S.D. Tooley is an American author who writes paranormal mystery and fantasy novels. She is best known for her Sam Casey series and the Chase Dagger series, which she writes under the pen name Lee Driver. Tooley was raised near Chicago, Illinois, and developed a love for reading at a young age, starting with Nancy Drew books and later moving on to the works of Stephen King, Dean Koontz, and James Patterson. These authors have had a significant influence on her writing style and genre.
In addition to being an author, Tooley has held a variety of other jobs, including car salesman, sales assistant, administrative assistant, seminar coordinator, and casino dealer. She has a wide range of interests, which is reflected in the diverse topics and genres of her writing. Tooley's Sam Casey series is a mix of mystery and paranormal elements, with a Native American twist. The Chase Dagger series, which she writes as Lee Driver, combines mystery with fantasy, horror, and sometimes science fiction.
Tooley's work has been well-received by critics and has won several awards. Her titles have been re-produced in various formats, including large print, audiobook, mass market paperback, and eBook. Harlequin bought the paperback rights to one of her books for their Worldwide Mystery book club. The author has also combined characters from her two series in her 2023 release, "Killer Double", to solve a series of crimes committed by a supposedly deceased serial killer. The story is set in Hilton Head, South Carolina, and the Lake Michigan area, and features a unique blend of the characters' Native American mysticism, shapeshifting abilities, lab-enhanced talents, and logical influence.