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Dr. Siri Paiboun

by Colin Cotterill

15 books Started 2004 Latest 2020
Publication Reading Order

The Dr. Siri Paiboun is a Crime Fiction series by Colin Cotterill, made up of 15 books published between 2004 and 2020. It begins with The Coroner's Lunch (2004), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Delightful Life of a Suicide Pilot (2020), spanning 16 years of storytelling.

15books
16years active
3decades
~1.1yrs between books
2020latest release
# Title Year Buy
2000s
1 The Coroner's Lunch 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Thirty-Three Teeth 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Disco for the Departed 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Anarchy and Old Dogs 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Curse of the Pogo Stick 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 The Merry Misogynist 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
7 Love Songs from a Shallow Grave 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Slash and Burn 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 The Woman Who Wouldn't Die 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Six and a Half Deadly Sins 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 I Shot the Buddha 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 The Rat Catchers' Olympics 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Don't Eat Me 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 The Second Biggest Nothing 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
15 The Delightful Life of a Suicide PilotLatest 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Dr. Siri Paiboun series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Dr. Siri Paiboun series?

Start with The Coroner's Lunch (2004), the first book in the Dr. Siri Paiboun series by Colin Cotterill. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Dr. Siri Paiboun series?

There are 15 books in the Dr. Siri Paiboun series by Colin Cotterill, published between 2004 and 2020.

What is the first book in the Dr. Siri Paiboun series?

The first book in the Dr. Siri Paiboun series is The Coroner's Lunch, published in 2004 by Colin Cotterill.

What is the latest book in the Dr. Siri Paiboun series?

The most recent book in the Dr. Siri Paiboun series is The Delightful Life of a Suicide Pilot (2020) by Colin Cotterill.

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About Colin Cotterill

Colin Cotterill (1952 - 2022) was a British-born Australian author best known for his Dr. Siri Paiboun mysteries set in Laos during the 1970s. Born in Yorkshire, England, Cotterill spent much of his adult life in Thailand and Laos, where he worked as a teacher and journalist. His experiences in Laos inspired his critically acclaimed series of Dr. Siri Paiboun mysteries, featuring an elderly Laotian doctor who solves crimes while navigating the cultural and political complexities of post-colonial Laos. Cotterill's novels have won numerous awards, including the Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger Award in 2008 for "The Coroner's Lunch." His work has been praised for its unique setting, compelling characters, and insightful portrayal of Laotian culture. Cotterill's novels have been published in over 20 languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide.

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