Sneak Peek: February 2025 Indie Next List

The February 2025 Indie Next List includes FOUR Macmillan titles!

THE QUEENS OF CRIME by Marie Benedict
9781250280756 | 2/11/25

“In this excellent novel, Benedict (coauthor with Victoria Christopher Murray of THE FIRST LADIES) vividly brings to life real Golden Age mystery novelists and a 1930s setting… Fans of Benedict’s previous novels and those who enjoy historical whodunits will find this hard to put down.”—Library Journal, starred review

“Mystery fans may know the classic novels by the real queens of crime; now, thanks to historical-fiction star Benedict’s cleverly realized portraits of women committed to friendship and feminism, readers will know the wise, empathetic, and resourceful people who wrote them.”—Booklist, starred review

THE BONES BENEATH MY SKIN by TJ Klune
9781250890436 | 2/4/25

“Even as the character arcs pack emotional punches and the plot builds with intensity, the story is balanced with the humor and wry character introspection Klune (IN THE LIVES OF PUPPETS) is known for. Previously self-published, this reissued stand-alone only solidifies Klune’s reputation for skillful prose and worldbuilding.”—Library Journal, starred review

MUTUAL INTEREST by Olivia Wolfgang-Smith
9781639733323 | 2/4/25

“Wolfgang-Smith’s sharp, sardonic narration brilliantly brings to life both the Gilded Age and her unforgettable protagonists. It’s a virtuosic performance.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review

PENITENCE by Kristin Koval
9781250342997 | 1/28/25

“Fans of LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE will appreciate this deeply moving novel about what it takes to let go of guilt and find redemption. Koval’s background in law lends realism to her image of America’s broken criminal justice system, and her prose poignantly exposes what it takes to find forgiveness.”—Booklist