James Gilbert's Death on Location: An Amanda Pennyworth Mystery drops Amanda Pennyworth, American consul, amateur sleuth, and increasingly conflicted woman, into a Puerto Vallarta movie production that begins as a logistical nuisance and turns into a double-murder investigation. A Hollywood crew arrives to film a glossy romance on location, Amanda is pulled in to smooth relations between studio egos and local authorities, and the novel steadily tightens from social comedy into a mystery about pe...

James Gilbert's "Death on Location: An Amanda Pennyworth Mystery" delivers a clever, sun-soaked twist on the classic whodunit by dropping Hollywood glamour straight into the middle of a brutal crime. The contrast between Puerto Vallarta’s beauty, the artifice of a romantic film set, and the sudden violence of murder creates an atmosphere that’s both seductive and unsettling. Amanda Pennyworth is a compelling protagonist – smart, capable, and quietly conflicted. Her role as American Consul gives...

Against the vibrant backdrop of Puerto Vallarta, *Death on Location: An Amanda Pennyworth Mystery* opens with what should be a standard diplomatic assignment for Amanda Pennyworth. As the American Consul, she's tasked with being the go-between for a visiting film crew and local officials. The setting screams sun, celebrity, and sophistication, but the illusion is shattered when an expat working as a film extra is brutally murdered, followed quickly by the violent death of his wife. With local a...

This was a fast-paced ride into Puerto Vallarta, sleuthing the murder of an extra on an American movie set. If you love a good mystery, "Death on Location: An Amanda Pennyworth Mystery" by James Gilbert is a quick and fun read. From the Mexican locals to the American expats, and even the dramatic British director with his crew and actors, readers will find themselves absorbed amongst a cast of colorful personalities that really bring the story and the city to life. While the killer may be obvio...

"Death on Location: An Amanda Pennyworth Mystery" is a wonderfully engaging mystery that blends the glitz of a Hollywood film crew with the charm and tension of a classic whodunnit. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Puerto Vallarta, the story follows Amanda Pennyworth — American Consul, reluctant fixer, and the only person willing to keep her head while everyone around her is losing theirs. What begins as a glamorous assignment quickly spirals into chaos when an expat extra is brutally murder...

I read *Death on Location: An Amanda Pennyworth Mystery* on Netgalley. *Death on Location: An Amanda Pennyworth Mystery* is a beautifully descriptive and tense murder mystery set in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. We follow our wonderful heroine Amanda Pennyworth, the American Consul for the city, as she deals with a movie studio set that is filming a romantic production. Almost immediately, things begin to go wrong, including the body of an extra being found on the beach. Now Amanda, who is contempla...

Lights, Camera, Murder!: Death on Location: An Amanda Pennyworth Mystery by James Gilbert is a fast-paced, sun-drenched mystery with a delightful dash of diplomatic intrigue. The premise is fantastic: Amanda Pennyworth, the American Consul in Puerto Vallarta, gets drawn into assisting an American movie company filming on location in her city. It's already a juggling act – politics, permits, personalities, and the usual behind-the-scenes chaos. Then a murder occurs mid-production, and suddenly Am...

This novel centers on an American Consul who's asked to assist an American film crew in Puerto Vallarta. Her job is to help them navigate the local scene and collaborate with the authorities, ensuring everything goes smoothly during filming. But things take a dark turn when an extra is murdered on set. Amanda can’t let it rest; she's compelled to find out who killed this local expat. I found "Death on Location: An Amanda Pennyworth Mystery" by James Gilbert to be a quick and easy read. The sto...

This mystery is such a great read! *Death on Location: An Amanda Pennyworth Mystery* by James Gilbert is thrilling, with a great setting in Mexico and diabolical characters. Loved it! Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC! Definitely a great book if you're looking for exciting mystery book reviews.

"Death on Location: An Amanda Pennyworth Mystery" introduces Amanda Pennyworth, the American Consul in Puerto Vallarta, who finds herself entangled in a murder mystery involving a film crew. The narrative blends elements of intrigue, cultural insights, and personal dilemmas, particularly as Amanda grapples with her impending transfer to a more dangerous post.James Gilbert vividly portrays Puerto Vallarta, making the locale almost a character in its own right. The descriptions of the vibrant cult...