Troubled Blood

In Troubled Blood, Cormoran Strike tackles a complex cold case from 1974, intertwining personal challenges with a gripping mystery.

In Troubled Blood, private detective Cormoran Strike finds himself drawn into a decades-old mystery when a woman approaches him for help in locating her mother, Margot Bamborough, who vanished under perplexing circumstances in 1974. Despite his lack of experience with cold cases, Strike is intrigued by the challenge and decides to take on this complex investigation alongside his partner, Robin Ellacott. Their journey is further complicated by their evolving feelings for each other, Robin's tumultuous divorce, and the unwanted attention she faces from others.

As they delve deeper into Margot's disappearance, Strike and Robin uncover a web of deceit that includes tarot cards, a psychopathic serial killer, and unreliable witnesses. The case becomes increasingly dangerous, revealing that even long-forgotten mysteries can have deadly consequences. The tension between the duo intensifies as they navigate both the intricacies of the case and their personal lives, making for a gripping narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

Troubled Blood is the fifth installment in the acclaimed Strike series, and it showcases Robert Galbraith's (J.K. Rowling's) masterful storytelling. With its labyrinthine plot and rich character development, this novel promises to be one of the most satisfying entries yet, offering a blend of suspense, intrigue, and emotional depth that fans have come to love.