A pilot suffers a heart attack at 35,000 feet, his commercial airliner crashes into the small town Waketa, Minnesota. With the catastrophic disaster happening right at the start what else could possibly go wrong? Waketa is home to a nuclear power plant, which crash damage has destabilised.

T J Newman goes big with this one, imminent nuclear meltdown, vehicles pileups and little fires everywhere. The power plant staff, local fire service and a hardy local community must all play their part to attempt to avert a national disaster.

There’s quite a lot of nuclear jargon, and I think the author does a fairly good job of making it accessible, I was reminded of Michael Crichton, giving us enough detail to make it convincing but not too much to overwhelm.

There’s a lot going on, and the balance between big disaster, the more personal - the boy needing rescuing from the trapped vehicle, and the human interest is quite well done.

I think it’s brave of T J Newman to carve this big disaster niche. While I much preferred the high tension of Falling I’m sure Worst Case Scenario will be a popular hit.

Thanks to Little, Brown and Company

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.

Egaads! What a phenomenal thrill ride! When I heard that TJ Newman had written another book about another plane crash, I thought no way could it be that good. I was wrong. It is even better!!!! I was intrigued being a Minnesotan when I heard the plane crashed here. Phenomenal! Did I mention too much that it was phenomenal? Ms Newman, please keep writing. I wait on pins and needles for the next one, and know that my seat belt is buckled as I await take off! Bravo! Thanks to NetGalley for this early read!

The International Nuclear Event Scale measures nuclear disasters, with only two Level 7 incidents on record: Fukushima and Chernobyl. In this gripping thriller, ordinary people must unite to confront an unprecedented crisis that threatens their community and humanity itself.

TJ Newman writes thrillers like no one else. Every single time I read one of her books, I’m immediately bought in, my anxiety is high, and I am captivated. Every single chapter ends on a cliffhanger. Chapters are short, enticing you to continue flying through the pages. You feel the tension radiating off the page. Every second of this book had me on edge. Part of the fear and tension comes from the realistic things that come up in these books and the absolute terror people find themselves in.

BUT! There is so much humanity. teared up multiple times. Dani and Connor especially had me in my feelings. That final chapter hit me in the heart. I absolutely devoured this one and am so happy I read it. If you read and enjoyed TJ Newman’s other books, you will love this one.

*I was provided a digital copy of this book for review from the publisher and NetGalley, all thoughts are my own.*

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.

Worst Case Scenario uses the tag line in an advertisement that "it's not about a plane crash, it's about what happens next." This really intrigued me because I really enjoyed the first two books, but wondered how T.J. Newman was going to write about something other than a rescue mission on a plane. I can confidently say, "the what happens next" is an absolute winner of a story. The twists and turns, the ups and downs truly make for an outstanding read. This is by far my favorite book of the three she has published. Each chapter propelled the story further and I cared so much for the multitude of characters in this story. I truly hope this book finds its way into your hands (preorder now for release on Aug. 13), and eventually on the big screen. It has blockbuster written all over it whether in book or movie form. Great job, T.J Newman! You should be very proud of your work.

I thank the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advanced copy for an honest review.

I started this book last night and just finished it. If you're looking for a book to completely consume you, grab one of T. J. Newman's books! This book starts off full of action, and continues throughout the story. There is no down time. This book is told within a span of 16 hours, and it's non-stop from start to finish. I fell in love with these characters and I was rooting for them so hard, and in the end I was in tears. This book brought out all the feels and I am really hoping this book gets turned into a movie because It surely played out in my head like one. All the stars!

✨The story here is quite literally…the worst case scenario for humanity. The plot unfolded with so much intensity and equal part emotion that I found myself in tears throughout.

✨There was uncommon bravery in these pages, but it also depicted the heroic nature of each person doing the things they could do in the face of tragedy to make things better for others. The reader gets the sense that the person who brought their sandwich fixings and Oreos to the church for the community to have food is equally as noble as the various professionals staring down death. This is a message for all of us in the times in which we find ourselves. We can each do something in our own little corner of the world to bring light and to offer aid to others. That’s how we save the world. We do what we can where we can.

I absolutely loved this book and highly recommend it!

🌿Read if you like:
✨Doomsday scenarios
✨End of the world as we know it stories
✨Action thrillers
✨Stories of community
✨Adrenaline pumping, rollercoaster thrill rides

My thanks to @littlebrown and @netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book before its publication date.

Worst case scenario by T.J. Newman was my first book with by this author and I will definitely go back and read the prior two books.

This was a very fast paced, heart pounding story of a catastrophic plane crash into a nuclear power plant. The story revolves around all the different people impacted by this accident.

