Lethal White is the latest in the
Comoran Strike dectective mystery novels written by Robert Galbraith. Galbraith
is the pseudonym used by J.K. Rowling for this series. I am a fan of mystery
and detective novels and have read everything from Agatha Christie to Tana
French. I will say that it’s unfair to compare apples and oranges, but
Galbraith/Rowling’s two main characters, Cormoran Strike and his partner, Robin
Ellacott are two of the most well-drawn and fascinating in the genre.
The
four books in order are: The Cukoo’s
Calling, The Silkworm, Career of Evil and Lethal White. Each begins where the last novel left off.
Intricately plotted, Rowling deftly takes you along as the pieces of each
mystery unfold. I’m usually good at deciphering the killer/ bad guy, but so far, I’ve
batted zero. She is a master of suspense. Along with the detective work, the
reader comes to explore the private lives of the main characters as they
develop as well. Although considered stand-alone, it does make the argument to
read them in order.
Interestingly,
I have never read a single Harry Potter book. I may need to revisit this.
Rowling’s skill as a writer is spectacular. I look forward to book number five.
Three of the novels have been made for TV with the fourth in progress on BBC1.
They have been shown here in the States on HBO and Cinemax.
Highly
recommend.
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