Colin Cotterill

On the gulf of Thailand, the Juree family are managing their run-down beach resort for the second year still stalked by disaster. Daughter Jimm has a new love in her life, but finds herself pursued by another man with a markedly different agenda in mind.Meanwhile, Jimms new case is that of Dr. Somluk, a champion of the rights of rural mothers, who is missing following a run-in with the marketeers of infant formula.As ever, there is blood, brine and bedlam aplenty at the Gulf Bay Lovely Resort.

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 thats not all. When Siri whisks his wife away for a romantic weekend they walk straight into another mystery, meeting a woman whos 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 theres much more to his wife than meets the eye

Somebody in Laos is wooing and wedding country girls - and then killing them on honeymoon and binding their bodies to trees. The horror of what this monster does to his victims leaves a bad taste in the mouths of Dr Siri and his morgue team and they vow revenge. But they're distracted by the disappearance of itinerant Crazy Rajid. Siri has been getting premonitions that he's in danger.

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 fiance Madame Daeng are left at the morgue to defend the staff again

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. 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.

Who do you tell when you wake up to find a severed head on your resort-front beach in the morning? For frustrated ex-crime reporter Jimm Juree it means action With her former cop grandfather as back up, she sets out to discover how the poor fellow ended up where he did - and why...

Dr Siri Paiboun, reluctant national coroner of the People´s Democratic Republic of Laos, is summoned to a remote location in the mountains of Huaphan Province, where for years the leaders of the current government had hidden out in caves, waiting to assume power...

Laos, 1976. Les communistes du Pathet s''emparent du pouvoir et l''intelligentsia fuit le pays. Siri Paiboun, un médecin qui a fait ses études à Paris, décide de rester. À 72 ans, et bien qu''il n''a

Laos,1976. The monarchy has been deposed, the Communist Pathet Lao have taken over. Most of the educated class has fled, but Dr Siri Paiboun, a Paris-trained doctor remains. And so this 72-year-old physician is appointed state coroner, despite having no training, equipment, experience or even inclination for the job. But the job''s not that bad and Siri quickly settles into a routine of studying outdated medical texts, scrounging scarce supplies, and circumnavigating bureaucratic red tape to arrive at justice. The fact that the recently departed are prone to pay Siri the odd, unwanted nocturnal visit turns out to be an added bonus in his new line of work. But when the wife of a party leader turns up dead and the bodies of tortured Vietnamese soldiers start bobbing to the surface of a Laotian lake, all eyes turn to Siri. Faced with official cover-ups and an emerging international crisis, the doctor enlists old friends, village shamans, forest spirits, dream visits from the dead - and even the occasional bit of medical deduction - to solve the crimes.

Although best known as an author of crime novels like the Dr. Siri and Jimm Juree series, Colin Cotterill is also an accomplished artist and illustrator. He has designed many book covers for other authors and this new book of cartoons allows you to perhaps see a little bit more into how his mind works.From Colin: The premise to this book is simple. What if, since the beginning of time, and a few weeks before, every living creature had access to a cell phone? What if every human, real and fictional, famous, infamous and unknown, every animal, fish, insect, deity and US president was in a position to take an instant snap of their defining moments? What if the very act of taking those photos was, in itself, responsible for their demise? This book is not all about death although death is the pervading theme. Im a mystery writer so its unavoidable. Ive been making money out of murder for a while. Dying isnt funny. Well, yes, sometimes it is. But, at least it should be thought provoking.The way to best enjoy this collection is to not only suspend your disbelief but to embrace it. In these pages, insanity prevails and I ask you to bask in its ridiculousness. My publisher said it took him several days to understand all the pictures. I think he meant it as a complaint whereas I saw it as success. We live in an instant world where everything is on tap and you dont have to think anymore. Take your time with this collection. Look up the names and the dates. It could be a research project for your kids. They probably wont learn anything useful but theyll notice things. Eventually, theyll get it. These are cartoons. Cartoons arent meant to change your life. Its all about having a chuckle here and there, a nod or two, an aha of realization, an ahh of sympathy, an unh and empathy.But most of all, I want you to pay for the download and not get it free from some cheapskate. That would make me happy and get the dogs fed.

