Cormoran Strike, an injured war veteran turned PI, and secretary Robin Ellacott seek the truth surrounding the mysterious death of supermodel Lula Landry.
War veteran turned private investigator Cormoran Strike investigates the disappearance of a provocative author. Robin is caught between Strike and Matthew's hopes.
Delving deeper into the hidden meanings and concealed secrets of Bombyx Mori, Strike and Robin scour all corners of London's literary world to unmask the killer.
Robin discovers a startling truth close to home. The government minister’s blackmailer becomes the prime suspect in the case, but Robin and Strike believe there was an accomplice.
Strike is approached by a woman asking for help to find her mother, Margot Bamborough, who went missing in 1974 when a psychopathic serial killer stalked the streets.
The investigation takes a dangerous turn as a disturbing piece of evidence leads Robin and Strike into London’s underworld. Robin risks her life by pursuing a vicious suspect.
Spurred on by the father of a young woman who also went missing in the 1970s, the detectives attempt to outwit an incarcerated serial killer who may hold the key to the case.
Edie Ledwell, the co-creator of a cult TV cartoon, The Ink Black Heart, is being harassed by an online figure, Anomie. She asks Robin to uncover Anomie’s true identity.
Robin, Strike and Barclay all take risks to further the investigation now that they think they know who killed Edie Ledwell. Strike receives an unexpected and unwelcome visitor.
Robin and Strike make a major breakthrough, having eliminated several suspects. Robin’s cover is blown, and Strike stays the night at her new flat. Meanwhile, another two victims are claimed.
The agency is the target of a devastating attack. Strike figures out who killed Edie, and having secured proof, Robin puts herself in danger in order to save lives.