Books like Cormoran Strike

8/29/2021

Looking for the next book to read after finishing Troubled Blood, the most recent installment in the Cormoran Strike series from J.K. Rowling's crime-writing alter ego, Robert Galbraith? Here's 5 book like Cormoran Strike you need to read.

Books like the Cormoran Strike series by Robert Galbraith

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Wondering what to read after Strike?

If you've been following the blog for any period of time, or even reading this article..., you'll know I'm a massive fan of the Strike series from Robert Galbraith/J.K. Rowling. Since Cuckoo's Calling came out in 2013, I've been avidly awaiting the next installments, and devouring them when they arrive.

When's the next Strike book coming out?

As the books get longer, they've certainly taken a while to come out. We're on about a two-year cadence between the later books (Career of Evil: 2015, Lethal White: 2018, Troubled Blood: 2020), so I'd anticipate we can expect the next Strike novel in the fall of 2022.

Strike series audiobooks,
read by Robert Glenister

If, by some bizarre chance, you've managed to fall in love with Strike and Robin by *haven't* listen to Robert Glenister reading the series on Audible, I'd highly recommend it. I promise you'll experience the entire series in a whole new light.

Books like Strike:

In the Woods, Tana French

Books like Cormoran Strike, In the Woods, Dublin Murders

There's no book I've read as similar to the Strike Series as the first in the Tana French series, In the Woods. The rest of French's series is absolutely addictive. I promise you won't regret starting it. French weaves through various cases handled by the fictional Dublin Murder Squad (Faithful Place is my favorite), tying just a few characters across books. Don't get too attached. The stories read much like a traditional piece of literature, and the solves are less "puzzle-like" than a traditional Christie-style cozy mystery, but as an avid consumer of these books, I found it a refreshing change. And, of course, we've got a classic will-they-won't-they with the main detectives.

And, if you're a fan of In the Woods, check out the TV adaptation, Dublin Murders, staring someone who you may recognize as D.I. Eric Wardell.

Jackson Brodie series, by Kate Atkinson

Jackson Brodie. Books like Cormoran Strike.

The Jackson Brodie series, starting with Case Histories, is darker and less comical than Strike. Brodie is an outwardly tough Yorkshireman, solving intense mysteries with a Strike-like broodishness that belies a softer interior.

And if you're a fan of Jackson Brodie, check out the TV adaptation, staring Jason Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy)

The Dark Lake, Sarah Bailey

The Dark Lake, set in Australia, tells the story of the modern murder of a local high-school-alumna-turned-teacher who had recently returned to her hometown. Her earlier relationship with one of the police on the case, and the main character of the novel, is rolled out against the backdrop of Gemma's increasingly complex life, not to mention relationship with her handsome, British detective partner.

Rebus, Ian Rankin

Rebus is one of the classic British detectives, and I'm sure he's an influence on Rowling's creation of Strike.
explore Edinburgh through Rebus's eyes, starting with Knots and Crosses.

Of course, there's a TV adaptation, staring Ken Stott as the eponymous detective, Rebus.

Mr. Mercedes, Stephen King

The minute I finished Cuckoo's Calling, my husband recommended Mr. Mercedes, the Bill Hodges series by Stephen King.

And, of course, there's a TV adaptation, staring Brendan Gleeson, Mr. Mercedes.

Thanks for stopping by!

I hope you find a great mystery novel to fill the time until the next Strike novel comes out! Put your suggestions for books like Cormoran Strike in the comments below!

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