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Dr. Siri Paiboun, one of the few remaining physicians in Laos after the Communist takeover, is drafted as the country’s national coroner despite having no formal training. Using his sharp curiosity and a determined new secretary, Dtui, and a compassionate morgue assistant with Down syndrome, he begins to solve a series of mysterious deaths. From the murder of a government official’s wife to the discovery of an unidentified body that was brutally tortured, Paiboun’s investigations expose the underbelly of a revolutionary regime. The novel blends historical detail, medical intrigue, and political commentary, painting the sights, smells, and colors of Laos with a wry, engaging voice.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Colin Cotterill
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