Synopsis
Shortlisted for the CWA Gold & Steel Daggers 2021
Winner of the British Book Awards Crime & Thriller Book of the Year 2021
Strike has never tackled a cold case before, let alone one forty years old. But despite the slim chance of success, he is intrigued and takes it on; adding to the long list of cases that he and his partner in the agency, Robin Ellacott, are currently working on. And Robin herself is also juggling a messy divorce and unwanted male attention, as well as battling her own feelings about Strike.
As Strike and Robin investigate Margot's disappearance, they come up against a fiendishly complex case with leads that include tarot cards, a psychopathic serial killer and witnesses who cannot all be trusted. And they learn that even cases decades old can prove to be deadly ...
Publisher information
- Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
- ISBN: 9780751579932
- Number of pages: 944
- Dimensions: 236 x 164 x 66 mm
- Weight: 1340g
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Fantatstic book... and author!!
This is an exciting and page turning addition to the Strike series. Well written and researched; it's suspenseful and thrilling. The author is incredible,... READ MORE
Gripping detective plot
Excellent Detective Plot, Intense Relation between Robin And Strike both at Professional and Personal fronts. Very addictive read and total worth Value for... READ MORE
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Brilliant!
Thoroughly engaging characters with a fantastic plot. Have loved every Strike novel so far, I think this might be my favourite!
Great book
Oh what a brilliant book. It's a commitment to read as you really do have to concentrate throughout the whole book. Tiny pieces of information have meaning... READ MORE
Enjoyable yarn
Another Cormoran Strike triumph. Both the detailed plot and the characterisation of Cormoran and Robyn make these novels an enjoyable and easy read. Can't... READ MORE
Troubled Blood Robert Galbraith
The novel is an excellent "who done it" in a similar vein of an Ann Cleaves (Vera) or Val McDermid (Tony Hill) . I did not at any time guess who the murde... READ MORE
Loved it, can’t wait for the next one!
My copy arrived on Thursday and I’d finished it by Saturday, no mean feat considering the size of it and I was reading it around working and looking after ... READ MORE
Best in the series so far
Having been slightly disappointed by Lethal White (mainly because of the lack of Robin and Strike interaction!), I was pleasantly surprised to find that Tr... READ MORE
Couldn't put it down
As with all Rowling's books, this is meticulously plotted. I read a fair bit of crime fiction and can often see where it's going quite early on, but the St... READ MORE
Beatiful
The newwst installmant of the incredible Strike series. The story was was beatifully written with an ending I certainly didn't see coming. I couldn't put ... READ MORE
Enthralling
Recently finished it and I have the biggest book hangover now. It was absolutely brilliant. Only started reading the series about a month ago and this defi... READ MORE
Gripping with an amazing twist!
Another amazing addition to the Strike series! Well researched with a superb continuation of Strike and Robin’s relationship.
Keeps you hooked all the ... READ MORE
Totally captivating
I couldn’t put it down, this was a gripping book and as well written and absorbing as ever. The Strike-Robin dynamic is utterly brilliant, I think about th... READ MORE
Fantastic book with a fantastic narrator
I have both read and listened to all of the Strike books. The books just get better and better and Robert Glenister is a brilliant narrator.
Loving this story!
really enjoying listening to the Strike series on my walk to work. Love the narrator too.
Best yet
I thoroughly enjoyed Troubled Blood and struggled to put it down! Despite being over 900 pages, I didn’t want the story to end. It was a joy to return to t... READ MORE
Brilliant
I absolutely devoured this book. I have read all the Strike books and this is, IMO, the best. Yes, it is lengthy but that just makes it value for money.
... READ MORE
One of the best Strikes so far
A splendid book. Take no notice of the hostile hype- there is nothing in this novel about transgender issues and the brief mention of a murderer cross-dres... READ MORE
Could have been better..
I am a big fan of the Strike series and have read all the books in the series. Troubled Blood again is a page-turner however, I feel it is more of a drama ... READ MORE
The epitome of a good read
I became involved from page one, always a good sign. The characters, already well known in some cases, become your companions every time you open this boo... READ MORE
One of the best so far!
Whilst I’ve enjoyed all the Strike books, I felt that this one was particularly gripping, and that the development of the relationship between Robin and St... READ MORE
Brilliant
Love this series, have been a fan from the very start (including the theme song to the series, so haunting) brilliant book how i will last till next one, d... READ MORE
Is there an editor in the house?
