Sneak Peek: January 2025 Indie Next List

The January 2025 Indie Next List includes FIVE Macmillan titles!

WHAT HAPPENED TO THE MCCRAYS? by Tracey Lange
9781250328434 | 1/14/25

“A story about grief, love, and community, Lange’s third novel brings readers into a small town with deep roots. Lange’s characters are memorable, and their struggles feel epic yet real.” —Booklist

BEAUTIFUL UGLY by Alice Feeney
9781250337788 | 1/14/25

“This may be Feeney’s most delightfully chilling thriller yet, following a clutch of bestsellers that includes HIS & HERS (2020), SOMETIMES I LIE (2018), and ROCK PAPER SCISSORS (2021).” —Booklist, starred review

ALL THE WATER IN THE WORLD by Eiren Caffall
9781250353528 | 1/7/25

“A young girl documents her escape from a flooded and now uninhabitable New York City . . . Gripping, beautifully descriptive, and likely to stay with you.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

THE LOST HOUSE by Melissa Larsen
9781250332875 | 1/14/25

“A winning recommendation for readers seeking a snowy thriller with LGBTQ+ themes and a satisfying, redemptive ending.” —Library Journal

THE BUSINESS TRIP by Jessie Garcia
9781250364418 | 1/14/25

“The smoothly executed finale that feels more like the work of a seasoned pro than a first-time novelist. This is sure to keep readers up at night.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review