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

“Good luck finding a new job,” said Dom, somewhat surprised to find that he didn’t really care to see his brother have a shitty time of it. He supposed he saw over the past few weeks just how small and miserable Devin was; it was easier to not wish him ill after that.


Devin did not take that as a sincere statement. He sneered.


“Good luck not breaking up with this one, too. Have you tried dating a woman?”


“If you’re anything to go by, there’s no guarantee that would make a lasting relationship either,” said Dom, irritated now. Devin should just go.


Devin’s lip curled before he smoothed out his face.


“The invitation still stands. Give me a call if you’re coming down for New Year’s.”


“You can tell Mom I’m not showing up anywhere Kiko’s not welcome,” said Dom. “Good-bye, Devin.”


Chapter 70