Worst Case Scenario, true to author's style, was easily a bingeable read. I loved Drowning so much, but this one just didn't do it as much for me. It was missing that rush of adrenaline I had from her previous ones. Read more like an entire season of Chicago Fire looped into one. I felt like I was invested into other stories more so than others.

There was also a lot of nuclear technical information which was fascinating and scary. It is still a good suspenseful read, especially if you wish to read something that translates to TV eventually.

T.J. Newman is a great airline action writer. I’ve enjoyed all her books. This one is no exception. It was a wild ride from the first page. I’ll continue to read her books.

Action began on the first page and did not let up. If you are looking for a fast paced thriller that you can't put down, this is the book.

She did it again. My hell, this was amazing. T.J. has a talent for writing charactera and stories that immerse you into the story and make you feel like it is actually happening. Sucks for my anxiety, bc she writes disaster thrillers 😂 I will always be in first in line for her books.

More like 3.5 stars for me! While I always find Newman’s books propulsive I found myself skimming some parts in this one. There were a few too many things going on and I would have preferred there to be the deeper focus on a single thing as in previous books. Still good, but my least favorite so far.

Imagine the worst possible disaster and that’s the premise of this book. What if a passenger plane plummeted from the sky and parts of it hit a nuclear power plant? The result could make Chernobyl look like a minor accident. Especially since the power plant could send its toxic waste down the Mississippi, decimating most of the country.

When such a disaster becomes a potential reality for the small town of Waketa, MN, the experts at the plant, the local rescue teams and even the President work to try and prevent Armageddon. Newman keeps readers on the edge of their seats as the events of the plummeting plane and the crash unfold. Then the extent of the destruction and the measures needed to be taken to prevent contamination become the focus. Compounding the damage to the power plant are other areas affected by the rest of the fuselage and debris as the plane broke apart.

What the book highlights is the reality of people putting the well-being of others before themselves. Like the firefighters on 9/11, those committed to helping in a calamity, know that they are putting themselves in harm’s way. Their commitment to helping outweighs self-preservation. But in Newman’s book, even if everyone does all they can, the town of Waketa and most of the United States, could become a wasteland.

This is an edge-of-your seat, suspenseful novel that showcases the real people who show up when faced with trauma. One of the most touching side stories involves the attempted rescue of a lone child. While the power plant drama takes center stage, the personal story of a little boy needing deliverance from potential death, is tender and moving. With so much at stake, readers will be moved by the extraordinary measures to save even one young life.

Riveting and captivating, this is one for those who like high octane suspense.

Worst Case Scenario is a gripping psychological thriller that kept me hooked from start to finish! T.J. Newman dives straight into the action, creating an intense, fast-paced story filled with high-stakes drama. Her detailed research shines through, especially in the plane crash scenes and the nuclear crisis, which feel incredibly real and well-executed.

Told through multiple perspectives, the story lets each character's background and relationships unfold naturally, bringing real depth to the plot. There’s no single villain here—only heroes facing immense challenges.

This book took me on an emotional ride! It’s shocking, heart-pounding, uplifting, heartbreaking, and inspiring all at once. I’ve read all of Newman’s books, and this one stands out as her best work yet. Highly recommend!

This one was five stars because I couldn't put it down. I inhaled it over the last couple of days and it was like time stood still while I was madly turning the pages to find out what happened next. It takes place over 16 hours and the tension is palatable. We get to know a handful of people and their community in a short amount of time. I'm still buzzing from the wild, terrifying ride. It very much is a worst case scenario played out. I can't help but wonder how would I function under a similar pressure.

Thanks to the publisher for sharing a copy with me. All opinions are my own.

I love TJ Newman and I have loved reading her Falling and Drowning book. This book was no exception, but it scared me to death reading it. I had a lot of anxiety thinking if this would happen in my town, which is a small town similar to this one. Great book, quick read, but the only reason I didn't give it a complete five star was the anxiety I had reading it. Worth reading, but enjoyed her other two titles more.

Literally anything by TJ Newman is gonna catch you from the very first page and hook you until the very end. Idk how she does this but I CANNOT stop reading these books once I start! You are a genius TJ! Great job again!

Worst Case Scenario by T.J. Newman is a thrilling ride that grips you from the first page. The blend of high-stakes action and suspense makes it impossible to put down. Newman’s background in aviation lends authenticity to the plot, heightening the tension as the story unfolds.

The characters are well-developed and relatable, making you genuinely care about their fates, even in the darkest moments. If you’re searching for a page-turner that keeps you on the edge of your seat, Worst Case Scenario is a must-read

Worst Case Scenario is an unputdownable thriller by T.J. Newman. This book is an adrenaline rush from start to finish! Newman masterfully combines high-stakes action, heart-pounding suspense, and deeply human characters to craft a thriller that’s impossible to put down. The story plunges you into an intense series of events that feel terrifyingly plausible, and every chapter ramps up the tension to another level.

Newman’s background in aviation shines through, making the details grippingly authentic and the stakes feel all too real. Her characters are complex, flawed, and relatable, making it easy to root for them even in the darkest moments. If you’re looking for a thrill ride that will keep you on the edge of your seat and turning pages late into the night, Worst Case Scenario is a must-read!

