When novelist Owen Quine goes missing, his wife calls in private detective Cormoran Strike. Quine has just completed a manuscript featuring poisonous pen-portraits of almost everyone he knows. If the novel were to be published, it would ruin lives. When Quine is found brutally murdered under bizarre circumstances, it becomes a race against time to understand the motivation of a ruthless killer unlike any Strike has encountered before.

The Silkworm by Robert Galbraith is the second book in the Cormoran Strike Novel series. This gripping mystery novel follows private detective Cormoran Strike as he investigates the disappearance of a controversial author. With a complex plot and well-developed characters, The Silkworm is a must-read for fans of crime fiction. The book is available in large paperback format, making it easy to take with you on the go. Whether you're a fan of the series or new to the world of Cormoran Strike, The Silkworm is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.