Short Synopsis
The body of a young woman is found in a remote farmhouse. Her death exposes a web of dark secrets . . .

Full Synopsis
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 his demons 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 explodes with gun battles, conspiracies, relapses and detours into the seedy world of internet porn. . . . a hard-boiled mystery with a modern twist." ---Seven Days

"This is one of the best books that I have ever read! . . . [it] will keep you engaged till it’s last page." ---Halo of Books