FAQs

Do I have to read the Strike books in order?

Although each book deals with a separate mystery, the relationship between Strike and Robin progresses with every book, so it is far more satisfying to read them in order. 

How many Strike books will there be?

J.K. Rowling has said she thinks there will be ten books total.

When will The Ink Black Heart be adapted for TV?

The sixth instalment is set to start filming in early 2024, so we could expect to see it air in late 2024/early 2025.

Why does J.K. Rowling keep using the Robert Galbraith pseudonym when we know it’s her?

Like many authors, it’s a nice way to keep the genres she writes separate. She has also expressed how fun it is to write under a pseudonym, giving herself different rules as Robert Galbraith – she told her publishers early on that she won’t do nearly as much publicity/interviews as Robert Galbraith as she would usually do as J.K. Rowling, so she can keep the focus on the writing.

Why is Cormoran’s left leg missing in the TV series when it’s his right leg in the book?

The TV adaptation uses body double and amputee Mark Wildish, whose left leg is amputated.