The Running Grave: Cormoran Strike Book 7 Paperback – 3 October 2023

I admire the fact that JK takes us on a journey with each instalment of the Strike books. This one is no different. It's not the typical whodunnit. This is exactly that a journey which rewards everyone who's patient enough to sail through the first half. It may seem choppy waters at first but the build up rewards us with interesting character motivations and revelations and as with all Strike books I couldn't see the final twist coming. The flags are planted through out for those pertinent enough to notice, but the resolution is excellent. It addresses the worst that a cult or a pseudo religion can offer. Thought provoking and a page turner even though there's always a sense of dread. More please JK.

And strike and Robin's personal chemistry is so dear. You just want it to happen desperately . Love her , Galbraith the most talented writer of our era.

Hands down my favourite book of last year! I do love the Strike novels and this one (#7 in the series) is kind of back in the groove after the previous debacle-ish one. I like the way JK treats Strike and Robin. Is there a romance or there isn’t one? It would probably take two more books for a conclusion. Meanwhile, they solve mysteries, literally save lives, tear down shady cults that are way dangerous, and grow old together.The mystery in this book is sprawling, as usual, with its roots spreading back over decades and interestingly, linked to Strike’s childhood as well. The cult is like a one-way tunnel, people once entering do not usually go back to their normal life. Robin infiltrates them undercover and peels off their ghastly masks layer by layer.I love Robin, as a detective and a woman. If I gauge correctly, JK has been trying subtly to make her the better one. Then again, Strike and Robin complement each other as detectives too, not just partners. the plot in this book has a mind of its own and has been quite interesting to traverse along with the detective duo.

Robert Galbraith/JK Rowling is a genius. I am a huge fan of the Cormoran Strike detective series. The Running Grave is possibly my favourite. I stayed up till 3 am to finish it and I finished it in one go, deadlines and work commitments be damned. The book sees Strike and Robin, private detectives, team up to investigate a church and to get a member out of its clutches. Filled with murder, intrigue, chases and other crimes, it shows what a brilliant plotter Rowling is and how beautifully she writes her characters. We really care about each and every one of them. 5 stars - a must-read! I envy those who are yet to discover the Strike series. You've got a treat waiting for you.

Gripping throughout. Much more fast paced than all the previous cormoran strike books. A series that keeps getting better. The way Pat’s character has finally been expanded is heartening to see, and the tension in strike and robin’s relationship continues to simmer and keep the reader on hook.

Brilliant! The detailed insight into how a cult develops, grows and gets perverse is fascinating. Shows Galbraith’s unique ability to get in to the skin, assimilate and identify with the UHC characters. As always, Robin and Cormoran are engrossing in their meticulous detective work. The ‘Running Relationship’ Is as fascinating as ‘The Running Grave’! Hope they don’t actually get married in the next one! That would be the end is ‘ Strike and Ellacot’ as we know them! BTW, they don’t seem to be growing older in the 6 years they have been partners! Waiting for the next one!!

A well-written book. It messed up a bit at the end, and left a few things unexplained but a thrill ride throughout till then

What an absolute delight reading this book was! JK Rowling excels once again, and by the time I reached the last page, I couldn’t help myself rooting for the next part in this series.I hope she releases #TheHallmarkedMan soon!!