This was a fan sample of multiple books releasing soon that’s in very interested in. I will definitely be returning to finish these stories when the full book releases

This sampler made me eager to read AlL of the books included. In fact, since receiving it, I HAVE read all except the new Stacey Willingham, but I do have it. Thank you!
FYI: I have enjoyed all but So Happy Together

Originally I requested this sampler for Stacy Willingham, but found that I am excited for all do these books.

What a great lineup to have. I would love the opportunity to read and review full length novels if any of these books.

What an incredible sampler. Every time a page cut off to mark the end of the sample of that story I audibly groaned.

Okay I actually cheated slightly by already reading an ARC of the The Parents Weekend, but check out my review for that because I just love everything Alex Finley writes.

The standout story for this sampler for me was The Bachelorette Party. I seriously cannot wait until this book is published and will be getting it on release day. I was instantly hooked with the stories opener- a 90s slasher style scene of what happened on this small Swedish island years ago, and was gripping my kindle waiting to see what was going to happen in the modern day timeline. Thankfully I was able to go and get some previous publications to tear through in the meantime because I’ve never read anything by Sten before and clearly I vibe with her as a writer.

As for Stacy Willingham, that woman is incapable of writing a bad thriller. Her books always seem a little slower, moodier, and atmospheric to me, but this sample started out super strong and had me hooked. I cannot wait to get the whole story.


This sampler offers up six really strong Mystery/Thriller genre stories and gave me 5 automatic adds to my TBR, and the only reason it wasn’t all six was because I already read the ARC of one!

The Minotaur Sampler, Volume 15 is a captivating collection that offers readers a glimpse into six forthcoming standalone thrillers set to release in Spring/Summer 2025. This e-book sampler is an excellent resource for fans of mystery and suspense, providing a taste of diverse narratives from both established and debut authors.

Overview of Included Works:
• Alex Finlay's Parent's Weekend: An action-packed thriller where five families grapple with the mysterious disappearance of their children during a college event.
• Mary Dixie Carter's Marguerite by the Lake: A tense narrative exploring the death of a glamorous garden designer, a widower's buried secrets, and a young gardener entangled in their complex lives.
• Olivia Worley's So Happy Together: A young woman's quest to win back her ex spirals into a web of lies, secrets, and murder, challenging perceptions of love and truth.
• Camilla Sten's The Bachelorette Party: A washed-up podcaster attends her best friend's bachelorette party, only to confront a cold case that's haunted her, blending personal demons with investigative intrigue.
• Kelsey Cox's Party of Liars: A sweet sixteen celebration turns deadly when a body plummets onto the dance floor, unraveling a tale of secrets and suspense.
• Stacy Willingham's Forget Me Not: A woman revisits the site of her sister's long-ago disappearance, confronting past traumas and uncovering unsettling truths.

This sampler serves as an enticing introduction to upcoming thrillers, each promising unique narratives and compelling characters. Whether you're a long-time fan of the genre or seeking new authors to explore, The Minotaur Sampler, Volume 15 offers a diverse array of stories that are sure to pique your interest.

This is a solid sampler collection including some of my favorite mystery authors! Can’t wait to read the full books!

So excited for these! More In depth reviews on the ones I was approved for! Thank you! Parents weekend is I think my
Most anticipated!

I LOVED this sampler! I already read one of the ARCs in it, which I enjoyed, but I enjoyed - and can't wait to read - all of the books in this sampler!

This review was also posted on Goodreads.

Thank you to Netgalley and Minotaur Books for providing these excerpts from the upcoming publications.

I find the Minotaur Sampler volumes to be a good way to decide if a book is for me. This sampler contains excerpts from the following books:

Party of Liars by Kelsey Cox
The Bachelorette Party by Camilla Sten
Marguerite by the Lake by Mary Dixie Carter
Parents Weekend by Alex Finlay
So Happy Together by Olivia Worley
Forget Me Not by Stacy Willingham

I admit that I’ve already read and reviewed Parents Weekend. This sampler had a couple of auto-read authors for me, so their excerpts were probably not necessary for me with Alex Finlay and Stacy Willingham, but I do appreciate them anyway. I was able to decide that one of the books that I was considering was not for me and one that I hadn’t considered pulled me in and prompted me to add the title to my TBR. I found the debut novel Party of Liars promising. All around a good sampling of books for my reading decisions.

Once again, the Minotaur Sampler just makes my TBR list get even longer. I really enjoyed reading the first few chapters of each of these new books and look forward to reading a few of them completely -- as well as to the next edition of the Minotaur Sampler!

I always look forward to get the next Minotaur Sampler. As usual I was not disappointed with the excerpts given in this book. They are mysteries and/or thrillers. You won’t be disappointed as I think that you will be doing what I’m doing. I adding the titles to my list to be read sooner than later.

Great sampler! Each book has just the right amount of thrills and suspense. I hope to read each title soon.

Great sample pack. Definitely will be reading several of these books in their entirety. Excited for that.

THIS is the 6 pack everyone needs for their poolside vacations. A bachelorette party, parent’s vacation, disappearances and murder…. — Yes Please!

This sampler provides a wealth of insightful information that captivates the reader’s attention and leaves them eager to delve deeper.

This sample was great! Definitely had me request these books because I can't wait to read them! Thanks netgalley for the sampler!

It worked! Reading through this sampler makes me want to pick up and finish all six of these upcoming mystery thrillers. I'm especially anticipating Parent's Weekend, Party of Liars, and The Bachelorette Party. Thanks to NetGalley and Minotaur for Volume 15!

This sampler was fun to read! Several of these books are ones I have been anticipating, and some I had never heard of. One book in particular that was new to me, So Happy Together, intrigued me enough to pick up the book to read! I also really enjoyed reading previous from my anticipated books, Parents Weekend and Forget Me Not!

I loved this little sampling! My interest is definitely piqued and I can’t wait for the books to be released. I would definitely recommend, especially if you don’t normally read this genre, so you can get just enough of each story to know if you’d enjoy reading the full book.

this is a sampler of several stories, it makes you want to read them all. some new authors for me and some favorites.

As someone who only reads books in first person because the third person is hard for me as English is my second language, this is amazing. The authors unfortunately don’t put in blurbs how the book is written so this is really helpful - check it out and see is the writting is good for you.