Anarchy and Old Dogs: A Dr Siri Murder Mystery by Colin Cotterill (English) Pape

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Dr Siri Paiboun, Laos' reluctant national coroner, confused psychic, and disheartened communist disproves an old adage and discovers some new tricks, and a plot to overthrow the government.

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When a blind, retired dentist is run down by a logging truck as he crosses the road to post a letter, Dr Siri Paiboun, official and only coroner of Laos, finds himself faced with his most explosive case yet. The dentist's mortal remains aren't nearly as intriguing as the letter in his pocket. Written in invisible ink and encrypted, the letter presents Dr Siri with an irresistible challenge. Enlisting the help of his old friend, Civilai, now a senior member of the Laos politburo; Nurse Dtui ('Fatty'); Phosy, a police officer; and Aunt Bpoo, a transvestite fortune-teller, Dr Siri soon finds himself on the trail of an international plot to overthrow the government of Laos.

Notes

The fourth in the series starring Dr. Siri Paiboun, reluctant coroner of Laos. Dr. Paiboun faces his most explosive case yet...

Back Cover

Courtesy of a runaway logging truck, a blind, retired dentist has just checked into Dr Siri's downtown morgue. Laos' one and only coroner is mildly curious as to how anyone - even a blind man - could be run over in a country where two vehicles on one road would be considered a traffic jam. Is the ex ex-dentist's demise connected to the letter in his pocket? Not only is this unusual missive written in invisible ink, it is also written in code. Dr Siri soon finds himself embroiled in his most explosive case yet. He will consult a transvestite fortune-teller, watch Bruce Lee defeat the lackeys of Western capitalism, take a dip with a dolphin and come face-to-face with a plot to overthrow the government.

Author Biography

Colin Cotterill was born in London. He has taught in Australia, the USA and Japan and lived for many years in Laos where he worked for nongovernmental social service organizations. He now writes full-time and lives in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Review

It is not unusual to find a renegade Thai forest monk or a transvestite fortune-teller wandering casually through the capital city, Vientane, where Dr Siri works - Everywhere Mr Cotterill's characters go, they maintain a wry, seasoned, offhand style that has been the secret weapon of this unexpectedly blithe and charming series - New York Times

Long Description

When a blind, retired dentist is run down by a logging truck as he crosses the road to post a letter, Dr Siri Paiboun, official and only coroner of Laos, finds himself faced with his most explosive case yet. The dentist's mortal remains aren't nearly as intriguing as the letter in his pocket. Written in invisible ink and encrypted, the letter presents Dr Siri with an irresistible challenge. Enlisting the help of his old friend, Civilai, now a senior member of the Laos politburo; Nurse Dtui ('Fatty'); Phosy, a police officer; and Aunt Bpoo, a transvestite fortune-teller, Dr Siri soon finds himself on the trail of an international plot to overthrow the government of Laos.

Review Quote

One of the most enjoyable books I've read all year' Sunday Telegraph.

Details ISBN1847247849 Author Colin Cotterill Pages 272 Year 2009 ISBN-10 1847247849 ISBN-13 9781847247841 Format Paperback Media Book Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.92 Place of Publication London Subtitle A Dr Siri Murder Mystery Language English Imprint Quercus Publishing Publisher Quercus Publishing Publication Date 2009-05-07 Series Dr. Siri Paiboun Mystery Series Number 4 UK Release Date 2009-05-07 AU Release Date 2009-05-07 NZ Release Date 2009-05-07 Audience General We've got this

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