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Everything We Know About JK Rowling's C.B Strike Season 6
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This article contains minor spoilers from Seasons 1 to 5 of C.B.Strike, as well as for The Ink Black Heart book.
Strike, or C.B. Strike, is a crime drama series based on the Cormoran Strike book series by J.K. Rowling, written under the pen name Robert Galbraith. Strike follows the titular Cormoran Strike, a war veteran who lost half of his right leg in a bomb attack. Strike also worked as an investigator for SIB, the Special Investigation Branch of all three British military police branches, but now works as a private investigator. In his new career, he meets Robin, who first begins working for Strike as his assistant before eventually becoming a private investigator herself and Strike's business partner.
The Cormoran Strike book series currently consists of seven books, whil
The Strike series is a collection of private detective murder mystery novels featuring the characters Cormoran Strike and Robin Ellacott written by Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith.
The novels are published by Little, Brown (Sphere) in the UK and Mulholland Books in the US. The first novel, The Cuckoo’s Calling, was published on 4 April 2013 without anyone knowing the author’s real identity. The novel received positive reviews from well-known crime authors such as Val McDermid and Mark Billingham. The world discovered the author’s true identity in July 2013. The second novel, The Silkworm, was published on 19 June 2014; the third book, Career of Evil, on 22 October 2015; the fourth book, Lethal White, on 18 September 2018; the fifth manual, Troubled Blood, on 15 September 2020; the sixth novel, The Ink Black Heart, on 30 August 2022; and the seventh novel, The Running Grave, on 26 September 2023. The upcoming eighth novel in the series is titled The Hallmarked Man. It will be published on 9th September 2025.
Click on the titles below to find out more about each book.
J.K. Rowling said in an interview w
Cormoran Strike: New book eight's release date finally confirmed - and it's sooner than you think
Shortly after the conclusion of Strike season six based on The Ink Black Heart by J.K. Rowling, written under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith — it has been confirmed that the eighth novel in the series is set to be published later this year, and fans can't wait.
Confirming the news on Robert's X account, it was announced that "Strike and Robin’s story continues this September inThe Hallmarked Man," with preorders available from September 2, 2025, in hardback, eBook, and audiobook formats.
Fans quickly took to X to share their excitement. One person wrote, "Counting down the days until I dive back into Strike and Robin's world," while another added, "OMG, I hope that cliffhanger from the last book has some kind of resolution! Love this series." A third fan posted, "I am so excited for this!! Can't wait to see how Robin will handle the discovery at the end of the last book! And also, you know, the murders and whatnot, of course!"
J.K. Rowling previously confirmed that there will be ten no
The Hallmarked Man
Born in the United Kingdom, Rowling has long been fascinated by the darker corners of human nature, a theme that breathes life into the Cormoran Strike novels. With an eye for detail and a knack for building suspense, Galbraith’s work follows private detective Cormoran Strike and his savvy assistant Robin Ellacott as they unravel complex cases in the shadows of London's gritty streets. In these stories, the lines between hero and villain blur, creating multi-dimensional characters who feel just as real as the mysteries they solve.
What sets Robert Galbraith’s writing apart is his ability to merge traditional detective fiction with modern sensibilities. His novels are filled with atmospheric tension, brilliant plot twists, and a deep psychological exploration of his characters. He doesn’t shy away from the complexities of human behavior, often delving into themes of trauma, ambition, and betrayal. Each installment in the Cormoran Strike series not only offers a compelling mystery but also a nuanced character study, particularly of the evolving relationship between Strike and Robin, whose dynamic brings a human touch to the often cold, analytical world of
Rowling’s Hallmarked Man and the Release Date
Way back in March 15th J. K. Rowling released the title of Strike 8 as The Hallmarked Man, an event that usually occurs shortly after the manuscript of the book is announced as finished. We first heard of her working hard on the book the previous May 7th, before The Running Grave was released. Most people who were tracking progress were fairly confident of an Autumn 2024 release. Those hopes have been dashed, and it now looks more and more likely we will have to wait for Autumn 2025. See below for Rowling’s tweets keeping the fandom updated on progress. One reason for the delay might be the revelation that she has six books in various stages of development, with the next non-Strike book likely to be a futuristic story that she has been planning for more than a decade!
Do you have more books in the pipeline?
I’ve got six books in my head. I’ve got the one I’m currently writing. There’ll be two more Strikes, and then there are three more books that I really want to get to. [She taps her head] I always gesture to the back of my head. I’m sure an MRI scan would prove it’s got nothing to do with the back of my br