Holy hell. This book was a straight up anxiety attack. I felt like my throat was closed up the entirety of this book. It was brilliant. And it even made me emotional at the end. It was a horror story, a thriller, and a study on what humanity, community and empathy are. I cannot wait to devour the rest of this author’s backlog.

I am a big fan of TJ Newmans first two books and was very excited to get the opportunity to read an early copy of the newest Worst Case Scenario! This book did not disappoint. It true Newman fashion this book kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time!

When the pilot of a commercial flight has a heart attack while the co-pilot is out of the cockpit, the absolute Worst Case Scenario unfolds. The plane crashes into a nuclear power plant starting a chain of events that will make or break the rest of humanity. This book takes you through the heartache, the stress and the heros that risk it all to save others. This book, like her others are cinematic and must be adapted to the big screen! TJ Newman has quickly become a must read author for me.

As an avid audiobook reader, the narrator holds so much of the weight of the experience on their shoulders. I did not recognize this narrator going in but I am impressed! His voice, cadence and his storytelling ability was excellent! He brought the book to life splendidly. Excellent casting choice!

Thanks to Little Brown and Netgalley for this advanced readers copy of the audio-book of Worst Case Scenario. This is my third TJ Newman book. I've read each of her thrillers. Worst Case Scenario is different - yes it involves a plane crash - but a plane crash into a nuclear power plant, and the book is focused on the effort to prevent a nuclear meltdown. The story takes place over 16 hours, and shifts between the efforts at the plant to diagnose the extent of the damage and then prevent the spent fuel pools from draining of water - causing potentially a global catastrophe - to the efforts to rescue a boy trapped on a bridge after the plane wing crashed into it. The basic premise is that with the power out to the entire town, the plant is isolated and on its own to solve the problem, with little federal help. The book is extremely well narrated, It is generally easy to distinguish between the different storylines.

As a thriller this is interesting and the story keeps you going. The author makes an effort to provide depth to the characters and spends a lot of time doing into the thought processes in the face of likely death. But at times it seems this slows the story. The world is about to end, there isn't time for such introspection. And at times, I felt like too much of the focus was on the rescue efforts. While I kept thinking this, I will admit I was emotionally involved at the end. So, perhaps my criticism is misguided.

Is this the best of her books? I don't think so. But TJ Newman is a talented writer and seems to have found a niche, and I will gladly continue to read her books.

Worse case

⭐️4
Just go ahead and strap in.

You get about five minutes of settling into the plot, and then this fast paced newest book from T.J. Newman takes off.

It involves a plane and a nuclear power plant in a small town.

I loved the short chapters, the countdown to the disaster and the heartwarming relationships.

You’ll finish this in a day and enjoy every minute.

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Thank you NetGalley, Hachette Audio and Little Brown and company for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Pub date: August 13, 2024

Newman knows the perfect way to give you goosebumps and make you emotional at the same time, This series has been one of the best I have ever read. The whole vibe and atmosphere around the plot creates an experience that stays with us long after we finish reading as well.

The audiobook made the whole story 100 times better, I felt I was in that plane feeling what they felt, seeing what they saw and living that scary moment.

Highly recommend to everyone out there.
PS: Do not read this on a flight! Haha.

I absolutely never start and finish an audiobook in the same day, but it was necessary for this book. I had so many chills and feels reading this book and the narrator was great. It read like a motion picture and I loved everything about it.

Wow! What an exciting, emotional book!

As with Newman's other books, the thrills start on the first page and do not let up until the end. A pilot has a heart attack mid-flight and sets forth a chain of events that seems unimaginable. Parts of the plane hit a nuclear power plant in Minnesota and the events that follow will test all involved.

It's best to just let this book unfold rather than spell out a huge synopsis. You know what you're getting with a TJ Newman novel--these are rapidly paced thrillers that combine the best of humanity with the worst of situations.

I listened to this as an audiobook and did not want to stop listening until I reached the end. I was anxious with anticipation, and I also laughed and cried at many things that happened. If you're looking for a breath-holding, tense, action-packed novel, then move this to the top of your list immediately.