The book held my interest from start to finish. Highly recommend.

I listened to the audiobook and below is my review also applicable to the ebook.

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 is another nailbiter from TJ Newman. In the follow up to falling and drowning, Newman again has the reader turning the pages quickly. It is suspenseful and every chapter is a bit of a cliffhanger. This one will definitely be optioned for a movie! If you enjoy suspense, then pick up this story of a plane that crashes in exactly the wrong spot.

Newman has rapidly emerged as one of the foremost writers of gripping suspense novels with her latest 5 ⭐️ masterpiece, "Worst Scenario". I experienced a whirlwind of emotions as Newman transported me to the quaint town of Waketa, MN, where an unimaginable tragedy unfolds as an airliner collides with a nuclear power plant. I fell in love with the diverse cast of characters who put their lives on the line to protect their community and a portion of the nation. I found myself both cheering and moved to tears. Make sure to add this novel to your TBR list as it promises both an adrenaline rush and emotional rollercoaster ride!

Thank you to Net Galley and Little, Brown and Company for the ARC to read and review with my honest opinions.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an electronic copy to read in exchange for an honest review.

This book took over my day. I forgot to eat. I ignored my family. I could not stop reading. 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). I didn't understand all of things about nuclear power but I was still able to follow the story. Sooooo good.

Thanks to NetGalley for my ARC

This was another good one from T.J. Newman. The entire story felt like watching an action movie. Very fast paced and thrilling. There was constantly some big new thing to deal with. I think that may have been why I was missing little bit of emotional connection to the characters. Overall I think it was good, but not as good as Falling and Drowning.

While this was still a fast-paced action-packed read, for some reason I had a harder time connecting with this story and characters vs. the other T.J. Newman books. Still a solid entertaining read though.

Kindly received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Omg! This book was amazing. This was the heart racing, tension building, suspense that I needed. Read this if you enjoy:
💫 well-written, relatable characters
💫 nail biting suspense
💫 small town communities that pull together
💫 multiple POVs with connected storylines

I will say the story can get a little technical at times, but TJ Newman found a way to help readers understand the severity of the situation. I cried so many times while reading: tears of sorrow, relief, & pride! Thanks to NetGalley & Little Brown Company for this ARC.

I don't know that I've read a thriller that has me bailing my eyes out, but Worst Case Scenario absolutely did. T. J. Newman hits you right in the feels as she introduces you to the people of Waketa, Minnesota. I loved this cast of characters, and you get to know all of them. This is non-stop action from page 1, and you'll want to finish it in the same sitting because you'll need to know what happens. Newman veers a little away from the plane thrillers to absolute chaos in a nuclear power plan dooms day (although issues from the nuclear power plant come from a plane crash-I'm never flying) but she does an amazing job. T. J. Newman is an autoread author for me and you won't be disappointed in anything she does. A ginormous thank you to Netgalley and Little Brown for an advanced digital copy of my most anticipated read of the year!

I’ve read all three of T.J. Newman’s books and they just keep getting better! She does such a great job writing books with fast paced storylines AND well developed characters that you care about. This book takes place over the course of 16 hours- yet I still found myself connecting with, and rooting for the characters. The dual storylines kept me turning the pages- I was equally invested in both the disaster at the nuclear plant as well as the accident on the bridge.

I also loved the theme of unifying a divided country, as well as the commentary on the implications having (or not having) children. I found myself feeling a full spectrum of emotions as I was reading- anxiety, frustration, admiration, hope, sadness, and despite it being a work in fiction, it restored my faith in humanity. Overall, it was an entertaining, thrilling, and memorable book that I’d highly recommend!

4.25*
TJ Newman has done it again with another heart pounding, cinematic thriller that is unputdownable. Similar to her first two novels, a mid-flight crisis (pilot’s heart attack) starts a series of catastrophes that keep the reader on the edge of their seat. I can picture this is a major motion picture. Newman keeps her thrillers interesting- this one delves into the underworking of the nuclear power plant. She also does a great job of developing her characters. I love that this one highlights strong, smart female protagonists. This was a quick, enjoyable thriller but with underlying substance to make it memorable. Fans of her other two novels will not be disappointed.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an advanced reader copy.

Wow! I’m not sure what else I can said about this book but I will try. After reading T. J. Newman’s first two books I thought there was no way she could top them but somehow she does. Worse Case Scenario is a hold on to your seat roller coaster of a ride. A plane’s captain has a fatal medical emergency while flying and the plane crashes in a small town and parts of it damages a nuclear plant. I couldn’t put this book down, but let me warn you, have plenty of tissues near by, I bawled my eyes out the last couple of chapters. I highly recommend it. Thank you Netgalley for this arc.