The Cat Who Cracked a Cold Case

<p><b><i>The Cat Who Cracked a Cold Case</i> by L T Shearer is a charming cosy crime read for fans of Richard Osman and S. J. Bennett.<br><br>A crime gone unsolved for five years . . .</b><br><br>The life of Lulu Lewis, a retired police detective, took an unforgettable turn when Conrad first introduced himself to her. Unforgettable because:<br><br>a) Conrad is a special cat.<br><br>b) Special because he told her so.<br><br>Yes, that’s right, he can talk.<br><br>(For obvious reasons, this ability remains a closely guarded secret while they live together on her canal boat, <i>The Lark</i>.)<br><br>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.<br><br><b>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 . . .</b></p>