The Cat and the Christmas Kidnapper
16 October 2025Synopsis
'Conrad is a delight' S.J. Bennett
Join Lulu Lewis, a retired detective with a knack for uncovering secrets, and Conrad, her extraordinary talking cat, as they take on their latest case.
Hoping for a relaxing break, Lulu sets off with Conrad on her canal boat, The Lark, to the picturesque city of Bath to visit friends. But Christmas cheer soon gives way to festive fear when the pair learn of a ruthless kidnapping plot that is plaguing parents in the area.
As the kidnappers fuel panic with further demands, the pair must unravel clues faster than Conrad can charm with his witty banter if they are to stand any chance of bringing the criminals to justice in time to save the holidays . . .
The Cat and the Christmas Kidnapper by L T Shearer is a charming cosy crime read for fans of Richard Osman and S. J. Bennett.
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Praise for LT Shearer:
'Charming and original - this is the cat's whiskers' – Anthony Horowitz, Sunday Times bestselling author of Close To Death
'Perfect for all those who love their crime cosy' – Peter James, Sunday Times bestselling author of the Roy Grace series
'My favourite detective duo . . . had me curled up and purring from first page to last' – Orlando Murrin, author of Knife Skills for Beginners
'A terrific read' – J.M. Hall, author of A Spoonful of Murder
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16 October 2025
9781035043873Reviews
A charming, offbeat story with some great characters. I’m sure it will make readers long for their own canal boat and, quite possibly – if they don’t already have one – their own talking cat. Conrad is a delightS. J. Bennett, author of A Death in Diamonds, on The Cat Who Caught a Killer
Charming and original. This book is the cat’s whiskersAnthony Horowitz, author of Close To Death, on The Cat Who Caught a Killer
A captivating, charming and gentle tale, perfect for all those who love their crime cosyPeter James, author of One of Us Is Dead, on The Cat Who Caught a Killer
A fabulous country mansion, an art heist and my favourite detective duo, Lulu and Conrad the cat; this had me curled up and purring from first page to lastOrlando Murrin, author of Knife Skills for Beginners, on The Cat Who Solved Three Murders
