A mother's deep-seated hatred for her daughter ignites a plan to summon a demon to destroy her life. Charla, consumed by a morbid obsession and a profound loathing for her daughter Amelie, devises a sinister scheme to inflict pain and disruption. Her unsettling desires have long been suppressed, but a strange event provides the catalyst for her most wicked plan: summoning a demon to shatter Amelie's seemingly perfect existence. The narrative framework appears to be a contemporary psychological horror, focusing on Charla's internal malice and the external manifestation of her dark impulses through supernatural means.

The reception for 'Charla' highlights its disturbing nature and effective storytelling. Critics have noted its 'contemporary screamfest Beresford style' and described it as 'thrilling and deeply disturbing,' drawing comparisons to 'Mommy Dearest meets The Exorcist.' The pacing and character development have been praised, with one review stating that 'characters are well thought out.' The novel is characterized by its stylish and witty storytelling that aims to evoke chills, solidifying its place as a notable work in dark fiction.