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This mystery shares a wry and observational tone that will resonate with The Cuckoo's Calling fans.
10 Best Books Like The Cuckoo's Calling
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The best books like The Cuckoo's Calling are:
- 1Death at the Sign of the Rook by Kate Atkinson4.0
- 2Murder at Lincoln's Gala by Colleen Cambridge4.0
- 3Murder at Gulls Nest by Jess Kidd4.3
- 4The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman4.6#2
- 5Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie4.5
- 6Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz4.2
- 7The Queens of Crime by Marie Benedict4.2
- 8My Father Always Finds Corpses by Lee Hollis4.0
- 9A Death on Corfu by Emily Sullivan4.4
- 10Murder Runs in the Family by Tamara Berry4.1#1
When a troubled supermodel plunges to her death from a Mayfair balcony, the police rule it suicide—but her brother suspects murder and hires down-on-his-luck private detective Cormoran Strike to investigate. As the war-wounded investigator delves deeper into the glamorous yet dark world of high fashion and celebrity, he uncovers dangerous secrets that put his own life at risk.
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This mystery shares a serious and atmospheric tone that will resonate with The Cuckoo's Calling fans.
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This mystery shares a atmospheric and unsettling tone that will resonate with The Cuckoo's Calling fans.
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The Man Who Died Twice
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This mystery shares a warm and clever tone that will resonate with The Cuckoo's Calling fans.
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This mystery shares a cerebral and contained tone that will resonate with The Cuckoo's Calling fans.
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This mystery shares a clever and methodical tone that will resonate with The Cuckoo's Calling fans.
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This mystery shares a scholarly and atmospheric tone that will resonate with The Cuckoo's Calling fans.
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by Lee Hollis
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This mystery shares a warm and engaging tone that will resonate with The Cuckoo's Calling fans.
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by Emily Sullivan
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This mystery shares a atmospheric and determined tone that will resonate with The Cuckoo's Calling fans.
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Murder Runs in the Family
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This mystery shares a light and quirky tone that will resonate with The Cuckoo's Calling fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Cuckoo's Calling
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death at the Sign of the Rook | Kate Atkinson | 4.0 | 2025 | 320 | Closest match |
| Murder at Lincoln's Gala | Colleen Cambridge | 4.0 | 2025 | 274 | Similar vibes |
| Murder at Gulls Nest | Jess Kidd | 4.3 | 2026 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| The Man Who Died Twice | Richard Osman | 4.6 | 2022 | 400 | Similar vibes |
| Murder on the Orient Express | Agatha Christie | 4.5 | 2024 | 288 | Similar vibes |
| Magpie Murders | Anthony Horowitz | 4.2 | 2017 | 496 | Similar vibes |
| The Queens of Crime | Marie Benedict | 4.2 | 2025 | 310 | Similar vibes |
| My Father Always Finds Corpses | Lee Hollis | 4.0 | 2025 | 288 | Similar vibes |
| A Death on Corfu | Emily Sullivan | 4.4 | 2025 | 288 | Similar vibes |
| Murder Runs in the Family | Tamara Berry | 4.1 | 2025 | 256 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Cuckoo's Calling?
The most similar books to The Cuckoo's Calling are Death at the Sign of the Rook, Murder at Lincoln's Gala, Murder at Gulls Nest.
What should I read after The Cuckoo's Calling?
After finishing The Cuckoo's Calling, readers most commonly pick up Death at the Sign of the Rook next.
Who writes books like Robert Galbraith?
Authors similar to Robert Galbraith include Kate Atkinson.
What genre is The Cuckoo's Calling?
The Cuckoo's Calling is a Mystery novel by Robert Galbraith, published in 2020. It features elements of Mystery.
How long is The Cuckoo's Calling?
The Cuckoo's Calling is 545 pages long.
About The Cuckoo's Calling
An alternative cover for this ISBN can be found here.When a troubled model falls to her death from a snow-covered Mayfair balcony, it is assumed that she has committed suicide. However, her brother has his doubts, and calls in private investigator Cormoran Strike to look into the case.Strike is a war veteran - wounded both physically and psychologically - and his life is in disarray. The case gives him a financial lifeline, but it comes at a personal cost: the more he delves into the young model’s complex world, the darker things get - and the closer he gets to terrible danger . . .A gripping, elegant mystery steeped in the atmosphere of London - from the hushed streets of Mayfair to the backstreet pubs of the East End to the bustle of Soho - The Cuckoo’s Calling is a remarkable book. Introducing Cormoran Strike, this is the acclaimed first crime novel by J.K. Rowling, writing under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith.