The Cat Who Caught a Killer

Author: L T Shearer

London, Greater London

Published on 22 June 2023 by PAN MACMILLAN (Pan Books) in the United Kingdom as part of 'the Conrad the Cat Detective' series.

Paperback | 336 pages
130 x 198 x 29mm | 236g

'Charming and original. This book is the cat’s whiskers' – Anthony Horowitz, author of The Twist of a KnifeThe Cat Who Caught a Killer by L T Shearer is a charming cosy crime read, set in West London, for fans of Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club and S. J. Bennett’s The Windsor Knot.

Meet Conrad. Conrad is a cat. You’ve never met a detective like him before.

Neither has Lulu Lewis, until he walks into her life one summer’s day. Mourning the recent death of her husband, the former police detective had expected a gentle retirement, quietly enjoying life on her new canal boat, The Lark, and visiting her mother-in-law in a nearby care home.

But when her mother-in-law dies suddenly in suspicious circumstances, Lulu senses foul play and resolves to find out what really happened. And a remarkable cat named Conrad will be with her every step of the way . . .

Praise for LT Shearer:'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 MurderAnd readers are loving Conrad the cat detective . . .

Five Star Reader Reviews:'This was such a charming tale and a genuine mystery that had me glued to my e-reader from start to finish''I absolutely loved this book! Conrad was a wonderful character who I would love to encounter again''I just loved Conrad the talking cat who really is the star of this gentle murder mystery story'