Donald Sheagley draws on his faith, time in the military, and law enforcement experience to evoke a unique blend of storytelling. His time as a hospital chaplain, pilot in the Air Force, and Special Agent in the Secret Service, along with his love of history and extensive travels all over the globe, help make for likable and believable characters who find themselves caught up in a murder mystery. Sheagley often uses authentic settings, locations, and establishments which also add to the realistic feel of his novels.