SINCE the revelation that The Cuckoo’s Calling was penned by none other than Harry Potter author JK Rowling, interest in the book – and sales – have rocketed.

But this book should not now simply be known for its hype, it should also be known for being a strong and enticing read.

On a chilly winter evening a glamorous supermodel’s life is tragically cut short after she falls from the balcony of her London apartment in Mayfair.

A thorough police investigation concludes that it was suicide, but her brother John Bristow believes otherwise and persuades private investigator Cormoran Strike to look into the case.

A reluctant Strike promises to review the evidence and the notes made by a very meticulous Bristow, but as he and his assistant Robin dig deeper, discrepancies emerge and soon more murders begin to surface.

It’s a gripping tale set in the bustle of the capital, taking us from the elegant streets of Mayfair to the backstreet pubs of the East End, and Rowling demonstrates her superb flair as a mystery writer.

  • Joanne Kathleen Rowling. She uses the pen name JK Rowling because her publishers wanted to attract boy readers, who are believed to shun female writers.
  • JK Rowling is the famous author of the hugely successful Harry Potter series of novels, which have sold more than 450 million copies worldwide and became smash hit films.
  • She was born in Yate, near Bristol.
  • She was the first children’s author to be voted the BA Author of the Year and also to win the British Book Awards Author of the Year.
  • J.K. Rowling lives with her family in Edinburgh.