The Coroner's Lunch by Colin Cotterill (2005, Soho Crime; 257 pages) Laos, 1975. The Communist Pathet Lao has taken over this former French colony. Dr. Siri Paiboun, a 72-year-old Paris-trained doctor, is appointed national coroner. Although he has no training for the job, there is no one else; the rest of the educated class has fled. He is expected to come up with the answers the party wants. But crafty and charming Dr.Siri is immune to bureaucratic pressure. At his age, he reasons, what can they do to him? And he knows he cannot fail the dead who come into his care without risk of incurring their boundless displeasure. Eternity could be a long time to have the spirits mad at you... The first book in the popular series, this book is humorous, well written, with well-developed characters and a touch of the supernatural. Great fun and a fast read. Find this title in our catalog: The Coroner's Lunch Recommended by: Ann
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