This action packed aviation thriller will grab you by the throat from the very first page.

Picture this; your on a plane when just minutes after departure you witness one of it's engines blow up. Looking out, there's a raging fire, looking around the cabin there's screams, chaos and downright terror among the passengers as it becomes clear that all there's left for them to do is pray an brace for impact. When the plane ditches in the ocean it's a miracle people have survived at all but when most passengers struggle to exit the plane. The unthinkable happens to those thinking they fight a better chance of survival inside the plane with locked doors and an airpocket. That is until the plane suddenly jolts and starts to sink to the bottom of the ocean with some of the passengers still inside....
Passengers who are alive, breathing through an airpocket that will only allow them to survive for a couple of hours...
Do you hold your breath yet?

Thank you @netgalley and @avidreaderpress for the arc in exchange for my honest review I loved it!

Omg that was tense! Intense!! Suspense!! (Oooo they all rhyme!)

Very simple synopsis...plane crashes into the sea and sinks with surviving passengers onboard...queue most intense rescue attempt ever! And this author manages to keep the suspense so palpable it was immense!

I read the 2021 "Falling" by this author (formally cabin crew) ... and this her second book is every inch as enthralling...

The pace of this story is incredible, it never lets up...my bum cheeks were clenched and my breath was helped for every sitting..and devoured it in no time ...(well I had to so I could breath and relax again)

Hats off to #tjnewman for a very successful suspenseful novel

If you’re looking for a pulse pounding, adrenaline fueled read this summer, this is the book for you!

Six minutes after take-off from Honolulu, a plane is forced to make an emergency water landing. Survivors begin to evacuate but catastrophic dangers await them outside. The 12 remaining passengers are forced to close the doors and await rescue, but the plane begins to sink and comes to rest 200 ft below the surface, teetering precariously on the edge of a cliff.

And this is simply the set-up.

As the trapped survivors struggle to stay alive, crews above water are in a race against time to accomplish the near-impossible task of bringing up the passengers before they run out of oxygen.

The characters and their histories added a personal element, and made this so much more than a simple action story. Some of it might be bordering on schmaltzy but I admit to tearing up a time or two.

The last 25% was a white-knuckle roller-coaster ride to the end. It’s been a long, long while since I’ve read a book this tension-filled and I loved it. My only criticism was that the middle of the book suffered from technical jargon and details that sailed right over my head.

I wasn’t a fan of the author’s book, Falling, but this is one I recommend for a "popcorn" disaster nail-biter. It has already been optioned for film, and I'm not surprised.

A buddy read with Marialyce, be sure to check out her review!

*It was particularly poignant that we started this book when the massive multinational search and rescue mission for the Titan submersible was capturing the world’s attention. Sadly, that situation did not have a happy ending.

DROWNING by T. J. Newman (Falling) is an absolutely fantastic adventure that readers will not want to put down. All about the rescue of flight 1421, this is so realistic in part because Newman is a former flight attendant, but also because she has done significant research as described in the author's note. With multiple passengers and crew involved in an airline disaster, readers have an opportunity to learn about the lives of twelve individuals, making DROWNING a bit reminiscent of much earlier "disaster" books from Arthur Hailey. It is a diverse group: engineer Will Kent and his eleven-year-old daughter Shannon, newlyweds, and an older couple (Ira and Ruth) with decades of married life, a nurse, a bartender who cannot swim. The emergencies they face allow for reflection on life and its meaning: "That was all life was. Shifting the balance, every day, to make room for joy and grace in whatever circumstances you've got before your time runs out." DROWNING received starred reviews from Booklist, Kirkus, and Library Journal; plus, it was an Amazon Best Book of June 2023. I would highly recommend for those looking for a suspenseful, quick, but surprisingly educational, and exciting read.

This is an unpopular opinion and I'm probably the only person who didn't like this book. Or maybe I should have read Falling first to enjoy this one.

I had heard rave reviews about Falling and while I hadn't had the chance to read it myself, on learning that I don't need to read it to understand Drowning, I jumped on the chance to get the ARC.

The book is heavy on technical terms, and just very slow. I wish I could say I was invested in what would happen to the characters. I was just going through the motions reading it.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for this eARC.

A hair-raising thriller of a disaster novel. Who of us that have flown in an airplane doesn't at at least some point in the process,, have thought that is is a dangerous (or certainly an unnatural) process?

This novel is a well-written and exciting novel, written by someone well-versed in flying, and I can almost guarantee that this story will cause you to finish it in one sitting.

Gave Me the goosebumps,, and I will definitely be looking forward to reading more from this promising author!

Until next time, dear readers, I am curious how many of you will recall this story (at least at some point) the NEXT time you choose to "Fly the friendly skies".?

After reading Falling by T.J. Newman, I was excited to see another book out by Newman called Drowning. Falling was such a fantastic read for me I couldn't wait.

Drowning is a heart pulsing read about a plane that crashes into the ocean and lands on top of a volcano in the ocean near Hawaii. One of the passengers spouses takes the lead in attempting to rescue the passengers remaining in the ship but it is a very shakey plan and many things can go fately wrong.

I literally could not put down this exciting page turner.
If you like fast pace exciting thrillers get this book.
Thank you Netgalley and Simon and Schuster for this advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

I’ve heard that this book will be made into a movie, and I definitely understand why. The premise is perfect for the screen: Likable characters, being trapped inside an airplane under water and the nearly impossible task of getting the passengers out of there.
It’s literally nonstop action except for those transitions to the past where we learn more about Will and Chris Kent. It far surpassed my extremely high expectations.

