Cormoran Strike is the central detective in J.K. Rowling’s novels published as Robert Galbraith.
Strike is a private investigator and former military policeman who operates in London. He first appears in The Cuckoo’s Calling, where he investigates the death of model Lula Landry. His work is supported by Robin Ellacott, whose temporary role as his secretary develops into a significant professional partnership.
The series uses traditional crime-fiction elements, including interviews, evidence gathering, competing theories, and concealed motives. Strike’s background includes service in Afghanistan, where he lost part of one leg, a detail that affects both his daily life and his investigative methods. Cormoran Strike should not be confused with Newt Scamander, the fictional magizoologist connected with Rowling’s Fantastic Beasts screenplays.