ve ever met Cat, you know how she pampers her cats,” said Katie. “It hasto be Ben doing this.”


Kiko was beginning to believe that himself. Dom would be pleased. He hoped they were right, though. Accusing a member of the community of vandalism when they didn’t do it would reflect negatively on him, and Yolks on You had been a bit shaky for business a few times this year already. Kiko sighed.


“Thanks for the information, Elena,” he said. “And the cake.”


“No problem,” she said, and she and Katie left.


Kiko sipped his coffee for a few minutes and contemplated everything. The motive was there, and the paintball evidence was fairly good. But he did wonder why Ben would escalate from vandalism to attempted murder just for Kiko and Dom looking into the situation. Regardless, maybe Dom was right.


“You look like you’re really thinking,” said Dom, returning.


“Maybe you’re right,” said Kiko. “Maybe it’s time to call Cat.”


Chapter 51