After reading both Falling and Drowning, I was super-stoked to read this one. Interestingly, the premise of this one sounds the least interesting to me and I would probably not have read it if I didn't already love the previous two. Well, let's just say I would have done a huge disservice to myself had I not read this. It just may be the best one so far! Yes, it reads like a giant, summertime blockbuster and the corny dialogue goes along with that. BUT, just like the giant, summertime blockbuster, all those same feels go along with it! The action, thrills, drama, community camaraderie, heartbreak, joy, it's all there and I loved every word! I can't even imagine what disaster this author will make another great story out of next! I for one, can't wait!

Thank you to NetGalley, T.J. Newman and Little, Brown and Company for this much appreciated ARC.

I will post my review to Amazon, Facebook and other retail and social media sites upon publication day of August 13.

Another amazing book by T.J. Newman! I am so blown away by how suspenseful and entertaining her three books have been. I read Falling a couple of summers ago and LOVED it and quickly picked up Drowning when it came out last year (also LOVED). I absolutely devoured Worst Case Scenario.

T.J. is a former flight attendant and has tons of insight on how drama can unfold on airplanes. In this one, a plane crashes into a nuclear power plant and chaos ensues. The story starts out with a (literal) bang and I could not put it down. It was SO bingeable and fun to read. I was on the edge of my seat the whole story.

Bravo, TJ Newman! Go get this one next Tuesday, 8/13/24!

I want to thank Little Brown and Company, Macmillan Audio, T.J. Newman, and NetGalley for providing the e-ALC and ALC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

The novel "The Worst Case Scenario," by T.J. Newman, is exceptionally immersive, immediately capturing the reader's attention. The narrative's immediate dive into the story's core is sustained by a countdown format in each chapter, building anticipation toward "Zero Hour." Although not verified, the incorporation of various intriguing facts reflects the author's extensive research across diverse subjects. Drawing from her significant experience as a flight attendant, Newman's writing style avoids superfluous details, delivering an action-packed narrative that maintains taut tension, making it tangible and keeping the reader engaged and riveted.

The alternating focus between two rescue missions intensifies the suspense and adrenaline in the story, evoking emotional resonance, particularly with one of the missions. The book portrays a harrowing situation counterbalanced by depictions of unity and assistance for the greater good, offering a poignant and pertinent reading experience. The portrayal of diverse and poignant relationships, notably a father-son relationship, contributes to the narrative's depth and emotional impact.

The unexpected emotional depth in a thrilling narrative, combined with overarching themes of love and unity, renders T.J. Newman's work compelling and emotional, ranking it among my favourite reads for 2024. Moreover, I had a highly enjoyable experience with the audio format during my recent vacation. Joe Morton's narration was exceptional, imparting realism, suspense, and palpable engagement with the narrative, ensuring my sustained interest from start to finish. I found the author's note at the beginning of the audiobook to be quite engaging. The note provided valuable insight into the author's inspiration and journey to becoming an author.

Ugh, don’t know why i bother anymore.

I’ve read Falling after hearing rave reviews. The characters spoke so unrealistically I could barely stand it.

I decided to read Drowning to give it a second chance and skimmed through the end once the characters started talking. NO ONE TALKS LIKE THIS.

I received an ARC from Netgalley and said let’s just do it.

Once again, the most Michael Bay of Lifetime movies, this time another plane, but instead one crashes into a nuclear power plant near the Mississippi River. Chaos ensues, Liam Neeson, Nicholas Cage, and an actress who can’t really act all star in it. Insert really cheesy music to tie it altogether, along with people salutng the American flag with planes over ahead creating chemtrails to really enforce it.
"But the van now dangled out over the water in the middle of the bridge, its rear wheels still spinning, U2’s “Beautiful Day” blaring out of the van’s speakers." But of course U2 would be playing, it's exactly what a summer blockbuster on Lifetime would script.

Again, no one talks like this:
“We run the day like we run every day. Making it work because there is no other choice.”

Sorry T.J. Newman, while your books start off well, I can't stomach it once the people starting talking.
However, not gonna lie, I will watch the actual movies set to come out, cause you know, action and cheese on a Friday night.

This book is the stuff of nightmares. I may not sleep for a week. As scary as the premise of this book was, I could not and would not put it down. I expected nothing less from T. J. Newman. This book gave me an adrenaline high like I have never experienced before as I felt I was fighting alongside these characters to save the world. There are some low/sad points in the story as well.

I was so gripped by this story, that I just kept reading until the wee hours of the night. I would strongly suggest that you do not read this one if you are about to board an airplane. The cast of characters and their actions are proof that not all heroes wear capes or even uniforms. I was invested in this book and finishing it in one sitting. I was flipping pages so fast on my Kindle that I thought my it might ignite. This one is another one for the record books.

Thank you to Little Brown and Company and NetGalley for this ARC. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I loved this new book from T.J. Newman! Similar to her first two books, this one is action packed!

