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Nothing Bad Happens Here

(2025)
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Sun, sand, and secrets...

‘Part mystery, part thriller... and absolutely pitch-perfect! A summer in Nantucket you won’t forget!’ —Sarah Beth Durst,
New York Times bestselling author of The Lake House

A carefree New England vacation is just what sixteen-year-old Lucia needs to chase her sadness away. At least, according to her mom, who whisks them away for the summer with her ridiculously wealthy new boyfriend. Nothing bad happens in Nantucket, a charming island with cobblestone streets and million-dollar cottages.

But when Lucia stumbles upon the body of a teenage girl on a beach, the discovery reopens old wounds from her past. With the dead girl's identity a mystery, Lucia takes it upon herself to investigate and crosses paths with Selah and her pack of devil-may-care besties. The three girls are beautiful, chaotic, and a little wild—and they help Lucia forget her crushing sense of grief and loneliness. But as Lucia becomes a part of their shimmering world, she begins to suspect that there are dark secrets hidden in this quiet enclave, and that uncovering them may be the key to solving the dead girl’s murder. Not everything on this island is what it seems…



Genre: Young Adult Fiction

Praise for this book

"[A] smashing suspense debut! A page-turning exploration of the way the truth gets concealed--and the all-too-human and all-too-necessary desire to find the truth at any cost. Sure to be one of the best YA thrillers of the year. Don't miss it!" - David Bell

"One part fairy tale and one part old-fashioned New England whodunit, with a twist I never saw coming!" - Katie Cotugno

"Expertly layered twists and the perfect kiss of the supernatural. Thriller fans, rejoice!" - Erin A Craig

"Part mystery, part thriller, part deep dive into the heart of a grieving teen, Nothing Bad Happens Here is compelling and vivid and absolutely pitch-perfect! A summer in Nantucket you won't forget!" - Sarah Beth Durst

"An atmospheric thriller where darkness is just beneath the surface." - Mindy McGinnis

"Ekstrom's debut is a riveting, graceful high wire act, a delectable and dynamic New England thriller that pulls no punches. It left me utterly breathless." - Derek Milman

"Perfect for fans of We Were Liars. You won't want to miss this tense, twisty, gorgeously written read!" - Kass Morgan

"The perfect summer read! Rich teens beach-partying in glamorous Nantucket . . . and then a murder. Enough mystery, twists, secrets and surprises to keep you reading to the startling finish. Loved it!" - R L Stine

"A can't-put-it-down mystery layered with authentic relationships, sharp class commentary, and touches of magical lore. I absolutely devoured it." - Jacqueline West


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