Anarchy and Old Dogs
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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.
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13 primary booksDr. Siri Paiboun
Dr. Siri Paiboun is a 13-book series with 13 primary works first released in 2004 with contributions by Colin Cotterill.
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This continues the stories of Dr. Siri and his group. Very good stuff, well written, not too long, not too violent and a lot of humor.
I so enjoyed the first three Dr. Siri novels that this one threw me for a loop. In this installment the plot wasn't as intriging and the characters seemed flat even though they experience some life-altering changes. I hope that book #5 Curse of the Pogo Stick redeems the series for me. Dr. Siri and pals are some of the most interesting characters I've come across in a long time.
