Readers who appreciate reluctant cops and detectives, like Tarquin Hall's Indian sleuth Vish Puri, or Stuart Kaminsky's Russian Inspector Rostnikov, will love Cotterill's cynical, haunted coroner.""" It's also filled with Cotterill's dark humor, best seen in the characters' wry dialogue. "This quirky mystery is filled with unforgettably strange characters. ""-""Publishers Weekly"," Starred Review""
The action builds to an ingenious resolution.""" """Cotterill has never been better than in this ninth outing for acerbic Dr. """This wonderful series has consistently managed to convey the beauty and sadness of this damaged country through the wisdom and humor of its protagonist.""" Tragically funny and magically sublime."" ""This wonderful series has consistently managed to convey the beauty and sadness of this damaged country through the wisdom and humor of its protagonist."" It's an entertaining and captivating mystery underpinned by a fascinating exploration of the tangled history of Laos." Paiboun novel by Colin Cotterill, showcases both author and detective at the top of their games.
That's the take-away lesson from Colin Cotterill's gravely funny novels set in Indochina in the 1970s." "Laughter is a subversive weapon when you live under a repressive regime.
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