Wednesday, June 7, 2023

6.7.2023 - Drowning

Drowning by T.J. Newman 

Many thanks to NetGalley and Avid Reader Press/Simon & Schuster for gifting me a copy of TJ Newman's latest thriller - 5 stars for a book you won't be able to put down.

Six minutes after takeoff from Hawaii, Flight 1421 crashes into the Pacific Ocean.  During evacuation, an engine explodes and the evacuation is a disaster.  Twelve people inside the plane have to listen to Will, an engineer on board with his daughter, and they shut the exit door.  Then the plane sinks to the bottom and the passengers have only a small air pocket.  The elite rescue teams launch several plans to try and save the passengers, including one led by Will's estranged wife, Chris.

Wow - I could not go to sleep last night until I finished this book.  It is so intense from the very beginning as both the people inside the plane and the rescuers have to figure out how to work together for a successful outcome.  There is so much human emotion here and the fear is palpable.  I was completely impressed with the smartness of this read as well, although the terminology and science is made understandable.  I loved the twists - I just loved this book!  Highly recommended - but maybe not reading for your next flight!

No comments:

Post a Comment