In Robert Galbraith's 'The Silkworm,' the acclaimed second novel featuring private detective Cormoran Strike and his partner Robin Ellacott, the duo takes on a chilling new case. When controversial author Owen Quine vanishes, his wife Leonora hires Strike to find him. However, the investigation quickly takes a dark turn when Quine is found brutally murdered, his body arranged in a grotesque tableau mirroring the horrors described in his unpublished manuscript, 'Bombyx Mori.' Strike and Robin must navigate the cutthroat world of publishing, filled with envious rivals, dark secrets, and shocking betrayals, to uncover the truth behind this macabre killing. This intricate mystery showcases Galbraith's masterful plotting and character development, drawing readers deeper into the lives of its compelling protagonists.