The agency's investigation thus solves two cold cases, and after the partners shelter from the ensuing media storm, they celebrate Robin's 30th birthday together. She disagrees with several of his life choices, believing that he should have settled down, married and had children.

Jamie Canavés is a Book Riot contributing editor and Tailored Book Recommendations coordinator who always has a book in one hand.But when Billy mysteriously bolts from his office, Strike is led on a journey that leads to the dirty secrets of Parliament. Rowling said in August 2022 she has ten books planned for the series, so there is hope for ten seasons of the show following the current format. She visits London to care for her daughter, supporting her decision to take a break in her relationship with Matthew. Shanker still leads a life in London's criminal underbelly where he has valuable contacts for Strike. In The Ink Black Heart, Robin, Strike’s partner, is approached by a man who claims he’s being harassed online by one of his followers.

Ilsa is a lawyer who grew up with Strike in Cornwall; Strike recruits Ilsa to assist one of his clients in the second novel.Potterheads (fans of Harry Potter) and book readers everywhere are well aware of the series’ world-famous author, J. Their divorce drags on for most of the fifth novel, while Robin comes to terms with her now lonely personal life. And Robin herself is also juggling a messy divorce and unwanted male attention, as well as battling her own feelings about Strike. Sir Colin Edensor, a retired civil servant, approaches the pair with a request to help extricate his vulnerable neurodivergent son from the clutches of a cult.

Strike and Robin work out that the sender of the leg is also responsible for a number of other brutal attacks and reaches public infamy as the Shacklewell Ripper.While accepting harsh working hours without much complaint, Barclay also occasionally assists the partners on unusual jobs where Strike's disability limits his effectiveness.