Gripping, thrilling, unputdownable detective fiction. A young woman is found dead in a remote farmhouse . . . “A great detective mystery: realistic, well-written, and with such dramatic, tension that I was up all night racing to reach the conclusion.” Chris Child “Detective Brendan Healy solves a complex case, facing his own demons, in a brilliant police procedural with a dark conspiracy in the background.” Sarah Victor “Complex, beautifully drawn characters, twists and turns, great atmosphere, a real page turner.” Beth Boyd A young woman, Rebecca Heilshorn, lies stabbed to death in her bed in a remote, upstate New York farmhouse. Rookie detective Brendan Healy is called in to investigate. All hell breaks loose when her brother bursts onto the scene Rebecca turns out to have many secrets and connections to a sordid network mixing power, wealth, and sex. Detective Brendan Healy, trying to put a tragic past behind him, pursues a dangerous investigation that will risk both his life and his sanity. Habit is a compelling mystery which will appeal to all fans of crime fiction. T.J. Brearton amps up the tension at every step, until the shocking and gripping conclusion.

HABIT: a detective thriller you won't want to put down

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

BREARTON, T.J.

Mystery

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

On a freezing winter night, the body of a teenager is found in the snow. Mike and Callie Simpkins moved north to restart their lives and get their finances back on track. Their son Braxton immerses himself in an online game-world of crime and gangs. When he decides to meet some of the players in the real world, tragedy strikes. . . Detective John Swift must untangle a web of virtual and real crimes in order to solve this complex mystery. And as the family copes with unimaginable grief, even Braxton’s stepfather Mike comes under suspicion. T.J. Brearton is the best-selling thriller and mystery author of HABIT, SURVIVORS and HIGHWATER, as well as the story collection GUNPLAY.

DARK WEB

A seventeen year-old girl has gone missing in Central America.   Her father fears she has been abducted by human traffickers. Investigators William Chase and Hanna Beckett are his last hope to find her.   They’ve spent the past two years working with anti-trafficking groups. Hanna tries to play by the book, but William has become frustrated, ready to take on crime without restraint. While working in Russia, William’s brazen attempt to rescue a victim gets him and Hanna into trouble, and they flee to Honduras.   The new case of the missing girl will either bring them back together or tear them apart.   Roatán, Honduras is a tourist paradise, though muggings, murders, and sex trafficking are an unfortunate reality. And by taking advantage of a corrupt police force, traffickers rule the streets and build their own security forces.   Maybe it’s the perfect place for William to dole out his hard justice.   Or maybe things aren’t at all what they seem...     BLACK SOUL is a coda to the Titan trilogy books. It can be read as a standalone novel, though some references are made to the previous stories. It has been specially published direct from the author.

Black Soul

Independently published

There’s more than bones hidden at the Larson house… Newlyweds Brett and Emily Larson have just moved into a new home deep in the countryside, and are overjoyed when Emily finds out she’s pregnant. Then they discover human bones in their garden. As the police start to investigate, three things become clear: The bones are recent. They are not here by accident. They are a message. When the police put three photographs of known criminals on the Larsons’ kitchen table, the couple realize the danger may be closer to home than they think. As the situation escalates, can Brett and Emily keep one step ahead to protect themselves – and their unborn child? Fast-paced, compelling and full of twists, this heart-pounding thriller will keep you turning the pages until the very end. Perfect for fans of Rachel Abbott, Robert Dugoni and Linwood Barclay. Read what everyone’s saying about Buried Secrets: ‘I absolutely ADORED this book! Addictive and thrilling, this was a roller coaster of a read with many twists all of which I did not see coming. What I loved was how an ordinary situation… escalated into a heart-stopping, palpably tense, extremely fast paced and intense story that I could not put down. Amazing!... Love this author's writing style. Cannot wait for more!’ Renita D’Silva ‘A story which kept me thoroughly entertained from start to finish… Its hook is the naive innocence of Brett; the attempts of Russo to stay on the straight and narrow and still protect his wife and daughter; the conniving drive of Meg. To have captured all of these characters so well is a testimony to the writing of T.J. Brearton.’ Nigel Adams Bookworm ‘This tense thriller starts out with alternating storylines. The two seemingly have nothing to do with each other, but the author begins to slowly and intently weave them together as the story progresses. This is masterfully crafted so as to ratchet up the tension… There are plenty of twists and turns that will keep you guessing throughout the book, right up until the very end. The chapters end in a way that make you feel like you must keep reading to see what happens next, so be prepared to stay up late into the night.’ Goodreads Reviewer ‘Ends with a totally unexpected twist that you never saw coming.’ Goodreads Reviewer ‘A real page turner, couldn't put it down.’ Goodreads Reviewer ‘Great read! Looking forward to reading more by this author! Highly recommend!’ Goodreads Reviewer ‘I enjoyed Buried Secrets with its strong, action packed second half and many twists, one or two of which are extremely clever and unexpected… As the action got going I was riveted… A great read.’ Goodreads Reviewer

