About the book
Laos, 1978: Dr. Siri Paiboun, a 72-year-old medical doctor, has unwillingly been appointed the national coroner of the new socialist Laos. His lab is underfunded, his boss is incompetent, and his support staff is quirky, to say the least. But Siri’s sense of humor gets him through his often frustrating days. When the body of the wife of a prominent politician comes through his morgue, Siri has reason to suspect the woman has been murdered. To get to the truth, Siri and his team face government secrets, spying neighbors, victim hauntings, Hmong shamans, botched romances, and other deadly dangers. Somehow, Siri must figure out a way to balance the will of the party and the will of the dead.
Editions of The Coroner's Lunch
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781569473764
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781569474181
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781616956493
- EBook
- ISBN 9781616959913
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Laos, 1978: Dr. Siri Paiboun, a 72-year-old medical doctor, has unwillingly been appointed the national coroner of the new socialist Laos. His lab is underfunded, his boss is incompetent, and his support staff is quirky, to say the least. But Siri’s sense of humor gets him through his often frustrating days. When the body of the wife of a prominent politician comes through his morgue, Siri has reason to suspect the woman has been murdered. To get to the truth, Siri and his team face government secrets, spying neighbors, victim hauntings, Hmong shamans, botched romances, and other deadly dangers. Somehow, Siri must figure out a way to balance the will of the party and the will of the dead.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Coroner's Lunch about?
Laos, 1978: Dr. Siri Paiboun, a 72-year-old medical doctor, has unwillingly been appointed the national coroner of the new socialist Laos. His lab is underfunded, his boss is incompetent, and his support staff is quirky, to say the least. But Siri’s sense of humor gets him through his often frustrating days. When the body of the wife of a prominent politician comes through his morgue, Siri has reason to suspect the woman has been murdered. To get to the truth, Siri and his team face government secrets, spying neighbors, victim hauntings, Hmong shamans, botched romances, and other deadly dangers. Somehow, Siri must figure out a way to balance the will of the party and the will of the dead.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Coroner's Lunch?
Fiction > Crime and / or mystery fiction
Where can I read a sample of The Coroner's Lunch?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781569473764
Is The Coroner's Lunch part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series A Dr. Siri Paiboun Mystery
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Coroner's Lunch?
Colin Cotterill
Who is the Publisher of the book The Coroner's Lunch?
Soho Press
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Coroner's Lunch is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781569473764) and paperback(ISBN 9781569474181) and paperback(ISBN 9781616956493) and ebook(ISBN 9781616959913)
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