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

“The die,” said Martha as though in awe. Buddy released Kiko’s hand and the moment he did so Dom yanked his away. Dom wiped his palms on his pants as Buddy approached the table where the die had been kept; it was now on the floor.


“I’d say that’s pretty clear,” said the brewmeister. He looked down at the die, then up at Kiko. “Mother wants you to know: the number four.” 17


“I think people can figure out why Yolks on You is closed,” said Dom, sipping his coffee. Kiko was fidgeting around the kitchen as though unsure what to do when not feeding Mother and wrestling him into a new diaper.


“I’m not closing because my door’s out,” said Kiko, readjusting his tie and smoothing it again. “The plastic’s holding well enough to keep the heat in and we completely cleaned the area. I don’t want to lose the customers.”


Chapter 56