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Titan #3
Daybreak
Find out the truth in this intense and gripping conclusion to the best-selling thriller series. Will former Detective Brendan Healy survive, and can Agent Jennifer Aiken finally expose the conspiracy which is exploiting young women and goes to the heart of government?
Perfect for fans of Stieg Larsson, Jo Nesbo, or Dennis Lehane novels.
THE TITAN TRILOGY
Book 1: HABIT
Over 200 five-star reviews
The body of a young woman is found in a remote farmhouse. Her death exposes a web of dark secrets . . .
Book 2: SURVIVORS
The phone rings. One of Brendan Healy’s oldest and best friends is dead. Healy must return home to Hawthorne to found out why. Meanwhile, Agent Jennifer Aiken is investigating the same dark conspiracy involving politicians, prostitution, and black markets.
Book 3: DAYBREAK
Available now! Find out the truth in this intense conclusion to the best-selling thriller series. Will former Detective Brendan Healy survive, and can Agent Jennifer Aiken finally expose the conspiracy which is exploiting young women and goes to the heart of government?
PRAISE FOR HABIT
"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
365 pages, Paperback
First published August 9, 2015
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T.J. Brearton
46 books387 followersTimothy James Brearton lives in the Adirondack Mountains with his wife and three children. He's loved thrillers and police stories for most of his life. HABIT follows broken cop Brendan Healy down the rabbit hole of a human trafficking conspiracy. DEAD GONE delivers Florida cop Tom Lange into a criminal underworld and THE KILLING TIME introduces FBI agent Shannon Ames, a country girl in the big city.
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April 27, 2016
A most excellent 5 star read!
I don't know where to begin. This whole trilogy, #1 Habit, #2 Survivors and this one #3 Day Break have just blown my socks off. Thrilling, fast paced, nail biting, mind blowing, twisty & full of conspiracy theories (or are they?) and also full of evil, stupid, innocent and heroic characters.
This is a story of big Government, obscene wealth, greed and most importantly Power. It is the tale of an average middle American guy who gets all tangled up in this and somehow manages to come out alive with his psyche somewhat intact.
I don't know where to begin. This whole trilogy, #1 Habit, #2 Survivors and this one #3 Day Break have just blown my socks off. Thrilling, fast paced, nail biting, mind blowing, twisty & full of conspiracy theories (or are they?) and also full of evil, stupid, innocent and heroic characters.
This is a story of big Government, obscene wealth, greed and most importantly Power. It is the tale of an average middle American guy who gets all tangled up in this and somehow manages to come out alive with his psyche somewhat intact.
August 13, 2015
I read all 3 books...I liked the story, kind of! It was long & wordy in some parts. Sometimes I felt that it was over my head with technical info on internet & infrastructures. Not sure I like the ending, but it does leave the door open to more books! Overall - it was a good read. Probably would never pick up to read again.
December 16, 2017
A riveting marathon
If the reader suspends all expectation of reality these three books can be engrossing. I read all three in sequence over two days. It was a marathon indeed.
The first of the series, Habit became explosively gripping at midpoint. The second volume again suspended reality, or threw it out the window, but was engrossing as well. The third volume fell into a preachy tone about the end of the USA, a very intricate tortuous storyline about the apocalypse of the American world as we know it, not really resolved but certainly entertaining and possibly even predictive or descriptive - suspension of reality or depiction of reality ? I do not know and I also cannot imaging how the two protagonist found the money for escaping to the Caribbean and the Maldives... All in all a good if illogical story. Each volume is not a cliff-hanger and could be read on its own. Plenty of violence but not grossly done.
Love and sex are handled equally well and even with elegance.
I recommend !
If the reader suspends all expectation of reality these three books can be engrossing. I read all three in sequence over two days. It was a marathon indeed.
The first of the series, Habit became explosively gripping at midpoint. The second volume again suspended reality, or threw it out the window, but was engrossing as well. The third volume fell into a preachy tone about the end of the USA, a very intricate tortuous storyline about the apocalypse of the American world as we know it, not really resolved but certainly entertaining and possibly even predictive or descriptive - suspension of reality or depiction of reality ? I do not know and I also cannot imaging how the two protagonist found the money for escaping to the Caribbean and the Maldives... All in all a good if illogical story. Each volume is not a cliff-hanger and could be read on its own. Plenty of violence but not grossly done.
Love and sex are handled equally well and even with elegance.
I recommend !
December 29, 2018
Final ending
This is the third book in the series. It continues the story. Branden diets out of jail, eludes his followers and rescues Rebecca's child and fakes his death. Jennifer gets captured by no systems after watching a shootout at the Stemp house. She ultimately is rescued by the FBI and resigns. The ending is a nice twist but I liked it. A lot of adventure and suspense.
This is the third book in the series. It continues the story. Branden diets out of jail, eludes his followers and rescues Rebecca's child and fakes his death. Jennifer gets captured by no systems after watching a shootout at the Stemp house. She ultimately is rescued by the FBI and resigns. The ending is a nice twist but I liked it. A lot of adventure and suspense.
April 26, 2019
Excellent.
I really enjoyed this book. There were so many twists and turns !! It was difficult at times to figure out who’s who and on what side ?? A little confusing sometimes because of all the political stuff and all the different groups??!! I did like the series and all the main characters. I might try reading it again for better clarity.
I really enjoyed this book. There were so many twists and turns !! It was difficult at times to figure out who’s who and on what side ?? A little confusing sometimes because of all the political stuff and all the different groups??!! I did like the series and all the main characters. I might try reading it again for better clarity.
