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The Strike Readalong Starts Today

Book five in the gripping Cormoran Strike series by Robert Galbraith, Troubled Blood, is out this September. Join us for a series readalong, as we dive back into Strike’s London and uncover the mysteries all over again.

Whether you are new to the series or picking up the books all over again, we will be here for every twist and turn!

Over the coming months we will be reading the series, one book at a time, and sharing reading group questions across the Robert Galbraith community channels. Follow along using #StrikeReadalong and visit our Readalong page to begin.

Strike returns in Lethal White – out now

Lethal White, the next instalment in the ongoing story of Cormoran Strike and Robin Ellacott, is out now!

The fourth book in the Strike series, Lethal White is an epic, gripping mystery, is published today, 18th September.

When Billy, a troubled young man, comes to private eye Cormoran Strike’s office to ask for his help investigating a crime he thinks he witnessed as a child, Strike is left deeply unsettled. While Billy is obviously mentally distressed, and cannot remember many concrete details, there is something sincere about him and his story. But before Strike can question him further, Billy bolts from his office in a panic.

Trying to get to the bottom of Billy’s story, Strike and Robin Ellacott – once his assistant, now a partner in the agency – set off on a twisting trail that leads them through the backstreets of London, into a secretive inner sanctum within Parliament, and to a beautiful but sinister manor house deep in the countryside.

And during this labyrinthine investigation, Strike’s own life is far from straightforward: his newfound fame as a private eye means he can no longer operate behind the scenes as he once did. Plus, his relationship with his former assistant is more fraught than it ever has been – Robin is now invaluable to Strike in the business, but their personal relationship is much, much more tricky than that.

Strike returns in Lethal White in two weeks

Lethal White, the next instalment in the ongoing story of Cormoran Strike and Robin Ellacott, is coming soon!

The fourth book in the Strike series, Lethal White is an epic, gripping mystery, and will be published on 18th September.

When Billy, a troubled young man, comes to private eye Cormoran Strike’s office to ask for his help investigating a crime he thinks he witnessed as a child, Strike is left deeply unsettled. While Billy is obviously mentally distressed, and cannot remember many concrete details, there is something sincere about him and his story. But before Strike can question him further, Billy bolts from his office in a panic.

Trying to get to the bottom of Billy’s story, Strike and Robin Ellacott – once his assistant, now a partner in the agency – set off on a twisting trail that leads them through the backstreets of London, into a secretive inner sanctum within Parliament, and to a beautiful but sinister manor house deep in the countryside.

And during this labyrinthine investigation, Strike’s own life is far from straightforward: his newfound fame as a private eye means he can no longer operate behind the scenes as he once did. Plus, his relationship with his former assistant is more fraught than it ever has been – Robin is now invaluable to Strike in the business, but their personal relationship is much, much more tricky than that.

CB Strike premieres tonight on Cinemax

Strike and Robin make their US TV debut tonight in the first of the seven-episode miniseries, which will air on Cinemax every Friday from June 1st.

The series, based on Robert Galbraith’s best-selling series of crime novels, stars Tom Burke as detective Cormoran Strike, and Holliday Grainger as Robin Ellacott.

New tie-in editions of the first three books in the series are also available from Little, Brown.

The first episode of The Cuckoo’s Calling airs tonight on Cinemax at 10pm ET

Strike returns to BBC One with Career of Evil

The Strike Series continues this Sunday 25th February, at 9pm on BBC One. Cormoran Strike (Tom Burke) and Robin Ellacott (Holliday Grainger) return for Career of Evil, the third story from the major TV series based on Robert Galbraith’s best-selling series of crime novels.

 

When a dismembered leg is sent to Strike’s office, it sends both Strike and Robin’s lives into disarray, forcing them to confront ghosts from their pasts. Their partnership reaches breaking point as Robin’s wedding approaches and they disagree about how to ensnare a man who abuses children.

UK publishers Little, Brown have also revealed a new tie-in jacket for Career of Evil.

