The Ink Black Heart

The Ink Black Heart is a number one bestseller in the UK, Sunday Times, Irish Times, and Australia. It is about a private detective, Robin Ellacott, who is drawn into a case to uncover the true identity of a mysterious online figure called Anomie, who has tasered and murdered Edie Ledwell in Highgate Cemetery.

Format: Hardback
Length: 1024 pages
Publication date: 30 August 2022
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

When frantic and dishevelled Edie Ledwell bursts into the office, begging to speak to her, private detective Robin Ellacott is left perplexed. Edie, the co-creator of the popular cartoon The Ink Black Heart, is being relentlessly pursued by a mysterious online persona known as Anomie. Driven by a desperate desire to uncover Anomie's true identity, Edie implores Robin for assistance. However, Robin realizes that the agency cannot handle this case and dismisses it. Little does she know, that a few days later, she would stumble upon the shocking news of Edie's tragic demise. Tragedy strikes again as Edie is tasered and brutally murdered in Highgate Cemetery, the very location where The Ink Black Heart takes place.

Robin and her business partner, Cormoran Strike, are drawn into the quest to unravel Anomie's true identity. However, their task becomes increasingly complex as they navigate a web of online aliases, business interests, and family conflicts. The case stretches their powers of deduction to the utmost, presenting them with new and terrifying challenges. As they delve deeper into the investigation, Robin and Strike discover that Anomie is not just a lone individual, but rather a part of a larger conspiracy that threatens to engulf them and everyone they hold dear.

In their pursuit of justice, Robin and Strike must confront their own demons and fears. They must navigate a treacherous terrain, where every step could be their last. With time running out, they must unravel the truth before it's too late. The Ink Black Heart is a gripping, fiendishly clever mystery that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page. It is a testament to the power of storytelling and the enduring fascination with the darker side of human nature.

Weight: 1246g
Dimension: 162 x 244 x 61 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780751584202