Nothing Bad Happens Here
Nothing Bad Happens Here by Rachel Ekstrom Courage, published by Random House on March 18, 2025, is a 400-page novel written in English. The story follows sixteen-year-old Lucia, who embarks on a New England vacation with her mother and her mother’s wealthy new boyfriend. What begins as a carefree summer in Nantucket takes a dark turn when Lucia discovers the body of a teenage girl on the beach, prompting her to delve into a mystery that intertwines with her own past.
As Lucia investigates the identity of the deceased, she encounters Selah and her group of adventurous friends, who momentarily distract her from her grief and loneliness. However, as she becomes more entangled in their vibrant lives, Lucia begins to uncover unsettling secrets lurking beneath the island’s charming facade. This narrative explores themes of social and family issues, blending elements of mystery and suspense within a backdrop of fantasy. Readers can expect a compelling journey through the complexities of friendship and the search for truth in a seemingly idyllic setting.
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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…
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