The author of the book “Payment in Blood” is Elizabeth George. The book is a crime novel and It’s the 2nd book in the Inspector Lynley series. The story is about revolves around the murder of playwright Joy Sinclair in a remote hotel in the Scottish Highlands. In the story, Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers and her partner, Detective Inspector Thomas Linley, are called in to investigate the case. Their list of suspects includes Britain’s leading actress, she is the most successful theater producer and Linley’s love interest.