Cormoran Strike is the main character in J.K. Rowling’s crime novels written as Robert Galbraith. Strike is a private detective who works in London and often investigates difficult cases with his business partner Robin Ellacott.
The series began with The Cuckoo’s Calling, published in 2013. Its story concerns the death of model Lula Landry, whose case is initially treated as suicide. Strike’s investigation reveals conflicts within Landry’s family and professional circle.
Rowling initially published the book under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. The author’s identity was revealed later in 2013, after a linguistic analysis and subsequent confirmation. The series has continued with multiple novels, while Strike and Robin’s changing professional relationship remains a major thread.