This is the third book I've read by TJ Newman and another edge of your seat heart pounding suspense thriller. The author has a way of making her readers really care about the characters in the story and your heart races with what they are living through. In this thriller, there's a possible world ending nuclear plant accident. The Narrators did a great job telling this story. This is one of those thrillers that you will not want to put down after the count down begins.

TJ Newman is the epitome of thrill. Literally, I cannot read any of their books without my heart rate skyrocketing in the best way possible! This audiobook was fantastic as so are the others by the same author. I will read everything this author writes !!! It keeps me on the edge of my seat. It also seems that this author does the research before writing and I think that plays a huge part in why I love the writing so much! Five stars.

I need a moment to compose myself after finishing this book. It's been quite some time since a story has moved me to tears. T.J. Newman delivers an action-packed emotional rollercoaster that keeps you on the edge of your seat. If you're familiar with Newman's previous work, you won't be disappointed!

A pilot has a heart attack and crashes a commercial airliner into a nuclear power plant in Waketa, Minnesota, causing a national crisis. The disaster is rated as a Level 8 on the International Nuclear Event Scale, surpassing previous major accidents like Fukushima and Chernobyl. Ordinary people in the town must come together to save their community and possibly humanity as a whole.

The characters in this book are silent heroes who face tough decisions and keep you grounded as the story spins out of control. It's a reminder of the importance of togetherness, bravery, and sacrifice in the face of adversity.

I highly recommend adding this book to your reading list. Just be prepared for a gripping and emotional journey that will stay with you long after you've finished reading. Let's hope this story serves as a cautionary tale rather than a guidebook for what could happen in the real world.

Thank you so much NetGalley and Hachette Audio | Little, Brown & Company for digital ARC. I am forever grateful, because this book will be talked about for a long time. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

How many ways can you be terrified to fly in an airplane? I asked myself this as I read TJ Newman’s latest book, Worst Case Scenario. The answer is many more than I realized!
As a person who has a fairly decent fear of flying, I found myself listening to this book with great intensity as the expert narrator, Joe Morton, had me on the edge of my seat. I was enraptured by the storyline of the flight crashing due to the pilot’s fatal heart attack. This was just the beginning, however.
The plane then crashes into a nuclear power plant in a small town thus creating a catastrophic event. This is a race against the clock, and the intensity of the multiple story lines had me listening for “just a little longer” every time I cued this up.
Once again, I found myself on the edge of my seat throughout the book. I credit Newman’s gifted writing and the excellent audio narration. I listened to the Audiobook, provided by Little, Brown & Company Audio through NetGalley. This audiobook was narrated by Joe Morton. Many thanks for the advance copy. All thoughts are my own.

I've read both of T.J. Newman's earlier books and loved them both. This one was no different and I love that they brought the catastrophic events to even greater stakes with even more difficult decisions. And, I'm also SO glad I listened to the audio of this one as I thought the narrator was PERFECT. Truly one of my most enjoyable audio book experiences ever. The ending was done so well and was really satisfying -- I'll absolutely be recommending this one.

Thank you to NetGalley and Hachette Audio for the opportunity to review this ARC.

This is my third book by TJ Newman and it's another corker of a novel! If you like thrillers, this book is for you. If you like unputdownable books, this is for you. If you like books that make you think about life, this is for you. Let's put it this way, I don't think I can imagine a person I wouldn't recommend this book to. It blends so many different elements of so many different genres, that it's safe to say it's got universal appeal. Trust me on this one, if you enjoyed Falling or Drowning, go and grab this one and free your agenda for the afternoon or night, because you start reading, you won't be able to stop. - Thank you Netgalley for this ARC în exchange for an honest review.

T.J. Newman knows how to write a book that'll have you holding on for dear life! Starts off with a bang from the first paragraph and doesn't let up until the last.

Contingency planning for catastrophe can only take you so far which the small town of Waketa, Minnesota finds out when a commercial airliner crashes into the local nuclear power plant. As the hours quickly pass, the threat of a national radiation crisis becomes more real.

This audio is captivating! Joe Morton's voice was made for suspense. Loved the CB radio style additions that helped bring the story to life.

Really liked this one but I didn't think it was quite as riveting as Newman's first two novels, Falling and Drowning. In my opinion, this one didn't have the same sense of claustrophobic, heart pounding, breath holding intensity. With that said, I finished in 24 hours because the girl can write some suspense!

