The Cuckoo's Calling

When supermodel Lula Landry falls to her death from a Mayfair balcony, the world assumes suicide—except for her brother, who refuses to believe she could take her own life. Private investigator Cormoran Strike is hired to dig beneath the tabloids’ sensational headlines, uncovering a web of jealous rivals, secret affairs, and hidden debts. As Strike and his resourceful assistant Robin Ellacott peel back the layers of celebrity glamour, they find that everyone in Lula’s circle has something to hide. With each new clue—an overlooked photograph, a mislaid manuscript, a whispered confession—the case grows more twisted and dangerous. In The Cuckoo’s Calling, Robert Galbraith delivers a masterful debut that blends sharp character studies with a labyrinthine mystery, proving that even the most polished facades can conceal the darkest truths.