Colin Cotterill Reading Order
6 series · 44 books
Colin Cotterill is a versatile writer known for his engaging mystery and crime novels. With 44 books spread across six series, including the acclaimed Dr. Siri Paiboun mysteries and the Jimm Juree series, he has captivated readers with his unique storytelling style since 2000. Living in Thailand, Cotterill’s work reflects rich cultural settings and has garnered significant acclaim in the literary community.
Anthologies Series
Complete4 books (2006–2016)
Start with Damn Near Dead, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.
Dr. Siri Paiboun Series
Complete15 books (2004–2020)
Start with The Coroner's Lunch, the first of 15 books in the Dr. Siri Paiboun series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  The Coroner's Lunch 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Thirty-Three Teeth 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Disco for the Departed 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Anarchy and Old Dogs 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Curse of the Pogo Stick 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Merry Misogynist 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Love Songs from a Shallow Grave 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Slash and Burn 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Woman Who Wouldn't Die 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Six and a Half Deadly Sins 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  I Shot the Buddha 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  The Rat Catchers' Olympics 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Don't Eat Me 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  The Second Biggest Nothing 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | The Delightful Life of a Suicide Pilot 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
Jimm Juree Series
Complete5 books (2011–2016)
Start with Killed at the Whim of a Hat, the first of 5 books in the Jimm Juree series.
Jimm Juree Case Files Series
Complete12 books (2017–2019)
Start with Highway Robbery, the first of 12 books in the Jimm Juree Case Files series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Highway Robbery 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | The Funeral Photographer 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | When You Wish Upon a Star 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Sex on the Beach 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Smelly Man 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Spay With Me 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | The Zero Finger Option 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Trash 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Lost Property 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Maprao Syndrome 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Tom Tom 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Whale Vomit 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete2 books (2009–2018)
Start with Ageing Disgracefully: Short Stories about Atrocious Old People and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete6 books (2000–2023)
Start with The Night Bastard, the first of 6 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Colin Cotterill written?
- Colin Cotterill has written 44 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2000 to 2023.
- What is the first book in each Colin Cotterill series?
- Here are the first books in Colin Cotterill's series: Anthologies: Damn Near Dead; Dr. Siri Paiboun: The Coroner's Lunch; Jimm Juree: Killed at the Whim of a Hat; Jimm Juree Case Files: Highway Robbery; Short Story Collections: Ageing Disgracefully: Short Stories about Atrocious Old People.
- What order should I read Colin Cotterill's books?
- We recommend reading Colin Cotterill's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Colin Cotterill's series complete?
- Colin Cotterill has 5 completed series.