What is the first Cormoran Strike novel by J.K. Rowling, published as Robert Galbraith?
Answer
The Cuckoo’s Calling
The first Cormoran Strike novel by J.K. Rowling, published as Robert Galbraith, is The Cuckoo’s Calling.
The novel was published in April 2013 and introduces Cormoran Strike, a private investigator in London who is facing financial and personal difficulties. His temporary secretary, Robin Ellacott, becomes an important partner as he investigates the death of model Lula Landry.
The book was initially released with Robert Galbraith listed as the author. Rowling’s authorship became public several months later, after a linguistic analysis and subsequent reporting connected the pseudonym to her. Sales rose sharply after the revelation, but the novel had already received positive reviews under its original author name.
The series continued with The Silkworm, Career of Evil, Lethal White, Troubled Blood, The Ink Black Heart, The Running Grave, and The Hallmarked Man. “The Cuckoo’s Calling” therefore identifies the series opener, not a later installment.