Thank you to Hachette Audio and Netgalley for the early copies!

This is the first book I’ve read by T.J. Newman and it definitely won’t be my last! I absolutely loved her writing. This story and scenario was absolutely terrifying, and she was able to capture the emotion and struggles that each of the characters were facing so effortlessly. Although there were a lot of POVs and technical explanations throughout, it was written clearly for me to easily follow. In addition to the writing, the audiobook production was phenomenal! Joe Morton did such a great job of portraying the emotion of the story and I loved the production elements used. I highly recommend this book, especially on audio.

Thank you NetGalley and Hachette Audio for this ALC in exchange for my honest review.

I put this at the top of my reading list because I heard how good it was. This is the epitome of a thriller, putting you right into the action and never letting up. The potential for disaster is huge, but even with enormous stakes, there is still a focus on individuals you come to love.
I got to listen to this audiobook, and the narrator managed to ramp up the excitement even more. Thanks to NetGalley for letting me preview this

A big thank you to NetGalley for my ARC of this audiobook. What a wild ride this was! This book had me on the edge of my seat and had my heart pounding from beginning to end. This is TJ Newman’s third fast-paced airplane thriller. In this book, a commercial airliner pilot has had a massive heart attack. The plane crashes, but that’s not the worst part—it’s crashed into a nuclear power plant. The multiple characters have to work to solve one life-altering problem after another. It’s evident that Newman has done her homework on everything that could have possibly gone wrong in this adrenaline pumping thriller. I felt as though this was a movie playing out in front of me. By the end, I was so invested that I had tears. What an awesome book! On another note, the narrator for the audiobook was phenomenal! He had an engaging voice, and he kept me listening. A big shout out to Joe Morton and Hachette Audio.

TJ Newman blew me away with her debut, Falling. Dare I say, Worst Case Scenario is even better! This is truly a heart stopping story and will have you on the edge of your seat the whole time!!! The character development in this book will have you feeling like you personally know the town and the people. And while there are a lot of characters, they all fall into place and with all the scenarios occurring simultaneously, they’re all pertinent. This story will horrify you with its plot, with knowing it truly is a real possibility, and with the author’s ability to make you feel like you are on the plane, on the bridge, in the plant. Newman has evoked emotions of shock, fear, thill, suspense, heartbreak and redemption. It will be a top thriller of the year!!! Just…WOW!
When a pilot suffers a medical emergency, he sets off a catastrophic event in a small town in Minnesota which houses a nuclear power plant. The ordinary people of Waketa, Minnesota – the plant employees, the firefighters, teachers, community members- must make decisions that will have rippling effects to the world at large.
I also received the audiobook, phenomenally narrated by Joe Morton! He captured the voice of each of the characters perfectly, expressing their confusion, fear, horror, love and compassion. The radio transmission sound effects were so jarring and greatly enhanced the audio version! Excellent addition!!

Thank you to Netgalley, TJ Newmann and Little, Brown & Company for the ARC/ALC!

The Queen of emotional, action-packed thrillers is back! Truly no other author tugs at my heart strings or gets my anxiety spiked quite like TJ Newman - Lol! Her previous book, “Drowning”, was one of my top books I read last year so I was very excited when her newest book, “Worst Case Scenario”, showed up on Netgalley. The tension truly radiates off the pages (and comes across in audio) with this story. I couldn’t even begin to put myself in the headspace these people were in - what do you do when you are living the worst case scenario? The terror, the sadness, the absolute uncertainty of the situation is something I can’t imagine, and Newman wrote it SO incredibly lifelike. Everyday people became heroes, putting the welfare of others above their own, refusing to give up if it meant saving a life. Without giving spoilers, my heart both broke and was put back together in this story, and it kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. On audio, the narrator was perfect and the way the story unfolded - with the addition of “radio” type calls - really added to the excitement too!

”Drowning” releases August 13, 2024! This review will be shared to my instagram blog (@books_by_the_bottle) shortly :)

I was lucky enough to have a physical and ALC. I went back and forth between both. The author captured me from the beginning and I would consider a real thriller. The narrator did an excellent job.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for both copies.
4/5 star