Meet Conrad the cat. You’ve never met a detective like him before. Neither has Lulu Lewis when 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 Emily in a nearby care home. But when Emily 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 . . .

Dopo aver lasciato la polizia per godersi la meritata pensione, Lulu Lewis ha trovato un nuovo ritmo di vita a bordo della sua piccola casa galleggiante lungo il canale, nel pittoresco quartiere di Little Venice, a Londra. Ma tutto cambia quando sale a bordo Conrad, un gatto dal fascino irresistibile e con un segreto può parlare, ma solo con Lulu. Conrad, con la sua eleganza felina e un talento innato per scovare indizi nei luoghi più impensabili, diventa presto il suo fedele compagno - e un insospettabile aiutante investigativo. Questa volta, Lulu e Conrad navigano verso Oxford per partecipare al compleanno di Bernard Grenville, il marito di Julia, un'amica di vecchia data. Lulu non vede l'ora di godersi la festa, magari sorseggiando qualche bicchiere di chardonnay. Ma un brutale omicidio e un audace furto d'arte mandano in frantumi i suoi piani. Lulu è pronta a sfoderare le sue doti di detective, per mettersi sulle tracce dell'assassino. Con Conrad al suo fianco - tra consigli arguti e qualche miagolio di troppo - scoprirà che dietro alla facciata perfetta della vita dei Grenville si nascondono segreti decisamente oscuri. Il gatto che indagò su tre omicidi è un giallo pieno di intuizioni brillanti, da gustare come una tazza di tè in una giornata piovosa.

The Cat Who Cracked a Cold Case by L T Shearer is a charming cosy crime read for fans of Richard Osman and S. J. Bennett. A crime gone unsolved for five years . . . The life of Lulu Lewis, a retired police detective, took an unforgettable turn when Conrad first introduced himself to her. Unforgettable because: a) Conrad is a special cat. b) Special because he told her so. Yes, that’s right, he can talk. (For obvious reasons, this ability remains a closely guarded secret while they live together on her canal boat, The Lark.) Visiting an old friend in Manchester, the pair stumble across a chilling news report about a trail of bodies found across the city that echo a string of cold case murders from Lulu’s past in London. Joining forces with the local police, the pair must use every ounce of their intuition in order to find a connection between the seemingly random killings and track down a ruthless murderer . . .

Join Lulu Lewis, a retired detective with a knack for uncovering secrets, and Conrad, her extraordinary talking cat, as they take on their latest case. Hoping for a relaxing break, Lulu sets off with Conrad on her canal boat The Lark to the picturesque city of Bath to visit friends. But Christmas cheer soon gives way to festive fear when the pair 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 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.

'Conrad is a delight' – S.J. Bennett Join Lulu Lewis, a retired detective with a knack for exposing mysteries, and Conrad, her extraordinary talking cat, as they take on their spookiest case yet . . . Lulu and Conrad dock in Stratford-upon-Avon to visit friends for Halloween. But the festivities take a haunting turn when a local midnight performance of Macbeth ends with the lead actor collapsing on stage. The plot thickens with the revelation of another cast member's recent mysterious demise. Can Lulu and Conrad unravel the town’s eerie secrets and uncover the truth behind these sinister Halloween deaths before the curtain falls once more? \\\* Praise for LT '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