Payne Harrison (born 1948/'49) is an American author. Harrison is a New York Times bestselling writer, and author of five novels in the genres of mystery, espionage, techno-thriller and military.
Harrison holds B.A. and M.A. degrees from Texas A&M University, and an M.B.A. from Southern Methodist University. He lives in Dallas, Texas and formerly worked as a newspaper reporter and business consultant. (Information found on back flap of Black Cipher book jacket. Credits: Crown Publishing, Inc., New York, NY)