ERROR:#N/A: A Cormoran Strike Novel: 7

Robert Galbraith/JK Rowling is a genius. I am a huge fan of the Cormoran Strike detective series. The Running Grave is possibly my favourite. I stayed up till 3 am to finish it and I finished it in one go, deadlines and work commitments be damned. The book sees Strike and Robin, private detectives, team up to investigate a church and to get a member out of its clutches. Filled with murder, intrigue, chases and other crimes, it shows what a brilliant plotter Rowling is and how beautifully she writes her characters. We really care about each and every one of them. 5 stars - a must-read! I envy those who are yet to discover the Strike series. You've got a treat waiting for you.

The Running Grave is a compelling addition to the Cormoran Strike series. As always, the chemistry between Robin Ellacott and Cormoran Strike is electrifying—subtle, restrained, and emotionally charged in a way that keeps you invested far beyond the central mystery. The book is tightly plotted, immersive, and exceptionally well written, with J.K. Rowling (as Robert Galbraith) at her best when exploring psychology, power, and moral grey areas. The tension builds steadily, the investigation feels painstakingly real, and the emotional stakes are higher than ever. A dark, absorbing read that deepens both the characters and the series.

Hands down my favourite book of last year! I do love the Strike novels and this one (#7 in the series) is kind of back in the groove after the previous debacle-ish one. I like the way JK treats Strike and Robin. Is there a romance or there isn’t one? It would probably take two more books for a conclusion. Meanwhile, they solve mysteries, literally save lives, tear down shady cults that are way dangerous, and grow old together. The mystery in this book is sprawling, as usual, with its roots spreading back over decades and interestingly, linked to Strike’s childhood as well. The cult is like a one-way tunnel, people once entering do not usually go back to their normal life. Robin infiltrates them undercover and peels off their ghastly masks layer by layer. I love Robin, as a detective and a woman. If I gauge correctly, JK has been trying subtly to make her the better one. Then again, Strike and Robin complement each other as detectives too, not just partners. the plot in this book has a mind of its own and has been quite interesting to traverse along with the detective duo.

Brilliant! The detailed insight into how a cult develops, grows and gets perverse is fascinating. Shows Galbraith’s unique ability to get in to the skin, assimilate and identify with the UHC characters. As always, Robin and Cormoran are engrossing in their meticulous detective work. The ‘Running Relationship’ Is as fascinating as ‘The Running Grave’! Hope they don’t actually get married in the next one! That would be the end is ‘ Strike and Ellacot’ as we know them! BTW, they don’t seem to be growing older in the 6 years they have been partners! Waiting for the next one!!

This is by far the best book in the series. The way she has woven the plot, she managed the characters and carried the subplots involving Charlotte and Strike’s love is simply superb. Not spending a lot of time of Strike being an amputee and Robin being a rape victim helped. The scene where Strike confronts Wace is electrifying. The horror, the thrill and the plot twists will leave you wanting more. Finally, I put my neck out and say, this novel is better than the Harry Potter series.

Un put down able. Go for it

Very interesting.

The print was excellent. This thick paper back is on top condition even after reading.

Me gustó mucho el desarrollo de la historia, me tuvo en suspenso y si me sorprendió la resolución del caso que investigaron. Como entrega de la saga ,el final me dejo enganchada para el próximo libro. Entretenido e informativo sobre el funcionamiento de una secta, te muestra cómo te envuelven en ella. Van de poco a poco siguiendo varias etapas, sin que notes como te anulan.

One of the best Strike novels

Rowling is amazing as always

The Running Grave is a great book with a thrilling story line. Strike and Robin hold the story together with their own characteristics. Easy to pick up the links from previous books.

Very well written. Couldn’t put it down even though there were very disturbing parts of the book. I wish the main characters would finally have a heart to heart talk about their feelings toward each other. I hope it happens earlier than book 10. One question about an oddity of the language in this particular book. In conversation between the characters there are pronouns they, them and their- even though everyone knows they are talking about single man. It didn’t strike me in the previous books by the author, so is it a new mannerism? Over all- an excellent read!!!