T.J Newman is back with another flight gone wrong thriller, but this time it follows one of the most unthinkable scenarios: a plane crashes into a nuclear power plant. Now the community must come together, with many life or death rescue situations, to save the town and what could be a global disaster.

I was on the edge of my seat during this entire book, switching between my physical copy and the audiobook. The audio production was gripping with special sound effects for plane announcements, countdowns and phone/ walkie talkie calls. This transported me right to the scene and made the fast paced story come to life. Overall a highly emotional and gripping thriller with a fabulous cast of characters that show us the best of humanity.

Thank you Hachette audio and Little Brown for the early copies!i

WORST CASE SCENARIO is T.J. Newman's next novel coming August 13th, & is as fantastic and thrilling as I hoped!

I immediately started reading the digital format when I received it from @novelsuspects and could barely set it down. When I saw that @hachetteaudio was offering the audio through @netgalley I was so excited to hear this cinematic story! It is a very propulsive read with the eyes, but paired with Joe Morton's narration, it came alive in an even more intense way. This may be too much for squeamish readers in places, but I loved it.

The premise is that a plane accidentally crashes into a nuclear power plant. What ensues is the quick, and often selfless decisions that must be made.

I really, really enjoyed this story. It is an action-packed novel that, not unlike another nuclear disaster book, plays out a terrifying scenario. This one gives a peek at some of the specific people who would be in the mix and made me feel the impact in regards to the individuals. This is a plot heavy story with less character development, but there is enough to make me care deeply for them as the story unfolds.

What I ended up loving about this novel, beyond the research that is done quite well (I had to do a safety class about radiation poisoning once), was the hope/faith in humanity. In a year where certain people will be exploiting differences in all of us, this book made me feel like there are so many more things that unite us. It also makes me sad that it takes tragedies to make us come together, but let's not focus on that. Instead, let's choose to be like Mr. Rodgers and look for the helpers and find ways to be those helpers. This book feels inspiring in that way.

I am a huge fan of this author’s first two books and this one was just as well written. Full of suspense, emotions and kept my attention from page one. The narrator was amazing! Highly recommend this one!

4.5/5 rated up. Fast paced, enthralling and anxiety inducing.
The audiobook was so enveloping. With the radio transmissions feeling so real.

This was my first TJ Newman book. I was really excited to receive an ARC because I’ve heard good things from my favorite booktubers but omg this really was amazing. The A Plot and the B Plot were both action packed and well developed. There wasn’t one storyline I was interested in more than the other. I was fully onboard and along for the ride (no pun intended).

T.J. Newman’s best yet. I loved Falling and Drowning but somehow Worst Case Scenario is my favorite so far. The pacing was fantastic. The narrator was top notch. It was complicated material made easily accessible to anyone and the storyline kept me on the edge of my seat. Can’t wait to see what she’s got for us next!

I was thrilled to receive this ALC, especially when I realized Papa Pope was the narrator. I absolutely loved Drowning last summer. Unfortunately, I got a little lost in this one and didn’t connect with any of the characters, found it hard to keep them straight. The narration and production was excellent. Joe Morton did a great job with all characters. I love when books have almost a multimedia feel to them.

I’m kicking myself for not picking up one of Newman’s books earlier. Worst Case Scenario was a phenomenal and enthralling read, and one of my favourite thrillers of the year so far.

The author’s approach of interviewing pilots about their worst fears clearly paid off, as this is a truly terrifying premise. Newman’s ability to capture catastrophe on both the global and individual level was masterful. Likewise the depth of each character and the degree of empathy they inspired in me as a reader was truly exceptional. This was an engrossing story full of hope, loss, community, and incredibly bravery in the face of adversity. The ending was equal parts uplifting and heartbreaking - a sign of a truly epic read.

I highly recommend enjoying this as an audiobook. The production value was of excellent quality, and, combined with the thrilling storyline, it had all the feel of a blockbuster movie (I wouldn’t be surprised if it soon is). I could have sworn this was a full cast narration, as I lost myself in the story and it’s characters. I finishing it in once sitting! I especially loved the radio inserts, which created such an authentic and confronting experience.

Thank you Hachette Audio and NetGalley for a copy of this audiobook. Opinions expressed are my own.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC and ALC! This was one of my most anticipated reads of the year. TJ Newman is a master of thrills, each of her books keep me on edge and this was no different. I love that this time we’re off of the plane but the threat feels no less imminent. This was fantastic, I can’t recommend enough if you want a high stakes thriller that keep the adrenaline going.

