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"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.

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Little, Brown and Company
Publication date

August 13, 2024
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6.4 x 1.13 x 9.6 inches
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0316576794
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978-0316576796

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"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

"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

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

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

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

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“[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

Praise for Falling

“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

“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

“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

“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

“Amazing . . . Intense suspense, shocks and scares plus chilling insider authenticity make this one very special.”―Lee Child, #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

Praise for Drowning

“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

“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

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

“Masterful.”―Patricia Cornwell, #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

“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

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.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Little, Brown and Company
Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 13, 2024
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0316576794
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0316576796
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.19 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.4 x 1.13 x 9.6 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #125,020 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1,770 in Thriller & Suspense Action Fiction
- #2,134 in Mystery Action & Adventure
- #3,259 in Suspense Thrillers
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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. Her second novel, Drowning: The Rescue of Flight 1421 was a an instant New York Times bestseller. Both books made a number of best book of the year list, are published in thirty-five countries and will soon be major motion pictures after selling in two separate headline making seven-figure deals: Falling with Universal Pictures, and Drowning with Warner Brothers. T.J. lives in Phoenix, Arizona. Her third novel - WORST CASE SCENARIO - is out August 13.

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Customers find this novel intense and exciting, with a thrilling plot that makes them think. The book features superb characters and maintains a fast pace throughout. Customers describe it as heart-wrenching, with one review noting how it blends suspense with human emotion. Customers praise the writing style, with one mentioning how it hooks readers from the start. While customers appreciate the author's thorough research, some find the technical content unnecessarily confusing.

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65 customers mention suspenseful, 59 positive, 6 negative

Customers find the book suspenseful, describing it as an edge-of-your-seat heart-pounding thriller that begins absolutely thrilling.

...book that I've read by TJ Newman, all really good, full of twists, suspense, humor, bravery, humans at their best and worst....Read more

...Suspenseful and incredibly entertaining…and very hard to put down! I can’t wait to read what this talented young author has for us next!Read more

...hard to put the book down, every page was a new twist or an edge of your seat thriller....Read more

...Some of the technical aspects of the book are educational and fascinating, but there's one deus ex machina after another....Read more

48 customers mention story quality, 43 positive, 5 negative

Customers enjoy the story's thought-provoking elements and thrilling plot, with one customer describing it as an intense wild adventure right from the start.

Good story. Entertaining....Read more

What an emotional rollercoaster!!! This was an action packed story and my emotions were all over the place....Read more

Interesting premise. Have ordered other books by this authorRead more

...She is such an excellent story teller and I don't think she gets nearly the credit she deserves.Read more

38 customers mention character development, 31 positive, 7 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one customer noting how the characters feel like ordinary human beings.

...Praise for T.J. Newman. You are a true writer, such great characters and so many! Very worth reading.Read more

...times I was in over my head science wise, but the characters were well developed and the human aspect of the story made it more than just a thriller....Read more

...But I loved the characters and that's one of my favorite things about Newman's writing....Read more

...The characters were relatable and I felt deeply connected to them, the twists were unpredictable and shocking, and the emotions were heavy....Read more

33 customers mention pacing, 25 positive, 8 negative

Customers enjoy the book's pacing, describing it as a fast-paced read that keeps things moving quickly.

...Fast-paced (like I finished this in two days) and heart-racing. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book....Read more

Great Read. Intense and fast. Bring tissues....Read more

...If you love action packed books, this is a great quick read!Read more

...It started strong but dragged from the middle on. Also, she clearly didn't bother to look at a map....Read more

25 customers mention heartwarming, 23 positive, 2 negative

Customers find the book heartwrenching, with many noting their hearts racing throughout the chapters, and one customer describing it as a real tearjerker that blends suspense with human emotion.

...It was both heart breaking and heart warming - I cried through the last 10% of the book, and it only takes one tear for me to give a book five...Read more

...An impressive and gripping and emotionally expressive read. Heartfelt, Suspenseful, and Exciting. Highly recommend it.Read more

What an emotional rollercoaster!!! This was an action packed story and my emotions were all over the place....Read more

...So nail-bitingly thrilling and heart rending. Can’t wait for the movies!Read more

20 customers mention writing style, 19 positive, 1 negative

Customers praise the writing style of the book, finding it wonderfully crafted and excellent for thrillers, with one customer noting how it hooks readers from the start.

Wow, just wow! An adrenaline fueled, spellbinding book. One of those books, that once started , you want to read to the end without putting it down....Read more

...It is a well written story with really great characters you get to care for....Read more

...and was surprised, delighted and in awe of both the subject and writing style....Read more

Wonderfully written. Intense from the beginning and keeps you front and center, can’t put down until the end....Read more

17 customers mention strength, 16 positive, 1 negative

Customers praise the book's portrayal of strength found in unity, with one customer noting how it perfectly captures small town resilience.

...read by TJ Newman, all really good, full of twists, suspense, humor, bravery, humans at their best and worst....Read more

...Fast-paced, thrills and chills. Fully formed characters. Real human issues. Nuclear energy: benefits vs dangers and safety concerns....Read more

...It started strong but dragged from the middle on. Also, she clearly didn't bother to look at a map....Read more

...It blends terror, strength, unending selflessness, and ultimately the strength of the human spirit.Read more

16 customers mention technical content, 9 positive, 7 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the technical content of the book, with some praising the extensive research while others find it too technical and unnecessarily confusing.

...Each character felt real and fully developed, adding depth and emotional weight to the story....Read more

...It seemed a bit far fetched and was too technical. It was also very predictable. I found myself finishing it just to see if it got better....Read more

...This one was top notch. She obviously did a lot of research. I hope this one is also turned into a movie....Read more

This was my least favorite of Newman’s books. Way too technical. I did not enjoy.Read more

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