Across
- 2. Crime fighter who wishes to "strike fear in the hearts of men."
- 7. Mycroft is his smarter brother.
- 8. Like a shovel, he digs for answers.
- 9. Cormoran Strike is this author's muggle detective.
Down
- 1. Former M.P. created by Lee Child.
- 3. Agatha Christie's Jessica Fletcher-esque character.
- 4. Connelly's hero, played by Titus Welliver.
- 5. Mickey Spillane's pile-driving good guy.
- 6. Author generally credited with creating the first detective.