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Unique and with a killer ending!
I loved this book, believable characters, full of psychological trauma and an ending that takes your breath away, with thanks to the publisher for my arc.
A good page-turner
If you're like me and like an unreliable narrator, this one will have you hooked. Straight away, the main character fills you with a sense of unease. Clair... READ MORE
Brilliant psychological thriller!!
I have been following Callie on Instagram for a while now and I have been very excited to read her debut novel. To be completely honest, I didn't expect to... READ MORE
Thriller to take on your holiday!
This is the book for you, if you are looking an engaging book that will keep you on the edge of your seat and wanting to get to the very end! Really glad t... READ MORE
Synopsis
‘Deceptive and darkly compelling’ T.M Logan
'Audaciously twisty and achingly tender' Erin Kelly
'Completely twisted and shocking’Stylist
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A story of obsession, love and murder – and not the one you’re expecting. . . Discover a gripping new thriller with a killer twist at its core.
When Claire surprises her fiancé, Noah, at work for their anniversary, she’s the one who ends up being shocked to her core …
Because Noah left the company nine months ago, and she had no idea. How can she not have known?
Now he isn’t answering her calls. He won’t respond to her messages. He’s disappeared.
As Claire desperately tries to find her fiancé, her world begins to shatter as the truth about who Noah really is starts to emerge.
And things are about to spiral dangerously out of control . . .
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Praise for Cuckoo:
'With a killer premise, and an intriguing and complex narrator, Cuckoo is impossible to put down. I flew through it!' Jennie Godfrey
'Brilliant and addictive' K L Slater
'Twisted and deliciously surprising – I loved it!' Heather Darwent
'This story about love and obsession will have you gripped' Heat Magazine
‘Very dark... A great debut’ The Observer
‘If you love a psychological thriller, get your hands on Cuckoo’ That's Life
'A debut with terrific pace and sinister character dynamics. At once beautifully unpredictable and unnerving. I loved it.' L V Mathews
'Cuckoo is an outrageous white-knuckle ride that packs one hell of a punch, but as the psychological journey unfolds, the truth is as heart-wrenching as it is shocking. Callie Kazumi is one to watch' Alice Slater
‘Well-rounded, believable characters....A mystery that keeps you reading’ Daily Mail
'Clever storytelling against a backdrop of vivid psychological trauma, and a sense of creeping horror as you realise the truth about the plot. Highly recommended.' Helen Cooper
'Addictive and poignant and doesn't let go until the very end' Joe Gibson
Publisher information
- Publisher: Cornerstone
- ISBN: 9781804949757
- Number of pages: 368
- Dimensions: 197 x 128 x 22 mm
- Weight: 258g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View allTwisty
This was interesting. It seemed like a typical love affair gone wrong and I was getting a bit boref but then it picked up and ended with a fabulous twist!... READ MORE
Consequences
This is a story about mental heath illness and a daughter being brought up in a loveless home, coping with her mother’s illness and difficulties. Of course... READ MORE
Three and a half stars
Noah sounds too good to be true - too thoughtful, a perfect partner, ideal! He is Claire's first boyfriend/partner and she worries that he is too good for ... READ MORE
A Fabulous Read
What a brilliant read ! nothing is as it seems .Claire thinks she has found the man of her dreams until one day he just doesn't come home and won't answer ... READ MORE
Brilliant
Oh my goodness- i loved this book so much. I really couldn’t work out what was happening and the eventual reveal was fantastic. Claire’s mother was a horri... READ MORE
I did not see the end coming.
Claire Arundale is madly in love with her fiancé Noah Coors. It’s their anniversary and Claire wants to surprise him with lunch. Accompanied by her work fr... READ MORE
A wild read!
What a wild ride this book is!
From the off, Claire was a character you really feel for. Her love for Noah could be felt through the pages, and her dev... READ MORE
Twisty
This was interesting. It seemed like a typical love affair gone wrong and I was getting a bit bored but then it picked up and ended with a fabulous twist!... READ MORE
Engrossing
This was a really engrossing read which I got into very quickly however there was a constant feeling of unease as I was trying to figure out what was going... READ MORE
Brilliant debut, great twists
What a brilliant debut book. I raced through this fast paced book, desperately needing answers. Claire has a wonderful night, celebrating her first year wi... READ MORE
Great Mystery
Loved the characters Claire and Noah when Claire discovers that her fiance has been lying to her about going to work each day when she turns up to surprise... READ MORE
Future bestseller
This is one of those books that make you forget that you’re reading. It is so well written, paced very well and the plot keeps you intrigued all the way th... READ MORE
Brilliant!
Claire and Noah have been together for one year, to celebrate their anniversary Claire decides to take a surprise lunch to Noah’s work, only to find out he... READ MORE
Scary and disturbing with a brilliant twist - a great read
Well, I wasn't expecting that! I loved the twist and the unexpected ending. I actually gasped.