What I loved…

Suspenseful
Fast paced
Action packed
Emotionally invested
Family drama
Small town
Community banding together

It’s very rare for me to cry when I read a book, and it’s almost unheard of for me to cry over a thriller, but this book delivered!! I could not put it down. There are a lot of characters, but I was emotionally invested in each of them.

5⭐️ for me!! You do not want to miss this book! The release date is Aug 13. (It would make a great movie!)

Thank you to NetGalley and Little, Brown and Company for the advance readers copy. All opinions are my own.

This is the third book I’ve read by T.J. Newman and I must give her props - No one, literally no one, writes more compelling, gripping, and intense first chapters than she does. Falling, Drowning, and, now, WORST CASE SCENARIO grabbed me from the first line and raised my heart rate until the final page. She’s gifted at building tension and sustaining it throughout the entire book.

The premise of WORST CASE SCENARIO is simple, yet chilling. What would happen if a jetliner crashed into a nuclear power plant? The audio version of this book is stellar and, in my opinion, the best way to experience the heart pounding ride Ms. Newman has written. Joe Morton’s narration is nothing short of brilliant and the production quality made me feel like I was experiencing the action in real life and real time. I started this book alternating between the digital and audio versions, but quickly realized that I was cheating myself out of the multi-sensory experience afforded by the exceptional narration. I went back to the ebook to make sure I picked up on any details I missed because my heart was pounding so loudly in my ears.

On the surface, this is a story of disaster and survival, but there’s much more depth to discover. It’s a tale of community and sacrifice and tremendous bravery. Don’t skip this book - it will have your heart racing and expanding simultaneously. Ms. Newman’s writing is addictive and a pure adrenaline rush. Highly recommended for those who love action packed, fast paced thrill rides. Buckle up.

Thank you to NetGalley, Hachette Audio, and Little, Brown and Company for the eALC and eARC in exchange for my unbiased review.

T.J. Newman has written another riveting thriller that creates emotion on every page. This captivating story will have you turning the pages as quickly as you can.

The premise of “Worst Case Scenario” is chilling: a pilot suffers a heart attack at 35,000 feet, causing a commercial airliner to crash into a nuclear power plant in Waketa, Minnesota. The result is a catastrophic national crisis with global implications, an unprecedented Level 8 event on the International Nuclear Event Scale.

In the introduction, the author reveals that she asked pilots about their greatest fear, and one responded with the scenario of crashing into a nuclear power plant. This horrendous thought becomes the basis for a compelling story that explores the impact on the small town of Waketa and the U.S. at large.

The characters are well-developed and feel real, with backstories that enrich the narrative. Multiple intertwined stories depict the event’s impact—rescue operations, crash site interventions, and national-level decisions, to name a few. The personal courage and sacrifice displayed by individuals were both impactful and memorable, breaking my heart several times. This book is truly a rollercoaster of emotions and one that will stay with me for quite some time.

I received an ARC of this book from the publisher but the thoughts and opinions expressed here are my own.

Wow…what an emotional and tense ride.

T.J. Newman certainly knows how to create drama and action while making you feel all the things. The scenarios she creates have never crossed my mind while traveling but now makes me want to research all the things.

I loved the characters in Worst Case Scenario. They all are facing hard and impossible seeming tasks and the way they handle them is remarkable. I only hope that if I face a terrible situation I can act the same (let’s be real though…I’m gonna run in the opposite direction).

I liked how each chapter starts with time remaining. It sets up the atmosphere. As the time ran down it help make the situation more tense.

Also, make sure to grab tissues when picking up this book because there’s a lot of emotional scenes too.

I was fortunate enough to get the audio from Hachette Audio. Joe Morton was an amazing narrator. 💯 would recommend listening to Worst Case Scenario.

Thanks to Little, Brown, and Company, Hachette Audio, and Netgalley for giving me a copy of Worst Case Scenario in exchange of an honest review.

Rating: 5/5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Worst Case Scenario is a claustrophobia inducing, suspenseful and absolutely thrilling. I cannot believe what I just read, that was just such a horrific idea, and I flew through this one so fast. I just couldn’t put it down.
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Simply put, a plane crashes causing damage to a nuclear power plant. Talk about scary. Talk about a new fear unlocked, I was panicking the entire time… This is my second by T. J. Newman and a second 5 star read for me.
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The story jumps between different groups affected by the crash, but all are connected. The characters are unforgettable and together they tell such a heart wrenching, heroic story of coming together to save the nation. I found myself loving every single one of them.
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I know that this one will stick with me for quite a while. It’s a very haunting read. I also think it’s a very informative read.
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I listened to this one via audiobook while also reading along with my ebook. Joe Morton is such a phenomenal narrator; he creates the perfect amount of tension with his narration. He managed to really bring this one to life for me. I do wish they would have had a female narrator for some of the female parts, but overall this audio was phenomenal and I loved every second of it.
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Worst Case Scenario will release next week on 8/13. To all my thriller fans - this is one you are going to need. This book is phenomenal. Huge thank you to NetGalley, T. J. Newman and Hachette Audio and Little, Brown and Company for the ALC and eARC in exchange for my honest review.

