Curse of the Pogo Stick
THIS Cotterill himself lived there for many years where he worked with non-governmental social services organisations. He uses his knowledge of the culture and intricate politics of the country to write stories that are funny and engaging, yet there is a dark side to his humour which gently pokes fun at a corrupt, inefficient communist administration.
The hero of the series is the endearing 70-year-old, Dr Siri who, as well as being a coroner, also has shamanic gifts. After being insolent to the Justice Department, he is forced to go on a road trip with Judge Haeng. In the jungle they are ambushed by Hmong rebels and Siri is kidnapped.
