--- product_id: 43223183 title: "The Coroner's Lunch (A Dr. Siri Paiboun Mystery)" price: "57.60 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/43223183-the-coroners-lunch-a-dr-siri-paiboun-mystery store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # The Coroner's Lunch (A Dr. Siri Paiboun Mystery) **Price:** 57.60 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Coroner's Lunch (A Dr. Siri Paiboun Mystery) - **How much does it cost?** 57.60 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/43223183-the-coroners-lunch-a-dr-siri-paiboun-mystery) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Laos, 1978: Dr. Siri Paiboun, a 72-year-old medical doctor, has unwillingly been appointed the national coroner of the new socialist Laos. His lab is underfunded, his boss is incompetent, and his support staff is quirky, to say the least. But Siri’s sense of humor gets him through his often frustrating days. When the body of the wife of a prominent politician comes through his morgue, Siri has reason to suspect the woman has been murdered. To get to the truth, Siri and his team face government secrets, spying neighbors, victim hauntings, Hmong shamans, botched romances, and other deadly dangers. Somehow, Siri must figure out a way to balance the will of the party and the will of the dead. Review: THERE'S NO ONE QUITE LIKE DR. SIRI!! - Two people told me about this book, and since I respect their taste, I bought it. I LOVE IT!! I'm a real mystery buff, and haven't read anything quite like this. I thought the Inspector Shan books by Eliot Pattison were unusual (and wonderful), but this is a whole new (to me) concept. I was so taken with the primary character, Dr. Siri, that I bought all, but the most recent (2016) sequels. The story takes place, mostly in Laos, during the 1970's. The characters are so varied, their personalities so delightful and interesting, that I ended up reading all the sequels as well - I am hooked completely. The mysteries are wonderfully varied, and take place in Laos, Cambodia, Viet Nam, etc., with references to early years in Paris....it's all there! This series is classic, one of a kind in every way. I was very much alive during the Viet Nam war, so I have enough memories of that time. This book puts a whole new, different and valid perspective on that whole era. You understand what the people had to endure, and how they survived...and you're also seeing a side not seen before. With all the serious plots, there is marvelous humor and lots of satire - brilliant! I recommend this book (the whole series) most strongly. Can't remember the last time I was so in love with such a charming, clever character. Do yourself a real favor and read the book - you'll want the rest of them too. Review: Well written and interesting but you have to suspend disbelief - The entire Dr. Siri series is quite well written. Almost every book has a very good story line. The characters are very well developed and the mysteries are well thought out and fun to read. Partly because these series take place in an Eastern country (Laos) there is that whole supernatural element to them. The main character (Dr. Siri) hosts a thousand year old Shaman in his body. Now, if you can't get over having to accept that, you should definitely skip reading these books because that part is central to all of them. I thought that it might bother me but the way the author introduces this fact and weaves it into the story, makes you kind of just go with it. I now find that it doesn't bother me at all and in fact, adds to the story. Ironically, what's more unbelievable for me is that a 73 year old can do all the things Dr. Siri does, suffer such horrible injuries and just keep going. Having parents in that age range, it seems to me very unlikely that people of that age could bounce back so quickly from all the various injuries Dr. Siri sustains. Be that as it may, these books are all definitely worth reading. Not only are they great stories, they have taught me so much about Laos, it's culture and its history, something I knew absolutely nothing about. I read some reviews saying that the books are propaganda or re-writing of history. My thought is that you read historical fiction to get a feel for the country, culture, habits, etc., and if you want an accurate history, you read a few historical books and make up your own mind. This author's portrayal of the US-Laos conflict is not God's word and I don't think he expects it to be! Overall, I recommend this entire series. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #250,891 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,172 in Historical Mystery #1,687 in Science Fiction Crime & Mystery #4,149 in Murder Thrillers | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 3,208 Reviews | ## Images ![The Coroner's Lunch (A Dr. Siri Paiboun Mystery) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81iJEvGaPBL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ THERE'S NO ONE QUITE LIKE DR. SIRI!! *by B***R on April 26, 2016* Two people told me about this book, and since I respect their taste, I bought it. I LOVE IT!! I'm a real mystery buff, and haven't read anything quite like this. I thought the Inspector Shan books by Eliot Pattison were unusual (and wonderful), but this is a whole new (to me) concept. I was so taken with the primary character, Dr. Siri, that I bought all, but the most recent (2016) sequels. The story takes place, mostly in Laos, during the 1970's. The characters are so varied, their personalities so delightful and interesting, that I ended up reading all the sequels as well - I am hooked completely. The mysteries are wonderfully varied, and take place in Laos, Cambodia, Viet Nam, etc., with references to early years in Paris....it's all there! This series is classic, one of a kind in every way. I was very much alive during the Viet Nam war, so I have enough memories of that time. This book puts a whole new, different and valid perspective on that whole era. You understand what the people had to endure, and how they survived...and you're also seeing a side not seen before. With all the serious plots, there is marvelous humor and lots of satire - brilliant! I recommend this book (the whole series) most strongly. Can't remember the last time I was so in love with such a charming, clever character. Do yourself a real favor and read the book - you'll want the rest of them too. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well written and interesting but you have to suspend disbelief *by M***N on February 1, 2014* The entire Dr. Siri series is quite well written. Almost every book has a very good story line. The characters are very well developed and the mysteries are well thought out and fun to read. Partly because these series take place in an Eastern country (Laos) there is that whole supernatural element to them. The main character (Dr. Siri) hosts a thousand year old Shaman in his body. Now, if you can't get over having to accept that, you should definitely skip reading these books because that part is central to all of them. I thought that it might bother me but the way the author introduces this fact and weaves it into the story, makes you kind of just go with it. I now find that it doesn't bother me at all and in fact, adds to the story. Ironically, what's more unbelievable for me is that a 73 year old can do all the things Dr. Siri does, suffer such horrible injuries and just keep going. Having parents in that age range, it seems to me very unlikely that people of that age could bounce back so quickly from all the various injuries Dr. Siri sustains. Be that as it may, these books are all definitely worth reading. Not only are they great stories, they have taught me so much about Laos, it's culture and its history, something I knew absolutely nothing about. I read some reviews saying that the books are propaganda or re-writing of history. My thought is that you read historical fiction to get a feel for the country, culture, habits, etc., and if you want an accurate history, you read a few historical books and make up your own mind. This author's portrayal of the US-Laos conflict is not God's word and I don't think he expects it to be! Overall, I recommend this entire series. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding Book, Delightful Protagonist *by K***Y on June 17, 2011* This book is wonderful - Dr. Siri is a completely unique and utterly lovable main character. I bought this book on a whim and within 3 weeks had ordered and read every book in the series [published thus far....]. The books are fantastic, I truly couldn't put them down. These books will appeal to all mystery lovers because they are well written, interesting, and just great "who dunnit" novels. These books excel most, however, in their unique setting - Communist Laos in the 1970s. It is a *fascinating* time period [which I knew nothing about until I picked up this book] and Dr. Siri is absolutely my favorite character ever. Colin Cotterill is a very gifted writer. He tells a great story filled with compelling characters and a wry sense of humor that is just fabulous. I enjoyed this series a great deal and I look forward to more books to come. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/43223183-the-coroners-lunch-a-dr-siri-paiboun-mystery](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/43223183-the-coroners-lunch-a-dr-siri-paiboun-mystery) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-11-10*