Ashleigh farm is a dark and brooding tale, a story for the times in which we live. The books main character is John Flynn, a policeman living on the edge of a small shire town, alone in an isolated farmhouse. Stationed at the local Police station and working the immediate area he is a well known face to friends and those who stand on the other side of the law. He finds close relationships difficult to deal with, and displays the outward characteristics of a loner. Although being a cold and uncaring man, he is charismatic and popular with those people in his small social circle. It is his charisma that he uses to his best advantage when he decides to step over the line and join forces with a career criminal. The twists and turns make the book an unforgettable read.