With the Best of Intntions is a novel about the murder Qf Susan Beninato, an Episcopal priest who had been accused of being a lesbian. When local law enforcement agencies fail to resolve the case, Charlie Malloy, a young, inexperienced investigator, is hired by Susan's family to find the killer. After working his way through a list of suspects that includes the vestry of Susan's own church, a former suitor, and even the pastor of a nearby catholic church, Charlie manages to uncover what he believes axe the startling details of Susan's death.