The call of the cuckoo
E-book, Czech
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2014, Czech, 480 pages - Book from series Cormoran Strike
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The call of the cuckoo
A suspenseful crime novel by J. K. Rowlingswritten under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. It depicts the atmosphere of metropolitan London - from the sleepy calm of the streets of Mayfair to the forgotten pubs of the East End and the bustle of Soho. The Cuckoo's Calling is the highly acclaimed debut of Robert Galbraith, the pseudonym under which the author of the Harry Potter series, J. K. Rowling. For the first time, we meet Cormoran Strike, a truly ordinary and charismatic private detective whose originality is hardly matched among contemporary detectives.
When famous model Lula Landry plunges down from her snow-covered balcony in London's Mayfair, investigators quickly conclude it was suicide. The case appears to be closed. Lula's brother, however, still has some doubts. And a private investigator is hired to uncover the truth for him. Cormoran Strike was severely wounded and scarred in Afghanistan. And because of the lack of orders, he found himself in a damn unpleasant financial situation and drowning in debt. A spectacular new case is literally his salvation, but Strike has no idea what a surprise the investigation will bring.
As he delves deeper and deeper into the world of distant rich men and beautiful seductive women, he discovers horrifying connections and finds himself in deadly danger.
The Cuckoo's Calling by J. K. Rowling's is a great mystery (. ) In the genre of detective stories, this is a truly first-rate read. " MF Dnes
"Rowling has written a clever mystery novel. It reveals the dark side of the elite" Hospodářské noviny
"Funny, believable characters, interesting setting, skillfully built tension, and most importantly, a surprising ending. "Law
"A well-written classic crime novel. " Reflex
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