Happy to have another Cormoran Strike Novel under my belt. More please! While the compelling core case in the story involves a cult with many characteristics of authoritarian cults we’ve all read about in the news, there are several ongoing cases that keep us aware this is a busy office with a caseload and a waiting list. The challenge with the Universal Humanitarian Church involves the adult son of a prominent family who has joined. He has become totally estranged from them and given away his substantial assets. The church holds itself out as having many charitable missions while exercising deprivation and mind control. Robin goes in undercover and her experience is woven throughout the novel in a spellbinding series of experiences and interactions with members.
There are plot lines involving a competing agency, a stalker and his brother, domestic dalliances, etc. Strike continues to deal with his ex, a problematic fling with a new woman, his fledgling relationship with one half-sibling, Prudence, and a diet that adds humor at times. I highly recommend this completely engaging novel.
They Called me Bookworm 