“Harriet, a lesbian and one of the country’s very few female detectives, reflects frequently on the complexities of her situation vis-à-vis Chicago’s laws and social mores, making this is as much a story of a gay woman’s desire for acceptance as it is a mystery. Osler treats both story lines with care, setting them against a vividly rendered urban backdrop of scoundrels and industrialists, private clubs and beneficent groups trying to help immigrants find their place. 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)

“Rob Osler’s superb second novel, “The Case of the Murdered Muckraker,” featuring the intrepid, wise, and colorful investigator sleuth Harriet Morrow, brings back the reliable storytelling from the previous book, “The Case of the Missing Maid.” 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.”

Thomas Grant Bruso, The Press-Republican, NY