Release date: April 14, 2026
Publisher: Park Row
Genre: Mystery/Thriller
Synopsis:
The two-time Edgar Award–nominated author of ON A QUIET STREET and THE VACANCY IN ROOM 10, Seraphina Nova Glass, is back with TOO CLOSE TO HOME
Nothing in this idyllic community is quite what it seems…
Those lucky enough to live in the elite lakefront community of Cloverhill Lakes are drawn to it for its safety and top-notch school district. The moms meet for coffee at the park while their kids play, they’re heavily involved in the PTA, and the summers are filled with chardonnay, brunch, sundresses, and backyard bonfires.
But everything changes when Regan Hoffman’s car explodes at the annual Labor Day party. The wrong person is killed, but it was meant for her. As the carefully crafted walls of her community begin to crumble, Regan tries to keep it together—something made infinitely harder when she sees her dead husband…alive.
When a Cloverhill Lakes resident suddenly goes missing, dark secrets begin to surface from underneath the idyllic veneer of their beautiful community—and the truth threatens to destroy them all as Regan finds herself in a fight for her life.
Review:
Too Close to Home by Seraphina Nova Glass is the kind of suburban thriller you fly through in a weekend—fast paced, twisty, and packed with secrets that unravel at lightning speed. Set in an idyllic lakefront community where everything looks picture perfect, the story quickly spirals into chaos after a shocking explosion at a neighborhood party sets off a chain reaction of lies, betrayals, and very questionable decisions. The multiple POV structure keeps things moving and adds to the tension as each character brings their own baggage (and secrets) to the table.
This is one of those reads where you absolutely have to suspend disbelief to fully enjoy the ride, but honestly? If you lean into the drama and don’t overthink the logistics, it’s a lot of fun. The plot is unapologetically unhinged in the best way, with twists that keep coming and a constant sense that no one can be trusted. Between the missing persons, shocking reveals, and increasingly chaotic turns, it delivers exactly what you want from a bingeable thriller.
At its core, this is a story about the cracks beneath curated suburban perfection, and it thrives on the messiness hiding just below the surface. If you’re in the mood for something suspenseful, entertaining, and just a little bit outrageous, this one makes for a perfect grab your snacks and don’t move kind of read.
Overall rating: 4/5
Thanks to the publisher for my review copy.
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