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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

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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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As a HUGE fan of the Strike saga I was so disappointed with this long awaited book.
Another book of will they/won't they. We know RG/JK can write an epic murder mystery, it was time to showcase the writing of what happens when they get together! This book ended exactly as the last one did. The underlying story didn't progress at all.
It was great to be back in the world with the gang but I rolled my eyes so many times as Strike was thwarted in revealing his feelings and Robin forgave being mistreated by Matthew, oops, I meant Ryan, time after time.
Its making me dislike characters I love.
Also, not enough Pat, Barkley and Shanker.

Poorest in the series (SPOILERS)

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I listened to the book on Audible - great narration by Robert Glenister.
However, I shall not listen to another of these novels because I find the constant quotations at the start of each chapter and each section, extremely distracting and irritating. We know the author is well read but don’t need this reminder of it.

The continuing relationship between the detectives

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Gave up on this for the time being about 6 hours in. too many twists and turns in the will they/won't they dynamic and not enough story momentum. too much like EastEnders cliff hangers. might return to it, might not.

hard to say, hard to hear

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The best so far. Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Never guessed the ending. What makes it for me is it was so beautifully read by Robert Glenister as usual. Couldn’t imagine anybody else being the voice of Strike. Janet from Kent

The Hallmarked Man

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I've been longing for the Hallmarked Man to be released and I'm not disappointed. Once again, Robert Glenister gives an impressive performance. He captures each of the many characters as they enter the story and then flawlessly maintains them throughout.

The details of day-to-day operations at the Strike Ellacott detective agency are fascinating. All the characters are diverse, intriguing and wonderfully drawn. Cormoran and Robin are compelling central characters. The twists and turns in their relationship, as well as their courage and fortitude, keeps you rooting for them.

The plots of this entire series are intricate and always take me by surprise. The Strike novels are thrilling and deeply satisfying - and the Hallmarked Man is another totally absorbing winner.

The best performance of any audio series

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