Falling by T. J. Newman delivers a gripping, fast-paced thriller with a unique premise of a pilot forced to choose between his passengers and his family. Reviews highlight its relentless tension and unpredictability, praising Newman's background in aviation. However, some critique its implausibility and underdeveloped characters. Overall, it's a captivating debut, albeit with some shortcomings.

Readers who would enjoy Falling by T. J. Newman are thrill-seekers and fans of high-stakes suspense. If you liked the intensity of The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins or the heart-pounding scenarios in Hostage by Clare Mackintosh, you'll likely be captivated by Newman's gripping aviation thriller.

In T.J. Newman's debut novel, Falling, commercial airline pilot Bill Hoffman faces an impossible dilemma when his family is kidnapped during a flight from California to New York; he must crash the plane to save them. Exploring the high-stakes challenges and the intense emotional turmoil experienced by Bill, the novel combines a gripping plot with the author's insider knowledge of airline operations, culminating in a taught thriller. This guide mentions stereotypical portrayals of Middle-Eastern peoples.

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