Detective Daintypaws: Buscemi at Christmas

by Andrew K. Lawston

Justice has a new... naughty list.

Christmas is coming to the mean streets of Barnes. But crime doesn't take a break over the holidays, so neither does the world's greatest crime-solving cat: Detective Buscemi Daintypaws Twinklefur.

When a neighbour's Christmas cheese is stolen, our intrepid feline sleuth reluctantly accepts the help of a specialist.

Tracker of socks... Retriever of tennis balls... Puddles the puppy.

Taking the rookie investigator under her paw, Detective Daintypaws must plunge once more into South West London's murky underworld. And in Barnes, even at Christmas, danger is only ever around the corner.

This short Christmas adventure is a special gift for fans of Detective Daintypaws: A Squirrel In Bohemia, to bridge the gap until our hero's second adventure is released.

58 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 9, 2020

About the author

Andrew K. Lawston has at various times been a writer, actor, director, teacher, journalist, academic, salesman, publisher, editor, designer (that was a weird day), cinema manager, film extra and till monkey. His first job was working in an independent bookshop aged 16, and he at least had the foresight to know that it would all be downhill from there.

Andrew writes quirky comedy fiction over a variety of genres. His writing is infused with the kind of worldview that comes from watching a lot of French cinema and Doctor Who (not necessarily in that order), and reading a lot of Pratchett, Dickens and Shakespeare. It's often dark, sometimes disturbing, always unpredictable, and occasionally very funny. Ever wondered what would happen if a small boy got into an abusive relationship with the demonic clown hiding under his bed? So did he, unfortunately.

With a degree in French, Andrew also translates classic French books, most notably Casanova's account of his escape from Venice prison in 1755, and the Chantecoq series of pulp detective novels.

Andrew has now largely retired from acting, but in 2018 he was a finalist in the Arts Richmond New Plays Festival with his short play "Matrexit".

He lives in London with a lovely wife and a crime-solving cat.

Reviews

[Jacqueline · Rating 5 out of 5]

I could not be more delighted to have found the Detective Daintypaws series. I have read the first two books in three days and fully intend to go straight on to the third one. I cannot recommend them enough; not only do they contain many of my favourite things ~ cats, geese, and cheese, but they are also hilarious and do not gloss over the condescending nature of cats for cheap adorability points. Buscemi Daintypaws Twinklefur truly is the anti-hero (because there is nothing more anti than a cat) for our times. Also, I am now a little bit in love with Eccleston (aka: Puddles) and I don't even like dogs! Read these books if you know what's good for you.

[Linda Coom · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another delightful and original tale, which I thoroughly enjoyed and know I will re-read in future.

A clever blend of Sci Fi and cozy crime. Perfect for me as I love a whodunnit along gentle and interesting lines.

[Naomi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliantly funny, festive adventure starring a very silly dog and a terrifying clever cat. Hugely enjoyable with some cracking lines.

[Jasmine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just full of fun!

[Margret · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a fun and delightful book!

[Tara · Rating 4 out of 5]

very cute, easy nice read