The Cuckoo's Calling (Cormoran Strike Book 1)

Name: The Cuckoo's Calling (Cormoran Strike Book 1)
Price: 2.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.2 (81005 reviews)
Author: Robert Galbraith

by Robert Galbraith

Contemporary Fiction Mystery Thriller

4.2 (81,005)

4.2 stars from 81,005 reviews. One of the highest rated Contemporary Fiction books we track.

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Last checked: Jun 8, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You love detective fiction that treats its protagonist as flawed and human, not a superhero with convenient skills.
You're drawn to mysteries with multiple suspects where the wealthy and glamorous have the most to hide.
You appreciate writing that balances procedural detail with sharp social observation and character development.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer fast-paced thrillers over methodical investigation; this novel takes time to develop its case and characters.
You want to avoid books that explore darker aspects of fame, addiction, and exploitation in the modelling industry.
You're looking for a standalone mystery; this is the first in an ongoing series with long-term character arcs.

About this book

Detective Cormoran Strike, a private investigator struggling financially after losing his leg to a land mine in Afghanistan, is barely keeping his business afloat. With only one client and mounting debts, he is living in his office when John Bristow arrives with an unusual case: his sister, supermodel Lula Landry, died in a fall months earlier. Though police ruled it a suicide, Bristow believes otherwise and hires Strike to investigate. Strike's investigation takes him into the world of wealthy models, celebrity boyfriends, and fashion industry figures, exposing layers of wealth, desire, and deception. The case challenges conventional notions of detective work and reveals hidden truths about the famous and privileged.

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Currently on sale at $2.99 — 77% off peak. Price has dropped 12 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 205 days.

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Currently around #11K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Climbing the charts — 34% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.2★ from 81,005 reviews

Gaining approximately 309 new reviews per month. Reader interest is accelerating. Rating has remained stable at 4.2 over the tracking period.

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