C
Colin Cotterill
Dr. Siri Paiboun
Dr. Siri Paiboun
15 books
Complete series
About this series
Set in 1970s Laos, the series follows seventy-two-year-old Dr. Siri Paiboun, pulled from retirement by the new Communist government to serve as national coroner. With no formal forensic training, Siri investigates murder victims using persistence, humor, and an unexpected connection to the spirit world.
Books
The Coroner's Lunch
Dr. Siri Paiboun #1
Thirty-Three Teeth
Dr. Siri Paiboun #2
Disco for the Departed
Dr. Siri Paiboun #3
Anarchy and Old Dogs
Dr. Siri Paiboun #4
Curse of the Pogo Stick
Dr. Siri Paiboun #5
The Merry Misogynist
Dr. Siri Paiboun #6
Love Songs from a Shallow Grave
Dr. Siri Paiboun #7
Slash and Burn
Dr. Siri Paiboun #8
The Woman Who Wouldn't Die
Dr. Siri Paiboun #9
Six and a Half Deadly Sins
Dr. Siri Paiboun #10
I Shot the Buddha
Dr. Siri Paiboun #11
The Rat Catchers' Olympics
Dr. Siri Paiboun #12
Don't Eat Me
Dr. Siri Paiboun #13
The Second Biggest Nothing
Dr. Siri Paiboun #14
The Delightful Life of a Suicide Pilot
Dr. Siri Paiboun #15Similar series
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Frequently asked questions
What is the correct reading order for the Dr. Siri Paiboun series?
The Dr. Siri Paiboun series is best read in publication order to follow the chronological development of Dr. Siri's investigations and the political landscape of Laos. While each book presents a self-contained mystery, the overarching narrative and character arcs build sequentially.
Are there any adaptations of the Dr. Siri Paiboun series?
The Dr. Siri Paiboun series has been adapted into a radio drama by the BBC, which brings the unique blend of mystery, humor, and supernatural elements to an audio format.