I found Cuckoo a captivating read, and raced through the ... READ MORE
Twisty thriller!
I loved this debut psychological thriller.
When Claire visits her fiancé Noah's at his office to surprise him with lunch, she discovers he left his job n... READ MORE
Riveting
This had me hooked from the very start. Following Claire as she tried to come to terms with her fiance Noah disappearing from their flat to him completely ... READ MORE
A Unique Twist on a Thriller
Thank you so much to Netgalley, Penguin Random House & Callie Kazumi for allowing me to read Cuckoo in exchange for honest feedback!
This was a brillian... READ MORE
Twisty and suspenseful
This book was totally different than I was expecting… in a good way! Just when I thought I was getting to grips with it, it changed direction, and everythi... READ MORE
A brilliant, captivating read
Cukoo really did take me on a bit of an emotional rollercoaster throughout!
following the story of Claire, who is counting down the days until she gets ... READ MORE
A treat of a read.
A very accomplished debut novel, the impression is that of someone who has a few novels under their belt.
The synopsis is readily available so not repea... READ MORE
Fiendishly clever domestic thriller
When Claire turns up at her fiancée’s office to leave him some lunch, she’s shocked to find out that Noah’s not been working there for months. As she and h... READ MORE
Treacherous and twisty
Cuckoo was a twisted but highly entertaining read that I thoroughly enjoyed unpicking the layers of.
This is an impressive debut. The premise itself is... READ MORE
Unhinged but with heart
If you like your twisty, psychological thrillers and you’re a fan of Freida McFadden, you’ll like this debut novel.
When Claire surprises her fiancé, No... READ MORE
Riveting!
It took me a bit to get into this - but it was worth the wait.
Claire can't wait to marry her fiance, Noah - she talks about him all the time. When she... READ MORE
A brilliant debut novel
A brilliant debut novel where everything is not as it seems and ending with an unforeseen twist. Questionable relationships result in possible stalking.
Brilliant Debut!
I had the pleasure of reading an advanced copy of this brilliant debut thriller a few months ago and I thoroughly enjoyed it! Callie has definitely made he... READ MORE
The main character is delusional and there is an agonising wait for this to come to a head
It is apparent early on in the story that the main character is delusional and so there is an agonising wait for the reader for this to come to a head. Onc... READ MORE
Four stars!
Cuckoo by Callie Kazumi is a captivating psychological thriller that takes the reader on a rollercoaster of emotions, with twists and shocks that will keep... READ MORE
A twisty, psychological thriller.
This psychological thriller takes the reader on a breathtaking emotional ride. It features complex characters, unexpected twists, and Claire, an unreliable... READ MORE
Cuckoo
We start with Claire and Noah celebrating their anniversary. They are engaged to be married and Claire can't wait. Until that is, she goes to surprise him ... READ MORE
fun page turner
This was a fun page turner that was well written and enjoyable.. The author managed to make characters who, although flawed, had understandable emotions b... READ MORE
Keeps you glued to the pages even though it is a tad predictable (3.5 stars rounded up)
After a rocky childhood, adult Claire has finally found happiness & is engaged to fiancé, Noah Coors. Everything is almost perfect, until the day that Clai... READ MORE
Four stars!
Cuckoo by Callie Kazumi is a captivating psychological thriller that takes the reader on a rollercoaster of emotions, with twists and shocks that will keep... READ MORE
Amazing
WOW what an absolutely astoundng debut thriller Cuckoo by Callie Kazumi was she will go far.
Claire takes Noah her fiance lunch at his work place in ord... READ MORE
An Intriguing Mystery
When Claire surprises her fiance, Noah, at work for their anniversary she's the one who ends up being shocked to her core.... because Noah left the company... READ MORE
Fantastic debut
What a fantastic debut! Had me hooked from beginning to end. Noah and Claire's perfect relationship comes crashing to an abrupt end when he goes out and do... READ MORE
Could not put it down!
What an incredible, emotional, mind-bending read. I could NOT put it down and had to read the whole thing in one go - which has not happened to me with any... READ MORE
A great debut
When I started to read this, I thought, oh no, not another predictable man meets woman, man disappears, man has second life. Not so. Come the second half,... READ MORE
A familiar but well written story
Claire decides to surprise her fiance Noah at work only to find he no longer works there. She then can't make contact with him. Its as if he's disappeared ... READ MORE
Strange story
This was a very strange story of the obsession of a young woman, partially associated with her up bringing. Very open ended conclusion.
entertaining
This is both a slow burn and a page turner. I guessed what could be happening at the end very early on. There diary entries on this and it feels you are re... READ MORE
A must read!
This is Callie's debut novel and I was gripped.
Claire Arundale is engaged to Nathan Coors and live together. One day Claire decides to surprise Nathan w... READ MORE