The Hallmarked Man. Cormoran Strike. Book 8

The internationally renowned series is making a comeback this September. When a dismembered body is found in the vault of a silver shop, the police are inclined to identify it as a convicted armed robber. However, not everyone shares this view. Decima Mullins, convinced that the body belongs to her missing boyfriend—the father of her newborn—seeks assistance from private investigator Cormoran Strike.As Strike and his partner, Robin Ellacott, probe deeper into the investigation, they uncover a web of complexities. This silver shop isn't ordinary; it sits alongside Freemasons' Hall and is renowned for its Masonic silverware. Additionally, aside from the possibility of the body being that of the armed robber or Decima's boyfriend, there are other missing men who could match the description.With the investigation becoming increasingly intricate and perilous, Strike finds himself in another dilemma. Robin is growing closer to her boyfriend, police officer Ryan Murphy, yet Strike struggles with a burgeoning desire to confess his feelings for her."The Hallmarked Man" offers a compelling and intricate tale that elevates the journey of Strike and Robin. Fans of the series will find it an irresistible addition. The Cormoran Strike series has been acclaimed by the Sunday Times as a "superlative piece of crime fiction," praised by the Daily Telegraph as a testament to a master storyteller, and noted by the Guardian for its engaging duo and expert plotting by Robert Galbraith, the pseudonym of J.K. Rowling. The Irish Times hails Strike as a captivating character, delivering entertainment that is hard to put down.