Career of Evil

'Deliriously clever' GUARDIAN

Now a major BBC drama: The Strike series

When a mysterious package is delivered to Robin Ellacott, she is horrified to discover that it contains a woman's severed leg. Her immediate shock soon gives way to a deeper dread as she and her boss, private detective Cormoran Strike, are thrust into a sinister investigation. Strike is alarmed but not entirely surprised. In his line of work, brutal reminders of past enemies are all too common. He can think of four people from his past who are capable of such vile acts, each one a possible suspect harbouring the capacity for sustained and unspeakable brutality.

As the police focus their investigation on a single suspect – someone Strike is increasingly convinced is innocent – he and Robin take matters into their own hands. Their quest for truth leads them into the dark, twisted worlds of the other three suspects. The duo navigates a labyrinth of hidden secrets and dangerous truths, all the while racing against time as the perpetrator strikes again and again. Their investigation tests not only their professional skills but also their personal resilience, bringing them to a crossroads in both their lives and their partnership.

Career of Evil is a fiendishly clever mystery with unexpected twists and turns at every corner. It's also a gripping exploration of Cormoran Strike and Robin Ellacott’s intricate relationship, poised at a crucial juncture. This third instalment in the Strike series guarantees to keep you on the edge of your seat, unable to put the book down until the very last page.

PRAISE FOR THE STRIKE SERIES:

'One of the most unique and compelling detectives I've come across in years' - MARK BILLINGHAM

'The work of a master storyteller' - DAILY TELEGRAPH

'Unputdownable... Irresistible' - SUNDAY TIMES

'Will keep you up all night' - OBSERVER

'A thoroughly enjoyable classic' - PETER JAMES, SUNDAY EXPRESS