Which pseudonym appears on J.K. Rowling’s adult crime fiction?

Robert Galbraith is the pseudonym that appears on J.K. Rowling’s adult crime fiction. Rowling uses it for the novels featuring private investigator Cormoran Strike.

The series began with The Cuckoo’s Calling in 2013. It continued with novels including The Silkworm, Career of Evil, Lethal White, Troubled Blood, The Ink Black Heart, and The Running Grave. The books combine detective investigation with an extended relationship between Strike and Robin Ellacott.

The pseudonym was initially presented as the name of a first-time author. A media investigation connected the writing style and publishing details to Rowling, and the revelation was subsequently confirmed. Sales rose dramatically after the disclosure.

The Galbraith name remains part of the series’ branding, even though Rowling’s authorship is no longer secret. It also distinguishes these darker contemporary mysteries from both the Harry Potter fantasy novels and The Casual Vacancy.