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Cormoran Strike Series Collection (1-6) Books Set By Robert Galbraith
Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image In this Listing shall be Dispatched Cormoran Strike Series Collection (1-6) Books Set By Robert The Ink Black When frantic, dishevelled Edie Ledwell appears in the office begging to speak to her, private detective Robin Ellacott doesn't know quite what to make of the situation. The Ink Black Heart, Edie is being persecuted by a mysterious online figure who goes by the pseudonym of Anomie.Troubled Private Detective Cormoran Strike is visiting his family in Cornwall when he is approached by a woman asking for help finding her mother, Margot Bamborough - who went missing in mysterious circumstances in 1974.Strike has never tackled a cold case before, let alone one forty years old.Lethal When Billy, a troubled young man, comes to private eye Cormoran Strike's office to ask for his help investigating a crime he thinks he witnessed as a child, Strike is left deeply unsettled. While Billy is obviously mentally distressed, and cannot remember many concrete details.Career of When a mysterious package is delivered to Robin Ellacott, she is horrified to discover that it contains a woman's severed leg. Her boss, private detective Cormoran Strike, is less surprised but no less alarmed.The When novelist Owen Quine goes missing, his wife calls in private detective Cormoran Strike. At first, she just thinks he has gone off by himself for a few days - as he has done before - and she wants Strike to find him and bring him home.The Cuckoo's When a troubled model falls to her death from a snow-covered Mayfair balcony, it is assumed that she has committed suicide. However, her brother has his doubts, and calls in private investigator Cormoran Strike to look into the case.
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Published September 14, 2023
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Robert Galbraith
34 books32.9k followersThis is a pseudonym for J.K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter series and The Casual Vacancy, a novel for adults.
NOTE: There is more than one author with this name on Goodreads.
Rowling was born to Anne Rowling (née Volant) and Peter James Rowling, a Rolls-Royce aircraft engineer, on 31 July 1965 in Yate, Gloucestershire, England, 10 miles (16 km) northeast of Bristol. Her mother Anne was half-French and half-Scottish. Her parents first met on a train departing from King's Cross Station bound for Arbroath in 1964. They married on 14 March 1965. Her mother's maternal grandfather, Dugald Campbell, was born in Lamlash on the Isle of Arran. Her mother's paternal grandfather, Louis Volant, was awarded the Croix de Guerre for exceptional bravery in defending the village of Courcelles-le-Comte during the First World War.
Rowling's sister Dianne was born at their home when Rowling was 23 months old. The family moved to the nearby village Winterbourne when Rowling was four. She attended St Michael's Primary School, a school founded by abolitionist William Wilberforce and education reformer Hannah More. Her headmaster at St Michael's, Alfred Dunn, has been suggested as the inspiration for the Harry Potter headmaster Albus Dumbledore.
As a child, Rowling often wrote fantasy stories, which she would usually then read to her sister. She recalls that: "I can still remember me telling her a story in which she fell down a rabbit hole and was fed strawberries by the rabbit family inside it. Certainly the first story I ever wrote down (when I was five or six) was about a rabbit called Rabbit. He got the measles and was visited by his friends, including a giant bee called Miss Bee." At the age of nine, Rowling moved to Church Cottage in the Gloucestershire village of Tutshill, close to Chepstow, Wales. When she was a young teenager, her great aunt, who Rowling said "taught classics and approved of a thirst for knowledge, even of a questionable kind," gave her a very old copy of Jessica Mitford's autobiography, Hons and Rebels. Mitford became Rowling's heroine, and Rowling subsequently read all of her books.
Rowling has said of her teenage years, in an interview with The New Yorker, "I wasn’t particularly happy. I think it’s a dreadful time of life." She had a difficult homelife; her mother was ill and she had a difficult relationship with her father (she is no longer on speaking terms with him). She attended secondary school at Wyedean School and College, where her mother had worked as a technician in the science department. Rowling said of her adolescence, "Hermione [a bookish, know-it-all Harry Potter character] is loosely based on me. She's a caricature of me when I was eleven, which I'm not particularly proud of." Steve Eddy, who taught Rowling English when she first arrived, remembers her as "not exceptional" but "one of a group of girls who were bright, and quite good at English." Sean Harris, her best friend in the Upper Sixth owned a turquoise Ford Anglia, which she says inspired the one in her books.
NOTE: There is more than one author with this name on Goodreads.
