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Conrad the Cat Detective #3

The Cat and the Christmas Kidnapper: A Conrad the Cat Detective Novel 4

Format
Paperback
Publication date
15 December 2026
Pages
352
Publisher
Pan Macmillan UK
ISBN
9781035043866
Genres and subjects

Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives · Crime and mystery: cosy mystery · Comic (humorous) crime and mystery · Crime and mystery: women sleuths

About The Cat and the Christmas Kidnapper: A Conrad the Cat Detective Novel 4

'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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Paperback
ISBN: 9781035043866 · Pan Macmillan UK
15 Dec 2026

Pages: 352

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$24.99
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