The Cormoran Strike novels are generally published in a specific chronological order. The first one is 'The Cuckoo's Calling', followed by 'The Silkworm', 'Career of Evil', etc. Each novel builds on the previous one in terms of the development of the characters, especially Cormoran Strike and his assistant Robin Ellacott, and the overall mystery - solving plotline.
The sequence of the Cormoran Strike novels starts with 'The Cuckoo's Calling', then comes 'The Silkworm', followed by 'Career of Evil', 'Lethal White', and finally 'Troubled Blood'. Each book builds on the story and character development.
Yes, it's best to read them in order. The storylines and character development build upon each other, and you'll get a more comprehensive and enjoyable experience.
Yes, you should. The author has crafted the series in such a way that each book builds on what came before. Skipping around might leave you confused or missing important plot points and character arcs.
One series that is similar is the Sherlock Holmes novels. They both feature a brilliant detective solving complex mysteries. Holmes, like Cormoran Strike, has a unique way of observing details and deducing facts from them. Another similar series could be the Hercule Poirot books. Poirot, with his little grey cells, is as astute as Strike in unraveling crimes. Also, the Inspector Morse series has some similarities. Morse is a detective who delves deep into the psyche of the criminals, much like Strike does in his investigations.
You can check the publication dates. Usually, the books are published in the order they are meant to be read. So, look at the year each book was released on the official publisher's website or on the book cover.
Yes, there will be. J.K. Rowling has been quite engaged with this series and given its popularity, it's very likely she'll continue writing more Cormoran Strike novels.