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Worst Case Scenario - by T J Newman (Hardcover)

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Highlights

  • "Worst Case Scenario is the best thriller I've read so far this year.
  • About the Author: T.J. Newman is a former bookseller and flight attendant whose first novel, Falling, became a publishing sensation and debuted at number two on the New York Times bestseller list.
  • 336 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Thrillers

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About the Book



"When a pilot suffers a heart attack at 35,000 feet, a commercial airliner filled with passengers crashes into a nuclear power plant in the small town of Waketa, Minnesota, which becomes ground zero for a catastrophic national crisis with global implications. Ordinary people--power plant employees, firefighters, teachers, families, neighbors, and friends--are thrust into an extraordinary situation as they face the ultimate test of their lives. It will take the combined courage, ingenuity, and determination of a brave few to save not only their community and loved ones, but the fate of humanity at large."--



Book Synopsis



"Worst Case Scenario is the best thriller I've read so far this year. It's a chilling idea with great characters and near-perfect execution." -James Patterson

When a pilot suffers a heart attack at 35,000 feet, a commercial airliner filled with passengers crashes into a nuclear power plant in the small town of Waketa, Minnesota, which becomes ground zero for a catastrophic national crisis with global implications.

#1 internationally bestselling author T.J. Newman is back with Worst Case Scenario, following her explosive debut thriller Falling and its harrowing follow-up Drowning.

"Worst Case Scenario is the best thriller I've read so far this year. A jetliner crashes in the worst possible location - and I mean the worst - the site of a nuclear plant. It's a chilling idea with great characters and near-perfect execution. T. J. Newman is the kind of gifted storyteller that comes along every 5 to 10 years. Don't miss Worst Case Scenario." -James Patterson


The International Nuclear Event Scale tracks nuclear disasters. It has seven levels. Level 7 is a Major Accident, with only two on record: Fukushima and Chernobyl. There has never been a Level 8. Until now.

In this heart-stopping thriller, ordinary people--power plant employees, firefighters, teachers, families, neighbors, and friends-- are thrust into an extraordinary situation as they face the ultimate test of their lives. It will take the combined courage, ingenuity, and determination of a brave few to save not only their community and loved ones, but the fate of humanity at large.



Review Quotes




"A heartpounder and one of the year's best thrillers."

--People

"A chilling tale of disaster, bravery, and sacrifice."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"Newman's newest thriller is a must-read, and continues her reign as the best in the genre."--USA Today

---A People magazine Best Book of the Week

---Amazon Best Book of the Month

"An extraordinary book. T.J. Newman has written the kind of novel where you can't wait to see what happens next and that you don't want to end. It's a stunning page-turner that you will read fast and tell family and friends about for a long time. It feels like you're inside this book and with these amazing characters as they face one impossible challenge after another. I loved this book and I know you will love it. And it's going to make for an incredible movie."
--Don Winslow

Praise for Drowning

Praise for Falling

"Worst Case Scenario is the best thriller I've read so far this year. A jetliner crashes in the worst possible location - and I mean theworst - the site of a nuclear plant. It's a chilling idea with great characters and near-perfect execution. T. J. Newman is the kind of gifted storyteller that comes along every 5 to 10 years. Don't miss Worst Case Scenario."--James Patterson

"[Newman] sets herself apart by giving notable weight and color to the human-scale dramas. She doesn't skimp when it comes to action, either, resulting in a rip-roaring adventure that's anchored in palpable emotion. This should satisfy the author's fans and win her new ones."--Publishers Weekly

"Drowning is pure adrenaline and all heart. Gripping, relentless, effortlessly assured, T. J. Newman's thriller is tense and moving. You'll be grabbed from page one as the crew and passengers of a downed airliner fight for survival and rescuers race to reach them. Drowning is an incredible ride--strap in, brace, and remember to breathe."--Meg Gardiner, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"Drowning is The Poseidon Adventure meets The Martian. It is another can't-put-down, edge-of-your-seat thriller from T. J. Newman, one of our most exciting new authors."--Adrian McKinty, New York Times bestselling author of The Chain and The Island

"Falling is the best kind of thriller (for me as a reader anyway). Characters you care deeply about. Nonstop, totally authentic suspense."--James Patterson, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"A stunningly vivid tour de force! Gripping. Shocking. Heartbreaking. You will not be able to come up for air until the very last page!"--Brad Thor, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dead Fall

"Amazing . . . Intense suspense, shocks and scares plus chilling insider authenticity make this one very special."--Lee Child, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"Attention, please: T. J. Newman has written the perfect thriller! Such a cool, high-concept idea: commercial airline pilot forced to make the ultimate life-or-death choice. Newman's background in the air grounds the story in reality, while her writing amps up the suspense to unbearable levels. Terrific and terrifying, a true page-turner. A must-read for summer vacation--but my advice is, don't start this book until you've gotten off the plane."--Gillian Flynn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Gone Girl

