Yes, JK Rowling has written crime novels under the pen name Robert Galbraith. The Cormoran Strike series is her foray into the crime genre. These novels are well - received for their complex characters and intricate plots.
JK Rowling has not been associated with crime fiction in a major way. Her fame rests on the magical world of Hogwarts and its related stories. She has not made a significant foray into the crime fiction genre, which usually involves elements like detectives, crime investigations, and gritty urban or rural crime settings that are quite different from the magical and fantastical elements she is known for.
Well, the 2015 J.K. Rowling crime novel is likely to be part of the Cormoran Strike series. In these novels, the detective work is detailed and fascinating. There are a lot of red herrings and unexpected twists. The characters are complex and the relationships between them, like the evolving dynamic between Strike and Robin, add depth to the story. The novels also touch on themes such as class differences, ambition, and the price of fame, all while keeping the reader guessing about the outcome of the crime investigations.
In JK Rowling's crime novels, one main feature is the detailed settings. The London backdrop is vividly described. Another is the engaging mysteries. The cases that the characters have to solve are full of suspense. And the character development is excellent, like how we see the growth and backstories of the detective and other related characters.
Another one is 'The Silkworm'. In this book, Cormoran Strike is back on a new case. A writer has been found dead in a particularly gruesome way. The book delves deep into the seedy underbelly of the publishing world, with Strike having to navigate through a web of lies, jealousies, and hidden motives among the literary crowd.
She has written several crime novels under the pen name Robert Galbraith. For example, The Cuckoo's Calling is one of her early works in this genre. In this novel, a private detective named Cormoran Strike is introduced. The Silkworm is another one, which continues the story of Strike and delves deeper into the seedy underworld of the publishing industry in relation to a murder case. And Career of Evil also features Strike, with a complex plot involving his past and a series of disturbing crimes.