The Cuckoo's Calling

By: Robert Galbraith

Narrated by: Robert Glenister

Length: 15 hrs and 54 mins

Publisher's summary

Published under a pseudonym, J. K. Rowling’s brilliant debut mystery introduces Detective Cormoran Strike as he investigates a supermodel's suicide in “one of the best books of the year” (USA Today).

After losing his leg to a land mine in Afghanistan, Cormoran Strike is barely scraping by as a private investigator. Strike is down to one client, creditors are calling, and after a breakup with his longtime girlfriend, he’s living in his office.

Then John Bristow walks through his door with a shocking story: His sister, the legendary supermodel Lula Landry - known to her friends as the Cuckoo - famously fell to her death a few months earlier. The police ruled it a suicide, but John refuses to believe that. The case plunges Strike into the world of multimillionaire beauties, rock-star boyfriends, and desperate designers, and it introduces him to every variety of pleasure, enticement, seduction, and delusion known to man.

You may think you know detectives, but you've never met one quite like Strike. You may think you know about the wealthy and famous, but you've never seen them under an investigation like this.

Fast-paced and sharply drawn, this dazzling detective novel inspired Strike, the BBC crime drama series that has captivated millions of viewers worldwide.

©2013 Robert Galbraith (P)2013 Hachette Audio

Took awhile to pick up and read, but when did...

I could not wait to get back in, even during a short drive to town. I may just read it again.

Unexpectedly Intriguing!

We are presented with a rumpled, burly PI who served in Afghanistan. he was subsequently injured and discharged from Military Police a hero. His foray into private life isn't well at all-- few, if any, clients and his longtime, rich girlfriend has just tossed him out. He's forced to camp out in his office with a discreet secretary sent by a temporary secretarial agency. then suddenly they are hired to investigate the supposed suicide of a wealthy, successful model. Our hero, not allowing himself to be hampered by an amputated lower limb, sets off to ask questions which annoy police, family and the model's colleagues. characters come to credible, quirky life under author's smooth writing. Reminds me of 1940s Film noir mysteries of a detective and a buddy assistant/secretary solving crimes together. can't wait for next in series!!!!

Had no idea who the author was. Loved it.

This was a great read/listen. The narrator is fantastic--clearly an actor; the writing is fantastic--interesting, fast-paced, smart; the story is interesting. Really happy that there are more in the series--just started listening to the second one. Just as good. Audible 20 Review Sweepstakes Entry

Really engaging. Amusing, compelling ...

Would you listen to The Cuckoo's Calling again? Why?

I recommended this book to several friends. I didn't expect to love it, but I really couldn't put it down (er, turn it off). Great main characters, colorful portraits of secondary characters, a real mystery until the end. Well-crafted and smartly sewn together.

Page-turner!

An honest to god, good old detective story! I had a lot of fun listening to it and couldn't stop myself towards the end.

Must read series!

Any additional comments?

The cuckoo's calling is an amazing opening novel to what is a great series. The plot and the character's depth and how you learn more each chapter and each novel that is read is fantastic. I am constantly checking for when the next installation will come out!

One of the best books this year.

I listen to many Audible books in a year. This one is truly great. It seemed a little slow in the very beginning, but quickly picked up and kept me intrigued to the very end. I would recommend it to everyone. Loved the narrator! He made the whole story seem quite real. I had great expectations for this book, and they were quite nicely met.

Loved the character's, very good mystery

The two main characters, Detective Cormoran and Robin were great. Detective Cormoran just keeps picking and plodding till he gets his man!

More, please

Where does The Cuckoo's Calling rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This novel is our favorite audiobook at the moment.

What did you like best about this story?

We loved the characterization.

Have you listened to any of Robert Glenister’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

This is our first Robert Glenister performance. We look forward to hearing more from him.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

We often laughed. We did not cry. But we did sit in the car for an hour to hear the end of the story.

Any additional comments?

Get cracking, J.K/Robert! We are anxious for the next adventure.

Great story, even better Narrator!

Would you consider the audio edition of The Cuckoo's Calling to be better than the print version?

The way the narrator is able to convey a different personality to each character with his voices without sounding like a cartoon is amazing.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Yes, in a way there is a lot of dialog in this book, without things actually "happening" and again I feel I would not have found it soo good without the Narration of Mr Glenister.

Have you listened to any of Robert Glenister’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Not before this one but my very next audiobook search will begin by looking at him first.