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Mystery & Thriller · Thoughtful

A model’s fall and a one-legged detective

The Cuckoo’s Calling

by Robert Galbraith

Book 1 of the Cormoran Strike series

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2013Moderate readSteady pace

What it is about

Cormoran Strike, a war veteran turned private detective, is asked to look into the apparent suicide of a supermodel. The first Strike novel was published under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith.

Who will enjoy it

Readers who enjoy mysteries and thrillers, with a thoughtful mood and a steady pace. It is a read that rewards some attention.

Themes: Detective · London · Fame

Screen adaptation

Strike (TV, 2017–)

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About the author

Robert Galbraith8 books on Tori Books

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