"Drowning is the first terrific thriller of 2023. Honest. It has at least a dozen legit cliffhangers and a dozen huggable characters you can't stop rooting for. T.J. Newman has the goods. Make that the greats!"--James Patterson, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"Heart pounding. Heart wringing. Heart STOPPING! A great book! One of those where you're afraid to turn the next page, but you can't stop."--Diana Gabaldon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Outlander series

"Masterful."--Patricia Cornwell, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"Stunning, emotional, and unforgettable. Drowning reads like Apollo 13 underwater."--Don Winslow, New York Times bestselling author of City on Fire and The Border

"T. J. Newman has taken a brilliant idea, a decade of real-life experience, and crafted the perfect summer thriller. Relentlessly paced and unforgettable."--Janet Evanovich, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"Think Speed on a passenger jet--with the cockpit dials turned up to supersonic."--Ian Rankin, #1 internationally bestselling author



About the Author



T.J. Newman is a former bookseller and flight attendant whose first novel, Falling, became a publishing sensation and debuted at number two on the New York Times bestseller list. The book was named a best book of the year by USA Today, Esquire, and Amazon, among many others, and has been published in more than thirty countries. The book will soon be a major motion picture from Universal Pictures. T.J. lives in Phoenix, Arizona. Her second novel, Drowning, was released in May 2023 and became an instant New York Times bestseller.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.45 Inches (H) x 6.32 Inches (W) x 1.14 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.2 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Thrillers
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Number of Pages: 336
Publisher: Little Brown and Company
Theme: Suspense
Format: Hardcover
Author: T J Newman
Language: English
Street Date: August 13, 2024
TCIN: 91724248
UPC: 9780316576796
Item Number (DPCI): 247-11-4745
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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4.9 out of 5 stars with 7 reviews
100% would recommend
6 recommendations

Must Read!!!

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
TiceyG - 4 months ago
Wow! What a ride! TJ Newman has done it again with another gripping, edge of your seat, emotional (I wasn’t expecting to get teary-eyed), buckle up buttercup kinda read.
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Thrilling, cinematic disaster story

4 out of 5 stars
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OboeSteph - 4 months ago
This was an exciting, can't put it down, fast paced thriller. The characters are just as important as the action. Newman created characters that the reader really connects with and cares about. Of course when a large, full plane crashes into a nuclear power plant, people are going to die, but you'll be rooting for your favorite characters to pull through. The damage to the plant is extensive, to the parts of the plant that will become extremely dangerous when compromised. It's a thrilling race against time as they try to repair the damage and minimize radiation leaks. The community pulls together in a very heartwarming way, and first responders are brave and heroic. I recommend this to people who have read and enjoyed TJ Newman's books Falling and Drowning, I think you'll like this one too. The book has a very cinematic vibe, so I'd also recommend it to people who enjoy intense beat-the-clock to avoid disaster type of movies.
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A seat of your pants thriller!

5 out of 5 stars
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Perriknows - 4 months ago
A pilots heart attack in the cockpit. The co-pilot in the lavatory. The flight attendant on the flight deck can only get out the basics and screams for help. As the plane careens out of control, it comes down in the worst place it could...over a nuclear power plant. As security systems at the nuclear power plant malfunction due to the crash, the players have to figure out how to mitigate the disaster. Now if that doesn't get your blood pumping, I don't know what will. What follows is the countdown to a disaster of possibly biblical proportions. What a seat of the pants thriller. As each chapter passes, the countdown clock continues. Will the reactor core melt down? Who can fix it and how? Who will risk their lives to help neighbors and complete strangers? Whew...so much happening...so quickly! The coda was emotional and I admit to tearing up as we learned the fate of some of the rescuers and the posthumous awards they were given...OK...I ugly cried. I loved it! I have never read anything by T.J. Newman before and I absolutely will run out or log on and grab her first two novels! I so enjoy trying a new to me author and end up finding a winner!
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A top read of 2024!!

5 out of 5 stars
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Embem - 4 months ago
Wow! 5 stars! AMAZING book! This is Newman‘s third novel and while I have enjoyed them all immensely, Worst Case Scenario is my favorite! In the opening scenes, a pilot suffers a heart attack mid-flight and his commercial jet crashes into a nuclear power plant in Minnesota. Obviously, chaos ensues. We follow the journeys of several characters, including nuclear engineers, firefighters, families, and even the president of the United States. Heart-wrenching, propulsive, and cinematic, I found myself on the edge of my seat from start to finish, unable to put this book down! A must read for fans of disaster movies, high octane thrillers, or Chernobyl (the HBO series or history buffs)! A top read of 2024!! Thank you NetGalley and Little, Brown and Company for the eARC!
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Fast-paced adrenaline fueled story!

5 out of 5 stars
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Melanie - 4 months ago
This was a fast-paced adrenaline ride! The stakes are incredibly high and I was never sure what was going to happen next. Be prepared for a dark and gritty read but it’s absolutely top notch! This is my third book from this author and dare I say it’s my favorite ◡̈ Big thanks to Net Galley for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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Loved It!!

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
beccab - 4 months ago
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.
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