What was J.K. Rowling’s first adult novel published under a pseudonym?
Answer
The Cuckoo’s Calling
The Cuckoo’s Calling was J.K. Rowling’s first adult novel published under a pseudonym.
Published in 2013 as a book by Robert Galbraith, it introduces Cormoran Strike, a private investigator in London, and Robin Ellacott, who becomes his assistant. The case begins after the death of model Lula Landry, which the police have classified as suicide. Strike investigates at the request of Lula’s brother.
The book initially received attention as a debut by the supposedly new writer Robert Galbraith. Rowling’s authorship was exposed in July 2013, after which sales rose sharply and later editions identified the connection. The novel launched the Cormoran Strike series, which continued with The Silkworm, Career of Evil, and further installments.