Sneak Peek: May Indie Next List

The May 2024 Indie Next List includes FIVE Macmillan titles!

EVERY TIME I GO ON VACATION, SOMEONE DIES BY CATHERINE MACK
9781250325853 | 4/30/24

“The first entry in ‘The Vacation Mysteries’ series features author Eleanor Dash, who wants to finish her book tour in Italy so that she can get back to writing and fulfill her publishing contract by killing off her series’ main character, Connor Smith… [But] Eleanor is shocked when the real Connor, also on the book tour, tells her that someone has tried to kill him—twice… Mack’s unusual format includes footnotes that directly address the reader, offering a chance to uncover secrets and the killer. This humorous mystery with a touch of romance…[is perfect] for fans of Knives Out.”–Library Journal, starred review

SUMMERS AT THE SAINT BY MARY KAY ANDREWS
9781250278388 | 5/7/24

“Andrews’s expert exploration of complex family dynamics, hidden secrets, and class divisions in a small resort town add authenticity to the gripping mystery and swoony romance. Series fans and newcomers alike will be riveted.”–Publishers Weekly, starred review

888 LOVE AND THE DIVINE BURDEN OF NUMBERS BY ABRAHAM CHANG
9781250910783 | 4/30/24

“Stylistic flourishes abound; in addition to email transcripts and explanations of pager code, Chang imagines conversations with his favorite film directors including Rob Reiner… Chang strikes all the right notes in his portrayal of a tender youth. Gen Xers will revel in the nostalgia.”–Publishers Weekly

DARLING GIRLS BY SALLY HEPWORTH
9781250284525 | 4/23/24

“Compelling themes of trust, betrayal, and brittle façades circle the sisters’ relationships, raising the stakes of the investigation painfully high. Hepworth’s fans will be primed for her newest unnerving thriller.”–Booklist

LONELINESS & COMPANY BY CHARLEE DYROFF
9781639732081 | 5/7/24

“The novel’s view of the future is particularly distinct in its depictions of dating life… Dyroff also nails the ways in which single-minded ambition can obscure opportunities for connection. This brims with clear insight and unsettling visions of the world to come.”–Publishers Weekly