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Ratings: ★★★★★ (5/5)
Genre: Fiction / Crime / Mystery / Detective Fiction / Thriller

Book Review:
''The Cuckoo's Calling'' by Robert Galbraith (the pseudonym of J.K. Rowling) is a brilliant, gripping detective novel that marks the start of the acclaimed Cormoran Strike series. When supermodel Lula Landry falls to her death from her London balcony, the police rule it a suicide. But her brother, John Bristow, doesn't believe it. He hires private detective Cormoran Strike to find the truth.

Strike is a scarred war veteran who lost his leg in Afghanistan and is now struggling to keep his fledgling detective agency afloat. As he delves into the case, he uncovers a world of secrets, lies, and deadly deception among London's elite. The investigation takes him from the glamorous world of fashion to the gritty streets of the city's underbelly.

Galbraith's writing is sharp, atmospheric, and deeply compelling. Strike is a brilliant, flawed protagonist, and the plot is intricately woven with twists that will keep you guessing until the very end. If you enjoy detective fiction, crime thrillers, or J.K. Rowling's storytelling, The Cuckoo's Calling is a must-read. Highly recommended!