The Claus Heir

"This is like no other Christmas story you have ever read . . . you'll never see that jolly old elf in the same way again."

~ William Kent Krueger, award-winning author of God's Country and Ordinary Grace

Described as "the perfect grown-up fairy tale," State v. Claus introduced readers to Attorney Meg Riley and her client, Ralph Claus. In Becoming Mrs. Claus, Meg struggled to assume the role of Mrs. Claus. Now, in a fitting conclusion to the Claus trilogy, Ralph and Meg—also known as Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus—face their greatest challenges yet in The Claus Heir.

After years of delivering gifts to other people's children, Ralph and Meg unexpectedly find themselves facing parenthood, but the experience is not at all what they imagined. Secrets and surprises abound as the Clauses navigate everything from polar winter to polar bears—not to mention Ralph's ex-fiancée, a high school biology teacher with a few surprises of her own to unleash on the Pole.

In a journey overflowing with uncertainty, joy, devastation, astonishment, anxiety, delight, heartbreak, and wonder, Ralph and Meg discover not only who they are as parents, but the depth of their commitment to their family—and to each other.

"To read this book is to find yourself believing in Santa and second chances all over again."

~ John B. Valeri, Host and Benevolent Overlord of the Central Booking web series