Worst Case Scenario is without question one of the best thrillers I've experienced this year. Just as with her previous novels, TJ Newman delivers an incredible story. The story starts with a bang. (a big one! a plane crashing into a nuclear power plant) and never really lets up, There are multiple interconnected storylines, all revolving around the plant disaster, from those attempting to stabilize the plant to the first responders dealing the rescue of a young boy to surrounding town folks dealing with evacuation and of course the broader issue of how the president has the handle the situation. Newman's stories always have not only excellent stories but characters you'll care about. She keeps getting better and better with each book, Not exactly sure how she'll up the ante in her next book, but it's a ride I'll gladly take,. This one is not to be missed! Thanks so much to Hachette Audio for allowing me the chance to listen to an audio ARC of Worst Case Scenario.

Wowza!

Addictive, shocking, pulse pounding, heart breaking, and moving! Worst Case Scenario delivers and then some! T.J. Newman's star continues to shine as she has dazzled me yet again with another gripping book involving an airplane tragedy. Flying the friendly skies has never been so deadly!

A pilot suffers a windowmaker heart attack at 35,000 feet and collapses on the yoke. His co-pilot is trapped in the lavatory and the plane, full of passengers, crashes into a nuclear power plant in Waketa, Minnesota! Can you even imagine the damage? This could be worse than Fukushima and Chernobyl.

Everyday people including plant workers, firemen, teachers, and community members are put to the biggest test of their lives as they scramble to not only save themselves, their children, and their community, but the world as they know it. This is no easy feat; in fact, it is unimaginable and beyond dangerous.

This book had me on the edge of my seat, my heart pounding, as I worried about the characters, the danger they are in, the losses they are suffering, while being amazed at their bravery and courage under pressure.

T.J. Newman pulled out all the stops with Worst Case Scenario. This book is full of tension, suspense, danger, and dread. I marveled at how well thought out this book was. Newman captured the characters’ intense fear, their sense of being powerless, their tenacity, their courage, and their hope.

This book also evokes emotion and I found myself thinking "no, no, no" multiple times while reading. The characters in this book are presented with heartbreaking decisions as they scramble to save the plant and each other. Whew! With T.J. Newman's stellar writing and descriptions, I felt as if I were right there with the characters as a silent observer.

I loved how ordinary people are put in extraordinary situations in this book. The characters were in impossible situations and found themselves not only making tough calls but performing acts of bravery that they never knew they could make. I rooted for them, I cried with them, and I was amazed at their strength.

I had both the book and the audiobook versions of Worst Case Scenario, which made for a thrilling reading experience. Joe Morton did a fantastic job of narrating the audiobook and bringing the characters to life.

If you have not read a book by T.J. Newman yet, what are you waiting for?

Gripping, shocking, heart wrenching and full of tension! Highly recommend.

I wondered how the author could possibly match the excitement of the previous two books, 'Falling' and 'Drowning' in this new book - - and I couldn't wait to find out. No worries - 'Worst Case Scenario' has the same breathless excitement and hold your breath moments as the other Newman books. It's truly a 'can't put it down' book. The main key to Newman's books - for me - is that the horrible incidents could happen. It's not unknown monsters or unlikely scenarios, but things I could easily envision seeing on the evening news. Or even worse - experiencing myself!! Newman's characters are believable and relatable - they have the reader cheering for them - or crying for them.

If you plan on doing anything else for awhile, don't start this book because all other chores and tasks will be forgotten. You will live in this book until the stunning conclusion.

Well, now I totally feel like I shouldn’t have skipped "Drowning."

The narrator was wonderful. Fully delivered the “disaster movie” experience and embodied the characters 100%, absolutely aiding to my delusion of casting Theo James as our hero. I believe this is one of those books where the audiobook elevates the written work and if you have the opportunity to read along with the audio, you should.

Intense, suspenseful and action packed, T.J. Newman continues her streak of stellar works with "Worst Case Scenario".
Having read "Falling", I already knew to expect a full-on Liam Neeson movie read but my god, did this end up being emotional. I’m not a crying person, not at all, it’s actually really difficult for me to physically cry from pure raw emotions, but I almost did tear up near the end with this one. I really am not kidding.

Newman has mastered the craft of thrilling flow and page turning writing but with actual substance! Even though her books are definitely plot-driven, she still manages to write compelling characters without going very into depth on them, and those are the actual *stars* of the book. I wasn’t expecting to come out with my heart filled with these characters experience and life lessons, but here we are.

