The Cat Who Cracked a Cold Case
19 June 2025Synopsis
The Cat Who Cracked a Cold Case by L T Shearer is a charming cosy crime read for fans of Richard Osman and S. J. Bennett.
A crime gone unsolved for five years . . .
The life of Lulu Lewis, a retired police detective, took an unforgettable turn when Conrad first introduced himself to her. Unforgettable because:
a) Conrad is a special cat.
b) Special because he told her so.
Yes, that’s right, he can talk.
(For obvious reasons, this ability remains a closely guarded secret while they live together on her canal boat, The Lark.)
Visiting an old friend in Manchester, the pair stumble across a chilling news report about a trail of bodies found across the city that echo a string of cold case murders from Lulu’s past in London.
Joining forces with the local police, the pair must use every ounce of their intuition in order to find a connection between the seemingly random killings – and track down a ruthless murderer . . .
'Conrad is a delight' - S. J. Bennett, author of The Queen Who Came in from the Cold
'Charming and original' - Anthony Horowitz, author of Close to Death
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19 June 2025
9781035043811Reviews
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 The Queen Who Came in from the Cold 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 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
