--- product_id: 184476350 title: "Troubled Blood (A Cormoran Strike Novel Book 5)" brand: "robert galbraith" price: "€ 33.70" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/184476350-troubled-blood-a-cormoran-strike-novel-book-5 store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Troubled Blood (A Cormoran Strike Novel Book 5) **Brand:** robert galbraith **Price:** € 33.70 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Troubled Blood (A Cormoran Strike Novel Book 5) by robert galbraith - **How much does it cost?** € 33.70 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/184476350-troubled-blood-a-cormoran-strike-novel-book-5) ## Best For - robert galbraith enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted robert galbraith brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description In the epic fifth installment in this “compulsively readable” ( People ) series, Galbraith’s “irresistible hero and heroine” ( USA Today ) take on the decades-old cold case of a missing doctor, one which may be their grisliest yet. Private Detective Cormoran Strike is visiting his family in Cornwall when he is approached by a woman asking for help finding her mother, Margot Bamborough—who went missing in mysterious circumstances in 1974. Strike has never tackled a cold case before, let alone one forty years old. But despite the slim chance of success, he is intrigued and takes it on; adding to the long list of cases that he and his partner in the agency, Robin Ellacott, are currently working on. And Robin herself is also juggling a messy divorce and unwanted male attention, as well as battling her own feelings about Strike. As Strike and Robin investigate Margot’s disappearance, they come up against a fiendishly complex case with leads that include tarot cards, a psychopathic serial killer and witnesses who cannot all be trusted. And they learn that even cases decades old can prove to be deadly . . . ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Asin | B084X5WVX9 | | Book 5 Of 8 | Cormoran Strike | | Edition | Illustrated | | File Size | 7.9 MB | | Isbn 13 | 978-0316498968 | | Language | English | | Publication Date | September 15, 2020 | | Publisher | Mulholland Books | | Screen Reader | Supported | | X Ray | Enabled | ## Images ![Troubled Blood (A Cormoran Strike Novel Book 5) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91aqMG2enGL.jpg) ![Troubled Blood (A Cormoran Strike Novel Book 5) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/813K-c8G+ML.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Satisfying mystery providing both intricate plot and well-drawn characters *by K***Y on November 14, 2020* Be prepared to commit some time reading this lengthy fifth mystery showcasing the exploits of the private detectives Cormoran Strike and Robin Ellacott. The story concerns a woman, Anna, determined to find out what happened to her mother, Margot Bamborough, who disappeared in 1974. Anna was just a baby, but now she wants answers. Anna is hopeful that Strike and Robin, fresh from other successful cases, will do what the police couldn’t do decades before. Although not one to eagerly accept cold cases, Strike finds Margot’s disappearance intriguing. Taking the case enables Strike to give Robin more responsibility displaying his trust in her investigative skills. Strike has an ulterior motive. His frequent absences of late related to the tending and care of his dying aunt has increased the distance both mentally and physically from Robin. He is trying to deal with his grief over his aunt, a heretofore suppressed romantic interest with Robin, a mentally unbalanced ex-fiancé, a demanding sister, and an avoidance of the sudden demands from his rock-star father, who is trying to insinuate himself back in Strike’s life. Robin, too, has more than enough on her plate. She is going through a contentious divorce, dealing with past trauma from an assault in a previous case, exhausted beyond measure with running cases and managing the employee assignments in Strike’s absence, and grappling with her own confused feelings for Strike. These overwhelming demands on both detectives almost make getting back to working on an actual case together a relief. They have plenty of suspects. Margot’s vanishing was thought to be the work of a serial killer, the Essex Butcher, who abducted women nearby at the time. Although the killer has been captured and is serving time for several known abductions and murders of women, it is not clear that he was the culprit in Margot’s case. More than a few people didn’t like Margot and had reason to do her harm. Including co-workers, ex-boyfriends, and patients. Robin and Strike find the notes from the first detective on the case, and they seem to be almost hieroglyphics. The man had a nervous breakdown before he was shortly taken off the case. His notes are filled with cryptic zodiac symbols, which he thought would lead to answers in Margot’s case. The two detectives become less and less convinced that she was a victim of the Essex Butcher. They think that if the killer is still alive, he is someone they’ve interviewed and who is anxious to keep them from his discovery, whatever it takes. As usual in the Cormoran Strike series, Robert Galbraith (wink, wink) has written an engaging, meaty detective story that pulls the reader into Strike’s and Robin’s personal lives without skimping on the mystery. This series gets better and better. I recommend this book to true mystery lovers who don’t mind getting cozy with a good long book that offers a satisfying plot and well-drawn characters. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ excellent *by S***H on September 22, 2020* The accusations surrounding 'Troubled Blood' are totally and utterly absurd to anybody who has actually read the book. Please don't get distracted by them. This is yet another absolutely excellent read by an extremely talented writer. I think the series is getting better and better. It's multi - layered, beautifully written and has a wonderful plot and characterisation. Strike and Robin are so well depicted; the reader anguishes, laughs and exults with them, and their developing and complex relationship is intriguing. I read a lot, and appreciate crime fiction, but it's rare to find books where it's not just the plot which is fascinating, but the quality of the writing. I loved the book and became totally engrossed in it. I found myself regretting that I don't know a lot about astrology (amazingly!), and very little about Edmund Spenser's 'The Faerie Queene', but I loved the quotes at the beginning of each chapter and will try to educate myself better on this! I also really like the BBC adaptations of these books with the excellent Tom Burke and Holliday Grainger, despite the fact that the stories obviously become simplified and pared down. 'Troubled Blood' will be an extra challenge with its huge cast of characters all intricately entwined in this gripping and wonderfully satisfying story! I usually write book reviews on the UK Amazon site, because I'm British and they're often reviews of books written by UK authors. However, I read them on my Kindle, and as I live it Italy I have to buy the books from Amazon.com. (That's so annoying and geographical restrictions seem absurd when it's all digital, but that's another debate.) I couldn't post my review on UK website as there is such a storm around JK Rowling, that Amazon has been forced to only publish from 'verified purchasers', hence my posting here. So, true 'verified' readers, if you haven't read the book yet, make sure you've got a few clear days in front of you for a long and really satisfying read! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by A***R on February 1, 2026* Anything by her is great. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/184476350-troubled-blood-a-cormoran-strike-novel-book-5](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/184476350-troubled-blood-a-cormoran-strike-novel-book-5) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-07-04*