Chad's style of writing flows like music, and his years on the road touring with Steppenwolf and Bob Welch of Fleetwood Mac come alive in his colorful, unpredictable characters. His plots combine the mystique of suspense with a thriller's pacing, and explore life from the other side of the stage. Both Smoking Jimi and Stealing Margo are noted for their unique depictions, unpredictable plot turns, and rewarding endings. These are not cookie-cutter, predictably familiar, factory-made novels.