Well, who would dare edit JK’s text? Clearly not her current editing team who let her ramble on and great length, dragging in completely irrelevant informa... READ MORE
Original story, kept me guessing!
What I really enjoyed about this story is that it kept me guessing. When the killer was revealed, I was shocked and then suddenly it all fell into place. T... READ MORE
Excellent
The first Strike book I’ve read, having just seen the TV show and loved it. Great book, going back to read the rest in order now... Excellent work!
Brilliant read
I couldn’t put this book down. It was a gripping story that makes you concentrate and live with the characters. I have read all of this series and can’t wa... READ MORE
A Really Good Book
I have never read any of J K Rowling’s Harry Potter books but I have read all her other books. There is no doubt that Rowling is a fine writer. The latest ... READ MORE
A case of clever detection
The fifth instalment of this series doesn’t disappoint. It carries off lots of well-drawn characters and well-managed misdirection. The professional and pe... READ MORE
The best so far!
I love this series and I think this is the best one yet. I couldn’t put it down. This one focuses on a cold case which worked well. Don’t want to say much... READ MORE
Never wanted it to end
Wow i thoroughly enjoyed this Strike novel, I never wanted it to end. All the twists and turns , I have read all the novels in the series ,I love the way t... READ MORE
Loved this latest Galbraith
Ignore the misogynists and loons. Congrats to J k Rowling/Robert Galbraith. This is a really well researched and entertaining book to read. I took it away ... READ MORE
Page Turner
With over 900 pages may seem daunting, but JK Rowling has raised the quality of her Strike novels up another notch!
The detail and description are excepti... READ MORE
Excellent
A great “whodunnit” - well written with lots of curveballs and of course the domestic content.
Not sure it needed 927 pages however.
Brilliantly engrossing read
This is the first Strike novel I've read but having now watched the series, I bought this out of curiosity. It does not disappoint. Loved the tension betwe... READ MORE
The best!
Absolutely brilliant, it is a fantastic page turner. Loved it
Best so far!
The storylines, plot, twists and turns get better with each book. This one most definitely the best so far.
Each book gives us further and better insight ... READ MORE
Disappointing.
I am a big fan of this Strike series but was very disappointed with this book. While the characters and plot remain engrossing, the book is poorly written... READ MORE
Great read
This is a great book in every sense. Not one to be read under the covers. It's too heavy and cumbersome but that aside, the developing relationship between... READ MORE
She does it again!
How do you know when you have read a good book? It is when you are disappointed when you come to the end despite the 900 plus pages and the morass of detai... READ MORE
Absolutely loved it!
It took a while to get through this large tome, but so worth it. The thrill of the detecting, worrying about the characters, which are richly drawn and s... READ MORE
Troubled Blood a masterpiece
When this book arrived i couldn't believe our thick it was. More War and Peace than crime drama size. I was gripped as soon as I started reading it. It hel... READ MORE
The Emperor's New Clothes
My first confession is that I didn't buy this book, it was given to me as a present. I suspect because I'd made it known that I enjoyed the first three Str... READ MORE
Not an easy read
I was looking forward to reading the latest novel in the Strike series but I found the book too long. The author seems to incorporate the idea of the Harry... READ MORE
Troubled Blood
Another great book - a really good read
Troubled blood
This is a good story but too much padding. Do we really need to know that people have a shower every day when they get up? Too much lighting a cigarette, h... READ MORE
Keeps you guessing
This is yet another blockbuster from Robert Galbraith ( aka J K Rowling).
Don’t be put off by the negative reviews from people who have never read the bo... READ MORE
I did not see it coming
The investigation flounders in the dark a lot - which you can definitely expect when tackling a cold-case with half the witnesses dead. But it's a real ple... READ MORE
My first Cormoran novel
I was pleasantly surprised at how easy reading this book was. I hadn’t read any of the previous books in the series but it is so well written I didn’t feel... READ MORE
Fabulous
This was an absolute treat to read. Long as it was I wished it had been longer. JKLR/Galbraith is such a good writer. The plot is excellent, I often gue... READ MORE
Brilliant
I love every bit of it .
