This sampler is terrific! I really enjoy these previews, it gives you a good taste on which authors you may want to read in the future. I’m looking forward to reading several of theses books - and sharing my suggestions with others!

This is the first time I’ve received the Minotaur Sampler. How did I not know it existed? It’s the perfect way to try-on some new authors or genre without making a full commitment. The solution to “what to read next” and culling your TBR list! Each of the selections engaged me right from the start with a variety of styles and voices, so I look forward to reading the complete stories. Fortunately, I’ve already received a couple of them. Whew! That’s the only downside – waiting to obtain the whole book.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press/ Minotaur Books for the eARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

The Minotaur Sampler, Volume 12 has six intriguing mysteries from six amazing writers!
Written by Deborah J. Benoit; Olivia Blacke; Michelle Chouinard; Julia Dahl; P. J. Nelson; Sharon Short this sampler just intrigued me even more!
I’m excited to read each of these books.

Thank You NetGalley and Minotaur Books for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

I heartily enjoyed diving into the six beginnings of novels in The Minotaur Sampler. Each story has its own special vibe and appeal, some more noir, others more crime/thriller and still others somehow funny with a ghost and a live person solving what they decide is a murder. This was the perfect way for me to discover writers I don't know and reacquaint myself with others I've read before, in generous and representative portions of each person's tale. Highly recommend as a way to do the same -- to add to the breadth and depth of my TBR pile! I received a copy of this book and these opinions are my own, unbiased thoughts.

I use these Samplers to find new authors a couple of times a year. I was familiar with two of these. I have chosen my next books to read and gotten some new authors to follow. I am most interested in the Sharon Short story. Feels very gothic inspired.

Minotaur Sampler volume 12

This sampler is terrific! I really enjoy these previews and they are just long enough to have a good idea of my new TBR titles. Thank you so much!!

A perfect tool to use with acquisitions. I discovered two books I ordinarily might not look at and discovered they’re perfect for,our patrons.

ave been getting these samplers for a few years and have always enjoyed them. They are a quick and easy way to touch base with new authors and come back to old favorites.

In this sampler of six books I found at least a couple that peaked my interest: The Serial Killer’s Guide to SanFrancisco, Trouble Island and perhaps Booked for Murder.

The Guide seemed like a hokie title, but it kicked off a good plot with an older main character (nearly 50) in a self made profession.

Trouble Island seems a good 1930’s, dark film noir type of mystery.

Booked for Murder takes place in a small town bookshop filled with characters that seem to know each other, but so they really?

All potentially good reads.

Great introduction to new books and authors. I definitely plan on checking out some of these titles.

The Minotaur Sampler, Volume 12 includes chapter excerpts from six new Minotaur books. Due out 25th June 2024 from Macmillan on their Minotaur imprint, it's 196 pages and will be available (possibly for a limited time) as a free download in ebook format.

These six books from Minotaur are all top shelf fiction. For anyone (and let's face it, that's almost all of us) who has ever wandered around and browsed in a book store or library to read a few pages of random books and see if we are drawn in, this sampler provides the same experience without leaving the comfort of your computer chair. The books all have upcoming release dates, and it's nice to get a sneak peek before release. The collection includes 2 standalones, and 4 series debuts.

All of the books are very well written - thriller, suspense, and mystery. It's an excellent way to plan / pad the upcoming summer reading list for mystery/thriller readers.

Five stars.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.

I’m so excited to read the full versions. These samples are enough to give you a general idea of what you’re stepping in to with the book. It’s also just enough to make want more and go buy the full length book.

This is the first time that I’ve downloaded and read the Minotaur sampler. I guess I’m happy to say that I enjoyed most of these excerpts. Let me explain. I’m a terrible excerpt reader and I know it. If the story pulls me in, I just get frustrated that I can’t continue reading. It’s rather comical.

Luckily, I had widgets for several of these. I finished A New Lease on Death and was already halfway through Booked for Murder by the time I finished reading all six excerpts. LOL. Of course, I’m sitting on pins and needles waiting for approval for the Serial Killer Guide to San Francisco since I didn’t already have a widget for that one.

It really is a good way to decide if the writing styles are a good fit for you. As long as you have the patience to wait for the book publication if you don’t get an early copy of the book! Happy reading.

Thank you to Netgalley and Minotaur Books for a copy provided for an honest review.

Another great edition of the Minotaur Sampler! I really love these samplers. It is so nice to read samples of upcoming novels that I could possible add to my TBR list, and this latest edition really hit the mark.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Minotaur Publishing for the free e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I LOVE the Minotaur Samplers and ALWAYS request them! Its a great way to preview a few chapters of up and coming books from authors that may or may not be know to me.

I have to confess up front that I am a huge psychological thriller reader and have always found new reads from the sampler. This one seemed to focus more on the cozy/supernatural books which I, personally, don't tend to read. I did read through the 6 books and enjoyed the snapshots. However, knowing my taste going in, again its me not them, these are not exactly my jam. All are definitely well written and enjoyable!

A perfect way to sample some upcoming mystery/thriller books. I loved that there was just enough to grab interest. Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for ARC!

Another great sampler that introduced me to some new mystery authors! I'm particularly looking forward to reading The Serial Killer Guide to San Francisco--loved the main character and the interesting premise. Also looking forward to reading I Dreamed of Falling.

Great new books, can’t wait to dive deeper in them. All hooky and catching, I definitely want to read on.

I love this guide! It helps me decide what to read next. This is a must read for summer. I already have a few on preorder.

I did not know that this was a thing, but I am so happy I recieved this! I love that I am able to sample these 6 books that I am already interested in to make sure that I want to read them before I actually purchase them.

This is an exciting sampler. It is so helpful to get these to make decisions on what to read. Thank you.