The Hallmarked Man is a gripping addition to the Cormoran Strike series. A dismembered corpse is discovered in the vault of a silver shop. Initially thought to be a convicted armed robber, not everyone agrees. Decima Mullins is among those who disagree and seeks the help of private detective Cormoran Strike, convinced that the body is her boyfriend, the father of her newborn, who mysteriously disappeared.

As Strike and his partner Robin Ellacott delve deeper, the case becomes a labyrinth of twists and turns. The silver shop, located beside the Freemasons' Hall, specializes in Masonic silverware. It becomes evident that there are more missing men who could fit the profile of the body found.

Strike faces personal turmoil as well, as Robin seems increasingly committed to her boyfriend, Ryan Murphy, while his own feelings for her grow stronger.

This wonderfully complex novel takes Strike and Robin's story to a thrilling new level, making The Hallmarked Man an unmissable read for fans of this unique series.