←Recommendations of Blue Skies Yonder

This is a very engaging "whodunnit" with a lot of modern twists. The use of AI makes it all the more disturbing.
And I appreciate the black humor. It has a lot of juicy roles. It deserves to be performed.

Such a wild and thrilling story that takes you places you wouldn't expect! That's the power that Peter Fenton put into this play! Secrets are revealed, no one can be trusted, and every element of the story will satisfy you in every way possible! This classic story of "whodunnit" that's set in today's world with such a diverse group of characters is was so eye opening and refreshing to read! I'd love to see this be produced! Awesome work Peter!

Just like Rian Johnson does with Knives Out, Peter Fenton brings the "whodunnit" genre into the modern era. There are so many clever moments where Fenton honors the past troupes but doesn't just copy and paste them. If anything, he re-invents them. Each character is fleshed out and has a strong point of view, making the reveal of the murderer very satisfying. I hope to see this play produced all over. There's definitely a space for it.

It's an interesting trick in this century to pull off a "whodunnit" without relying on the same tired tropes that most of them have trotted out for decades, if not centuries. Kudos to Fenton, then, for writing a very unconventional murder mystery that still offers up rich characters for us to enjoy and a story that keeps us guessing until the very end. Contemporary and engaging. I'm a bit in awe of the feat that's accomplished here. A thrilling and engaging work!

Well, now I’m relieved that publishers have no interest in my work. I had no idea the publishing industry could be so dangerous or filled with so many secrets. Fortunately, Peter Fenton has given us the inside scoop with this clever murder mystery that combines author ambitions, marketing ploys, pure greed, and revenge and keeps us guessing right up to the end. Great roles for a diverse cast, a set designer’s dream, and a plain old good time for audiences.

Whodunits are one of the most difficult types of plays to write - requiring a plausible death (or two or three), multiple characters provided with reasonable cause and the ratcheting of suspense as necessary elements. Peter Fenton blends these elements together expertly pulling us into a world where any number of outcomes is possible. I was guessing (wrongly - I might add) the whole way through. Captivating! Additional bonus - the set is a dream. Would love to see it!

[2024-12-05]

Peter Fenton pulls off the most challenging task of a whodunnit: making you care so much about the characters and their twisted, intersecting motives and actions that you forget to try solving the mystery. "Blue Skies Yonder" is a deft, engaging and fun play that showcases Fenton's talent for creating fascinating characters and intricate plots. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this and would love to see a live production. Bravo!

A refreshing, commanding play for contemporary who-dun-it-ery. Fenton deftly draws and spins a web of mystery and pure fun in this thriller, b/c I cannot overstate how great of a cast of characters this is, each with potential motives, each maudlinly aware of the genre they're in. This is a script abundant with wit, jokes, and danger. The actors will have so much fun. And the audience might even have more in theorizing all the twists and turns. Christie is certainly grinning from the beyond.

What a rapid paced murder mystery! Here we have a group of ne’er-do-wells at a secluded estate being picked off one by one in a classic whodunnit style. Every character is dripping with charisma, style, and motive. A thrilling stage mystery that gives Mousetrap a run for its money.

OoooOOoh! This compelling, twisty, hilarious, dark thriller had me making flowcharts and spreadsheets to organize character motives from page one—and would certainly keep an audience equally engaged and on the edge of their seats! There is so much complexity, and like a finger trap, the threads only get tighter and more treacherous the more you tug on them! There are so many great, messy, awful, wonderful characters who I absolutely loved to hate! Contemporary and compelling, this mystery rocks!