Rob osler, mystery writer
featured series: Harriet Morrow investigates
A woman detective solving crimes in Chicago during the Progressive Era.
Praise for The Case of the Murdered Muckraker
“This historical color never slows the pace, however, and Osler’s trademark blend of humanity and wry humor is on full display. It’s a top-notch sequel.” —★ Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
“Superb . . . Osler writes with passion and crafts a believably innovative 19th-century Chicago, integrating queer social issues with historical detail, and creating a credible, thought-provoking, unforgettable heroine.”— The Press-Republican
“… Rob Osler vividly captures the challenges facing a young queer woman in 1898 Chicago who’s trying to prove her skills as a detective while keeping her personal life private.”— Oline H. Cogdill for Shelf Awareness
“A queer, female-forward dive into fact-based political corruption.” — Kirkus Review
Praise for The Case of the Missing Maid
“Osler debuts a historical mystery series that celebrates both its closeted lesbian sleuth and the town where she hopes to make her career.” (Four Standout Historical Fiction Releases)
—Alida Becker, The New York Times Book Review
“The first woman hired by a Chicago detective agency faces one daunting challenge after another in this excellent historical series launch from Osler… With lush historical detail, optimistic but plausible gender politics, and an unforgettable heroine, this series is primed for success.”—★ Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
American Library Association RUSA Award Shortlisted in the mystery genre
“5 mystery novels to cozy up with this holiday season” — The Washington Post
“Highly recommended.” — Historical Novel Society (Editor’s Choice)
“Osler has researched late-nineteenth century Chicago carefully for this delightful series starter and addresses Harriet’s sexuality in a sensitive manner.”—Booklist
Winner AudioFile Earphones Award for Best Audiobook
Amazon Editors Pick —Best Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
“… Osler doesn’t do things in an obvious way but in a fashion that seems natural and true to the story, which, among other things, is an excellent mystery with a clever and satisfying ending. All of which adds up to this terrific series debut.” — Deadly Pleasures
“The Case of the Missing Maid moves cleverly through myriad neighborhoods, clandestine drag events, and hidden gay bars…Osler illustrates how controlling families, human trafficking, and corrupt cops are not just 21st-century concerns in this stellar novel.” — Oline H. Cogdill, Shelf Awareness
“Harriet is a wonderful lead character, and Osler brilliantly combines his protagonist’s growth into adulthood and Chicago’s emergence as one of the nation’s largest cities…” —Brian Kenney, First Clue Reviews
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