Thank you to Harlequin Trade Publishing and Seraphina Nova Glass for the ARC via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.


Nothing Ever Happens Here blends domestic suspense, a missing person case, and a charming group of podcasting retirees into a twisty thriller that had me hooked from the first page.

The story unfolds through three POVs: Shelby, a woman recovering from a violent attack who begins receiving creepy threats again; Mackenzie, Shelby’s best friend, whose husband disappeared the night of that same attack; and Florence, a retirement home resident who recruits her friends to investigate through their amateur podcast. Yes, there’s a senior citizen true-crime podcast crew—and yes, they’re absolutely delightful.

Seraphina Nova Glass does a great job balancing tension and warmth. The snowy Minnesota setting adds an extra layer of isolation and chill. While the plot leans into some classic thriller tropes (mysterious notes, shady neighbors), the characters—especially Florence—kept me invested. I will say, the multiple points of view and large cast of characters did get a little confusing at times, especially early on, but it comes together as the story progresses.

A suspenseful psychological thriller, I thoroughly enjoyed it! Loved this intense mystery of a traumatic attack, a “killer” on the loose and the hilarious groups of “seniors “ who ultimately bring this killer to the forefront. A twisty plot with well written anticipation, I couldn’t put it down. An entertaining read!
This book is about the main character Shelby, who suffers a traumatic attack (left for dead), all the while her best friend Mackenzie’s husband goes missing the same night. 15 months later, Shelby finds a note on her windshield basically letting her know the attacker is still out there. In a small Minnesota town, and a lacking police force, this intense thriller unfolds and a group of seniors from “Shelby’s senior “home”, which happens to be her personal business take it upon themselves to help Shelby find this killer all in between accidents happening and people missing and or dead. With the help of one of their “podcasts”, things go viral and the mystery explodes in the small community bringing the case back open and at the hilt of everyone’s interest.

It’s frightening, thrilling and uncertain! I wasn’t so sure at first but the “seniors” grew on me. It reminded me of the Assisted Living place my mom was at and how all the characters could very well fit this mold.

I highly recommend this fascinating and riveting read! Thank you to @harlequin @graydonhouse for this eARC in exchange for my honest review.

This was my first book by author Seraphina Nova Glass and I REALLY enjoyed it! This story has some serious dark undertones. However, she kept the pacing quick and honestly, the book is also truly funny. For the full synopsis check out the second slide!

I would read an entire series about the senior citizens trying to solve the mystery of what is happening in their snowy “boring” town. Everything to do with their podcast and their interactions in general were much needed levity. The three leading ladies (Shelby, Mack and Florence) were all equally riveting. There are multiple twists throughout the story. Some I saw coming, and others shocked me. 4⭐️

For readers who love an atmospheric, bingeable thriller, I highly recommend Nothing Ever Happens Here!

I ended up having to dnf this book due to a few triggering topics. With that being said, I still think that people will enjoy this book. It has a lot of characters to keep up with but they all are interesting to read about.

I really wanted to love this book, but I feel like it was convoluted and confusing. The setting was awesome, but the abundance of characters made it hard to follow. Not my favorite.

You know that feeling when something just feels off—like the quiet is too quiet and everyone’s pretending a little too hard? That’s exactly the vibe in this twisty, snow-drenched thriller. And I ate up every minute of it.

In Nothing Ever Happens Here by Seraphina Nova Glass, readers meet Shelby Dawson, a woman trying to move on fifteen months after surviving a violent attack.

When a creepy anonymous note shows up, it’s clear her past isn’t done with her. With the help of her best friend Mackenzie—and a delightfully meddling group of seniors from the local retirement home—Shelby digs into the mystery that still haunts her. As more secrets surface and people start disappearing, the tension builds fast… and someone in this sleepy town is more dangerous than anyone realized.

Thank you NetGalley, Seraphina Nova Glass, and Harlequin Trade Publishing for the opportunity to read this four star delectable story! This book, among several others from the author, are available to read free for Kindle Unlimited members!

I really enjoyed this book! I love a good domestic thriller and if you liked Thursday Murder Club, you will love this. Three stories all intertwine and I liked each story. I was not completely surprised by the ending but thought it was well done. The only con for me was I think it could have been slightly shorter but thats ok! I would highly recommend this book. Also I did not listen to this but Brittany Presley is the narrator and I love her so I am sure the audiobook is great! 4/5 for me!

I devoured this author's previous release last year (it was one of my top reads of 2024) and was so excited to get something else by them - sadly, I was really let down by this one.

I love any book set in Montana and Nothing Ever Happens Here has the most atmospheric setting. Small town, quiet, snowy but not as innocent as you’d think.

Shelby barely survives the attack in which her husband, Leo, is still missing from. She still has no news of him over one year later but his SM accounts reveal he hadn’t always been upfront with her. Now, her friend and a lively group of senior citizens where Shelby works join together to solve her past attack and her present threats.

