The Minotaur Sampler, Volume 10: New Books to Make Your Heart Race by Kat Ailes

The Minotaur Sampler, Volume 10: New Books to Make Your Heart Race Reviews

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  Mairy

  Always a pleasure receiving the Minotaur Sampler. This time around though, none of the samplers appeals to me. Hopefully volume 11 will be more to my liking.
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  Dani Boise

  4 out of 5 for me!
  Thank you to Minotaur for fun samplers, these are a great way to read the beginning of upcoming books.
  
  I thought most of these had strong starts and I want to put them on my TBR; there was one that had a slower start but I bet it could still be a great story!
  
  Of note:
  Leave No Trace was my favorite of the bunch and I will cry if Minotaur denies me for the NG ARC, lol! But I'll be reading this one whether I have to wait until release.
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  Pauline Stout

  I’ve never seen something like this so when I saw it for download on Netgalley I got it because I was curious. I haven’t read very many thriller/mystery type books and intought it would be cool to read the start of a couple so I could maybe find something I really wanted to read. I liked the mix of different book types. It gives mostly everyone a chance to find something they might be interested in. As for all of the books individually:
  
  Leave No Trace: I greatly enjoyed this. Plenty of action and intrigue. I really want to know what was behind the main attack in the book and I really want to read more. Will be looking this up to read in the future. 4.25 stars
  
  The Expectant Detectives: While I didn’t dislike this it was my least favorite in the book. I’ve discovered I’m not much of a cozy mystery person. I liked the MC mostly? I don’t like how heavily she was judging the one alt woman while also trying to befriend her. I can see how cozy mystery fans would like this but I don’t think I’ll be continuing. 3 stars
  
  Everyone Who Can Forgive Me is Dead: This is hands down my favorite in the sampling. I loved the MC and I need to know more about her and the tragedy she was involved in. Will 100% be reading this in the near future. 4.5 stars
  
  Off the Air: Once again, I’m not the biggest fan of cozy mystery. I did like this more than the first included and I’m vaguely intrigued by the concept. I mostly like the MC but I hate her rivalry with the other female reporter and how she takes her down for being girly and caring about what she looks like. The awkward Spanish with the Latinx reporter was awkward. I doubt I’ll read more but there is a higher chance here. 3.5 stars
  
  Bless Your Heart: I really liked the prologue to this. It was properly creepy and disturbing. And then it went south for me. Wasn’t that big a fan of the family interaction and the goth kid stereotype annoyed me. I might look this up for see if there is more like the prologue in the book later. 3.5 stars
  
  Overall I did like this. It’s a neat way to find a new read. Do recommend this and would read another like this if I saw it in the future.
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  Blue

  Leave No Trace by A. J. Landau
  Nothing but pain would paste in our throats and eyes if we experienced the Statue Of Liberty's explosive attack. One induced by terrorists. It would feel to shocking for words. Then, to look and see or hear about all the injuries and deaths. Truly, our national parks are an American blessing. One of the care group and workers is an Angela Pierce, the first and youngest Black woman to hold the job. She is the special agent in charge.She works with the NPS's Investigative Service Branch. If this had really happened we all would find ourselves walking slowly, missing a meal worried and thinking how could it happen. I like the story because it is so present. The pandemic is mentioned. "The Expectant Detectives" They are moving to the Cotswolds from London. Also, there is a new baby arriving. It is their time to catch the Happy bus and smile. Life could not feel better. Best of all,they have a sense of humor. In the country, I think, you can not live without being a laugh a holic. She certainly waited long enough to have her baby. She's thirty one years old. Maybe the twenties is not the perfect time to grow another you. "Everyone Who Can Forgive Me Is Dead" by Jenny Hollander To witness a crime and survive is mind altering. When violent crimes occur at a Journalism school, there are repercussions years later. Sadly, you never know when new information will come out. Then, it is like that awful time is real time all over again. "Off The Air" by Christina Estes The excitement is about a radio host who collapsed inside the KRFK radio station. Reporting is not an easy job. No one wants to step up and speak before the grieving family have been notified. In this instance, everybody thinks it might have been Larry Lemmon who collapsed. A good guy is one of the spreading rumors. "Bless Your Heart" by Lindy Ryan
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  Afterglow Earring Co

  The Minotaur Sampler Winter 2024 edition offers a tantalizing preview of five gripping novels that promise to captivate readers with diverse plots and compelling characters. As a fan of Minotaur books, I delved into the sampler, finding each selection to be a potential heart-racing adventure.
  