Buried Secrets: A gripping thriller you won’t be able to put down

Bookouture

As she reached the park, she heard a baby crying. She stopped. She couldn’t see anybody around. “Hello?” She raised her voice an octave. “Anybody there?” Katie Calumet is on an early-morning run when she hears a baby crying. The park is deserted, and there’s no one in the street. She follows the cries, but then everything goes black. When Katie wakes up, she’s blindfolded and her hands and feet are bound. Detective Justin Cross takes on the case, but with the trail leading into endless dense forest, and a failing marriage weighing on his mind, finding Katie is his most challenging case yet – not least because the Calumet family are keeping secrets of their own. Justin and Katie face a race against time that will push them both to their very limits. As Justin works day and night to discover who took her and why, Katie fights desperately to escape from her kidnappers and the forest that surrounds her… Can Justin find her before it’s too late? A gripping and breath-taking thriller you won’t be able to put down. Perfect for fans of Tom Bale, Rachel Abbott and Robert Dugoni.

Gone Missing: A gripping crime thriller that will have you hooked

Bobbi caught a glimpse of the car, saw the blood splashed across the front seats, and felt the nausea rise up. It should have been her who was working last night, not Harriet. It should have been her. When a social worker is brutally murdered, Detectives Mike Nelson and Lena Overton are straight on the scene. But with a long list of potential suspects, can they work out who’s next before the killer strikes again? It’s Lake Haven’s first murder in eighteen years, and the community is terrified – especially Bobbi, who was not only supposed to be on duty that night, but also has the same long dark hair as Harriet and drives the same blue car. Now Bobbi lives in constant fear that the murderer will be back for her… When Mike and Lena make a link to a missing-persons case and uncover a wide-spread grudge against social services, they know they’re close to uncovering the killer – but can they connect the last few dots and stop him before he takes another victim? An addictive, page-turning thriller that will keep you guessing to the very end. If you love Robert Dugoni, John Sandford or Karin Slaughter, Next to Die is for you.

Next to Die: A gripping serial killer thriller full of twists

Do you love gripping thrillers with a real edge? Discover a best-selling author today. An absorbing international thriller that you won’t want to put down. A SEVENTEEN YEAR-OLD GIRL IS MISSING IN HONDURAS. Free-spirited Rene Sterling vanished ten days ago. Her father fears she’s been sold into sex slavery. Investigators William Chase and Hanna Beckett are his last hope to find her. The island paradise Rene was exploring conceals dark crimes, corruption and real danger. Hanna and William’s mission is to disrupt human-trafficking gangs across the world. But this investigation will push their relationship to breaking point and put their lives at risk. In a thrilling conclusion, they face a choice between real justice and staying within the law. What readers are saying about BLACK SOUL “A well-paced story which keeps you hooked from the beginning and I wasn’t expecting that ending.” Nerys “There's lots of suspense, lots of action, especially when William is determined to save the girls by any means at his disposal.” Linda’s Book Reviews “It's one of those books where you really feel immersed.” Jessica “This is an intense, emotional, gripping thriller that kept me reading until it was over.” KC Perfect for fans of Stieg Larsson, Jo Nesbo, or Dennis Lehane novels. This is the fourth book in the best-selling Titan Series, though it can be read as a standalone. ALSO BY T.J. BREARTON TITAN SERIES Book 1: HABIT Book 2: SURVIVORS Book 3: DAYBREAK Book 4: BLACK SOUL NORTH COUNTRY: DARK WEB, DARK KILLS, GONE TOM LANGE: DEAD GONE, TRUTH OR DEAD PRAISE FOR HABIT OVER 200 5-STAR REVIEWS! "Habit explodes with gun battles, conspiracies, relapses and detours into the seedy world of internet porn ... a hard-boiled mystery with a modern twist." - Margot Harrison, Seven Days PRAISE FOR SURVIVORS "T.J. Brearton has created interesting characters, including good villains, a convoluted plot and a thoughtful foundation. This is a fun read ... The conspiracy Brearton has created is reminiscent of some David Baldacci thrillers ... bad people are everywhere and in control, and that only a few - but enough to provide some hope - are fighting to save the little nobility and truth that hasn't been bought yet ... Some of the back story was provided in the first book of the trilogy, but Brearton is adept at bringing the reader up to speed on the connections among the various characters." - Jerry McGovern, The Adirondack Daily Enterprise

