Career of Evil (Cormoran Strike, #3)
by Robert Galbraith
Career of Evil by Robert Galbraith holds a highly rated rating of 4.21 out of 5, based on 67K reader ratings. First published in 2015. The book spans 497 pages.
About Career of Evil
Cormoran Strike is back, with his assistant Robin Ellacott, in a mystery based around soldiers returning from war.When a mysterious package is delivered to Robin Ellacott, she is horrified to discover that it contains a woman’s severed leg.Her boss, private detective Cormoran Strike, is less surprised but no less alarmed. There are four people from his past who he thinks could be responsible – and Strike knows that any one of them is capable of sustained and unspeakable brutality.With the police focusing on the one suspect Strike is increasingly sure is not the perpetrator, he and Robin take matters into their own hands, and delve into the dark and twisted worlds of the other three men. But as more horrendous acts occur, time is running out for the two of them…Career of Evil is the third in the series featuring private detective Cormoran Strike and his assistant Robin Ellacott. A mystery and also a story of a man and a woman at a crossroads in their personal and professional lives.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Robert Galbraith |
| Published | 2015 |
| Pages | 497 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.21 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 66,979 |
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What genre is Career of Evil?
Career of Evil is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Career of Evil worth reading?
Based on 67K reader ratings, Career of Evil has an average score of 4.21 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Career of Evil?
Career of Evil has 497 pages.
Who wrote Career of Evil?
Career of Evil was written by Robert Galbraith. It was first published in 2015.
What is the ISBN for Career of Evil?
The ISBN-13 for Career of Evil is 9780316349930.0.
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