Which fictional detective did J.K. Rowling create as Robert Galbraith?

J.K. Rowling created the fictional detective Cormoran Strike as Robert Galbraith.

Strike is a private investigator who first appears in The Cuckoo’s Calling. He is a former Special Investigation Branch investigator in the British Army, and the character’s military background influences both his investigative methods and his physical circumstances after losing part of a leg.

Robin Ellacott becomes his secretary and investigative partner. The series combines murder investigations with continuing character stories, including Strike’s relationships, finances, health, and family history. Rowling’s authorship was initially secret, but the books are now openly marketed under the Robert Galbraith pseudonym.