BLACK SOUL a gripping thriller full of twists

Joffe Books

A BREATHTAKING CRIME THRILLER FULL OF SHOCKING TWISTS AND TURNS He kills their wives. He destroys their families. Then he comes after the husbands. “Do you want to know who killed your wife?” he asks. Kelly Roth, FBI profiler, returns home to Syracuse to stop a sadistic serial killer. Three murders in three separate jurisdictions in central New York State have the same pattern: women killed by fatal headshots from a hunting rifle. Kelly Roth is sent from Virginia to help the local police. Each victim was found murdered in a remote area or in a quiet park. The media call him “The Park Killer.” But Kelly doesn’t think the killer lurks in the bushes. She thinks he hunts his victims somewhere else. Is he really contacting the bereaved husbands or is this just someone playing a sick game? Kelly will risk her own life in a heart-stopping race against time to stop more murders and find out the truth. HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO TO DISCOVER WHO KILLED YOUR WIFE? If you like Jeffery Deaver, Linwood Barclay, Lisa Unger, Kendra Elliot, or JD Robb you will enjoy this compelling new mystery novel. The book is set in New York State, an area the author brings to life with compelling detail based on his local knowledge. ALSO BY BEST-SELLING AUTHOR T.J. BREARTON Titan Series - HABIT, SURVIVORS, DAYBREAK, BLACK SOUL Tom Lange - DEAD GONE, TRUTH OR DEAD North Country Books - DARK WEB, DARK KILLS, GONE

THE HUSBANDS: how far would you go to find out who killed your wife? (Suspenseful Page-turners)

Thrillers & Suspense

A HEART-POUNDING THRILLER WITH A STUNNING TWIST WHAT IF YOUR HUSBAND DISAPPEARED AND THE POLICE THOUGHT YOU MIGHT HAVE KILLED HIM? Jane Gable returns from her shift at the hospital one night to find her two children asleep in bed and her husband gone, his phone and wallet left behind. John has long been a responsible and dependable man, maintaining a predictable schedule. He is a former alcoholic, and so Jane fears he has relapsed and may be in trouble. An ‘old friend’ of John’s, Bruce Barnes, turned up on their doorstep the day before his disappearance. Jane’s son Russ had seen a mysterious blonde woman at the house. An SUV keeps showing up. Jane feels watched and under threat. Then John’s abandoned car is found with blood on the steering wheel and Jane fears the worst. And there is a revelation that will make her question her own sanity. Jane desperately begins investigating on her own. Suspects include her ex-husband, her stepbrother, and the mysterious blonde. Is she being framed? Can she even trust herself? HOW FAR WILL SHE GO TO SAVE HER FAMILY? Perfect for fans of Rachel Cain, Harlan Coben, or Julianne MacLean. WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT WHEN HE VANISHED “A chilling mystery with plenty of twists and turns which will keep you guessing until the very end.” Barbara “Had me from the first page and didn't let go until the last.” Gail “A great book.” Lesley ALSO BY BEST-SELLING AUTHOR T.J. BREARTON Titan Series - HABIT, SURVIVORS, DAYBREAK, BLACK SOUL Tom Lange - DEAD GONE, TRUTH OR DEAD Kelly Roth - THE HUSBANDS North Country Books - DARK WEB, DARK KILLS, GONE

WHEN HE VANISHED a totally addictive thriller with a breathtaking twist (Suspenseful Page-turners)

A HEART-POUNDING CRIME THRILLER WITH A STUNNING TWIST A HOME INVASION THAT TURNS INTO A DOUBLE MURDER AND KIDNAPPING A hurricane is due to hit Florida hard. Two men take the opportunity to rob an expensive home. Surprised by neighbors, the burglars kill two people . . . and seven-year-old girl, Lemon Madras disappears. IS THE LITTLE GIRL DEAD OR ALIVE? Agent Tom Lange is taken off suspension and brought in to find her. Selected for his street smarts and toughness, Tom gets a lead on a suspect and a possible location deep in the Florida Everglades. ANOTHER HURRICANE IS COMING AND TIME IS RUNNING OUT FOR TOM LANGE TO FIND THE KILLERS AND RESCUE THE LITTLE GIRL But why was the home targeted in the first place and why does no one seem very concerned with the girl’s safety? DISCOVER A TOTALLY ENTHRALLING THRILLER FULL OF TWISTS AND TURNS Perfect for fans of Rachel Cain, Harlan Coben, or John Sandford. WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT T.J. BREARTON “A chilling mystery with plenty of twists and turns which will keep you guessing until the very end.” Barbara “Had me from the first page and didn't let go until the last.” Gail “A great book.” Lesley “This book has one of the best openers I’ve read in a thriller, I was gripped from the off.” Sharon “Just wow! This book was amazing. A tightly woven tale that was full of fear and tension that had me on the edge of my seat . . . I loved this book, if I could give it 6 stars I would.” Dawn ALSO BY BEST-SELLING AUTHOR T.J. BREARTON Titan Series - HABIT, SURVIVORS, DAYBREAK, BLACK SOUL Tom Lange - DEAD GONE, TRUTH OR DEAD, DEAD OR ALIVE Kelly Roth - THE HUSBANDS North Country Books - DARK WEB, DARK KILLS, GONE, WHEN HE VANISHED

DEAD OR ALIVE a totally addictive thriller with a breathtaking twist

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