I really do NOT recommend missing this book.

summary:
I loved TJ Newman’s book FALLING and when I had the opportunity to preview her latest book on audiobook, I knew I couldn’t say no.

All of her books involve airline disasters, and this one starts with a plane crash into a nuclear power plant in Waketa, Minnesota. Immediately, the scale of the nuclear disaster is rated a Level 8, surpassing the highest level on the International Nuclear Event Scale. We then follow the chaos of the accident from many perspectives — the power plant workers, firefighters, government officials, and teachers at a nearby school. The story counts down in a race against time, and follows these characters as they try to deal with the situation and save the town and themselves.

For starters, the narration by Joe Morton is exceptional. He tells the story with the perfect blend of tone, seriousness, and poise. His grim, ominous delivery keeps you hooked on every word, perfectly complementing a book filled with intense emotion. TJ Newman excels in character development, drawing you into their journeys and challenges. You feel deeply invested, your heart aching for many of them, as she writes in a way that allows you to empathize and experience their frantic efforts to contain the damage. The theme of sacrifice is woven throughout, highlighting the lengths to which first responders will go to put others before themselves. The story also compels you to confront impossible dilemmas and consider how you would choose when faced with a paralyzing decision.

While I didn’t know much about nuclear power plants or disasters, the book does a good job of using the appropriate level of specificity while keeping it easy to understand for those of us unfamiliar with it.

This was one of my first audiobooks and I’m so glad I listened to the book this way. I am sure this book will be optioned into a movie, and I cannot WAIT to see who gets casted for each of the critical roles.

THANK YOU to Little, Brown & Company, Hachette Audio and Net Galley for the ARC! Make sure you check out this book when it gets released on August 13!

TJ Newman is a master at telling great stories with a backdrop of unthinkable but possible man made catastrophes. She makes you care about the characters that are going through the disaster, and the writing is so fast paced that you feel you have to finish the book in one sitting if possible because you have to know what will happen.

The setting for Worst Case Scenario is a nuclear power plant where a plane has just crashed after the pilot had a heart attack. The power plant is in a small town with only one fire truck and the highway to the town is closed from a large car crash, so it will be hard for help to get there. The nuclear disaster could be worse than either Fukushima or Chernobyl as far as impacts to the country and the people.

The audiobook was awesome. The narrator (actor Joe Morton) did a great job on the regular reading plus there were lots of radio transmissions that sounded amazing. I love it when audiobooks do that. It helps with the realism and makes you feel like you were there. I think I could listen to him read anything.

Special thanks to Netgalley and Hachette Audio for the chance to listen to the audiobook in exchange for my honest opinion. I’ve already listened to it twice in two days.

Thanks to Hachette and NetGalley for an advanced audiobook. T.J. Newman has done it again. Full of suspense, action, twists and turns, this was a thrilling rollercoaster ride of a story!

Worst case scenario by T.J. Newman narrated by Joe Morton was five stars for me. First book/audiobook with both author and narrator and this was very hard to put down.

A tragic, heart racing story of a catastrophic plane crash in a rural town with a nuclear power plant. Several stories involving pilots, plane passengers, power plant employees, nuclear experts, the US president and families in the town and traveling through the town.

The fact that this could happen made this a very realistic and scary read. Highly recommend.

This was fantastic. I really enjoyed it. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this audiobook!

What a ride!!! This heart-racing, heart-pounding thriller kept me on the edge of my seat!!!

When a pilot has a heart attack at 35,000 feet the plane he is piloting crashes into a nuclear power plant. All are lost on the plane but the consequences and ramifications of the crash affect everyone as officials race to stop the catastrophic results that could happen.

TJ Newman knows how to write a story that keeps you engrossed until the last page!!!

I was lucky enough to get the audio version of this book. Joe Morgan does a phenomenal job. I am a big fan of his from his days playing Olivia Pope’s dad on Scandal!!!

Thank you Netgalley and Hachette Audio for the honor to listen and review this amazing book!!!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an audio copy to listen to in exchange for an honest review.

This book took over my day. I forgot to eat. I ignored my family. I could not stop listening. The story was so fast paced and the characters were so well written. By far this is the best of Newman's books (but honestly they are all phenomenal).

The narration was *chef's kiss*. Perfection. I loved how the CB radio and dispatches were done. Honestly the entire production made everything even better in the story. Cannot recommend enough.