Dear Santa

by Thatcher Nalley

DEAR LETTERS FROM THE LOONEY BIN (Book 2)

You don’t have to read Letters from the Looney Bin to enter the madness— Dear Santa stands on its own. But once you do step inside, you may find yourself compelled to go back and uncover how it all began.

This Christmas, the Emerson Rose Asylum patients write to Santa… but will their wishes deliver salvation or seal their fate?

In this chilling holiday companion to Letters from the Looney Bin, the forgotten asylum patients cling to one fragile thread of that Santa might save them before the rebellion erupts. Behind the padded walls, wishes twist into confessions, demons rise louder than carols, and each patient is desperate for the red-suited stranger to bring escape.

But will Santa bring salvation—or leave them to ruin?

As the storm of mutiny brews, these haunting holiday letters pull you deeper into the asylum’s darkness, where the line between miracle and madness is razor-thin. Every page dares you to

What would you wish for, if your only hope was Santa—and your life depended on his answer?

For fans of dark psychological thrillers, gothic horror, and holiday tales with a sinister twist, Dear Santa is more than a book—it’s the next chapter of what’s to come in these Letters from the Looney Bin.

89 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 27, 2025

Reviews

[Amanda S · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm hooked!

I didn't think the first book had much, but it had me just enough that I wanted more of the story.

Well the end of the second book just solidified a garauntee that I'm going to read the third, because now I really want to know the conclusion to this story and what happened in that asylum!

[Kathi Hiatt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book. Kudo's to the author. The patients' backstories are chilling and unforgettable. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes to read psychological thrillers and "who did it?" books.

[Heather · Rating 2 out of 5]

What?

The letters went on for to long, I missed something. Where'd they all go? Ohhhhhhhh.... There's a 3rd book. No frickin way. I pushed through because I thought this was it. I can't do a 3rd book. I guess I'll never know what happened to them. Well, dang.

[Claire · Rating 2 out of 5]

Honestly this book was not needed after the first book, it is a lot of reiteration of the first book. And I thought it was silly they were writing there letters to Santa until it was briefly explained at the end.

[Vicky Peplow · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great Looney Bin book.

Yet another great short read in this series. I like how I was now able to connect more with the characters and get to know them a little more. I look forward to reading the next book in the series very soon.

[Jessica Harper · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was just okay. It was an extension of the first one. It did have some sad parts and made you thankful that you are not in a looney bin.

[Courtney Stowell · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars
a really good short story read for Christmas!
I loved the first book and now I'm waiting for the third

[Debra Ryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

intriguing

I thought it was a page turner and loved how all the different story’s entwined. I feel It’s a quick easy read and sure hope there is a third one.

[kellyjo walters · Rating 2 out of 5]

Was just a bit boring!
Glad I’m not in a loony bin 🤪

[Cebrina Bocanegra · Rating 3 out of 5]

not as good as the first but enjoyable

[Nickie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

I loved the first book in this series and this one was great too. Can't wait to read the next book.

[Suzanne Olsen-casey · Rating 4 out of 5]

So happy this book gives more background on the “letter writers” in the first book!
Did enjoy reading and pre ordered the 3rd book

[Jenny Coyne · Rating 4 out of 5]

loved these! I want to read more letters from the looney bin!