The Hallmarked Man. Book 8

A dismembered body is found in the safe room of a jewelry store. The police initially believe it to be that of a convicted armed robber, but not everyone agrees with this version. One of them - Decima Mullins - turns to private investigator Cormoran Strike for help, as she is convinced that the body found belongs to her lover - the father of her newborn child, who suddenly and mysteriously disappeared. The more Strike and his business partner Robin Ellacott delve into the case, the more confusing it becomes. The jewelry store is not an ordinary one: it is located next to the Masonic Hall and specializes in Masonic silverware. It turns out that, in addition to the armed robber and Decima's boyfriend, there are other missing men who could match the description of the body in the vault. As the case becomes more complicated and dangerous, Strike faces another challenge: Robin seems increasingly devoted to her boyfriend, police officer Ryan Murphy, but the urge to confess his feelings for her is stronger than ever. A gripping, surprisingly complex novel that takes Strike and Robin's story to the next level, The Man with the Mark is a must-read for any fan of this unique series.