This book is basically about what if circumstances that were no one's fault caused a commercial plane to hit a nuclear power plant. According to T.J Newman he was told that there are measures to prevent this from happening but like T.J said that's what they want you too believe and I watch a lot of NCIS to know that this could happen. Anyway on to my review..

An absolute fast paced, edge of your seat thriller. I was a mess while reading because as I kept reading It got more dramatic and tense but I couldn't put it down.

I loved Falling and Drowning so I knew I had to ask for this arc and I'm so glad I got approved. Such a good book.

WOW!!!! This book was a cover to cover on the edge of your seat book. T.J. Newman has done it again. What would happen if an airplane hit a nuclear power plant and the fate of the world relied on a few people to save it. It was action packed, heartbreaking, thought provoking and makes you think about what you would do in that situation. 4.5 ⭐️ from me

10/10!!!!! This was so incredible!! It was gripping, thrilling, and heartbreaking. My heart was pounding because it was so immersive. The ending ripped my heart out and had me in tears. Just incredible. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this ARC.

I was actually upset today that I had to work and stop reading. T.J. Newman is fully a go to author for the action thriller. The book never let up and I was hooked from the first sentence. Congratulations to the author on their continued success. Will absolutely recommend. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the copy. I will be buying this upon release to add to the home library.

TJ Newman does it again and I think this may be her best one yet ! I truly could not put this book down- I read it in a day. It was a roller coaster of emotions from start to finish.
After a pilot suffers a window maker heart attack and his co-pilot gets injured while in the restroom, a plane crashes into a nuclear power plant. This tragedy starts a domino effect causing so many issues right off the bat. The plant is in a small town and the residents find themselves quickly coming together to solve problems and help the community survive.
Warning - the heartbreak while reading this book is a lot. But it will hook you in, have you rooting for the characters and teach you so much along the way. It’s a can’t miss read.

Loved Falling. Loved Drowning more. Worst Case Scenario? Eh. The story opens with a tragedy in the air leading to a crash into a nuclear power plant and precipitating a potential nightmare. Throughout the first half of the book, I felt like I was reading a disaster movie script complete with gratuitous gore and over-the-top scenes. Think Die Hard. That kind of put me off. Do not get me wrong. I like the Die Hard films. It is just not what I expected. I think Newman fans will enjoy the read, but it is no Drowning.

"Worst Case Scenario" by T.J. Newman is an intense and gripping novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The story is a beautiful testament to the power of human resilience and the incredible ways in which people can come together in the face of unimaginable adversity. Reading this felt similar to watching "The Day After Tomorrow."

There were a few areas that could use some refinement. At times, the pacing dragged a bit, making it difficult to stay fully engaged. Additionally, there were moments where the story cut too abruptly to the next scene, which disrupted the flow and left me wanting a smoother transition.

Despite these minor issues, the emotional depth of the story truly shined through. I cried my eyes out during the ending, which speaks volumes about Newman's ability to connect with readers on an emotional level. The climax was powerful and left a lasting impression.

Overall, "Worst Case Scenario" is a thrilling read that captures the spirit of humanity and the strength of collective effort. If you're looking for a story that combines suspense with heartfelt moments, this is definitely a book to add to your reading list.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this book.

This book gave me anxiety. A plane crashes into a nuclear power plant and it’s up to the town and employees to basically save the world. This book had my heart racing and I was up late googling where power plants are located. It’s basically your worst nightmare.

The book was fast paced with a ton of action. I wish there was a little more depth of characters but I still enjoyed it.

Thank you to netgalley for a copy of this book.

First and foremost, I would like to thank NetGalley and Little, Brown and Company for allowing me to read an advanced readers copy of this book! It is greatly appreciated. This book, Worst Case Scenario by T.J. Newman will be released on August 13, 2024.
Overall, I am giving this book a 3 or 3.5 out of 5 stars. I was very excited to read this book as I had read and enjoyed this authors book ‘Falling’. The initial premise of this book sounded fascinating and drew me in immediately. Unfortunately, it lost its appeal rather quickly. Although I am sure the facts of this book was thoroughly researched, it became to bogged down with radiation plant mumbo jumbo. I understand that the information was necessary to truly appreciate the situation, but I felt as though it could have been done differently.
The second half of the book was better for me personally and I didn’t mind the ending. I actually believe this would make a better movie than book, which is rare. I would still recommend this to those who enjoy survival, high-stake thrillers!

Emotional rollercoaster doesn’t begin to describe this book! Nonstop action from page one. Every time a crisis is averted, another one appears, and the stakes get raised again. I got attached to the characters so quickly and was worried for all of them from the first chapter until the last. I love this author’s attention to detail and thorough research. She is definitely an auto-read author for me! Read when you’re ready for all the action!