When a blind, retired dentist is run down by a logging truck as he crosses the road to post a letter, Dr Siri Paiboun, official and only coroner of Laos, finds himself faced with his most explosive case yet. The dentist's mortal remains aren't nearly as intriguing as the letter in his pocket. Written in invisible ink and encrypted, the letter presents Dr Siri with an irresistible challenge. Enlisting the help of his old friend, Civilai, now a senior member of the Laos politburo; Nurse Dtui ('Fatty'); Phosy, a police officer; and Aunt Bpoo, a transvestite fortune-teller, Dr Siri soon finds himself on the trail of an international plot to overthrow the government of Laos.
- ISBN10 1847245765
- ISBN13 9781847245762
- Publish Date 2 October 2008 (first published 1 August 2007)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 18 March 2011
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Quercus Publishing
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 272
- Language English