EditorIn her review for Reedsy Discovery, a platform that focuses on independent book reviews, Karen Siddall writes about When the Actor Inspired Chaos and Bloodshed, Nicholas Litchfield’s “riveting story of a struggling Hollywood actor cast as the ‘career-making’ lead in a South American director’s upcoming action/adventure film.”
Siddall notes, “The plot is well-paced, starting with an absolute gem of an opening that kept me engaged throughout. Dominic is a captivating character, and I couldn’t look away as he makes a series of unfortunate behavioral choices once he arrives on set. The behind-the-scenes insights into film production are intriguing, particularly the conversations around safety concerns for the cast and crew.” She concludes by recommending this book to readers who enjoy stories of filmmaking mishaps.
This 4-star review was published on April 1, 2025. You can find the complete book analysis at this link: https://reedsy.com/discovery/book/when-the-actor-inspired-chaos-and-bloodshed-nicholas-litchfield#review
Update: On April 2, 2025, Karen Siddall’s book review was reprinted in the iReporter feature on the local news website Park Cities BubbleLife.
