In the state of Maryland there is a strange little town, and in this strange little town lives a set of twins, Max and Alex, and like most siblings they are locked in a battle for dominance. It’s Christmas vacation, a crucial time when their rivalry escalates, due to too much free time and the added challenge of Santa watching.

This Christmas Holiday is a little different: a once-in-a-century blizzard has hit their little town, trapping everyone except the most dedicated adventurers. Perfectly constructed snowmen have appeared in front of each house in the neighborhood. The world seems idyllic for children at Christmas right up until the news report that brings the sum of all fears . . . well, for children, anyway.

Christmas is on the brink of ruin when presents are missing from underneath Christmas trees, and nothing is left but tears and some unbelievably strong tinsel. The twins are forced to put aside their combat, make peace, and work with their best friends in the neighborhood to solve the mystery of the missing gifts before it’s too late, and Christmas is ruined for everyone.

About the Author

Warren Watts II is a management consultant for Deloitte and a Major in the United States Marine Corps Reserves. In both industries, he has experienced how humor is a major part of life. In his free time, Watts enjoys reading Agatha Christie and watching Hallmark mysteries, and fell in love with the genre.