This is the 14th book in the Dr. Siri Paiboun series. It is now 1980 and the Laos government is celebrating their 5th year of communist rule. As part of the two week celebration journalists from around the world have been invited to observe how well Laos is doing (not that well). Retired national coroner, Dr. Siri, his wife, and his best friend Civilai along with the other regulars in the series are trying to solve the mystery of the threatening messages the doctor receives. He has less than two weeks to find the culprit to protect his loved ones and himself from death. The story flashes back to Dr. Siri's past as he tries to figure out who holds such an extreme grudge against him. No spoilers but unfortunately, not everyone escapes unscathed in this episode. I look forward to episode 15 but wonder just how long the series can continue since Dr. Siri is nearly eighty years old. Note: Don't start reading this in the evening if you want to get to bed at a decent hour.
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