Cormoran Strike | J K Rowling as Robert Galbraith | Cliff Note Books
“Cormoran Strike” is not a standalone novel, but rather a series of detective novels written by J.K. Rowling under the pen name Robert Galbraith. The series revolves around the life and cases of private investigator Cormoran Strike, a former Royal Military Police investigator with a prosthetic leg.
Here is a brief summary of the series and its main characters:
- “The Cuckoo’s Calling” (2013): In the first book, Cormoran Strike is hired by John Bristow to investigate the death of his adopted sister, famous model Lula Landry. The police ruled her death a suicide, but Bristow believes it was murder. With the help of his temporary secretary, Robin Ellacott, Strike unravels the truth behind Landry’s death and uncovers a complex web of secrets involving the victim’s family and friends.
- “The Silkworm” (2014): In the second installment, Strike is hired to find missing author Owen Quine, who has vanished after writing a scandalous manuscript that could destroy numerous reputations. As Strike and Robin delve into the literary world, they discover that Quine’s disappearance is more sinister than they first thought and are confronted with a gruesome murder.
- “Career of Evil” (2015): The third book sees Strike and Robin receive a package containing a severed leg, leading them to investigate a list of suspects from Strike’s past. As they unravel the mystery, the two are forced to confront their own demons and their relationship is put to the test.
- “Lethal White” (2018): In the fourth book, Strike and Robin are approached by a troubled young man claiming to have witnessed a murder as a child. As they investigate, they uncover a complex web of political corruption and family secrets.
- “Troubled Blood” (2020): The fifth novel follows Strike and Robin as they investigate the cold case of a missing doctor who disappeared in 1974. As they uncover new evidence and interview witnesses, they begin to unravel a complex mystery involving dark family secrets.
Throughout the series, the partnership between Cormoran Strike and Robin Ellacott evolves, as they navigate their professional and personal lives. The novels are known for their intricate plotting, well-developed characters, and atmospheric settings.