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The Hallmarked Man

Cormoran Strike Book 8
By Robert Galbraith
Series: Strike
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The gripping eighth instalment in the internationally bestselling series, available now. The eighth book sees Strike and Robin take the case of identifying a dismembered corpse discovered in the vault of a silver shop. The police initially believe it to be that of a convicted armed... Read More
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The brand new instalment in the highly acclaimed international bestselling series, featuring Cormoran Strike and Robin Ellacott, written by Robert Galbraith, a pseudonym of J.K. Rowling

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The gripping eighth instalment in the internationally bestselling series, available now.

The eighth book sees Strike and Robin take the case of identifying a dismembered corpse discovered in the vault of a silver shop. The police initially believe it to be that of a convicted armed robber – but not everyone agrees with that theory…

PRAISE FOR THE CORMORAN STRIKE SERIES

'A superlative piece of crime fiction' Sunday Times

'The work of a master storyteller' Daily Telegraph

'A scrupulous plotter and master of misdirection, Galbraith keeps the pages turning . . . Strike and Ellacott remain one of crime's most engaging duos' Guardian

'No one can deny [Robert Galbraith, pseudonym of] J. K. Rowling's formidable talents as a crime writer' Daily Mail

'Strike is a compelling creation . . . this is terrifically entertaining stuff' Irish Times

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    The gripping eighth instalment in the internationally bestselling series, available now. The eighth book sees Strike and Robin take the case of identifying a dismembered corpse discovered in the vault of a silver shop. The police initially believe it to be that of a convicted armed robber – but not everyone agrees with that theory… PRAISE FOR THE CORMORAN STRIKE...
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    The Cuckoo's Calling is a masterfully crafted detective novel that begins with the mysterious death of a troubled supermodel, Lula Landry, who falls from a snow-covered balcony in the posh Mayfair district of London. Though the police swiftly rule it a suicide, Lula's grief-stricken brother cannot accept this conclusion and seeks the expertise of private investigator Cormoran Strike. Strike, a...
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  • Lethal White
    Lethal White by Robert Galbraith plunges readers into a thrilling mystery as private investigator Cormoran Strike faces one of his most challenging cases yet. A mentally troubled young man, Billy Knight, arrives at Strike's office, distressed and erratic, seeking help for a crime he believes he witnessed as a child. Although Billy's memories are fragmented and uncertain, his evident sincerity...
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    The Silkworm by Robert Galbraith takes readers on a suspenseful journey into the heart of literary London. When the reclusive novelist Owen Quine disappears, his wife Leonora reaches out to private detective Cormoran Strike for assistance. Initially, Leonora believes Owen has merely gone off for a few days, a habit he has indulged in before. However, as Strike delves deeper...
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  • The Ink Black Heart
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781408723791

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 September 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sphere

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 1020g

Pages: 1072

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About the Author

Robert Galbraith is a pseudonym for J.K. Rowling, bestselling author of the Harry Potter series and The Casual Vacancy. The previous six Strike novels, The Cuckoo's Calling, The Silkworm, Career of Evil, Lethal White, Troubled Blood and The Ink Black Heart topped the national and international bestseller lists and the series has been adapted for television, produced by Bronte Film and Television.

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  • The Running Grave
    'The work of a master storyteller' Daily Telegraph 'One of crime's most engaging duos' Guardian THE SUNDAY TIMES CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2023 ________ Private Detective Cormoran Strike is contacted by a worried father whose son, Will, has gone to join a religious cult in the depths of the Norfolk countryside. The Universal Humanitarian Church is, on the surface,...
    By Robert Galbraith
    Paperback
    $2600
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    $2999
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  • The Cuckoo's Calling
    The Cuckoo's Calling is a masterfully crafted detective novel that begins with the mysterious death of a troubled supermodel, Lula Landry, who falls from a snow-covered balcony in the posh Mayfair district of London. Though the police swiftly rule it a suicide, Lula's grief-stricken brother cannot accept this conclusion and seeks the expertise of private investigator Cormoran Strike. Strike, a...
    By Robert Galbraith
    Paperback
    $2600
    Elsewhere:
    $2799
    Backorder
    Ships late November
  • Lethal White
    Lethal White by Robert Galbraith plunges readers into a thrilling mystery as private investigator Cormoran Strike faces one of his most challenging cases yet. A mentally troubled young man, Billy Knight, arrives at Strike's office, distressed and erratic, seeking help for a crime he believes he witnessed as a child. Although Billy's memories are fragmented and uncertain, his evident sincerity...
    By Robert Galbraith
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    The Silkworm by Robert Galbraith takes readers on a suspenseful journey into the heart of literary London. When the reclusive novelist Owen Quine disappears, his wife Leonora reaches out to private detective Cormoran Strike for assistance. Initially, Leonora believes Owen has merely gone off for a few days, a habit he has indulged in before. However, as Strike delves deeper...
    By Robert Galbraith
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    'Deliriously clever' GUARDIAN Now a major BBC drama: The Strike series When a mysterious package is delivered to Robin Ellacott, she is horrified to discover that it contains a woman's severed leg. Her immediate shock soon gives way to a deeper dread as she and her boss, private detective Cormoran Strike, are thrust into a sinister investigation. Strike is alarmed...
    By Robert Galbraith
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    $2400
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