The Cormoran Strike is a Crime Fiction / Mystery series by Robert Galbraith, made up of 8 books published between 2013 and 2025. It begins with The Cuckoo's Calling (2013), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Hallmarked Man (2025), spanning 12 years of storytelling.
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | |||
| 1 | The Cuckoo's Calling ★ NYT 19w · #1 | 2013 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2 | The Silkworm ★ NYT 10w · peaked #2 🏆 Audie Award 2015British Book Award 2014Goodreads Choice Award 2014Full award history → | 2014 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 3 | Career of Evil ★ NYT 4w · peaked #2 | 2015 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 4 | Lethal White ★ NYT 4w · #1 Goodreads Choice Award 2018Full award history → | 2018 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2020s | |||
| 5 | Troubled Blood ★ NYT 3w · peaked #2 | 2020 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 6 | The Ink Black Heart ★ NYT 2w · peaked #2 | 2022 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 7 | The Running Grave ★ NYT 1w · #1 | 2023 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 8 | The Hallmarked ManLatest | 2025 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Cormoran Strike series: frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Cormoran Strike series?
Start with The Cuckoo's Calling (2013), the first book in the Cormoran Strike series by Robert Galbraith. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.
How many books are in the Cormoran Strike series?
There are 8 books in the Cormoran Strike series by Robert Galbraith, published between 2013 and 2025.
What is the first book in the Cormoran Strike series?
The first book in the Cormoran Strike series is The Cuckoo's Calling, published in 2013 by Robert Galbraith.
What is the latest book in the Cormoran Strike series?
The most recent book in the Cormoran Strike series is The Hallmarked Man (2025) by Robert Galbraith.