Aside from fiction writing, Rob Osler is a halfway decent tennis player, proficient at making chicken piccata and crab cakes, and threatens to restart playing bridge and the banjo-though not at the same time. He attended college in Washington, where he also earned a master's degree in business. After many years of living in Seattle and San Francisco, he resides in southern California with his long-time partner and a tall, gray cat.
Praise for Devil's Chew Toy: A fresh new take on the gay mystery . . . A welcome new voice. -Kirkus Reviews Charming and diverse characters-both human and canine-fill the pages of Rob Osler's delightfully humorous cozy. What fun to spend time with endearing leading man Hayden and friends on a romp through Seattle. -Gigi Pandian, USA Today bestselling and Agatha and Anthony-award winning author of The Accidental Alchemist series Take a disarming protagonist, a delightful supporting cast, and a pacy romp of a plot, add boundless warmth, humor, baked goods, and puppy love and you've got Devil's Chew Toy. Rob Osler's debut cozy-or quozy -brings a rainbow of characters into the cozy universe with a lot of snap and even more style. I loved it! -Catriona McPherson, multi-award-winning author of the Last Ditch Motel mysteries An out and proud crime story loaded with charm, warmth and good humor, DEVIL'S CHEW TOY introduces an engaging new voice with a fresh perspective on the sorts of stories a 21st century mystery novel can tell. -Charles Ardai, award-winning author of Nice Guys This nail-biter of a book is gut-bustingly funny, endlessly entertaining, and a little bit scary. Hayden McCall - teacher by day, relationship blogger by night, crime-solver by circumstance -- is unlike any mystery protagonist you've ever met: pocket-sized, optimistic and -- even though Hayden hates being described that way -- adorable. This is one of those books that makes you wonder if the world isn't just a little bit more edgy, fun, dangerous, eccentric and exciting than you thought. -Hart Hanson, author of The Driver, and creator and executive producer of Bones What a wonderful read! From the knockout opening, through every unexpected twist, to the perfect--but not too perfect-ending, Rob Osler takes us on a great ride. The engaging voice, vivid setting, and loveable and diverse cast, make for a marvelous new cozy series. I can't wait for another adventure with Hayden and his rainbow of friends! -Nikki Knight, author of the Vermont Radio mysteries