Dr. Siri Paiboun is the protagonist of Colin Cotterill’s darkly humorous and unsettling forensic anthropology series. Set in Laos, the books follow a Canadian medical examiner who travels to Southeast Asia to investigate murders using ancient, traditional methods of embalming and burial. Combining meticulous scientific observation with elements of folklore and a sardonic voice, the series offers a unique and often macabre exploration of death and justice.














