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| Author | T. J. Newman |
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| Language | English |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
Publication date | July 6, 2021 |
| Pages | 304 pages |
Falling is a 2021 thriller novel by T. J. Newman.
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| Author | T. J. Newman |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
Publication date | July 6, 2021 |
| Pages | 304 pages |
Falling is a 2021 thriller novel by T. J. Newman.
During a flight from Los Angeles to New York, a pilot learns that a terrorist intends to kill his family unless he crashes the plane. [1]
While working as a flight attendant, Newman came up with the novel's plot during a flight from Los Angeles to New York. [2] [3] Newman wrote down scenes for the novel on cocktail napkins and catering bills, typing them into a computer during layovers. [3]
The novel was rejected by 41 agents before being accepted by Shane Salerno. [4]
Falling debuted at #2 on The New York Times bestseller list. [4]
Kirkus Reviews called the book "An exciting story with great details, lots of action, and an unfortunately problematic premise." [5] USA Today's Tod Goldberg praised the book's plot but criticized the dialogue. He concluded, "Still, Falling is expertly paced – if you were to begin reading this book at LAX, you'd finish it right as you began your descent into JFK, which is surely no accident ... It all makes for a rich and assured debut." [6]
The film rights for the novel were sold to Universal and Working Title for $1.5 million, with Newman set to write the script. [7]
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