What is the name of the detective series J.K. Rowling writes as Robert Galbraith?

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J.K. Rowling’s detective series written as Robert Galbraith is the Cormoran Strike series.

Cormoran Strike is a private investigator and former military policeman who works in London. The novels follow his investigations, usually alongside Robin Ellacott, whose role develops from temporary secretary to trusted investigative partner.

The series began with The Cuckoo’s Calling in 2013. Later books include The Silkworm, Career of Evil, Lethal White, Troubled Blood, The Ink Black Heart, and The Running Grave. The novels use the Robert Galbraith byline rather than Rowling’s better-known name.

The series is sometimes called the “Cormoran Strike novels” and sometimes the “Strike series.” Both descriptions refer to the same books. Its adult crime-fiction style, London settings, and recurring characters distinguish it from Rowling’s children’s fantasy work.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Oct. 2026

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