Nothing Goes As Planned - A Novel The Carson family find themselves wrestling with their tormentors from ages past and present. Their antagonist from long ago feels no remorse in his actions, and their present day foe just want a "helping hand" despite her previous crimes and errors. Together, these two characters will soon find themselves in an undesirable situation of epic proportions. Shannon Carson, a Gulf War veteran, is the hero of this fictitious tale. His son, Courtney, mother, Irene, father, Stanley, niece, Noelle and former wife, Helena, all serve as supportive and revenge seeking characters in which they quickly realize that "Nothing Goes As Planned." Central Virginia serves as the back drop for this gritty tale of lies, bullying, sex, revenge and deceit sprinkled with a dose of dark humor.