Number Nine: Maprao Syndrome is the ninth in a new series of Colin Cotterill short stories featuring his female news reporter and detective, Jimm Juree. Fans of Jimm know her from the four novels where, with the help of the members of her strange family, she usually solves the crime. Move over Miss Marple, Jimm Juree does it for the 21st Century.A stout American lady tourist has been kidnapped in Maprao, South Thailand. The police need Jimms expertise, or at least her English language reading skills. This case needs Jimm and her friendly local policemen, Chom, to figure out whats gone on.

Number Eight: Smelly Man is the seventh in a new series of Colin Cotterill short stories featuring his female news reporter and detective, Jimm Juree. Fans of Jimm know her from the four novels where, with the help of the members of her strange family, she usually solves the crime. Move over Miss Marple, Jimm Juree does it for the 21st Century.Who is trying to kill the smelly tramp? The tramp doesnt know, but he hires Jimm to find out. Jimm with her family and a friendly gay cop set to work on the mystery as only they can.

Evil in the Land Without was Colin Cotterills second novel published in 2003 by Asia Books.John Jessel is an English Child Protection Unit detective working on paedophile cases in Surrey. Hes good at his job but is on a downhill slide as booze slowly takes over his deteriorating body and his lonely life. His recent case has got out of control. Postcards signed The Paw have taken credit for the murders of several children. But The Paw also seems to know too much about John and his family. There are threats against his sister Susan, her son Eddo, and their mother. John is forced to hide them while he follows the scarce clues in the case.Dr. Shirley Heigh is a Karen intern returning from the States to work on the Burmese border. But her intentions are not wholly ethical. There is a great wrong from her past that she has to right before she can be content to die. The evil that haunts Shirleys past is the same evil that is haunting Johns present. It is an evil that began in the Karen homeland of Kawthoolei and has spread through Africa before finally homing in on the Jessel family.Burmese general Bohmu Din, has a sexual liking for young children, he also has good reason for seeing the Jessels dead. He has dedicated over twenty years to finding, and eliminating them. But the reason for his hatred is buried deep in British government files, and in order for John to uncover it, he needs to get his mind and body in shape. His search takes him to Kenya, to Thailand and to Burma.While he is away, Bohmu Din slowly breaks down the barriers of secrecy that protect Susan and Eddo. Heading in the same direction, looking for the same thing, its only a matter of time before the paths of Dr. Shirley Heigh and John Jessel cross. Together, they are able to piece together some missing parts of the puzzle. Yet understanding doesnt simplify their search. They are fighting a foe who orchestrates their every move. To Bohmu Din it is a game he can win whenever he pleases.

Number Six: Spay With Me is the sixth in a new series of Colin Cotterill short stories featuring his female news reporter and detective, Jimm Juree. Fans of Jimm know her from the four novels where, with the help of the members of her strange family, she usually solves the crime. Move over Miss Marple, Jimm Juree does it for the 21st Century.On the day I sent one of my mothers dogs to hell, someone robbed the Siam Commercial Bank in Pak Nam. The two events sound unrelated, but they werent. The connection between the two was me and one amazingly bad decision I made. This will all become evident as I talk you through the events of that Thursday.

The best way to buy all 12 of the Jimm Juree short storiesFrom the Author of the Dr. Siri MysteriesNew in eBook, the complete Jimm Juree short stories feature Colin Cotterills intrepid Thai amateur lady detective. They were first published individually as eBooks between 2017 and 2019. Colin is well known for his Dr. Siri mystery series set in Laos.Fans of Jimm know her from the four novels where, with the help of the members of her strange family, she usually solves the crime.Move over Miss MarpleJimm Juree does it for the 21st CenturyShort stories included:Number One: The Funeral PhotographerNumber Two: When You Wish Upon a StarNumber Three: Highway RobberyNumber Four: The Zero Finger OptionNumber Five: TrashNumber Six: Spay With MeNumber Seven: Sex on the BeachNumber Eight: Smelly ManNumber Nine: Maprao SyndromeNumber Ten: Tom TomNumber Eleven: Whale VomitNumber Twelve: Lost Property