James Gilbert’s Murder on the Set 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 performance, authorship, and the...

This 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 her just enough authority to push into uncomfortable spa...

Set against the vibrant backdrop of Puerto Vallarta, the novel opens with what should be a routine diplomatic assignment for Amanda Pennyworth, the American Consul tasked with liaising between a visiting film crew and local officials. The setting promises sun, celebrity, and sophistication, but the illusion quickly shatters when an expatriate working as a film extra is brutally murdered, followed soon after by the violent death of his wife.With local authorities overwhelmed and intimidated by th...

This was a fast paced ride into Puerto Vallarta sleuthing a murder of an extra on an American movie set. 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 obvious from the get go, you’ll still enjoy watching how it all unfolds. Thanks to Atmosphere Press and NetGalley for the opportu...

Murder on the Set 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 murdered, followed by his wife. The cont...

Read on Netgalley.Murder On The Set is a beautifully descripted 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 contemplating the details of a new Consul assignment, is called upon to help the police solve the ...

Murder on the Set: An Amanda Pennyworth Mystery by James Gilbert is a fast-paced, sun-soaked mystery with a dash of diplomatic intrigue. The setup is such a fun one: Amanda Pennyworth, the American Consul in Puerto Vallarta, gets pulled into helping an American movie company film on location in her city. It’s already a juggling act—politics, permits, personalities, and the usual behind-the-scenes chaos. Then a murder hits mid-production, and suddenly Amanda’s job shifts from “please keep this pr...

This novel followed an American Consul who has been requested to work with an American film crew to help navigate Puerto Vallarta and work alongside local authorities to ensure the smooth filming process. During the filming, an extra on set is murdered and Amanda can’t let it go, she needs to find who murdered a local expat. This novel was a quick easy read, it flowed nicely and kept you flipping pages to see whether they would find the killer. A beautiful story of taking control, choosing your ...

This mystery is such a great read! Thrilling, great setting in Mexico and diabolical characters. Loved it! Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!

Murder on the Set 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.Gilbert vividly portrays Puerto Vallarta, making the locale almost a character in its own right. The descriptions of the vibrant culture and the tension of the film indust...