September 30, 2019
Incredible - Third book in series
This has been a wonderful ride in espionage and I'm looking forward to reading the next book. They are all different, but follow the same story line. Author Brearton does an outstanding job of pulling his books together in a way that keeps you right on the edge from start to finish.
This has been a wonderful ride in espionage and I'm looking forward to reading the next book. They are all different, but follow the same story line. Author Brearton does an outstanding job of pulling his books together in a way that keeps you right on the edge from start to finish.
August 28, 2017
Gripping? You Better Believe It.
Its not often that I read a book, in this case a trilogy, that has me this intensely captivated. The conclusion was surprising. I literally did not see it coming. The last 5 or so chapters are put together so damn well.
Its not often that I read a book, in this case a trilogy, that has me this intensely captivated. The conclusion was surprising. I literally did not see it coming. The last 5 or so chapters are put together so damn well.
December 12, 2017
A. Must Read.
So well written that you feel you are walking along with the characters. The book is full of suspense a d twists till the end. I would recommend reading the three books of the biology.
So well written that you feel you are walking along with the characters. The book is full of suspense a d twists till the end. I would recommend reading the three books of the biology.
June 15, 2018
Superb plot and characters
Excellent series that you must read from book 1 or you will miss out on so much. Really clever plot and even the end of book 3 leaves you hoping more will follow
Excellent series that you must read from book 1 or you will miss out on so much. Really clever plot and even the end of book 3 leaves you hoping more will follow
July 16, 2022
awesome!
I truly enjoyed this series! Suspenseful, well developed characters, thickened plots overlapping & intriguing. It really makes you think about government, political parties, following the past and present money trails and what could become at stake with control.
I truly enjoyed this series! Suspenseful, well developed characters, thickened plots overlapping & intriguing. It really makes you think about government, political parties, following the past and present money trails and what could become at stake with control.
January 1, 2018
Very goof
The characters were complex and the action and suspense gripping. I would like to read more from this author in time.
The characters were complex and the action and suspense gripping. I would like to read more from this author in time.
February 8, 2019
Pretty good, not life changing.
December 10, 2019
Not bad!
This book was not bad but it had a plot that rambled. I believe it would have been several different plots .
This book was not bad but it had a plot that rambled. I believe it would have been several different plots .
March 18, 2020
Followed straight on from Survivors, and the attempt to undermine XList and Titan makes some pretty violent progress. Still too complex to be an easy read.
February 25, 2025
Finished the series. Exhausting in a very good way. Fast moving stories. I like the quick take on the peripheral characters, just enough to fix them in mind, like a snapshot without the extra gab. Complicated, handled well.
March 14, 2017
A Good Trilogy
Definitely a story for conspiracy fans! Also, a well articulated book. I am glad Kindle makes finding definitions easy with a tap on the word in question.
Definitely a story for conspiracy fans! Also, a well articulated book. I am glad Kindle makes finding definitions easy with a tap on the word in question.
December 20, 2015
Wow a very explosive read that left you wanting to never place the book down.I was still reeling from the second book in this series and now that I have finished this book I want more. A great author keeps you in the game and never lets you down....There will be more of his books will read for sure
A really great book I missed the first one but these last two are really good a hard time placing the book down type of novel I will continue on with this author
A really great book I missed the first one but these last two are really good a hard time placing the book down type of novel I will continue on with this author
July 8, 2016
A Massive Conspiracy Theory
There was an old film called "McKenna's Gold". It seemed to drone on and on and on, introducing new, unexpected plot twists and characters to the extent of absurdity. It got to a point where the viewer just wished it would end. It didn't matter much how. This trilogy is the same. The ending left the promise (threat?) of yet another follow-up. I hope not.
There was an old film called "McKenna's Gold". It seemed to drone on and on and on, introducing new, unexpected plot twists and characters to the extent of absurdity. It got to a point where the viewer just wished it would end. It didn't matter much how. This trilogy is the same. The ending left the promise (threat?) of yet another follow-up. I hope not.
February 4, 2017
Very Contemporary and Intriguing
Tho this trilogy is a work of fiction, I feel it could actually be happening. With the government we have today, it wouldn't take much.
A fast-paced, couldn't-put-it-down read, I highly recommend this series to those of you who love to wonder where the author got his ideas.
Tho this trilogy is a work of fiction, I feel it could actually be happening. With the government we have today, it wouldn't take much.
A fast-paced, couldn't-put-it-down read, I highly recommend this series to those of you who love to wonder where the author got his ideas.
October 27, 2015
Put a bow on it.
Nicely put a bow on a messy tale. This last book was more of a page turner than the first two combined.
Nicely put a bow on a messy tale. This last book was more of a page turner than the first two combined.
November 22, 2015
Good
the story that is one that shows how corrupt a government is and how people in power want more power.
the story that is one that shows how corrupt a government is and how people in power want more power.
July 21, 2016
I tend to buy a whole series when I like the first one that I read. TJ Brearton has given me many hours of pleasurable reading
September 18, 2016
DayBreak
Wow, really liked your storyline. Your characters were really great. Could not put the book down. I enjoy reading your book. Thanks
Wow, really liked your storyline. Your characters were really great. Could not put the book down. I enjoy reading your book. Thanks
September 27, 2016
I found series frightening. Even though they were written some time ago, the books in this trilogy seem
to be mirroring events as they are unfolding today. "Scary" may be a better word.
to be mirroring events as they are unfolding today. "Scary" may be a better word.
April 17, 2017
A must read trilogy
Gripping story. The author has brilliantly unfolded the suspense in the final chapter. Makes you feel glad at the climax.
Gripping story. The author has brilliantly unfolded the suspense in the final chapter. Makes you feel glad at the climax.
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