Minotaur Books is an imprint of St. Martin's Press, a division of Macmillan Publishers, that specializes in publishing mystery, crime, and thriller novels. The imprint was launched in 2000 and has since published a wide range of books in the genre, from traditional mystery novels to more contemporary crime fiction and thrillers. Some notable authors published by Minotaur include Michael Connelly, C.J. Box, and Karin Slaughter. The imprint has also been recognized for its commitment to publishing diverse voices in the genre, with a focus on featuring female and minority authors.