Strike continues with episode one of Career of Evil, Sunday 25th February, 9pm on BBC One

 

 

Strike – The Cuckoo’s Calling Airs on BBC One

The first instalment in the major new TV series, Strike – The Cuckoo’s Calling is set to air this weekend on BBC One.

Starring British actors Tom Burke as ‘Cormoran Strike’ and Holliday Grainger as ‘Robin Ellacott’, The Strike Series is based on J.K. Rowling’s best-selling crime novels, written under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith.

‘The Cuckoo’s Calling is really a chance to introduce Cormoran Strike to the world.’ says Director, Michael Keillor. ‘He’s a detective with one leg, not much work, living in his office, broken up from his girlfriend. The first case that we meet him with is … the death of Lula Landry the supermodel and whether it’s suicide or murder. The journey we go on is Cormoran trying to find out.’

Strike – The Cuckoo’s Calling airs from Sunday, August 27 on BBC One at 9.05pm.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b093ypxy

Brontë Film and Television are producing The Strike Series as three separate event dramas. Strike – The Silkworm will follow The Cuckoo’s Calling and Strike – Career of Evil will follow later in 2018.

Little, Brown will be publishing TV-tie in editions of the series featuring both Burke and Grainger on the covers.

Strike – The Cuckoo’s Calling to air this weekend

The first instalment in the major new TV series, Strike – The Cuckoo’s Calling is set to air this weekend on BBC One.

Starring British actors Tom Burke as ‘Cormoran Strike’ and Holliday Grainger as ‘Robin Ellacott’, The Strike Series is based on J.K. Rowling’s best-selling crime novels, written under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith.

‘The Cuckoo’s Calling is really a chance to introduce Cormoran Strike to the world.’ says Director, Michael Keillor. ‘He’s a detective with one leg, not much work, living in his office, broken up from his girlfriend. The first case that we meet him with is … the death of Lula Landry the supermodel and whether it’s suicide or murder. The journey we go on is Cormoran trying to find out.’

Strike – The Cuckoo’s Calling airs from Sunday, August 27 on BBC One at 9.05pm.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b093ypxy

Bronte Film and Television are producing The Strike Series as three separate event dramas. Strike – The Silkworm will follow The Cuckoo’s Calling and Strike – Career of Evil will follow later in 2018.

Little, Brown will be publishing TV-tie in editions of the series featuring both Burke and Grainger on the covers.

Holliday Grainger plays Robin Ellacott

British actor Holliday Grainger is to play Robin, opposite Tom Burke’s Strike, in a keenly anticipated new TV series for BBC One.

“I’m thrilled to be joining the ‘The Strike Series’,” says Holliday. “Especially with the role of Robin. Her grounded strength and intelligence are going to be a joy to explore. I can’t wait to dive straight into the wit and grit of Strike’s cannily well observed London.”

Brontë Film and Television are producing the Strike Series as three separate event dramas. The films began shooting last November across London and will appear on your screen later this year.

Holliday Grainger to play Robin Ellacott in BBC Strike Series

British actor Holliday Grainger has been cast as Robin Ellacott opposite Tom Burke’s Cormoran Strike, in a major new TV series for BBC One. The Strike Series will be produced as three separate event dramas set to begin shooting in November across London.

Holliday Grainger said “I’m thrilled to be joining the talented creative team behind ‘The Strike Series’, especially with the role of Robin Ellacott. Her grounded strength and intelligence is going to be a joy to explore. I can’t wait to dive straight into the wit and grit of Strike’s cannily well observed London.”

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Career of Evil is published today

The third novel in the Cormoran Strike series is published today in the UK and US. In this latest addition to the series, Strike and Robin have been described as “just as magnetic as ever” by the New York Times, and The Independent hopes that “the sardonic Cormoran Strike is here to stay”. Career of Evil is a fiendishly clever mystery with unexpected twists around every corner; it is also a gripping story of a man and a woman at a crossroads in their personal and professional lives.

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