the samples definitely gave enough that I'm interested in picking up the full books when they come out!

I always look forward to these samplers! I'm especially excited for Mirage City and No Rest for the Wicked, now that I've gotten to read the first few chapters of each. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press/Minotaur for the ARC!

I LOVE samplers. The idea of getting to sample a whole bunch of different books in one just delights me.

Thrillers are not often my thing. I enjoy a vibe for fantasy or romance but I want a true mind bender for a thriller. It must also be believable. It is possible that these would not be to my taste if I were to read the whole book, but from the sampler, I am interested in all three.

No Rest for the Wicked: Dolores returns to her hometown after she gets a call from the FBI that her father, a senator, is missing. The small town is well known for its celebration of Halloween. Dolores had left town at seventeen and stayed out of contact with everyone until her return. But when she discovered that her father, who had only contacted her through signed cards, had left her a letter warning her to trust no one, she cannot help but need to find out what happened.

This has a delightfully creepy feel. Dolores' work as a forensic pathologist helps add to that vibe as she notices things that a casual observer would miss. This is a book I want to read. If i hadn't had the chance to sample the first six chapters, I would not have requested it.

Mirage City: 1950s, Detective "Andy" is hired to look into missing members of the Mattachine Society, a group pursuing equality for homophiles. Set in the 1950s, there is a vein of commentary about the treatment of gay people as second-class citizens and divisions within the group regarding trans and cross-dressing members.

Lavender House has come up as a possible book club book for the last few sessions. There is something about this that is intriguing. Detective stories are usually not my preference except for a select few but this is well written. I will consider requesting it. The preview of this was quite short and left me wondering more than anything.

Wild Instinct: A man is found partially consumed by a mountain lion. While hunting the "killer cat," tey discover the victim was already dead. And more people could die.

I am really into the mountain lion part of this story line but otherwise, just not interested in this one.

Thank you to Net Galley, Minotaur Press, and St. Martin's Press for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

Mark your calendar for this free volume's release date. These Minotaur samplers are always great for making decisions about books to read.

This time, titles by Rachel Louise Adams, T. Jefferson Parker, and Lev AC Rosen are featured. There are descriptions of each book, generous samples and information on the authors in these pages.

Start reading and enjoy!

Many thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press-Minotaur for this title. All opinions are my own.

Thank you for another wonderful volume of the Minotaur sampler! I look forward to reading these each time they come out.

Thank you @NetGalley and @StMartinsPress for this sampler in exchange for my honest feedback

This was short and sweet, a sampling of a few chapters from three different upcoming books. One of which I have requested the full book for! 🤞🏻

No Rest for the Wicked- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️-⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
lol humor, unique style and enjoyable storyline

Mirage City- ⭐️⭐️⭐️-⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Likable characters, mysterious disappearances, desire to find out the truth

Wild Instinct- ⭐️⭐️⭐️-⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Interesting premise, dialogue fast paced and flows well, more matter of fact technical than light reading


Thank you!! I love the samplers!!