The Cuckoo's Calling, penned by Robert Galbraith (pseudonym of J.K. Rowling), is a compelling urban mystery fiction book that introduces private detective Cormoran Strike. When Strike is hired to investigate the supposed suicide of a supermodel, he uncovers a web of secrets and lies. Galbraith's (Rowling's) masterful storytelling and well-crafted characters make this book a must-read for fans of detective mysteries.