Absolutely amazing. This was a legit edge of your seat thriller that barely gives you a chance to breathe. Read this in less than a day. I got a bit of nostalgia reading this, reminds me of all those 90’s movies where it’s a race against time. I loved the characters and back stories and at no point did I think ‘oh that was a dumb move’. This author will definitely be on my buy list going forward. But, a different cover next time?👍👍

I won this pre release book not knowing what it was about, when I read the summary I thought no way do I have any interest in it! Then after the Titan situation I really had no desire. So many people were talking about it though I had fomo and gave in and I’m glad I did!

This book grabbed you from the first page and kept you hooked until the end. The characters were easy to follow and the narration was done nicely back and forth. Too much back and forth or multiple narrators can make me feel like I have a tv in the background instead of an audiobook, wasn’t the case here.

Flying, small spaces are not really my thing either and I expected more anxiety while reading/listening. It was well written with more story line with less small space or fear of flying anxiety inducing details. I’ve avoided Falling for the same reason but I think I will read it now. I truly appreciate this no fluff no stretching out a solution to the point of annoyance, straight to the point, thrill inducing book.

This review has already been posted to Goodreads.

Very unpopular opinion alert: 2.5 stars! I didn’t love this book. I thought the characters were too one-dimensional so I couldn’t get invested like I hoped. There was also a lot of technical jargon that led to me skimming some pages - the story just didn’t connect with me at all. Thanks to Avid Reader Press and NetGalley for the free copy in exchange for my honest review!

I was hooked from the first page. This book was non-stop action and I loved every second of it. I could barely put it down.

I had read the author’s previous book Falling and absolutely loved it, so when I saw this book and its description, I knew I needed to read it.

The ocean terrifies me, and the thought of being stuck inside a plane at the bottom of the ocean scares the shit out of me. I was on edge almost the whole book. It stressed me out. But I had to keep going because I needed to know what happened.

The writing was great. The characters were believable and the story had me turning the pages late into the night. I cannot wait for the next book from this author.

Thanks to T. J. Newman, Avid Reader Press (Simon&Schuster) and NetGalley for an e-ARC!

T.J. Newman's Drowning is the best book I've read so far this year!

A former flight attendant, the author draws on her real-life training and experiences to bring heart and authenticity to the characters of this book. She supplements that knowledge with first-hand research as well as input from experts to create a smart thriller that kept me hooked from page one.

This book is so emotional - be ready. There were points where I had to step away and take a break to regroup; this demonstrates just how thoroughly connected I became to these characters. Are you wondering how Ms. Newman could write another airplane thriller, or how she could fill 300 pages with the story of an airplane in trouble? Trust me, she can do it brilliantly, and you don't want to miss it. Her previous stand-alone thriller, Falling, is one of those amazing books I recommend to anyone who will listen; Drowning just might be even better.

Make sure you read the Acknowledgments at the end of the book for an incredible look into the research that went into this writing. Thank you to NetGalley and Avid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster for the opportunity to read and review this outstanding book.

Fast paced, heart thumping, and I could not stay seated while reading Newman’s sophomore novel about a plane crashing in the ocean. I walked in circles and took deep breaths to finish the last third of the book. Thanks for the intoxicating read and I’m already looking forward to the next one from T.J. Newman.

Thank you Netgalley, Avid Reader Press, and T.J. Newman for the opportunity to read it early.

Great thriller! Kept me on the edge on my seat and wanting to read to find out what happened. Funnily good timing with the recent current events.

I just loved this book. The subject matter is grim but TJ Newman does a superb job of making each character seem real and believable. I thought it was so well written without being overdone. It was a perfect blend of science and drama. I will recommend this book to everyone!

This book had me TENSE from page one in a totally masterful and engrossing way. It never let up. I felt like I was on the plane and like I couldn’t wait to get out of this situation. I read this faster than I’ve read something in a long time. If you don’t like flying, maybe, uhhhh …. sit this one out. I was glad I don’t have any flights scheduled right now.

This book is another smash from T. J. Newman, following Falling. Drowning is another “read in one sitting because you can’t stop at the end of the chapter” book. A must have if you like thrillers, and can sit and read a book in one sitting. Take a weekend or day off, and don’t read before bed if you like to sleep, because you won’t get any of you start it at bedtime.

I am still in shock after reading this. I've never read a thriller before that was so emotional. Obviously the storyline was intense, fast-paced and really got my heart racing but getting to know the characters and their history meant that I had a real attachment to each one of them and left me completely invested in their race to survive the disastrous situation they found themselves in. This book really took me by surprise, I wasn't expecting to love it as much as I did - a top-class thriller.

Wow! T.J. Newman does it again. Drowning is so well written. I read the story in one day. I just couldn’t stop. I had to know what was going to happen next. As a former Flight Attendant for TWA, my pulse quickened at the little details that brought authenticity into the story. Kiddos for another winner! I highly recommend that you read Drowning and her first novel Falling.

Thank you #NetGalley, #AvidReaderPress, #Simon&Schuster, #T.J.Newman and #DrowningTheRescueofFlight1421 for the advance copy for my honest review.