About

Rob Osler’s debut novel, Devil’s Chew Toy, features a gay and lesbian amateur sleuth in a light-hearted, humorous mystery adventure set in present-day Seattle. His short story, Analogue, published in Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine, won the Mystery Writers of America Robert L Fish Award as part of the 2022 Annual Edgar Awards. Rob lives in California with his long-time partner and a tall gray cat. He invites you to visit him at robosler.com

Featured Work

DEVIL'S CHEW TOY

2022

When shy gay Hayden meets take-charge butch Hollister, the very unlikely and very amateur detective duo set out to find a missing go-go boy, bring down a diabolic international crime ring, and prove that friendship--fueled by enough caffeine--can indeed conquer all.

Other Works

  • ANALOGUE

    2021

Awards and Recognition

  • Mystery Writers of America 2022 Robert L Fish Award
  • Nominee Best Debut Novel--Left Coast Crime, 2023 Nominee Best First Novel--Agatha Awards, 2023