Troubled Blood
part of the Strike series-each one better than the next! Brilliant characterisation develops through the series. I am on book 5 now ( only been three weeks... READ MORE
convoluted
Good read but overly long. Self-indulgent trip to the astrological world.
Best yet!
It has you gripped from the first page to the last. The best Strike novel to date. One couldn't put it down.
Another gripping read
Absolutely love these books and delighted they are getting longer! All this nonsense about JK's recent comments and choice of plot, it's just that - nonsen... READ MORE
Great but needed a tighter edit
It would have been five stars because it was a compelling read with well written characters. But why so long? Were all the different strands completely nec... READ MORE
Absolutely gripping
You have to put this book down to eat and sleep as it's so long, otherwise I was completely gripped by the plot and the characters. Now planning to reread ... READ MORE
What a book!
I’ve read all the books in the Strike series so far and the series is one of my favourites.
I’d heard this book was long but was surprised when I got a c... READ MORE
Terrific
This series gets better and better with each entry, Troubled Blood is quite simply a fantastic read, already looking forward to the next one.
The best Strike case to date.
I had been eagerly awaiting the paperback version and was not disappointed. The best case so far, more loose ends than my knitting. More emphasis on Corm... READ MORE
Great story
Had a good pase to it , there relationship is funny & strained at times, with a really good story. Well worth a try.
The best Robert Galbraith yet...
I've loved all the Robert Galbraith books so far but this is a page turner with a plot that leaves you guessing until the end. The characters of Strike & R... READ MORE
Brilliant
Just finished Troubled Blood what can I say i absolutely loved it. Kept you guessing right up to the very end. Best one yet.
Great read
Loved this book, couldn’t put it down. Love Cormorant Strike
Troubled Blood Review
Just finished Troubled Blood , the latest Strike novel. It was a very good read and I felt that JKR has really developed the 2 main characters Strike and R... READ MORE
Brilliant
Loved this book, well written as usual and ‘unputdownable’. Great storyline and teasingly developing relationship between the main characters. Can’t wait f... READ MORE
Troubled Blood
I very much enjoyed the book as I have all the Strike books by Robert Galbraith (JK Rowling), I did however think that she over egged the relationship deve... READ MORE
Troubled Blood
Another great story from Galbraith. With over 900 pages its not easy to relax with but well worth the effort. Apart from the building up of the relations... READ MORE
Best Strike novel yet
Do not be deterred by the size of this book If you like Strike or detective novels in general you will zip through it. A cold case involving a missing doc... READ MORE
Fantastic book
Couldn’t put it down. Made me realised why I love reading, holding a book and getting totally engrossed. Brilliantly written, a very large book, but it did... READ MORE
Couldn't put it down
I was a little apprehensive reading this as I had read some negative reviews, however curiosity got the better of me and I wanted to see how this fared in ... READ MORE
The best of the series !
Gripping , fast paced narrative . Intelligently written who dunnit, with modern day Sherlock Holmes and Watson . Complete with the will they ? Won’t they ?... READ MORE
An excellent read
I loved this book from beginning to end. My only problem was keeping up with all the characters, but Galbraith certainly helped by putting a list of them a... READ MORE
Helen’s Review
Much anticipated and certainly didn’t disappoint. I was hooked from the start. Twists and turns in the plot a plenty. Gripping plot with likeable characte... READ MORE
Gripping
Another marvellous episode in the Strike series. Brilliantly written by Robert Galbraith aka Jk Rowling. Keeps you totally engaged and guessing who the per... READ MORE
Troubled Blood
Absolutely brilliant, couldn’t put it down.
Absolutely FANTASTIC!
Please, do not ask us to wait for 2 years for number VI!
Troubled Blood
Engrossing from start to finish with a massive twist towards the end! Thoroughly enjoyable .
Absolutely Gripping
I loved this book. I like a good cold case mystery and this was so gripping. It was also interesting to see the developing friendship and partnership betwe... READ MORE
True Blood review.
I ordered this book online not realising just how heavy it was going to be interms of overall book. I like most of the Strike Detective Stories. This didn'... READ MORE
Page turner
The fifth book in the series is fantastic. Page turning, unputdownable and even more exciting than the previous 4 books.
Brilliant!
