Sneak Peek: July 2026 Indie Next List

The July 2026 Indie Next List includes three Macmillan titles!

FABULOUS BODIES by Chuck Tingle
9781250398567 | 7/7/26

“Tingle (LUCKY DAY) turns both the music and the blood spatter up to 11 in this extremely gory horror outing that nevertheless puts his trademark sense of humor on full display… Tingle unwaveringly commits to the bit, masterfully juxtaposing intense horror, witty observation, and genuine emotion. Though not for the faint of heart, this is unforgettable.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review

HOT GIRL MURDER CLUB by Ashley Winstead
9781250401212 | 7/14/26

“Ten years ago, when her younger sister Georgia was brutally murdered, and the Los Angeles police were unable to bring her killer to justice, Sage Scout realized if she wanted justice she would need to deliver it herself… From this ingenious premise, Winstead (THE FUTURE SAINTS) fashions a wickedly clever novel that not only delivers all the jaw-dropping twists readers crave but also offers up a thoughtful exploration of the costs that can come from taking justice into one’s own hands… Written with a razor-sharp sense of humor and graced with a memorable cast of relatably messy characters, this sleekly plotted novel of suspense is simply superb.”—Library Journal, starred review

AGNES LIVES! by Hallie Elizabeth Newton
9781639738564 | 6/23/26

“In Newton’s whirlwind, wholly original debut novel, a young woman is on the hunt for a murderer—or, really, a would-be murderer who will kill her… Told strictly in Agnes’ voice (even the dialogue is one-sided), this is a deep dive into a millennial mind in free fall. It’s dark but also funny, disturbing yet identifiable, and while it goes off the rails toward the end, it’s a trip worth taking.”—Booklist