Which J.K. Rowling pseudonym is used for the Cormoran Strike detective novels?

J.K. Rowling uses the pseudonym Robert Galbraith for the Cormoran Strike detective novels.

The first book in the series, The Cuckoo’s Calling, was published in 2013 and introduced private detective Cormoran Strike and his temporary secretary, Robin Ellacott. Strike investigates the death of model Lula Landry in the opening mystery.

The author’s identity was initially kept secret. The pseudonym was publicly revealed several months after publication, after a literary association was reported and investigated. Rowling then confirmed that she had written the novel.

Robert Galbraith is a pen name, not a fictional character within the detective series. The books are crime novels, while Rowling’s Harry Potter books were published under her initials. The series continued with titles including The Silkworm, Career of Evil, and The Running Grave.