The Cuckoo's Calling

Galbraith, Robert

ISBN 10: 1478980826 ISBN 13: 9781478980827

Publisher: Mulholland Books, 2013

Synopsis

Working as a private investigator after losing his leg in Afghanistan, Cormoran Strike takes the case of a legendary supermodel's suspicious suicide and finds himself in a world of multi-millionaire beauties, rock star boyfriends, desperate designers, and hedonist pursuits.

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Review:

"Combines a complex and compelling sleuth and an equally well-formed and unlikely assistant with a baffling crime...A stellar debut." "Publishers Weekly (starred review)""

"Plenty of twists...Totally engrossing...Galbraith's take on contemporary celebrity obsession makes for a grand beach read." "Library Journal, starred review (Mystery Debut of the Month)""

"A remarkably assured debut. Robert Galbraith's portrayal of celebrity-obsessed modern London is at once beautifully written and utterly engrossing, his characters so real you could eat dinner with them, his ever-coiling plot guaranteed to keep you up past your bedtime. I couldn't put it down.""" "Owen Laukkanen, author of The Professionals""

"a strong and enticing read ... It's a gripping tale set in bustling London, and the author - whether called Galbraith or Rowling - shows superb flair as a mystery writer" "Irish Examiner""

"It's really, really good - beautifully written with a terrific plot ... It's a terrific read, gripping, original and funny ... Please, please give us more of Robert Galbraith and Cormoran Strike. I can't wait for the next" Richard and Judy, "Daily Express""

"One of the books of the year." ""USA Today"""

"One of the books of the year." USA Today"

"Robert Galbraith has written a highly entertaining book... Even better, he has introduced an appealing protagonist in Strike, who's sure to be the star of many sequels to come.... its narrative moves forward with propulsive suspense. More important, Strike and his now-permanent assistant, Robin (playing Nora to his Nick, Salander to his Blomkvist), have become a team--a team whose further adventures the reader cannot help eagerly awaiting." Michiko Kakutani, New York Times"

"Rowling switches genres seamlessly...a gritty, absorbing tale." People (3.5 out of 4 stars)"

"[Rowling's] literary gift is on display in this work. She crafts an entertaining story [and] comes up with an ending that I'll admit I was surprised by. . . . A fun read, with a main character you can care about and one you'll want to see again in other adventures." Washington Post"

"An extravagant, alien, fascinating world for its characters to explore...great pleasures." Slate.com"

Book Description:

The acclaimed first crime novel by J.K. Rowling, writing under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith.

About this edition

• Publisher: Mulholland Books
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1478980826
• ISBN 13: 9781478980827
• Binding: Audio CD