This is in turns both fun and thrilling; the addition of the senior citizens podcast and the villainous bad guy makes for a great read!

My thanks to HTP for this gifted copy!

Seraphina Nova Glass delivers another thrilling, twist-filled mystery in Nothing Ever Happens Here, set in a deceptively quiet Minnesota town where the snow blankets secrets just as easily as streets. After surviving a brutal attack over a year ago, Shelby Dawson is finally starting to feel safe—until the threats return, and it becomes clear her past isn't finished with her. With new evidence emerging, a missing husband, and a group of unexpectedly meddlesome senior citizens who make the case go viral, Shelby is thrown into a race against time to uncover the truth before it’s too late.

I loved this book—largely thanks to the Ole Gang, the ragtag team of senior sleuths who stole the show. I’m a sucker for a group of feisty older characters banding together to solve a mystery, and this cast was funny, resourceful, and totally lovable. The setting was pitch-perfect too—Glass nails that wintry, small-town Minnesota vibe with references to hotdishes, meat raffles, and ice fishing that made the atmosphere feel so vivid and real. The plot was fast-moving and full of surprises, but it was balanced with humor and warmth, which gave it a cozy edge despite the darker subject matter.

The pacing hooked me from the very first scene, and Glass’s writing style is cinematic and immersive. There’s an intricate balance between personal trauma, suspenseful twists, and just the right amount of levity. Even as the mystery unfolded in unexpected ways, the heart of the story remained in its characters—especially the Ole Gang, who truly made this one unforgettable. If you love a thriller with charm, grit, and a band of unconventional heroes.

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This was such a good book! I loved all of the characters in the friendships in this book. This was such an interesting story that held my attention and definitely surprised me in the end. I listen to the audiobook and I enjoyed it.

Nothing Ever Happens Here contains an unlikely cast of characters - the last people you would expect in a thriller are a group of elderly retirees! Yet they manage to enrich what is already a compelling and thrilling story. Through the first two acts we remain suspicious of everyone - Mack, the missing Leo, even Shelby's husband Clay. It takes a while for the truth to come into focus, and when it does it hits like a freight train you didn't see coming, in true Seraphina Nova Glass fashion. This is a great popcorn thriller with quite a dark edge to it.

“Nothing Ever Happens Here” by Seraphina Nova Glass is quite the thriller.

There are so many characters that I found myself a little confused at times in a “wait, what?” type of way.

Glass does a great job of creating such a fast paced read filled with twists and turns and I’m honestly looking forward to diving into that backlist after this one.

Thank you to Grayson House for selecting me for the ARC.

This is a terrifying read as the reader is constantly looking over their shoulder trying to dodge the story's killer. This is a twisty and fast read.

Nothing Ever Happens Here is the perfect title for this small-town thriller. I always enjoy Seraphina Nova Glass' books, and this one definitely ranks up there. The twists and turns keep coming with each chapter, and I loved the senior citizens who decide to start trying the break the case open as they post a video online that goes viral. It's a good book that will keep you engaged until the last chapter.

Thank you HTP Books and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.

Shelby and Mack are best friends who both suffer life changing events on the same night. Shelby survives an attack on her life and Mack’s husband disappears. A year later, neither mystery is solved and in fact more questions begin to surface. Shelby runs an assisted living facility and her residents get involved in solving the mysteries.

I really loved the characters and loved taking a peak into the assisted living. The story caught my attention right away and some aspects made me think of the show Murders in the Building. Seraphina Nova Glass doesn’t disappoint. Thank you to Harlequin Trade Publishing and Grayson House through Net Galley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I raced through this book. I couldn't read it fast enough. The unthinkable happened in a small town, and there was never any closure. That was until residents banded together, created a podcast, and did their own investigation. The storytelling was fantastic, and I can't recommend it enough!

SO GOOD. I love Seraphina's thrillers so much. Fast paced writing that leaves you on the edge of your seat constantly wanting more

I loved this!! This was halfway between a thriller and a cozy mystery for me.

Shelby, recovering from an attack is thrown back into a place of fear and anxiety after finding a strange and threatening message on her car. The tension created in the beginning of the book is truly phenomenal. The snowy setting created a feeling of isolation throughout the book.

However, my favorite part is the group of senior citizens that stepped up to solve the mystery. Their banter, wit, and friendship had me laughing out loud. Each character felt like they each had their own personality and were real people.

This was my first book from Seraphina Nova Glass and it certainly won't be my last.

Thank you to NetGalley and publisher for this ARC!

Thank you to Graydon House for the digital copy to review.

While setting the stage in the beginning I could not figure out how this would all come together, but it did in a way that worked well. The audio was great and I really enjoyed each of the narrators. The pacing was good and it was intense in parts, and I could not put it down once I got started.