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What inspired Robert to explore the theme of religious cults?

Listen to Robert discuss his interest in writing about cults in latest novel, The Running Grave. Transcript I’ve always been very, very interested in mind control. I’ve always been very interested in groupthink and therefore in cults. So it’s something I always wanted to explore somehow in a book. So as I say, in 2010, when […]

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Alliances and Betrayals in The Running Grave

Listen to Robert discuss alliances and/or betrayals amongst the characters in The Running Grave. Transcript So the agency, generally speaking, has a bit of a problem with the sixth detective. So we have five permanent detectives at the moment and then they have a new sixth person. Having lost Nutley in the last book, they now […]

All about Pat Chauncey

‘Aye, she’s great. I ken she sounds like a bronchial docker, but she’s very efficient…’ said Barclay. Troubled Blood, Robert Galbraith Pat – the chain vaping and smoking office manager, with teeth the colour of old ivory and implausibly black hair, has an unsteady start at the agency due to her dislike of Strike, but […]

Pat Chauncey Jigsaw

This week’s puzzle features office manager, Pat. Can you complete the jigsaw? Jigsaw Puzzle

What was Robert’s inspiration for The Running Grave?

From cults to Strike’s childhood, listen to Robert expand on his vision when writing The Running Grave.

The I Ching and Epigraphs in The Running Grave

Though Mazu Wace, wife of the founder of the Universal Humanitarian Church, misuses it to control the members of the Universal Humanitarian Church, the I Ching, or Book of Changes, is an ancient divination system full of poetry. You can learn more about its history and how it is used … Continued

All about Sam Barclay and Midge Greenstreet

The agency is growing, and some of the subcontractors working for Robin and Strike are becoming crucial members of the team. Here’s a look at two of them, ex-Rifleman, Sam Barclay, and ex-policewoman, Michelle (Midge) Greenstreet. Sam Barclay Recovering from the case which almost destroyed the agency and their partnership … Continued

Relaxing with Strike and Robin

Cormoran Strike and Robin Ellacott don’t get much chance to relax, and holidays are rare. Robin’s luxury honeymoon with Matthew in the Maldives is a disaster, as is their expensive anniversary visit to Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons. She manages to get away after her divorce once, skiing over New Year … Continued

Summer in the City

The case which makes Strike’s name as detective in London – the death of supermodel Lula Landry (The Cuckoo’s Calling) – takes place in the spring of 2010, and the second case, which he works with Robin Ellacott, discovering the truth behind the gruesome fate of writer Owen Quine (The … Continued