Cormoran Strike: New book eight's release date finally confirmed - and it's sooner than you think
Shortly after the conclusion of Strike season six based on The Ink Black Heart by J.K. Rowling, written under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith — it has been confirmed that the eighth novel in the series is set to be published later this year, and fans can't wait.
Confirming the news on Robert's X account, it was announced that "Strike and Robin’s story continues this September inThe Hallmarked Man," with preorders available from September 2, 2025, in hardback, eBook, and audiobook formats.
Fans quickly took to X to share their excitement. One person wrote, "Counting down the days until I dive back into Strike and Robin's world," while another added, "OMG, I hope that cliffhanger from the last book has some kind of resolution! Love this series." A third fan posted, "I am so excited for this!! Can't wait to see how Robin will handle the discovery at the end of the last book! And also, you know, the murders and whatnot, of course!"
J.K. Rowling previously confirmed that there will be ten no
Rowling’s Hallmarked Man and the Release Date
Way back in March 15th J. K. Rowling released the title of Strike 8 as The Hallmarked Man, an event that usually occurs shortly after the manuscript of the book is announced as finished. We first heard of her working hard on the book the previous May 7th, before The Running Grave was released. Most people who were tracking progress were fairly confident of an Autumn 2024 release. Those hopes have been dashed, and it now looks more and more likely we will have to wait for Autumn 2025. See below for Rowling’s tweets keeping the fandom updated on progress. One reason for the delay might be the revelation that she has six books in various stages of development, with the next non-Strike book likely to be a futuristic story that she has been planning for more than a decade!
Do you have more books in the pipeline?
I’ve got six books in my head. I’ve got the one I’m currently writing. There’ll be two more Strikes, and then there are three more books that I really want to get to. [She taps her head] I always gesture to the back of my head. I’m sure an MRI scan would prove it’s got nothing to do with the back of my br
The Hallmarked Man
Born in the United Kingdom, Rowling has long been fascinated by the darker corners of human nature, a theme that breathes life into the Cormoran Strike novels. With an eye for detail and a knack for building suspense, Galbraith’s work follows private detective Cormoran Strike and his savvy assistant Robin Ellacott as they unravel complex cases in the shadows of London's gritty streets. In these stories, the lines between hero and villain blur, creating multi-dimensional characters who feel just as real as the mysteries they solve.
What sets Robert Galbraith’s writing apart is his ability to merge traditional detective fiction with modern sensibilities. His novels are filled with atmospheric tension, brilliant plot twists, and a deep psychological exploration of his characters. He doesn’t shy away from the complexities of human behavior, often delving into themes of trauma, ambition, and betrayal. Each installment in the Cormoran Strike series not only offers a compelling mystery but also a nuanced character study, particularly of the evolving relationship between Strike and Robin, whose dynamic brings a human touch to the often cold, analytical world of
J.K. Rowling reveals title of Strike #8: “The Hallmarked Man”
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March 15, 2024.
Unexpectedly and through Twitter, J.K. Rowling has revealed the title of the eighth book in the Cormoran Strike series: “The Hallmarked Man.”
Apparently, from the Isle of Sark (in the English Channel), Rowling tweeted a photo of the place she had previously used to give hints about the book in progress. Now, she has revealed the title that will follow the seventh installment, “The Running Grave.”
Now that Rowling has unveiled the title, we’ll have to wait to find out the publication date, hopefully it will be later this year.
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The author, whose pen name for the novel series is Robert Galbraith, recently released the series’ widely praised seventh novel, The Running Grave, in September 2023. Despite this very recent publication, she has confirmed that she was working on book eight in early 2023. Following the last novel’s publication, a fan asked about progress on the new one, to which she replied on Twitter/X: “I've been working on it this afternoon!” In May 2023, she also answered a fan who enjoyed the books, writing: "That's a very lovely thing read after six hours solid work on Strike 8!"
Joanne also confirmed that things were “getting on very well” after revealing a script read for the BBC adaptation of the series in January 2024. She also revealed a hint about the book while recently sharing fan art, writing: “Indeed, happy birthday Strike. He's just turned 42 in publication eight, where I'm currently working.