Trickery and drama are set in motion as a child's needs and the stability of a family hang in the balance. In his effort to help, Santa matches wits with Sam Toddle, the snoopy reporter, plus, a mystery man enters the mix. Who is he? And that guilt-ridden parent-why is she sneaking around? What is she up to? And who's playing matchmaker? A week after his Christmas Eve run, Santa, cozied up in his favorite chair, about to enjoy a lively football game, is distracted by a knock at the door. "Privacy? You want privacy away from here. Why?" Is Santa's secret safe for another year? The answer will surprise you. Fun reading for 12 through adulthood.