The Silkworm

When renowned novelist Owen Quine mysteriously disappears, his wife hires private detective Cormoran Strike to locate him and bring him back home. However, as Strike delves deeper into the case, he discovers that Quine's absence may not be a simple matter of personal retreat, but rather a more sinister occurrence. The author has recently completed a manuscript containing harsh caricatures of nearly all his acquaintances, and if published, it would have devastating consequences for many people. As a result, there are numerous individuals who might want to silence him permanently.

When Quine's lifeless body is discovered in a grotesque state, Strike faces the daunting task of understanding the motives of a ruthless killer, unlike any he has encountered before. The Silkworm is a riveting crime novel that keeps readers on their toes with twists and turns at every corner, making it an enthralling second installment in the highly acclaimed series featuring Cormoran Strike and his tenacious assistant Robin Ellacott.