Publication Date: February 11, 2025
“A charming cast of characters, a twisty mystery, and a diabolical killer make Nothing Ever Happens Here impossible to put down. A riveting page-turner with a sly sense of humor.” —Robyn Harding, internationally bestselling author of The Haters
Nothing ever happens in small towns…
When Shelby Dawson survives a harrowing attack that should have left her dead, she tries to move past it—for herself, and for her family. Fifteen months later, with the help of her best friend, Mackenzie, she finally feels safe again in the snowy Minnesota town she calls home. But when an anonymous note appears on her windshield bearing the same threats her attacker made, Shelby realizes that her nightmare has only just begun.
As new evidence surfaces, and a group of well-meaning senior citizens accidentally makes the case go viral online, the situation quickly goes from bad to worse. And with suspicious accidents targeting those closest to her happening all over town, Shelby can’t shake the feeling that she’s being watched. Fighting to stay one step ahead of disaster, she finds herself asking the question on everyone’s lips: Who attacked her that night?
But Shelby isn’t the only one with questions. Mackenzie’s husband, Leo, vanished without a trace on that terrible night, and over a year later, no one knows why. Until a deep dive into his finances reveals a history of debts, mismanaged funds, and hidden accounts—one of which is still active. Their suspicion that Leo is still alive only complicates things further, though, and when another person connected to Shelby goes missing, she’s caught in a race against time before her attacker becomes a killer.
One night can change your life, a fact that Shelby Dawson knows all too well. After a near-death experience with a masked stranger, she is finally getting her life back on track. But after finding a threatening note on her car, the community bands together to find the attacker in Nothing Ever Happens Here by Seraphina Nova Glass.
Shelby Dawson is still reeling from her attack 15 months ago. She is back working at the senior citizens’ home and raising her twin daughters. However, when she finds a threatening note from her attacker on her car, panic takes over.
Banding together with some feisty seniors, Shelby tries to find her attacker before he follows through on his threats. While Shelby is working on her mystery, her best friend, Mack, is dealing with a mystery of her own.
When Mack’s husband went missing the night of Shelby’s attack, she was left with the fallout from all the lies he had hidden from her. As these two mysteries converge, the clock is ticking on finding the attacker, before he becomes a killer.
I thoroughly enjoyed Glass’s writing style. I appreciated how she was able to combine a classic mystery/thriller with humor that lends a cozy edge. Every character she introduced felt substantial and well-rounded, which made the reading easy. The mystery was complex and truly left me guessing until the end. I quickly became a fan of Glass and can’t wait for the next read from her.
Nothing Ever Happens Here is a thrilling mystery that pulls you in with humor and keeps you on the edge of your seat until the very end.
Seraphina Nova Glass is an assistant professor of instruction and playwright in residence at the University of Texas, Arlington, where she teaches film studies and playwriting. Her novel On A Quiet Street was nominated for an Edgar Award, was a New York Times Summer Read, an Amazon Bestseller and Editor’s Pick, and also featured in the Boston Globe and Bustle. Publishers Weekly has named her “a writer to watch.” She’s also an award-winning playwright and holds an MFA degree in dramatic writing from Smith College and a second MFA in directing from the University of Idaho. She is a proud dog mom and loves to travel the world with her husband. She resides in Dallas, Texas.
