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 Quine's body is found gruesomely murdered, mirroring a scene from his unpublished manuscript.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
J.K. Rowling has completed The Hallmarked Man, the eighth Cormoran Strike novel, with publication anticipated in late 2025. Specific plot details remain undisclosed, but fans can expect another intricate mystery featuring private investigator Cormoran Strike and his partner, Robin Ellacott.