Thank you Little, Brown and Company and NetGalley for advanced copies in exchange for my honest review.

I have been first in line to read TJ Newman's books since she first burst onto the scene with Falling. Worst Case Scenario was more similar to her second book, Drowning than to Falling. By that I mean it focused a lot on the mechanics of a crisis involving a plane than on the mystery of why the plane went down. I thoroughly enjoyed the novel and love to see how much research the author does on all the different types of emergencies she writes about. I happen to live not far from a nuclear power plant, and after this book, I am giving it the side-eye every time I pass it! SInce I am an auto-buy of this author, nothing has changed. Worst Case Scenario just solidified I am a huge fan! I went back and forth between the ebook and the audiobook. The narration in the audiobook was also fantastic.

This was my first T.J. Newman and it was phenomenal. I was engaged from the first page and although it was technical with all the Nuclear Plant talk, it was broken down into pieces I could easily understand. The story was phenomenal, I was on the edge of my seat and if not, I was crying because of character death (How dare you T.J. Newman!). Also, I listened to the audiobook while reading along and the audio was phenomenal, I listen to a lot of audio books but the narration by Joe Morton was fantastic, I felt like I was in the control room or at the scene. This is my first by this author and first true 5 STAR read this year but certainly not my last T.J. Newman book!

Thank you to Netgalley and Little, Brown and Company for this ARC

I am obsessed with anything T.J. Newman writes and Worst Case Scenario just made me continue to feel that way! T.J.'s writing just has a way of keeping you absolutely enthralled.

If you want to be on the edge of your seat and unable to stop turning the pages, pick up this book right now!

5 stars!!

Adrenaline pumping, anxiety peaked, cheeks wet with tears...this book surprised me in all the best ways. I went into it thinking it would be an action-packed, edge of your seat ride that felt a little far-fetched but was highly entertaining. It was certainly entertaining and there was definitely action. I was falling off my seat nearly the entire time. But it was so well-researched, so well thought out, so well executed. It felt all too realistic (concerningly so) and though it was a quick read and incredibly intense, I felt so moved by the characters.

Worst Case Scenario gave me Come From Away vibes in parts. I loved the way the community banded together and supported one another. They were cut off from the outside world but that didn't make them cower in fear or resort to chaos - they organized, cared for, and uplifted one another.

I know nothing about airplanes, nothing about nuclear power plants, and can't imagine the impact of such a disaster but Newman made this book accessible. There were definitely technical portions but things were explained clearly and concisely. Newman gave enough detail to let me visualize the scene without bogging me down in technical jargon or unnecessary nuance.

I listened to this novel on audio and thought the narrator did a good job. He had great inflection, didn't overact, and kept the pacing on point.

This book will stick with me. It was powerful, terrifying, and incredibly thought-provoking and educational. This was my first by Newman but certainly won't be my last. Very strong 4.5 stars.

I was excited to receive this ARC — for which I am very thankful — from NetGalley after hearing great things about T.J. Newman’s first two novels. Her junior entry is a powerful one. While thrillers aren’t usually my thing, I was drawn to this by the plot: A plane crashes into a nuclear power plant in a small Minnesota town, triggering a series of events that proves to be one of the most challenging nuclear incidents the world has seen — this is the “Worst Case Scenario” from the novel’s title.

Newman proves a deft storyteller, and she packs details from her extensive research into the story, she doesn’t let those details overwhelm the plot. Her characters are fascinating and enveloping. It’s fun to read them, and readers quickly become invested in the many lives that intertwine in “Worst Case Scenario.”

The chapters are fairly short, a tempo that makes the book feel like it flies by. I read this over a handful of days but each time I sat down, I was captured for at least an hour by the action and pace of the book.

This would be a great book for people who are fascinated by nuclear power, who enjoy reading thrillers and who want something that will engross them. This is not a light read, so if you’re looking for something to bring to the beach, this probably is not for you.

This was such a fun audiobook!
I love her books-edge if your seat action!…and the audio was so fun.
There was even parts at the end that had me tearing up.

I had a hard time with how many characters there were so I did struggle keeping that straight. But such a good edge of your seat ride that had me finishing in just two days.

I LOVED her first 2 books, and this one was also very entertaining but not my fave. I did like seeing her use her previous learnings of underwater welding etc in this one, it was fun to have that tie in from drowning. Something about this one being less airplane and more power plant was what I wasn’t loving, but I still read the whole thing in less than 24 hours. The power plant lingo was SO over my head. In the first 2 books you can kind of understand what is going on despite not being a pilot or flight attendant but this one was a little too.. smart for me lol. Still a very fun read!

TJ Newman once again has me on the edge of my seat! Each time I thought life was going to be OK, there was another twist and turn of drama. As I read this book, I couldn't help but think of the enormous amount of research TJ Newman put into this book. The potential of a nuclear disaster far worse than Fukushima or Chernobyl felt so real that my heart was racing. Thanks to @NetGalley for this ARC copy of Worst Case Scenario!