Lethal White, a mystery novel written under the pseudonym Robert Gabraith. It is a Pen name for J. K. Rowling, best-selling author of the Harry Potter series, The Casual Vacancy, and others.
Robin’s marriage with Mathew is in trouble with the latter hating her work as a detective, given that it involves a lot of danger.
Strike’s relationship with Lorelei, after smooth innings of almost 10 months, ended on a bad note. His only serious relationship was with Charlotte, with whom he was engaged for some time. She has moved on and married someone else, leaving Strike with serious commitment issues.
The agency run by Strike and Robin is doing extremely well, with multiple cases under their umbrella to resolve. They have made good progress so far professionally.
Mr. Chiswell is blackmailed by Jimmy Knight and Mr. Winn for his wrongdoing. He takes the help of Mr. Strike and Robin Ellacott.
Billy, a mentally troubled man visits Mr. Strike’s office asking him to intervene and investigate the murder of a child he witnessed as a young kid. Before questioning him further on the same, Billy bolts off from the office. This incident unsettles Strike and he pursues his investigation on the same.
Robin over the course investigation, fond out some lead and information on Winn, a much-needed crack on the case. When Robin and Strike decide to meet Mr. Chiswell on the same and discuss the future course.
Mr. Chiswell is found dead in his home, in a suspicious way, given the stature in the world of politics. Robin and Strike work relentlessly on the case to find out those responsible behind his death.
Personally, the second half of the book put you on the edge and made you curious about what’s next. If you prefer the story to keep on the edge from the start, then you might give up reading this book
Yet it has certain elements that I look forward too in thriller/mystery books. Unpredictability, suspense, Keeness of the detectives, looking for the unexpected in the expected are few things that I love in thrillers and mystery. The Lethal White did definitely have them with an unpredictable and twisted ending.
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