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!

4.5 stars

This book was INTENSE. I went in blind so I was expecting another plane crash book, which this is but it’s also so much more. I try not to think about nuclear reactors too much because they freak me out so this really just validated my fears (I know, I know; it’s fiction… but still!). all of the people trying to figure out what to do with no way to communicate with the general population all while dealing with other crises… it was a lot. This book was stressful and exciting and a little bit sad. I always want everything to work out perfectly for everyone but that just doesn’t really work in a thriller like this. There’s gotta be some stakes.
All in all, I really enjoyed this book which was truly about a Worst Case Scenario.

Thank you to NetGalley and Little, Brown and Company for the ARC!

TJ Newman is the queen of action pact novels. All of her books are constant action from start to finish. This one follows the aftermath of a plane crash in the vicinity of a nuclear power plant and the rush to save the impending nuclear disaster. This book was hard to put down given there were such high stakes and you needed to know what happened. However, I thought there were a few too many POVs to the point that it was hard to keep track of each individual story line. I think if one or two had been removed as a reader you would’ve been able to connect to each character more than spending most of the time remembering who they were and what their last chapter had been. Overall a very emotional high stakes story that is easy to fly through.

3.75/5 Stars

T.J. Newman writes some of my favorite disaster fiction, and Worst Case Scenario was no exception. Written by counting down the sixteen hours after a plane crashes into a nuclear power plant, this title jumps between characters and settings to give a breathless woven story of tragedy and community. While I missed the extra character development from her previous book, Drowning, this was a fast, clever, read. Recommend!

I loved T.J. Newman's Falling and Drowning and this is another excellent one!!! While the airplane disaster storylines in Falling and Drowning were very frightening, this one truly is the "worst case scenario" - a plane crashing into a nuclear reactor. The small town of Waketa, Minnesota becomes ground zero for the worst catastrophe the United States has ever faced. Shortly after takeoff, the pilot of a jumbo jet carrying 295 people suffers a massive heart attack resulting in his immediate death while his co-pilot is outside of the cockpit. Before anything can be done to remedy the situation, the plane goes into a nosedive and crashes into the Clover Hill nuclear reactor. Plant employees and the people of Waketa have to work together to figure out how to keep deadly radioactive poison from entering the air and the Mississippi River. The impact would be devastating to millions. I didn't want to put this book down and finished it in two days. I loved the characters and couldn't wait to find out what would happen to them. I definitely recommend this one and can't wait for T.J. Newman's next book! Thanks to #netgalley #littlebrown and #tjnewman for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

T.J. Newman is knocking it out of the park with her plane disaster books. I can’t believe she’s so new at this! This one was amazing like her other two. If you like her books you’ll love this one!

The drama was so intense I had to take a break so I could digest the situations the characters were dealing with.

When a pilot suddenly dies in his seat, his copilot is locked in the bathroom, a new flight attendant alerts the 295 people on board instead of air traffic control that the jet is immanently about to crash, there is no-one to take control to counter the plane's descent. What no-one knows is the crash site is a nuclear energy plant whose cache of spent fuel rods/cells are overcrowded in their concrete cooling ponds,. the whole operation is running on a shoestring budget for personnel and repairs and expansion.

The small town pulls together, plant personnel step up, everyone is doing their part to reduce radiation exposure and save lives.

This is the third airline thriller by TJ Newman that i have read. I highly recommend them all.

Though this book wasn't quite my top pick from this author, it still managed to be incredibly engaging and entertaining. I think my order of the three are:
Falling
Worst Case Scenario
Drowning

The main drawback I found was the abundance of characters; it was challenging to keep track of everyone. The fast-paced, suspenseful nature of the plot—particularly with the plane crash—made it difficult to form connections with the characters. I feel like the bridge crash and saving the little boy was its own side plot that felt a tiiiiiny bit disconnected from the big picture. Though that was freaking devastating and I almost cried. I appreciated the author’s choice to shift the focus from in-flight horrors to the plane crashing into a nuclear power plant, which added a genuinely terrifying element to the story. However, the technical details about the tanks and patching up the damage were a bit overwhelming. Despite the attempt to simplify the explanation, I still found myself struggling to grasp the specifics—perhaps a more basic explanation would have helped. I was waiting for a better reasoning of what was going on but maybe I'm just too dumb to follow.

Nevertheless, the book was an exhilarating and wild ride, and I thoroughly enjoyed the story despite these minor issues.

While this book wasn't my favorite by this author, it was so engaging and entertaining.

My ONLY flaw would be that there did seem to be a lot of characters and they were hard to keep track of. It was hard to connect with them when it felt so quick and jam packed with suspense and craziness due to the plane crashing. I liked how she steered away from in flight issues and focused on a plane crashing into a nuclear power plant. That is absolutely terrifying and could happen, but the general info of the tanks and patching the hole went over my head. There was a line about asking to explain to someone like they were five, and I still had a hard time following. I was like ummmm can you explain like I'm two?

BUT! This was so fun and a crazy ride and I loved the story either way.

T.J. Newman does it again! A nail biter that will break your heart. The definition of suspense from start to finish. Just when you think things are going to work out, there’s yet another wrinkle. This author has become a must read for me!

Thank you NetGalley and Little, Brown and Company for a copy of this book!

This is my third novel by T.J. Newman. I have been anxiously awaiting the release of this book since I learned about it. She is the queen of giving her readers a wild ride. This book takes off running right away and you never get a chance to catch your breath. I really loved this book! My heart broke for these characters I fell in love with in this intense situation. I was able to get my hands on both the audiobook and the digital copy for Worst Case Scenario. The audiobook was fabulous! I could not finish this book fast enough. I still love her second book the best, but cannot wait to continue reading more from T.J. Newman.

This book will be released on August 13, 2024.

Thank you to Little Brown and Netgalley for an ARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest review

I was so excited to receive an advance copy of TJ Newman's latest thriller, Worst Case Scenario! I am a big fan of her two previous books and devoured both of them in a single day each. I did exactly the same thing with this newest book. Be sure you have a day to devote to this book so that you aren't having to put it down once you start it. This one starts off on a plane like the other two books but then it nosedives into a nuclear reactor location. A small town does everything it can to keep the reactor from blowing up and destroying the world. You might just be in tears as you read this book. Read and enjoy!

Fasten your seatbelts...TJ Newman's latest book, Worst Case Scenario, is a nail-biter. This time, the story revolves around a commercial passenger plane that crashes into a nuclear plant. I learned a lot about the subject through the author's words. Newman has a unique talent for explaining a complicated topic in a simpler, intriguing way. The most challenging part of finishing this book is knowing I will have to wait until next year for her next fascinating rollercoaster of a thriller.

Just like her previous books, this new novel doesn’t disappoint. Set some time aside because you won’t want to stop until you’ve reached the last paragraph—a nail-biting saga from page one on. Buckle up.

Thank you NetGalley and Publisher for the ARC!!

Wow! This book not only had me biting my nails but crying my eyes out. The story has so much heart.

When a plane crashes into a nuclear power plant, a group of scientists and first responders literally have to find a way to save the world in under 24 hours.

From science nerds to firefighters - the women and men in this book display acts of true selflessness and heroism in ways that are expected and unexpected.

This book had me on the edge of my seat and wondering what I would do in the same situation.

I highly recommend it for readers who like page-turning action, thought provoking scenarios and emotional drama.

Thank you to Net Galley for an ARC in exchange for an honest opinion.