Books by T J Brearton

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.

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. Read what everyone's saying about Gone Missing:'What a read. The novel grabbed me from the start and didn't let go until the final page with plenty of tension, action and twists… It is an extremely well thought-out novel… Gone Missing is a great read which I have no hesitation in recommending.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'I loved this book. It was a fast-paced thriller with plenty of twists in the plot. A real page turner that kept me hooked to the end. I read it in one sitting. Highly recommended.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'I absolutely LOVED this spectacular, heart-racing, explosive roller-coaster of a book, packed with secrets and twists galore… Hooks you from the first thrilling page and does not let go… An amazing, thought-provoking book.' Renita D'Silva, 5 stars'It draws the reader in from the first page and it has many twists and turns to keep you hooked… I really enjoyed the book and didn't want it to end.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'A thoroughly good read which easily kept the tension whilst letting me really get to know all the characters. They seemed to develop along with the plot and I loved it…' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'I was drawn to this book first by the cover and then by its description. I love mystery novels and this one kept me so captivated that I missed dinner with my family because I couldn't put it down. Highly highly recommended!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

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