Violent the Night — Michael Anderle

Santa's workshop is under attack. The enemy? Ruthless cyber terrorists. Kris Kringle isn't just the jolly old elf of legend. He's a lethal operative, defending the North Pole from threats both seen and unseen. When a devastating cyber attack nearly destroys his operations, Kris must trade his sleigh for high-tech gear. His mission: track down the shadowy figures behind the assault and neutralize them before they can strike again. As Kris delves deeper, he uncovers a conspiracy that stretches from the frozen tundra to the heart of Russia. With innocent lives at stake and his world hanging in the balance, he'll need every trick in his arsenal—and the help of a mysterious hacker known as the Silicon Machinist. In a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, Kris must outmaneuver his enemies and protect not just Christmas but the entire Arctic region from catastrophe. Can Kris save the North Pole and unmask the mastermind behind the attacks, or will Christmas die?