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Career of Evil

By: Robert Galbraith
Narrated by: Robert Glenister
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Summary

Winner of the 2016 Audie Mystery Award 

Now a major BBC drama as part of the Cormoran Strike series. 

When a mysterious package is delivered to Robin Ellacott, she is horrified to discover that it contains a woman's severed leg. 

Her boss, private detective Cormoran Strike, is less surprised but no less alarmed. There are four people from his past whom he thinks could be responsible - and Strike knows that any one of them is capable of sustained and unspeakable brutality. 

With the police focusing on the one suspect Strike is increasingly sure is not the perpetrator, he and Robin take matters into their own hands and delve into the dark and twisted worlds of the other three men. But as more horrendous acts occur, time is running out for the two of them.... 

A fiendishly clever mystery with unexpected twists around every corner, Career of Evil is also a gripping story of a man and a woman at a crossroads in their personal and professional lives. You will not be able to switch this audiobook off. 

©2015 J. K. Rowling (P)2015 Hachette Audio

Critic reviews

"Teems with sly humour, witty asides and intelligence.... A pleasure to read." ( The Times on The Silkworm)
"Huge credit is due to Galbraith in portraying [Strike] so vividly.... Galbraith has pulled off a thoroughly enjoyable classic and I'm already looking forward to Strike's next outing." (Peter James, Sunday Express on The Silkworm)
" The Cuckoo's Calling reminds me why I fell in love with crime fiction in the first place." (Val McDermid on The Cuckoo's Calling)
"The novel is the work of a master storyteller." ( Daily Telegraph on The Cuckoo's Calling)

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Another gripping story.

I enjoyed everything about this story from beginning to end. Everything knitted together like an Arran sweater.

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Galbraith/Rowling's best so far

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I found it intriguing and intensifying listening to this book and watching the story unfold written by one of the master storytellers of my generation. It is thrilling to watch Rowling's work in adult storytelling evolve. For instance, this book is a lot more revealing and a tad more gory than her previous novels - it pulls no punches.

Cormoran Strike is at his finest in yet another gripping edition to the entertaining detective series, full of action and suspense with more twists than a formula one racing track. Rowling is evolving (this is only her 3th adult novel) and as I mentioned previously this book; parallel to her career, just keeps getting better and better.

I love Strike, I love his assistant and I loved the storyline. This is definitely Strike at his most vulnerable and the most he's been in danger so far. It will be hard to top this.

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Great story brilliantly read!

Robert Galbraith (aka JK Rowling) is an exceptionally gifted story teller and must be a dream to read for particularly for someone as talented as Robert Glenister. Between them the characters are rendered totally believable and the story (though rather ghoulish) completely absorbing.

Pity there won't be another one out for a while as I'm keen to hear what happens next to Strike and Robin.

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Pity about the foul language

What disappointed you about Career of Evil?

The foul language. This was a really great story. Had everything , great plot, really strong characters, but oh the swearing was almost constant. Sadly had to give up!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Robin, she is so torn between her boyfriend and her boss. I so want to give her a shake.

Which character – as performed by Robert Glenister – was your favourite?

Commoran strike. He's what was referred to in the old days as " all man" smart, tough, good looking, with a soft side that he tries to hide

You didn’t love this book--but did it have any redeeming qualities?

I did love the book, unfortunately the constanrt swearing set my teeth on edg, this spoiled the book for me. I have since listened to a David Balldacci and James Patterson both novels were a pleasure to listen to, excellent story line, great plot and hardly any swearing.
Michael, Comnnelly, John Grisham, Jonathan Kellarman, all know how to right a gigs book without resorting to "industrial language"

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I loved it

I could not stop reading it. This is one of my favorite books.

I can't wait for the next one:)

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Brilliant

Have so enjoyed listening to the 3 Cormoran Strike novels.....cannot wait for the next ...
I would recommend them to anyone, the characters have become like friends.

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Great listen

I have read all three of Robert Galbraith's novels and I have enjoyed this one the best. The book keeps you gripped.

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The best of three!!

absolutely loved it. I waited in anticipation for the release of this audio book and have not been disappointed. on the contrary, I have listened to all three books in this trilogy and this one tops the others. Cormorant and Robyn are part of my life and I am so going to miss them until another story is written. Also read that this is to a BBC mini series in 2016. Can't wait. I have already casted it in my own mind. Great work Jk, I never really got Harry Potter but Cormoran Strike has my devotion.

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Worth the wait!!!

Couldn't put it down but I had to sleep. Can't wait for the next book will she wont she? Oh and I have grown a fan of Blue Oyster Cult. Thank you

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Another stunner!

Another brilliant adventure for Strike and Robin. The characterisation just gets more interesting and intriguing as we learn a little more about their past lives!
Please hurry and write the next!!!

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