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The Hallmarked Man

Cormoran Strike, Book 8

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The Hallmarked Man

By: Robert Galbraith
Narrated by: Robert Glenister
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 'A triumph of storytelling'
Guardian

FIND OUT WHAT IS NEXT FOR STRIKE AND ROBIN

A dismembered corpse is discovered in the vault of a silver shop. The police initially believe it to be that of a convicted armed robber - but not everyone agrees with that theory. One of them is Decima Mullins, who calls on the help of private detective Cormoran Strike as she's certain the body in the silver vault was that of her boyfriend - the father of her newborn baby - who suddenly and mysteriously disappeared.

The more Strike and his business partner Robin Ellacott delve into the case, the more labyrinthine it gets. The silver shop is no ordinary one: it's located beside Freemasons' Hall and specialises in Masonic silverware. And in addition to the armed robber and Decima's boyfriend, it becomes clear that there are other missing men who could fit the profile of the body in the vault.

As the case becomes ever more complicated and dangerous, Strike faces another quandary. Robin seems increasingly committed to her boyfriend, policeman Ryan Murphy, but the impulse to declare his own feelings for her is becoming stronger than ever.

A gripping, wonderfully complex novel which takes Strike and Robin's story to a new level, The Hallmarked Man is an unmissable read for any fan of this unique series.©2025 Robert Galbraith Limited (P)2025 Hachette Audio UK Crime Thrillers Thriller & Suspense Crime Exciting Detective

Critic reviews

A terrific and tightly plotted romp ... With an apparent effortlessness that speaks of great discipline and skill, Galbraith keeps the plates of all four possible murder inquiries spinning, each one replete with its own satisfyingly unexpected feints and twists ... A triumph of storytelling (GUARDIAN)
These Galbraith novels are remarkable, the management of a variety of themes and stories extraordinary. Indeed, I would rather read Galbraith than any other crime writer now active. These are books you can happily lose yourself in. (The Scotsman)
Cancel all your plans [...] combines a fiendish mystery with the deliciously tangled will they/won't they romantic lives of private investigators Cormoran Strike and Robin Ellacott. [...] It's so good to have them back. (HEAT)
Galbraith has created a world that the reader wants to spend time in and I'm just as invested in the characters as I am the mysteries. Strike and Robin are two of the most compelling characters in contemporary fiction and I really hope we've got lots more books to come. 'The Hallmarked Man' is dark, twisty and endlessly addictive, and it's one of the strongest books in the Strike series so far.' (ENTERTAINMENT FOCUS)
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A bit too many names and storylines to keep up with at times and a bit too much love drama for my taste. Still a good listen with great narration and characters. Love the series and will definitely get the next one

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I love this series and this is another great addition, brilliant characters and amazing storylines, I hope there will be another soon with out such a long gap as the cliffhanger ending is almost unbearable to wait for the outcome. I highly recommend this book and the series. Great narration too.
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The story was intriguing like always, but I started to lose track of some characters quite early on.., sooo many names and minor characters. It didn’t flow as well as the other books. I finished in record time, but basically because I wanted to get to the end, not because it was an actual pleasure to read. It was pretty grim and depressing in parts,… More of the will they won’t they, which is becoming a bit tedious. Not sure if I can forgive the ending, after all the back and forth its not very nice to make us wait for the next book now,,, Robert Glenister was amazing as always!

Gripping story, but quite confusing at times

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it was very very long and I was glad to finish it even though it was so good. couldn't reconcile to strike being such a wimp!

the complex plots that wove together

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Great performance and intense yet auperb story! Frustrated to be left wanting more after how the previous book ended!

Really enjoyed but left frustrated!

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