Looking for a new book that will make your heart race? The thirteenth edition of The Minotaur Sampler compiles the beginnings of seven can't-miss novels—either standalone or first in series—publishing Winter 2025 for free and easy sampling.
Melissa Larsen's The Lost House is a mesmerizing story of a young woman with a haunting past as she returns to Iceland to investigate a gruesome murder in her family.
In Jenny Elder Moke's genre bending She Doesn't Have a Clue, a mystery writer attends her ex-fiancé's wedding where she's caught up in a real-life mystery similar to her latest novel.
First in In John McMahon's electrifying Head Cases, an enigmatic group of FBI agents hunt down a murderer seeking his own justice.
In Daisy Pearce's propulsive Something in the Walls, a child psychologist moves to a remote village to care after a child who's inexplicable behavior just might uncover the sinister secrets of the village.
First in Series: In Andrew Ludington's action-packed debut Splinter Effect, a time traveling archaeologist maneuvers through the past to recover a long lost menorah hiding out in Rome. Bestseller Sandie Jones's I Would Die For You follows a mother as she recalls the downfall of the biggest British band of the 80s. But when her daughter goes missing, she's forced to face her past to save everything she holds dear.
In bestseller Julia Spiro's Such a Good Mom, a murder on Martha's Vineyard rocks one new mom to the core, leaving her to search for answers.
Pretty good selection of books in this edition of the Minotaur Sampler!! These are Always fun to read because you get a preview of multiple books. We get time travel, serial killers, Martha’s Vineyard and more in this sampler. I was most excited by “The Lost House” by Melissa Larsen. The plot set in Iceland was a fresh take on the podcaster thriller genre. “Such A Good Mom” by Julia Spiro also intrigued me…a new mom learns about a death on her island home.
Thanks to NetGalley, Minotaur Books & St. Martin’s Press for the advanced samples of these books.
I always enjoy these samplers because they expose you to authors that you might not have otherwise found. This volume was particularly good, with most books sounding quite appealing to me. Though, I really can't wait for Julia Spiro's book. The sample has me wanting to read more ... NOW! St Martin's Press ... please approve me! ;)
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an advanced copy of this book.
Enjoyed reading this mystery/thriller sampler from Minotaur and now looking forward to reading several of these books! My favorites were Sandie Jones (love her books), Melissa Larsen, Julia Spiro & John McMahon (based in my city). Thank you to the publisher for the opportunity to read this advanced copy. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.