The Hallmarked Man

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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.

PRAISE FOR THE CORMORAN STRIKE SERIES

'A superlative piece of crime fiction' Sunday Times

'The work of a master storyteller' Daily Telegraph

'A scrupulous plotter and master of misdirection, Galbraith keeps the pages turning . . . Strike and Ellacott remain one of crime's most engaging duos' Guardian

'No one can deny [Robert Galbraith, pseudonym of] J. K. Rowling's formidable talents as a crime writer' Daily Mail

'Strike is a compelling creation . . . this is terrifically entertaining stuff' Irish Times

Critics Review

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

User Reviews

Book 4.2
Narration 5.0
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Unnecessarily long, convoluted with lots of very clunky dialogue. The will they won't they question is tedious in the extreme as are the superfluous quotations at the start of every chapter. Pretentious or what? Only saved by Robert Glenister's excellent narration. He almost makes a silk purse out of a sow’s ear. Almost but not quite.
fuzzer54 03/10/2025
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Great story as usual. Got a bit fed up with the “will they, won’t they” between Strike and Robin. Also, the quotes at the beginning of every chapter were not necessary and did not add to the overall enjoyment of the story.
patriciapidgeon 02/10/2025
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5.0
Just finished this wonderful book and feel like I want to weep. Such a brilliant story. So intricate in its detail and twists and turns. So much tension built by words. How I admire this author.
Beaniebag 01/10/2025
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5.0
This is a marathon listen but well worth it. A convoluted who-done-it that takes a lot of keeping up with. Robert Glenister does a perfect job at narration.
PBee 21/09/2025
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mcmrbt 20/09/2025
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jdhenderson 13/09/2025
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5.0
I have binge-listened to this while suffering from a cold. I think this is the best book in the series. Robert Glenister’s narration is excellent with a range of accents.
bargirl 04/09/2025
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It's been such a long wait for this book and I had to know if the will they won't they question was going to be resolved so listened to the whole story in 2 days. The case sounded simple, but turned into the most complex one so far. So many characters, and a rabbit hole that goes deeper and deeper. I will have to listen again to check I've really understood it all. And Strike and Robin? No spoilers here. There are some wonderful highs, some missed chances and (to quote Strike) Ryan f*cking Murphy! With 2 books to go, I really hope I don't have to wait another 2 years for the story to continue. Robert Glenister continues his excellent narration, bringing the story alive and making these books unmissable.
SotonGal 04/09/2025

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