A review by kikiandarrowsfishshelf
The Coroner's Lunch by Colin Cotterill

4.0

Dr Siri has a problem. In fact, he has several, but lucky for him, he has a good team on his side. This mystery takes place in Laos during Communist rule and concerns a doctor who wants to retire but can’t and finds himself as a coroner. He struggles to solve the murder of a high ranking official’s wife, and luckily has the help of a funny nurse Dtuti, and a morgue attendant.
And then there is the mysterious police officer.
Overall, I enjoy this book. The spiritual side, one that takes up a good section in the middle of the book is somewhat out of place, and feels like, in some sense, little more than a plot device. But it doesn’t overwhelm the story, which remains entertaining.
And I double dog dare you not to like Dtuti.