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Curse of the Pogo Stick

By Colin Cotterill
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In Curse of the Pogo Stick by Colin Cotterill, Dr. Siri Paiboun, Laos's coroner, finds himself entangled in a plot of ritual exorcisms and political intrigues after a rebel group captures him. As he navigates these challenges, he uncovers deeper mysteries that intertwine ancient traditions with modern dilemmas, all set against the backdrop of 1970s Laos.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate quirky and unconventional crime stories set in unique locales. Its intriguing mix of humour and mystery in a richly detailed Southeast Asian setting provides an engaging experience for fans of detective tales with a cultural twist. The story's charm lies in its blend of suspense and the delightful character insights from a seasoned, compassionate protagonist.

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In the fifth instalment of the delightful Dr Siri series, Laos' reluctant chief coroner is kidnapped, while his colleagues contend with exploding corpses back at the morgue.

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Following a rash moment of insolence, Dr Siri Paiboun, Laos' reluctant national coroner, confused shaman and disheartened communist, is forced to go on a road trip with Judge Haeng and the Justice Department.

While newly pregnant Nurse Dtui and Dr Siri's fiancée, Madame Daeng, are left at the morgue to defend the staff against exploding corpses and geriatric gunslingers, Siri has his own problems. On a deserted jungle trail, Siri is kidnapped. His only route to freedom is to exorcise the local village of its demon - but that means lifting the curse of the pogo stick.

Curse of the Pogo Stick by Colin Cotterill is a captivating addition to the series, mixing mystery with supernatural elements in a uniquely enthralling way.

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ISBN: 9781849160117

Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 November 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Quercus Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 158g

Pages: 272

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About the Author

Colin Cotterill was born in London. He has taught in Australia, the USA and Japan and lived for many years in Laos where he worked for non-governmental social service organizations. He now writes full-time and lives in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

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