Robert Galbraith Books
Cormoran Strike Series
The Cuckoo's Calling - 2013
The Cuckoo’s Calling by J.K. Rowling (as Robert Galbraith) follows private detective Cormoran Strike investigating the death of supermodel Lula Landry, presumed a suicide. Hired by her brother, Strike uncovers secrets within Lula's glamorous world, revealing betrayal, greed, and murder. The gripping mystery blends suspense, complex characters, and sharp social commentary.
The Silkworm - 2014
In The Silkworm by J.K. Rowling (as Robert Galbraith), private detective Cormoran Strike investigates the disappearance of novelist Owen Quine. Quine's body is found gruesomely murdered, mirroring a scene from his unpublished manuscript. Strike uncovers dark literary rivalries and personal betrayals, solving a tangled mystery while risking his life.
Career of Evil - 2015
Career of Evil by J.K. Rowling (as Robert Galbraith) is a gripping crime thriller. Private detectives Cormoran Strike and Robin Ellacott investigate a series of gruesome murders after Robin receives a severed leg in the mail. Facing personal challenges, they uncover dark secrets, confront dangerous suspects, and deepen their complex relationship.
Lethal White - 2018
In Lethal White, the fourth Cormoran Strike novel by J.K. Rowling (as Robert Galbraith), private detective Strike and his partner Robin investigate a blackmail plot tied to British politics. A mentally ill man's claim of witnessing a murder leads to uncovering secrets, corruption, and complex relationships, testing their partnership.
Troubled Blood - 2020
Troubled Blood by J.K. Rowling, writing as Robert Galbraith, follows private detectives Cormoran Strike and Robin Ellacott as they investigate a 40-year-old cold case of a missing doctor, Margot Bamborough. The complex case uncovers secrets, personal struggles, and a web of deception, testing their partnership and emotional resilience.
The Ink Black Heart - 2022
The Ink Black Heart by J.K. Rowling, writing as Robert Galbraith, follows private detectives Cormoran Strike and Robin Ellacott as they investigate the murder of Edie Ledwell, co-creator of a controversial cartoon. Delving into toxic online communities, fandom culture, and obsession, the case reveals dark truths, testing their partnership and resilience.
The Running Grave - 2023
In The Running Grave, private detectives Cormoran Strike and Robin Ellacott are hired to rescue a man's son from the clutches of the Universal Humanitarian Church, a dangerous cult in Norfolk. Robin infiltrates the cult, uncovering dark secrets and risking her life to expose its crimes.
The Hallmarked Man – 2025
In The Hallmarked Man, the eighth Cormoran Strike novel by Robert Galbraith, a dismembered corpse in a silver shop’s vault sparks a complex mystery. Private detectives Strike and Robin Ellacott investigate, uncovering ties to Freemasonry and multiple missing men. As the case deepens, Strike grapples with his feelings for Robin.