Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Drowning by T.J. Newman

Only minutes after takeoff, Flight 1421 loses all control and is forced to ditch in the ocean. During the evacuation, an engine explodes spreading fuel and flames across the water surface and forcing the remaining passengers to close the doors right before the plane sinks to the bottom. With only about six hours of oxygen, it's a scramble for the coast guard and a nearby naval vessel to come up with a plan of rescue. At the center of the story are Will Kent, an engineer, and his young daughter Shannon trapped in the plane, and Chris Kent, Will's ex and owner of a marine related construction and diving company on contract with the navy. 
While parts of the story seemed too convenient or consequential, the fact that Chris is a desperate mother trying to save her child, and their past tragedy, make the story more relatable and personal. This was a pulse pounding, action packed, and emotional thrill ride. Once I started I couldn't put it down. 

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