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The Woman Who Wouldn't Die

A Dr Siri Murder Mystery
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The Woman Who Wouldn't Die by Colin Cotterill is a crime and thriller novel set in 1970s Laos, where the eccentric Dr Siri Paiboun, the national coroner, investigates a mysterious case involving a local medium who reportedly cannot die. As he navigates political and personal intrigue, Dr Siri must unravel the truth behind her apparent immortality, combining his forensic skills with a flair for embracing the unexplained. The book blends humour, supernatural elements, and a vivid cultural backdrop to create an engaging mystery.
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by exotic settings, as it transports you to 1970s Laos with a blend of mystery and humour. The story follows a quirky, insightful protagonist navigating a complex case involving superstition and spiritual intrigue that may appeal to fans of unconventional crime thrillers.

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The Woman Who Wouldn't Die

The next instalment in Cotterill's prize-winning Dr Siri series: Siri's wife, Madame Daeng, is in grave danger...

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Intrepid coroner Dr Siri is used to playing the lead in the dramas of his life. But this time his wife is centre stage. Madame Daeng is privy to a secret, and it puts her in grave danger.

And that's not all. When Siri whisks his wife away for a romantic weekend, they walk straight into another mystery, meeting a woman who's been shot twice but is still clinging to life. Who would want to kill her and why?

Dr Siri will have his work cut out to unravel this case, while keeping Madame Daeng away from those who want to harm her. But he soon discovers there's much more to his wife than meets the eye...

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781780878348

Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 November 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Quercus Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 227g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Colin Cotterill was born and raised in London but soon jetted off on a world tour that never ended. He has taught in Australia, the USA and Japan. After working with an NGO and child protection services in Southeast Asia, Colin settled in southern Thailand, where he now writes full time. He has been shortlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger and has won the CWA Dagger in the Library.

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