Looking for a new book that will make your heart race? The tenth edition of The Minotaur Sampler compiles the beginnings of five can't-miss novels—either standalone or first in series—publishing Winter 2024 for free for easy sampling.

First in Series: In Leave No Trace, the Statue of Liberty is the target of a terrorist attack, the first in a possible series of attacks, in this new series featuring Special Agent Michael Walker of the National Park Service.

First in Series: Fresh, funny and heartfelt, The Expectant Detectives is a charming debut mystery about a group of soon-to-be moms-turned-detectives.

Standalone: Everyone Who Can Forgive Me is Dead is a debut thriller about a woman who is trying to escape the past and the horrific event she witnessed at the prestigious journalism school she attended.

First in Series: Equal parts thought-provoking and entertaining, Emmy Award winning reporter Christina Estes introduces Jolene Garcia in her Tony Hillerman Prize winning debut, Off the Air.

First in Series: A crackling mystery-horror novel with big-hearted characters and blood-soaked Southern charm, Bless Your Heart is a gasp-worthy delight from start to finish.