Amazing!!
Fast paced. Nail biting. Edge of your seat...drama!

TJ Newman has done it again!!

We open up with a flight crew experiencing a medical emergency, and then trying to save everyone on the flight...

We end up with a "Worse Case Scenario" when there is a nuclear power plant...very...near...by....

And what happens in the middle is what magic (and horror at times) are made of....
Community coming together in some of the worst times imaginable...for the greater good!

Firefighters, EMT's, Nurses, Teachers, The President, The FBI, The workers at the Power Plant...and all of the families involved...

I don't bite my nails, but I wanted to start, many times during this one!!
My heart was racing. I was at the edge of my seat...holding my breath...and the tears were collecting in my burning eyes...several times.

4.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 💫 for me, rounded up to 5!

#WorseCaseScenario by TJNewman and narrated nicely by #JoeMorton.

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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.

When a plane crashes into a nuclear power plant in small town Minnesota, it's residents have to work fast to keep it fron being a national disaster.

Ya'll, I think disaster thrillers are my new thing! I have absolutely devoured all three of Newman's books, and have loved each one more and more!

Worst Case Scenario had me tearing up a couple times, the characters were so well written. My poor momma heart kept breaking for Connor and Matt, and their stories were definitely two of the hardest to read. But all of the characters were so well fleshed out and real feeling, that I couldn't help but deeply empathize with all of them

The narration by Joe Mortan really helped bring this story to life. He has a fantastic voice, and really made the story flow. The thing about yhe narration I wasn't a fan of was the effects when people were speaking through the radios. Some of that was just hard to hear.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book! If you haven't checked out this author, I highly recommend you do! She really knows how to keep you on yhe edge of your seat and bring all the emotion!


I would like to thank Netgalley and Hachette Audio for allowing me through opportunity to read and review this book before publication.

Great, engaging, exciting narration. Fast paced story that is action packed, yet has emotional depth. Despite being outside my normal preferred book genre, I still really enjoyed it!

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.

The Narration:

I listened to the audiobook version, performed by Joe Morton, who does a fantastic job of bringing the story to life, making it sound both factual and real. I also appreciated the realistic-sounding communication transmissions throughout the book. I highly recommend the audiobook version to those who appreciate this format.

Final Thoughts:

“Worst Case Scenario” is an intense, heart-stopping thriller that demonstrates the power of human courage and resilience in the face of unimaginable disaster. If you enjoy thrillers, do yourself a favour and read this book.

I received an ARC of this audiobook 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.

Do you like flying?

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.

Excellent choice of narrator who read this non-stop action novel perfectly. That has to be difficult as the tension never stopped. Loved it. Thank you for the advanced copy for review.

Thanks to NetGalley and Little, Brown and Company for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

4 stars

Action filled book that reads like it would make a great movie or tv show. Netflix are you listening?

A plane crashes into a nuclear plant in the Minnesota. They have 16 hours to avert a national disaster. Nerve wrecking read but well worth it.

I listened to this book while reading. I thought the audiobook added a lot of dimension to the story. I loved it.


Thank you to netgalley for this audiobook.

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!

TJ Newman's third book is here, and it's a rollercoaster ride from start to finish! I couldn't put this one down—it’s that gripping. The story kicks off with a bang as a plane plunges towards Earth, destined to crash into a nuclear plant. Talk about a heart-pounding start!

A psychological thriller of a different kind, this book gave me nightmares and anxiety for days afterward, unlike any murder or ghost story ever has. There's an accidental plane crash into a nuclear plant, near the Mississippi River, in rural Minnesota, making a disaster story so realistic and believable that you cannot help but think about your own proximity to a nuclear plant, and the aftermath of a level 8 catastrophe on Earth.

The way the plot unfolded, I actually laughed out loud at one point because it felt like it was parallel to the movie Armageddon. (Where's the Aerosmith song?) It was somewhat predictable with everyone stepping up and becoming a hero, old romance reignited, peace made in stressed families, bratty kid saves everyone, all in less than a day. Yes, many people died. But having just lived through a pandemic, I think it's unrealistic that people could possibly make that many dire decisions, working so well together. It just felt ingenuine.

That said, the whole idea of the story was amazing. I haven't picked up any books in decades that have to do with a nuclear disaster, despite the fairly recent events in Russia and Japan. We take it for granted. The idea was haunting and unsettling and made me want to move away from the decommissioned nuclear plant 30 minutes from my own home. Very thought-provoking, and it will make you want to talk about it with others.

