Payment in Blood by Elizabeth George
>> Monday, December 22, 2008
Series: #2 in the Inspector Lynley series
Genre: Mystery
Publication Date: 1989
Pages: 413
Challenges: 2nds Challenge #4
For some reason I’m a latecomer to this series, but I’m so glad I finally started after hearing for years that it was a great series.
In this second book, Inspector Lynley and his partner Barbara Havers are sent to Scotland to investigate a murder. No one seems to know why Scotland Yard has been called in when the local police didn’t ask for help. Playwright Joy Sinclair is found dead at a secluded estate where all of the guests have known each other for years. The reason for her death is unknown as well as the identity of the murderer. Surprisingly, one of the guests (and therefore one of the suspects) is Lynley’s longtime friend (and love?), Lady Helen Clyde.
The interconnected cast of suspects makes for a mystery with lots of twists and turns. I changed my mind several times about who I thought was the murderer. Also interconnected are the recurring characters and the gradual revealing of their pasts and the evolving of their present relationships keep this series about much more than the current murder case.
As I said, I’m a latecomer to this series, but I’ll definitely be working on catching up. I really enjoyed this one.
No stars – I couldn’t even finish it
1 star – I didn’t like it but I managed to finish it.
2 stars – It was OK. Not good, but seriously just OK.
3 stars - I liked it. I didn’t think it was great, but I thought it was good entertainment.
4 stars – I really liked it. I really think you might like it too.
5 stars – It was amazing. I’d recommend this to just about anyone.
6 comments:
It is kind of neat when you start a series "late." You don't have to wait for the next one to come out!
This is one of my favorites of the series. I am glad you like Elizabeth George. She is an amazing author.
I've watched a couple Lynley mysteries but haven't read any. I think I would like reading them more. The relationship between Lynley and Havers needs to be explored more than what the tv episode showed.
Hope you have a wonderful Christmas and enjoy the holidays, SuziQ.
I'm the same place you are with this series. I LOVED the first one, this one didn't do too much for me but I've been told they get better and better so I'll be continuing one of these days.
You're not the only one! I haven't even started Eliz. George. I'm working on so many mystery series at the moment, that I won't get to these for a while.
Karen: Definitely. I have a few series that I have to wait for the next one to be published. A ready supply is nice.
Vickie: Thanks for encouraging me to give this series a try.
Booklogged: I haven't seen any of the TV series yet. I want to read a few more of the books first. Merry Christmas to you too - tell Mom and your Husband Hello for me!
Nicola: I really enjoyed both of them so far. I know folks who've been loyal readers are still enjoying the new ones so that's promising.
Beth: Definitely keep the series on your list. The first two have been great.
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