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The Cat and the Christmas Kidnapper

By L T Shearer
Series: Conrad the Cat Detective
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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 Christmas cheer gives way to festive fear . . . Hoping for a relaxing festive break, Lulu sets off with... Read More
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Conrad the cat detective and retired police detective Lulu Lewis are back for a festive adventure, as they race to solve a Christmas crime . . .

Conrad the cat detective and retired police detective Lulu Lewis are back for a festive adventure, as they race to solve a Christmas crime . . .

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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 Christmas cheer gives way to festive fear . . .

Hoping for a relaxing festive break, Lulu sets off with Conrad on her canal boat, The Lark, to the picturesque city of Bath to visit friends. But when the pair arrive, they 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. That is, 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.

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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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781035043866

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 October 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pan Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 246g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

L T Shearer has had a lifelong love of canal boats and calico cats, and both are combined in The Cat Who Caught a Killer, a one-of-a-kind debut crime novel. The story continues with The Cat Who Solved Three Murders and The Cat Who Cracked a Cold Case.

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