The narration was good, but I had an issue with the constant pronunciation of nuclear as "nucular". It was driving me nuts until I remembered my high school ecology teacher, who was very anti-nukes, saying that if an intelligent and informed person was saying, "nucular", they were mispronouncing it on purpose, as a sort of insult. I don't know if that's the case here, but I managed to let go of that irritation.

<b>Read Complete 8/6/24 |</b> 4 stars
<b></I>Thank you to Little Brown Publishers + Netgalley for the ability to listen to a review copy of the audiobook. This did not affect my thoughts or review in any way.</b></I>
Another fun, action-packed read from T.J. Newman! I read her first two books, FALLING and DROWNING, and appreciated her perspective for her plane-themed thrillers being a former flight attendant, and I appreciated even more that WORST CASE SCENARIO took it to a little bit of a different place. Instead of being on the plane, the plane is the cause of the disaster, crashing into a nuclear power plant.

I really enjoy these action-packed books that feel like watching an action movie! It's a great change of pace from my "normal" psychological thrillers and I really enjoy the writing style throughout this book. There's always something going on and T.J. Newman really makes you care for the characters too. It's not really something I would have thought about with a fast-paced book like this, caring about character development, but I really got attached to the main characters!

The only thing that felt weird to me was the pacing. I kept expecting all of this action to lead up to something else, but solving this problem is the whole book. That wasn't a bad thing, but I don't know why that pacing felt weird since the book had a countdown to this zero hour that I should have known would be the end of the book anyway.

AUDIOBOOK THOUGHTS: I listened to this as an audiobook and I really enjoyed the narration! This was narrated by Joe Morton, who I don't know if I've listened to before, but I like this voice for the book! It was third person so Joe Morton is the narrator for the whole book. I think he did a really nice job with all of the voices and the excitement level for everything that was happening! The only complaint I had was the pronunciation of "nuclear" considering that's what this book was about.

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. The narrator did a great job--wish there were different ones to distinguish between the POVs, but it was cool to hear the radio crackles and different inflections when it was some type of media source.

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!

The choice of Joe Morton (the actor who played Eli Pope in Scandal) was PERFECT. He did an amazing job bringing this story to life.

Thank you NetGalley and Hachette Audio for a copy of this audiobook.

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 Hachette Audio and Netgalley for an ARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Hands down probably one of the best books I have read this year.
Stop reading this review and get your hands on this action packed Thriller.

Be prepared to be totally entertained, to the point where your apple watch ask you if you are okay (True story! Granted I listen to this while I was running, but my heart rate and pace were significantly higher than usual!) I have often heard books referred to as white knuckle finch clenching, but this is the text book example. I had no idea action and stressful situations Newman would put me in when I started this book.
From page one you will find yourself scooting to the edge of your seat as a Plane careens downward into a nuclear power plant in a small town. The International Nuclear Event Scale tracks nuclear disasters. Level 7 is a Major Accident(Think Fukushima and Chernobyl)...This crash is a level 8.
I am not familiar with the ends and outs of Nuclear energy so maybe that is partly what made me a captive audience (Innocence is bliss?) I bought right into how the scenario played out-if you are a nuclear physicist you may find flaws, but I would imagine given TJ Newman's previous books she knows her stuff.
But don't be fooled this is not a totally mindless book full of "heroes" and valiant displays of strength this is a surprisingly beautiful dive into the power of community, love for your neighbor and sacrifice. At the start of the book I was a bit overwhelmed by the large cast of characters , but by the end you will be cheering hard for each one. I am not a crier but wow, this one will pull at your heart strings. If you are not a stone ahah I can even imagine you reaching for the box of tissues.
As a side note I believe this would make a fantastic movie/series on the screen (Of course we all know the book will be better!)

TJ Newman you have written a great book! I am going ahead and calling it now (and it is only August) this book will be in the top 5 of my books for the. year!

Thank you SO much to TJ Newman and Net Galley for allowing me to review this advanced audio book of Worst Case Scenario. I was not influenced or paid in exchange for this honest review. All thoughts are my own -Can't ya tell?

Seriously stop reading this review and GET THIS BOOK

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.

The audiobook narration by Joe Morton is superb.

Thank you to Hachette Audio and Net Galley for the ARC.