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The Cat and the Christmas Kidnapper
Conrad the Cat Detective (Book 4)
- Author
- L T Shearer
- Narrator
- Imogen Church
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Publish Date
- 16 October 2025
- Run Time
- 10 hours 23 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
Read with warmth and humour by Imogen Church, narrator of Bridget Jones's Diary and Jill Mansell's Maybe This Time'
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 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' – Orlando Murrin, author of Knife Skills for Beginners
'A terrific read' – J.M. Hall, author of A Spoonful of Murder
Critics Review
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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 delight
S. J. Bennett, author of A Death in Diamonds, on The Cat Who Caught a Killer
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Charming and original. This book is the cat’s whiskers
Anthony Horowitz, author of Close To Death, on The Cat Who Caught a Killer
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A captivating, charming and gentle tale, perfect for all those who love their crime cosy
Peter James, author of One of Us Is Dead, on The Cat Who Caught a Killer
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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 last
Orlando Murrin, author of Knife Skills for Beginners, on The Cat Who Solved Three Murders
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A terrific read – murder, arson and a cat who is so much more than he seems!
J. M. Hall, author of A Spoonful of Murder, on The Cat Who Solved Three Murders
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Details
- Author
- L T Shearer
- Narrator
- Imogen Church
- Duration
- 10 hours 23 minutes
- Release Date
- 16 October 2025
- ISBN
- 9781035043880
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Genre
- Crime and mystery: cosy mystery, Crime and mystery: women sleuths / detectives, Narrative theme: sense of place, Cats as pets
Synopsis
Read with warmth and humour by Imogen Church, narrator of Bridget Jones's Diary and Jill Mansell's Maybe This Time'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 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' – Orlando Murrin, author of Knife Skills for Beginners 'A terrific read' – J.M. Hall, author of A Spoonful of Murder
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