The Cat and the Christmas Kidnapper [Hardcover]

'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 Kidnapperby 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 Timesbestselling author ofClose To Death

'Perfect for all those who love their crime cosy'  Peter James,Sunday Timesbestselling author of the Roy Grace series

'My favourite detective duo . . . had me curled up and purring from first page to last'  Orlando Murrin, author ofKnife Skills for Beginners

'A terrific read'  J.M. Hall, author ofA Spoonful of Murder

Conrad the cat detective and retired police detective Lulu Lewis are back for a festive adventure, as they race to solve a Christmas crime . . .L T Shearer has had a lifelong love of canal boats and calico cats, and both are combined in their one-of-a-kind series of crime novels featuring Conrad the cat and Lulu Lewis:The Cat Who Caught a Killer,The Cat Who Solved Three Murders,The Cat Who Cracked a Cold Case,The Cat and the Christmas KidnapperandThe Cat and the Halloween Murder.

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