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The Cuckoo’s Calling
     2014-May-7  08:53    Shenzhen Daily

    《布谷鸟的呼唤》

    Originally published in April last year as the first novel by “Robert Galbraith,” the book is about murder, money, celebrity* and family ties. It is in fact the 9th full-length work of fiction by “Harry Potter” author, JK Rowling.

    Comoran Strike, a one-legged army hero turned private detective*, is asked to investigate* the apparent* suicide* of supermodel Lula Landry. Strike has just broken up with his girlfriend. His new temp* Robin is perhaps his only human contact. She soon becomes an equal partner in the investigation.

    Hired by Lula’s brother John, Strike is not willing* to take the case as Lula’s troubled past points to suicide.

    However, John believes it is murder and offers double the wage to Strike.

    Strike and Robin look into Lula’s life, spending time with rappers*, actors, designers, lawyers and socialites*.

    At first, Strike does the job for money, but as time goes by, he is driven by his conscience* to find out the truth.

    As the book progresses, several interesting yet troubled characters appear and you find yourself making different guesses each chapter.

    Widely reported by the press* in both life and death, the real Lula Landry appears as the story develops. As with most celebrities, the world thinks they know her but it is through her death that her true self is allowed to come out.

    It is a classic detective story which allows the readers the chance to try and put the pieces together themselves.

    (SD-Agencies)

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