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The Cuckoo's Calling

By: Robert Galbraith
Narrated by: Robert Glenister
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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

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Editor's Pick

Warning: will cause a fierce attachment to fictional characters and an inability to press pause
"The Cuckoo’s Calling is a masterfully written gritty detective story that hooks you and refuses to let go until its pulse-pounding conclusion. J. K. Rowling (writing under a pseudonym) shows off her literary range in this compelling thriller. The only good thing about finishing this one is the three more equally unpauseable Cormoran Strike thrillers that are ready to listen to and get lost in."
Catherine H., Audible Editor

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Good story excellent performance!

Loved the main character ... the mystery was a traditional type detective story line. Still... a enjoyable listen!

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Excellent exploration of nuanced human communicati

Excellent writing and excellent narration. This mystery genre which involves collection of lots of background and clues with a sudden big reveal at the end is not my preference. However the exploration of discourse, especially between Robin and Cormoran makes up for it.

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Cuckoo F-U

Do the British really use the f-bomb that much? Or is that the writer’s way of manning up?

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Great story. Loved it.

I generally listen to personal growth type books, but has this recommended to me. Loved it. Compelling story. Creative. Intellectually stimulating. Awesome character development. I wish I could give it 4.7 stars or something. I would put it just below The Martian and Unbroken. But four stars seemed too low.

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Fantastic adventure.

This smart novel was a pleasure to listen to. I loved the voices. LOVE THIS!

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Wow!

loved it! British as heck to fit the anglophile that I am. The writing and performance was superb. I've found a new addition and addiction.

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Great story, but pay attention

I usually listen to audio books while doing other things, so there were a few moments of "wait, who's that?" as many characters were introduced and woven through the story. This probably was the reason it took me about 1/3 of the way through to be fully engaged. However, narration was great and mystery solution was not easy to figure out, so it kept my interest high. Not high drama or cliff hanger excitement, but very entertaining.

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Rachelle sounded like a goat with lung cancer.

Great story!!! I hope the next books have stronger female roles budding from the aristocratic lifestyle. Kira ended up being my favorite character of all people.

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The Name Fooled Me!

Not at all as I expected. Interesting, quirky characters. Suspenseful to the end. Terrific voices by Robert Glenister. I’m definitely looking for another by Galbraith!

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Great

Great like it all. Story performance look forward to Listening look forward to the next book😎

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