Intention

She has dark desires—and big plans to fulfill them. A tense and terrifying psychological thriller from the author of the DI Melanie Watton series.

When twenty-two-year-old Gillian Thompson returns from university for the summer, it is apparent there is tension at home. An irritant to her father and a concern to her mother, Gillian's home life is less than ideal.


Geraldine, Gillian's mother, has suffered abuse from Joe for years. However, it is not until Joe dies that the family dynamic shifts and Gillian starts out on her own dark journey . . .


When Gillian meets Paul and Daniel she starts to become the person she always knew she was. And as people around her start dying Gillian faces scrutiny from her mother.


But are the deaths accidents or is something more sinister at work?

Praise for the novels of Charlotte Barnes

"An addictive read . . . a really well written and enjoyable psychological thriller—highly recommended!!" —Donna's Book Blog

"Well written and smartly plotted with a fine array of characters and a thrilling story . . . Definitely an author to watch!" —Grace J Reviewerlady