As a lover of both cats and murder mysterious, it was inevitable I’d fall head over heels in love with Conrad, a calico cat who is the companion of a former police detective and a clever investigator in his own right. I first read their adventured in The Cat Who Solved Three Murders and was thrilled when I saw that they were continuing in what is already the third instalment of the series: The Cat Who Cracked a Cold Case.
About The Cat Who Cracked a Cold Case
After their adventures in London and Oxford, Conrad and his human companion Lulu travel on canal boat The Lark all the way to Manchester to visit an old friend of Lulu’s. And, like clockwork, it doesn’t take long for them to get embroiled in a bunch of different police investigations…
My review
Although I already thoroughly enjoyed the previous book in the series, this one was even better! I adored Lulu and Conrad’s banter and easy companionship (complemented well by the policemen and women they’re teaming up with). There were a lot of investigations going on to keep the story engaging between Lulu looking out for her friend, getting pulled into a robbery on a neighbouring house boat, and the core plot around the serial killings, which certainly kept the characters – and reader – on their toes.
The only reason this one isn’t a full 5 stars is because some of the storytelling was a bit repetitive (such as the unnecessary amount of detail about Lulu’s various Uber drivers, a company that shouldn’t be promoted to begin with, and the numerous “product placements” for Evian, the only water Conrad drinks). Besides, the series needs somewhat to strive for in a future instalment!
In The Cat Who Cracked a Cold Case, Lulu and Conrad have really found their stride. Their easy companionship, Lulu’s keen investigative eye, and Conrad’s witty feline quips and observations make for a hugely enjoyable story. Their adventures are engaging, fast-paced, and often hilarious, and I can’t wait to join them for more trips on The Lark in the future. Who knows, maybe they’ll bit a bit more leisurely than murderous next time (although I doubt it).
Blog tour stops for The Cat Who Cracked a Cold Case by L T Shearer
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Disclaimer: This book was gifted to me, but this has not impacted this honest review.
