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  • Falling

  • A Novel
  • By: T. J. Newman
  • Narrated by: Steven Weber
  • Length: 8 hrs and 26 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (3,639 ratings)

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Falling

By: T. J. Newman
Narrated by: Steven Weber
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#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER * NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

“T. J. Newman has written the perfect thriller! A must-read.” —Gillian Flynn

“Stunning and relentless. This is Jaws at 35,000 feet.” —Don Winslow

Falling is the best kind of thriller…Nonstop, totally authentic suspense.” —James Patterson

“Amazing...Intense suspense, shocks, and scares...Chilling.” —Lee Child

You just boarded a flight to New York.

There are one hundred and forty-three other passengers onboard.

What you don’t know is that thirty minutes before the flight your pilot’s family was kidnapped.

For his family to live, everyone on your plane must die.

The only way the family will survive is if the pilot follows his orders and crashes the plane.

Enjoy the flight.

©2021 T.J. Newman. All rights reserved. (P)2021 Simon & Schuster, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Editor's Pick

A turbulent ride from start to finish
Summer is a good time of year to pick a listen for pure entertainment value—so I went for something I’d normally be more inclined to binge-watch in a lineup of disaster movies (a favorite cinematic genre of mine and something of a guilty pleasure). Falling is an in-flight thriller—a fast-paced ball of suspense that’s a pure joy to try to catch. I love that T.J. Newman is a flight attendant turned debut author and that Steven Weber of TV’s Wings fame narrates. Weber’s performance has equal parts “voice in the sky” omniscient vibes and retro “I know this guy” feels. Just when you thought it was safe to go back into an airplane, here comes something new to worry about. Am I the only one who oddly welcomes the distraction? —Tricia F., Audible Editor

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Gripping Good Time

I'm glad I wasn't on the plane, but I did enjoy the flight. It was a good first novel by T.J. Newman. I kept thinking I will take a break at the end of this chapter and then noooo I have to hear what happens next till I finished the book. Plus you can never go wrong with a Steven Weber read!! I see with my eyes the events he brings out in the words.

Look forward to the next projects by both!!.

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Could be a great movie.

Good first book, written by a veteran flight attendant. I enjoyed some insight into flight attendant perspectives. I haven’t flown in a few years, but the last time I did, I had zero cell phone reception. So much of this story involves cell phone communication between pilots, passengers and the ground.

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Excellent!

Non-stop action from the first page. I can’t say enough about the author’s debut novel. A great story!

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Strong beginning (spoiler alert )

The first part of the book was riveting. It fell completely apart with the ridiculous situation where Theo jumps in the car crashes into several others and heroically find the missing family. The final scene was contrived and trite. Very disappointing.

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Good suspense

but very predictable plot. would have liked to hear that something was done to prevent or respond to this type of situation in the future

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The book and the author are magnificent

The book is a tribute to the fine men and women who work in the offices of our skies, putting on a friendly face while they keep us safe from dangers seen and unseen. It’s a riveting ride that’s made all the more compelling by the author’s expert knowledge and captivating storytelling. Listen and love. You won’t regret it!

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What a great book! I could not stop listening!

This was the only book in quite sometime that kept me riveted! I wanted this book to NEVER end!. can only hope that this author continues writing.
Thank you for such an amazing story!
The narrator was excellent!

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Great performance

I originally purchased this book because I saw Steven Weber was the reader, he makes every book better. The story was a classic thriller on an airplane.

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Fantastic!

I couldn’t put his book down!
We fly on planes but have no idea what could happen.
Thank you for giving us a behind the scenes look.

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5 stars!

This book had me on the edge of my seat from start to finish! Excellent!! The narration by Steven Webber was also great. Definitely 5 stars!

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