Worst Case Scenario: A Novel BY T.J. Newman

“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

From #1 internationally bestselling author T.J. Newman, Worst Case Scenario thrusts readers into a heart-stopping thriller following her explosive debut, Falling, and its harrowing sequel, Drowning.

When a pilot suffers a heart attack at 35,000 feet, a commercial airliner crashes into a nuclear power plant in the small town of Waketa, Minnesota. This disaster triggers a catastrophic national crisis with global implications. The International Nuclear Event Scale, which tracks nuclear disasters, has seven levels, with Level 7 indicating a Major Accident—only two such events have occurred: Fukushima and Chernobyl. Now, the world faces its first Level 8.

In the aftermath of the crash, ordinary citizens—power plant employees, firefighters, teachers, families, neighbors—are thrust into an extraordinary and perilous situation. As they grapple with the impending nuclear catastrophe, they must summon unprecedented courage, ingenuity, and determination. Their goal is to save their community, loved ones, and potentially, humanity itself.

In this gripping thriller, Newman combines intense suspense with deeply developed characters, offering a chilling and relentless narrative that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Worst Case Scenario is a masterful blend of high stakes and emotional depth, proving that sometimes, the most extraordinary heroics come from the most unlikely sources.