I couldn't stop reading this novel. It is clearly and well written. I bought the hard back and couldn't believe how thick it was. However, I had to read it... READ MORE
Troubled Blood. Robert Galbraith
Even at a mammoth 927 pages, and trying to eke out my reading, I finished this book in a week.
There are lots of undercurrents in play regarding a whole ho... READ MORE
A tale of twists and turns
Thoroughly enjoyed the latest Strike novel.
Kept me guessing throughout and a real rollercoaster of an emotional ride.
If you’re looking for a read that wi... READ MORE
Loved it - the usual formula of first rate 'whodunnit' with captivating protagonists.
Full disclosure, I am a big fan of this series and this entry, like all of the previous ones, does not disappoint. It features the usual complex, tradition... READ MORE
Troubled Blood
I thoroughly enjoyed it, it was a very good read.
My favourite detectives
I'm really happy for the new book of J.K.Rowling in the serie of Cormoran strike and his partner Robin Ellacott. It's writted brilliantly and i can't wait ... READ MORE
Engrossing story, a worthy addition to the Galbraith series
I found Troubled Blood, the 5th in the Strike series, totally gripping. Having read all the previous books in the series, I must say the key hook for me is... READ MORE
Already waiting for the next one...
I had already read all the other books in the Strike series and I had this on pre-order. I was as excited as a 5 year old who's been let loose in a sweet s... READ MORE
Absorbing
I read Troubled Blood in two days as I didn't want to put it down and I certainly didn't want it to end.
Brilliantly written to keep you fully absorbed in... READ MORE
Troubled Blood by Robert Galbraith
The fifth outing for Private Detective Cormoran Strike is a triumph. A change of direction as Strike and Robin investigate a cold case leading the reader ... READ MORE
Another brilliant Strike novel
I have just finished Troubled Blood and highly recommend it. It is so well written and the interweaving of the plot strands is so cleverly done. I had su... READ MORE
The best one yet !
I really couldn’t put it down ! Mind you it’s a very big book so it was hard to pick up too.
Very exciting , very believable and an excellent plot . I mis... READ MORE
Troubled blood
Only half way through, a real page Turner and difficult to put down
Superb
For me this is the best one yet. The relationship between Strike and Robin simmers and fizzes. Plot kept you guessing to the end with some brilliant dialog... READ MORE
Brilliant! Brilliant! Brilliant!
This is just such a brilliant book, and so much of it! Over 900 pages of intrigue, well paced and well written.
I've never read J K Rowling, but have n... READ MORE
Excellent
Robert Galbraith has done it again, well paced, stories with stories. There was never a full moment, hard to put done. If you liked the other Strike books ... READ MORE
Hugely enjoyable
I read this book whilst recovering from a nasty illness and it really drew me in and made me forget about my troubles.
The central mystery and characters w... READ MORE
Brilliant
A hefty tome at 1073 pages. A well crafted, intricate, plot written in good English. Yet another brilliant, ‘unputdownable’, Strike novel full of false an... READ MORE
Complex but rewarding
Troubled Blood is certainly a wordy novel and indeed it could be argued that a careful editing of the book might have reduced it to a more manageable and r... READ MORE
Brilliant
Robert Galbraith goes from strength to strength. The plot is tense and believable as is the relationship between Robin and Strike. This is the lengthies... READ MORE
What a great 5th instalment!
Well, the hints of romance are still there, the plot is excellent and character development polished. A great read and we can't wait for the sixth!
Troubled Blood
Amazing book, I couldn’t put it down. Robert Galbraith aka J. K. Rowling, such a talented writer.
mr
hard to follow all the characters and the plot so long
Excellent read
I loved the book, I couldn't put it down, well written, all the threads came together, a very satisfying read, looking forward to the next book in the ... READ MORE
Great read
Really gripping and great to see the relationship between Strike and Robin developing further
Could have been shorter
I really enjoyed the book but thought it was a little stretched out. Good plots and I like the characters and the building of the relationship.
A fifth installment worthy of praise and full of Rowling's usual wittiness, cleverness and humanity
This is a thrilling case trying to find the truth and do justice for a woman who disappeared forty years previously, and a man who's spent his life looking... READ MORE
That stings the heart
I cannot stop to wonder at the sheer talent of Robert Galbraith. Every book from the Cormoran Strike series becomes better than the previous. And you remai... READ MORE
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