  "Leave No Trace" introduces Special Agent Michael Walker of the National Park Service in a thrilling series that kicks off with a terrorist attack on the Statue of Liberty. The premise sets the stage for an intriguing narrative that sparks curiosity about future developments.
  
  "The Expectant Detectives" stands out as a fresh, funny, and heartfelt debut mystery, bringing together a group of soon-to-be moms-turned-detectives. The charming storyline piques interest with its unique blend of motherhood and detective work.
  
  For those seeking a standalone thriller, "Everyone Who Can Forgive Me is Dead" beckons with a tale of escaping a haunting past tied to a traumatic event at a prestigious journalism school. The debut nature of the novel adds an extra layer of anticipation for what lies ahead.
  
  Christina Estes, an Emmy Award-winning reporter, introduces Jolene Garcia in "Off the Air," the Tony Hillerman Prize-winning debut. This thought-provoking and entertaining mystery series promises a compelling journey through the lens of a skilled reporter.
  
  Lastly, "Bless Your Heart" offers a crackling mystery-horror novel with blood-soaked Southern charm. The combination of big-hearted characters and gasp-worthy moments makes it a delightful prospect for readers seeking an enthralling Southern-flavored mystery.
  
  Overall, The Minotaur Sampler Winter 2024 edition presents an enticing selection, catering to a variety of tastes within the mystery genre. With each novel's unique premise and promising beginnings, it's a perfect opportunity to discover a new book.
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  Janalyn

  The first book in the Minatour sampler is Leave No Trace, A National Park Mystery A multi author series packed with action in a great plot if you like books with smart dialogue surprises left and right this is a great book the next one is a book I haven’t read it’s called The Expectant Detectives about a group of pregnant moms to be that solve a murder I have this book in my library and cannot wait to read it. The book is written by cat ales has a dog named Helen a mom and a Newtown with secrets and a cult I can’t wait to read it! The third is Everyone Who Can Forgive Me Is Dead by Jenny Hollander A survivor of a traumatic event tries to find the killer this book is also in my library and I cannot wait to read it. Off The Air is a debut novel about a reporter Who gets a little too involved in her reports this is another book I cannot wait to read. It seems every book in this sampler was amongst the best they had to offer because all of them except for one or books I want to read and the ones I don’t want to read is because I’ve already read them. Last but not least is Bless Your Heart The Evans family owns a Texas funeral parlor with their southern attitude or displayed this book looks like it is going to be not only funny but also intriguing this year it seems every book they have picked for the sampler as I said is a Stellar because I want to read this one as well they’re all so good and sound so great with the exception of Leave No Trace which I have already read and thought it was awesome. I want to think Minotaur books and that galley for this great arc copy please forgive any mistakes as I am blind and dictate my review.
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  Sarah Isaacson

  The Minotaur Sampler, Volume 10: A Thrilling Collection of Mystery and Suspense
  
  For mystery and suspense enthusiasts seeking their next captivating read, The Minotaur Sampler, Volume 10, offers an enticing selection of five novels that promise to keep your heart pounding and your mind racing. This sampler showcases the talents of renowned and emerging authors, each crafting unique and engrossing tales that will transport you to worlds of suspense, intrigue, and danger. I want more of each! Only 4-stars because I don't have the complete anthology--YET! Just teasers so far. Will update feedback once complete.
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  HappyBookWorm2020

  I always enjoy these samplers - they are a great way to read a long excerpt of upcoming books. There is something for everyone in this sampler - humor, suspense, and mystery.
  
  The two I would most like to read are "Leave No Trace" and "Everyone Who Can Forgive Me is Dead'. The first book is about an attack on the Statue of Liberty. The second one is a mystery about a lethal attack on journalism students, and the one who survived.
  
  We also have Southern housewives who happen to be vampires, extremely pregnant women investigating a mystery, and a prize winning book about a journalist investigating the suspicious death of a talk show host.
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  Tavia

  This is a fun collection of books. The one I think I am the most interested in is “Bless Your Heart.” This is a great chance to get to read a variety of Books and see if you are interested in checking out the full novel.
  
  Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin’s & Minotaur Books for the opportunity to read these samples.
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  Robin

  I always love these samplers and am looking forward to reading a few of the new books!
  
  Thank you, NetGalley and St Martins Press/Minotaur Books for an advanced copy of this book.