Dr Siri Paiboun Books in Order

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The Dr. Siri Paiboun series by Colin Cotterill is a mystery set in post-Communist takeover Laos, following an untrained 72-year-old doctor who becomes the national coroner. The stories explore forensic investigations alongside the spiritual and political landscape of the region, often revealing underlying tensions through cases involving unusual deaths. The series highlights the cultural and historical context of Laos through the lens of its protagonist's curiosity and determination.

Books in this series

Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.

  1. Cover of The coroner's lunch

    The coroner's lunch

    2004 · Colin Cotterill

    The Coroner's Lunch by Colin Cotterill is a mystery set in Laos after the Communist takeover. Dr. Siri Paiboun, an untrained but curious 72-year-old…

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  2. Cover of Thirty-three teeth

    Thirty-three teeth

    2005 · Colin Cotterill

    Thirty-Three Teeth by Colin Cotterill is a mystery set in Laos after the Communist takeover. Dr. Siri Paiboun, an untrained but curious 72-year-old…

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  3. The rat catchers' olympics

    2017 · Colin Cotterill

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  4. Don't eat me

    2018 · Colin Cotterill

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  5. Second Biggest Nothing

    2019 · Colin Cotterill

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Dr Siri Paiboun series books in?

Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “The coroner's lunch”.

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

We list 5 books by Colin Cotterill , published between 2004–2019.

Where can I buy the Dr Siri Paiboun series books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.