Wishes abound during the holiday season in Augusta, Missouri, as the perfect Santa takes his place in Doc’s old office and sets the scene for children’s wishes to come true. Connecting with her sisters is Lily Rosenthal’s favorite event of the season, so she makes a quilt full of good wishes to welcome a newfound member of the family while dealing with her shop’s Christmas rush. Unsettling events give the Dinner Detectives a lot to think about–and another frightening mystery to solve.