T.J. Newman Books in Order (Updated February 23, 2026)

T.J. Newman writes high-concept disaster thrillers that read like “one impossible day” with a ticking clock.

Her novels are standalones, so you’re not protecting a long series timeline, but reading in order does show how her scope and structure evolve from book to book.

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Pick your starting point in 10 seconds

You want the classic entry: start with Falling (2021).
You want survival-thriller intensity in a single setting: start with Drowning (2023).
You want the biggest, widest-scale crisis: start with Worst Case Scenario (2024).

If you’re sensitive to spoilers, you can relax: these stories don’t depend on shared characters across books.

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The novels (publication order)

1. Falling (2021): A commercial flight becomes a hostage dilemma in the air, forcing split-second moral choices that set the template for Newman’s “pressure, consequences, no easy outs” style.
2. Drowning (2023): A passenger plane goes down at sea and the fight becomes brutally physical, turning rescue logistics and survival math into the story’s engine.
3. Worst Case Scenario (2024): A catastrophe hits at the intersection of aviation and infrastructure, widening the canvas into a multi-front emergency where every solution creates a new threat.

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Recommended reading order (what actually works best)

Option A: Watch the escalation (most satisfying for most readers)

Read in publication order:

1. Falling → 2) Drowning → 3) Worst Case Scenario

Option B: Choose by the kind of fear you want

• Claustrophobic, ethical tightrope: Falling
• Survival and rescue under extreme constraints: Drowning
• Large-scale crisis management with cascading stakes: Worst Case Scenario

Either way, you’re not “breaking continuity.” You’re just choosing your preferred flavor of tension.

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Series, spin-offs, and short fiction

As of this update, T.J. Newman’s major fiction bibliography is best treated as three standalone novels, with no required novellas or short-story bridges consistently listed alongside them.

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Latest release status

• Most recent novel: Worst Case Scenario (2024)
• Next announced title: No reliably confirmed next novel title and publication date are consistently listed in major catalog-style sources as of February 23, 2026.

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FAQs

Do I have to read these in order?
No. They’re standalones. Order is preference, not requirement.

Is there a “chronological order”?
Not in a helpful way, because each book is its own timeline and cast.

What’s the safest single book to try first?
Falling (2021) is the cleanest introduction to her pacing and decision-driven suspense.

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Bottom line

If you want one simple plan: read Falling (2021) first, then continue in publication order. If you’d rather match the premise to your mood, start anywhere, T.J. Newman’s books won’t punish you for it.