Rowling was born to Anne Rowling (née Volant) and Peter James Rowling, a Rolls-Royce aircraft engineer, on 31 July 1965 in Yate, Gloucestershire, England, 10 miles (16 km) northeast of Bristol. Her mother Anne was half-French and half-Scottish. Her parents first met on a train departing from King's Cross Station bound for Arbroath in 1964. They married on 14 March 1965. Her mother's maternal grandfather, Dugald Campbell, was born in Lamlash on the Isle of Arran. Her mother's paternal grandfather, Louis Volant, was awarded the Croix de Guerre for exceptional bravery in defending the village of Courcelles-le-Comte during the First World War.
Rowling's sister Dianne was born at their home when Rowling was 23 months old. The family moved to the nearby village Winterbourne when Rowling was four. She attended St Michael's Primary School, a school founded by abolitionist William Wilberforce and education reformer Hannah More. Her headmaster at St Michael's, Alfred Dunn, has been suggested as the inspiration for the Harry Potter headmaster Albus Dumbledore.
As a child, Rowling often wrote fantasy stories, which she would usually then read to her sister. She recalls that: "I can still remember me telling her a story in which she fell down a rabbit hole and was fed strawberries by the rabbit family inside it. Certainly the first story I ever wrote down (when I was five or six) was about a rabbit called Rabbit. He got the measles and was visited by his friends, including a giant bee called Miss Bee." At the age of nine, Rowling moved to Church Cottage in the Gloucestershire village of Tutshill, close to Chepstow, Wales. When she was a young teenager, her great aunt, who Rowling said "taught classics and approved of a thirst for knowledge, even of a questionable kind," gave her a very old copy of Jessica Mitford's autobiography, Hons and Rebels. Mitford became Rowling's heroine, and Rowling subsequently read all of her books.
Rowling has said of her teenage years, in an interview with The New Yorker, "I wasn’t particularly happy. I think it’s a dreadful time of life." She had a difficult homelife; her mother was ill and she had a difficult relationship with her father (she is no longer on speaking terms with him). She attended secondary school at Wyedean School and College, where her mother had worked as a technician in the science department. Rowling said of her adolescence, "Hermione [a bookish, know-it-all Harry Potter character] is loosely based on me. She's a caricature of me when I was eleven, which I'm not particularly proud of." Steve Eddy, who taught Rowling English when she first arrived, remembers her as "not exceptional" but "one of a group of girls who were bright, and quite good at English." Sean Harris, her best friend in the Upper Sixth owned a turquoise Ford Anglia, which she says inspired the one in her books.
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January 7, 2026
The Cormoran Strike series is a masterful blend of classic detective storytelling, modern crime investigation, and deeply human character work. Across six novels, Robert Galbraith introduces readers to Cormoran Strike, a war veteran turned private investigator, and Robin Ellacott, his intelligent and resourceful assistant. Together, they navigate London’s underworld, high society, and twisted criminal plots, solving cases that range from mysterious deaths to sinister conspiracies.
What sets this series apart is its realism and character depth. Strike is flawed yet brilliant, haunted by past trauma and physical disability, which makes his victories feel earned. Robin is equally compelling—a partner who grows from a timid assistant into a confident investigator, balancing professionalism, empathy, and occasionally fiery personal stakes. Their dynamic is the emotional backbone of the series, providing heart, tension, and subtle humor amidst often dark plots.
Each book presents a complex mystery, full of red herrings, twists, and meticulous attention to detail. From The Cuckoo’s Calling (Book 1), which introduces a high-profile murder with a deeply personal twist, to The Running Grave (Book 6), where the stakes are higher and more dangerous than ever, the pacing is consistently engaging. Galbraith balances investigative procedure with deep dives into the private lives of characters, making both the crimes and the people involved feel tangible.
A particular strength of the series is the interplay between crime and character development. The mysteries themselves are cleverly plotted and satisfyingly intricate, but what keeps readers invested across six books is watching Strike and Robin navigate personal growth, romantic tension, and professional challenges. London itself feels alive—a character in its own right—ranging from posh neighborhoods to the grittier underbelly of the city.
While the series occasionally leans into long descriptive passages, these moments enrich the atmosphere, providing a cinematic feel and allowing readers to immerse themselves fully in the story. The balance of suspense, wit, and emotional resonance makes this series more than just crime fiction—it’s a study of human resilience, loyalty, and the intricacies of relationships tested under pressure.
For fans of detective fiction, psychological suspense, and character-driven drama, the Cormoran Strike series is a must-read. It combines the best elements of classic detective stories with a modern, grounded sensibility, and each book leaves you eager to see where Strike and Robin will go next.
What sets this series apart is its realism and character depth. Strike is flawed yet brilliant, haunted by past trauma and physical disability, which makes his victories feel earned. Robin is equally compelling—a partner who grows from a timid assistant into a confident investigator, balancing professionalism, empathy, and occasionally fiery personal stakes. Their dynamic is the emotional backbone of the series, providing heart, tension, and subtle humor amidst often dark plots.
