Payment in Blood by Elizabeth George

432 pages first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller mysterious fast-paced

Description

The career of playwright Joy Sinclair comes to an abrupt end on an isolated estate in the Scottish Highlands when someone drives an eighteen-inch dirk through her neck. Called upon to investigate the case in a country where they have virtually no ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 660 reviews

Moods

mysterious 91%
dark 58%
tense 58%
emotional 41%
adventurous 16%
challenging 16%
reflective 16%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 16%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 30%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.68

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