When Robin arrives at the office she is met by a courier delivering a parcel with her name on it. She was expecting a parcel containing items for her forthcoming wedding - she did not expect a woman's severed leg. So begins this story of violence committed by someone from Cormoran's past who wants to destroy, at the very least, Cormoran's reputation. When Cormoran contacts the police he gives them the names of four possible suspects to investigate. As you would expect, Cormoran and Robin also investigate the case. Robin insists on still working while Cormoran tries to protect her from an unknown killer who continues to commit his brutal crimes.
The book is also a study of relationships between the characters - the working relationship between Cormoran and Robin, Robin's relationship with her finance, Matthew and Cormoran's relationship with Elin.
The story unfolds through the viewpoint of Cormoran and Robin plus, from time to time, the perpetrator of the crimes. Throughout the book there are references to the music of the group, Blue Oyster Cult.
Once I started reading the book I wanted to just keep reading it. It is just as well that I have now retired from work giving me more time to read!
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