The Silkworm (Cormoran Strike, #2)
by Robert Galbraith, J.K. Rowling
The Silkworm by Robert Galbraith, J.K. Rowling holds a highly rated rating of 4.03 out of 5, based on 120K reader ratings. First published in 2014. The book spans 456 pages.
About The Silkworm
Private investigator Cormoran Strike returns in a new mystery from Robert Galbraith, author of the #1 international bestseller The Cuckoo's Calling.When novelist Owen Quine goes missing, his wife calls in private detective Cormoran Strike. At first, Mrs. Quine just thinks her husband has gone off by himself for a few days—as he has done before—and she wants Strike to find him and bring him home.But as Strike investigates, it becomes clear that there is more to Quine's disappearance than his wife realizes. The novelist 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—meaning that there are a lot of people who might want him silenced.When Quine is found brutally murdered under bizarre circumstances, it becomes a race against time to understand the motivation of a ruthless killer, a killer unlike any Strike has encountered before...
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Robert Galbraith, J.K. Rowling |
| Published | 2014 |
| Pages | 456 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.03 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 120,008 |
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What genre is The Silkworm?
The Silkworm is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Silkworm worth reading?
Based on 120K reader ratings, The Silkworm has an average score of 4.03 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The Silkworm?
The Silkworm has 456 pages.
Who wrote The Silkworm?
The Silkworm was written by Robert Galbraith, J.K. Rowling. It was first published in 2014.
What is the ISBN for The Silkworm?
The ISBN-13 for The Silkworm is 9780316206880.0.
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