Cirque Du Slay

(Hardback)

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In the rollicking mystery, perfect for fans of Steven Rowley and Elle Cosimano, the circus becomes the stage for a high-profile murder investigation. With quirky LGBTQ+ amateur sleuths, Cirque du Slay will delight readers looking for a madcap mystery with high-flying excitement! Pint-sized Seattle middle school teacher and gay dating blogger Hayden McCall and his best friend Hollister are invited to a fundraiser for Bakers Without Borders. The celebrity performer, Kennedy Osaka, is the artistic director of Mysterium, an upscale circus arts show combining magic, acrobatics, and a Michelin-star dinner. But Kennedy is a no-show-until she's found dead in her hotel suite. When frenemy Sarah Lee is discovered in the room with the body, Hayden and Hollister are on the case to find the real culprit before Sarah Lee is charged with the crime. The suspects for the murder are as unique as Mysterium itself- a Russian trapeze artist, a cowgirl comedian sharp-shooter, an over-cologned operations director, a feisty, green-haired costume manager, and Adrenalin!, a sexy troop of Romanian male acrobats...If Hayden and Hollister are to clear Sarah Lee of suspicion, they'll have to outsmart a killer for whom trickery is art.

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Praise for Devil's Chew Toy:
Charming and diverse charactersboth human and caninefill the pages of Rob Osler's delightfully humorous cozy.
Gigi Pandian,USA Todaybestselling 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 gotDevil's Chew Toy.
Catriona McPherson, multi-award-winning author of the Last Ditch Motel mysteries

Cozy, queer, so much fun!
Raquel V. Reyes, award-winning author of the Caribbean Kitchen Mystery series

An out and proud crime story loaded with charm, warmth and good humor, DEVILS 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 ofNice Guys

This nail-biter of a book is gut-bustingly funny, endlessly entertaining, and a little bit scary . . . This is one of those books that makes you wonder if the world isnt just a little bit more edgy, fun, dangerous, eccentric and exciting than you thought.
Hart Hanson, author ofThe Driver, and creator and executive producer ofBones

What a wonderful read! From the knockout opening, through every unexpected twist, to the perfect--but not too perfectending, 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.
Nikki Knight, author of the Vermont Radio mysteries

Rob Oslers debut has everything cozy mystery readers will love, plus the inclusiveness of an LGBTQ main character who is charming and likable.
Elizabeth Breck, author of the Madison Kelly mysteries

[An] appealing debut . . . Readers will hope Hayden and company will be back soon.
Publishers Weekly

"A fresh new take on the gay mystery . . . A welcome new voice."
Kirkus Reviews

A light but engrossing mystery.
Popsugar

A rollicking romp . . . Readers will be delighted.
Deadly Pleasures

A skillfully crafted and impressively original suspense thriller.
Midwest Book Review

Author Bio

Rob Osler writes mysteries with LGBTQ+ main characters. Rob's debut novel, Devil's Chew Toy, was a finalist for the Anthony, Agatha, Lefty, and Macavity Awards, and his first publication, Analogue, appearing in Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine, won the Robert L Fish Award at the Mystery Writers of America Annual Edgar Awards. With a philosophy degree from the University of Puget Sound and an MBA from the University of Washington, he previously worked as a brand marketing executive for global agencies and corporations. After living in Chicago and Seattle, Rob resides in California with his long-time partner and a tall gray cat.