During his publishing career with Thomas Dunne Books, former defense attorney and Judge William J. Coughlin sold over two million books. His most beloved creation was troubled but talented lawyer Charley Sloan. Now, critically acclaimed legal thriller writer Walter Sorrells breathes new life into Coughlin's vintage character in PROOF OF INTENT. Pickeral Point recluse Miles Dane - once a bestselling thriller writer - stands charged with murdering his wife. He calls on Charley Sloan to defend him and so begins Sloan's most puzzling - and frustrating - case yet. Aided by his daughter, Charley must unravel dark family secrets while trying to contain a client bent on self-destruction.