Each book presents a complex mystery, full of red herrings, twists, and meticulous attention to detail. From The Cuckoo’s Calling (Book 1), which introduces a high-profile murder with a deeply personal twist, to The Running Grave (Book 6), where the stakes are higher and more dangerous than ever, the pacing is consistently engaging. Galbraith balances investigative procedure with deep dives into the private lives of characters, making both the crimes and the people involved feel tangible.
A particular strength of the series is the interplay between crime and character development. The mysteries themselves are cleverly plotted and satisfyingly intricate, but what keeps readers invested across six books is watching Strike and Robin navigate personal growth, romantic tension, and professional challenges. London itself feels alive—a character in its own right—ranging from posh neighborhoods to the grittier underbelly of the city.
While the series occasionally leans into long descriptive passages, these moments enrich the atmosphere, providing a cinematic feel and allowing readers to immerse themselves fully in the story. The balance of suspense, wit, and emotional resonance makes this series more than just crime fiction—it’s a study of human resilience, loyalty, and the intricacies of relationships tested under pressure.
For fans of detective fiction, psychological suspense, and character-driven drama, the Cormoran Strike series is a must-read. It combines the best elements of classic detective stories with a modern, grounded sensibility, and each book leaves you eager to see where Strike and Robin will go next.
April 5, 2024
I loved this entire book set. Will Robin and Cormoran finally get together, you will have to read them all to find out. Based on a private detective and his unlikely assistant. Each story will keep you guessing to the very end. If you are a lover of J.K. Rowling you won't want to miss her writing as her pseudonym Robert Galbraith.
September 4, 2024
Thrilling through and through!
May 29, 2025
This series is amazingly written 👌
June 1, 2025
Absolutely love these books. Superbly written. Always ready for the next instalment to be published.
June 19, 2025
Questa saga è bellissima. Piena di suspense e romance realistico.
July 9, 2024
The Cormoran Strike series by Robert Galbraith (the pen name of J.K. Rowling) is a standout in the murder mystery genre and has quickly become my all-time favorite. This captivating series combines intricate plots, compelling characters, and a richly detailed setting to create an unforgettable reading experience.
At the heart of the series is Cormoran Strike, a private investigator with a complex past, and his determined and resourceful assistant, Robin Ellacott. Their dynamic partnership, filled with both professional and personal growth, adds depth and emotional resonance to each story. The character development throughout the series is exceptional, making readers care deeply about their fates.
Each book in the series presents a meticulously crafted mystery that keeps you guessing until the very end. The attention to detail, clever clues, and unexpected twists are hallmarks of Galbraith's writing. Whether it’s uncovering the truth behind a celebrity’s murder or delving into the dark secrets of high society, each case is unique and thoroughly engaging.
One of the series’ strengths is its ability to blend the gritty realism of detective work with the personal lives of its protagonists. The backdrop of contemporary London adds an atmospheric quality to the stories, making the settings as vivid and intriguing as the mysteries themselves.
It is worth noting that the series contains mature content, including violence, gore, strong language, and disturbing scenes, which add to the realism and intensity of the stories.
For fans of murder mysteries, the Cormoran Strike series is an absolute must-read. Its expertly woven plots, richly developed characters, and the evolving relationship between Strike and Robin make it a series that stands out in the genre. With each new installment, Galbraith proves once again why this series is a favorite among mystery enthusiasts. Highly recommended!
At the heart of the series is Cormoran Strike, a private investigator with a complex past, and his determined and resourceful assistant, Robin Ellacott. Their dynamic partnership, filled with both professional and personal growth, adds depth and emotional resonance to each story. The character development throughout the series is exceptional, making readers care deeply about their fates.
Each book in the series presents a meticulously crafted mystery that keeps you guessing until the very end. The attention to detail, clever clues, and unexpected twists are hallmarks of Galbraith's writing. Whether it’s uncovering the truth behind a celebrity’s murder or delving into the dark secrets of high society, each case is unique and thoroughly engaging.
One of the series’ strengths is its ability to blend the gritty realism of detective work with the personal lives of its protagonists. The backdrop of contemporary London adds an atmospheric quality to the stories, making the settings as vivid and intriguing as the mysteries themselves.
It is worth noting that the series contains mature content, including violence, gore, strong language, and disturbing scenes, which add to the realism and intensity of the stories.
For fans of murder mysteries, the Cormoran Strike series is an absolute must-read. Its expertly woven plots, richly developed characters, and the evolving relationship between Strike and Robin make it a series that stands out in the genre. With each new installment, Galbraith proves once again why this series is a favorite among mystery enthusiasts. Highly recommended!
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