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| Author | T. J. Newman |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Thriller |
| Publisher | Avid Reader Press |
Publication date | May 30, 2023 |
| Publication place | United States |
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| Pages | 320 pp. (paperback) |
| ISBN | 9781982177911 (Hardcover) |
Drowning: The Rescue of Flight 1421 is a 2023thriller book byT. J. Newman.[1] The story follows survivors of a plane crash in thePacific Ocean. The book is being adapted into a film directed byPaul Greengrass.[2]
A plane crashes in the Pacific Ocean shortly after takeoff and is flooded. A dozen survivors sink in a sealed part of the aircraft 200 feet below the surface.[3]
Newman worked as aflight attendant for 10 years.Drowning is her second novel, following her debutNew York Times bestsellerFalling. She was inspired to "go bigger" for her second novel, basing the idea around ared-eye flight fromHawaii toLAX she used to work and imagining being isolated miles and hours in every direction from safety.[4]
TheLos Angeles Times described it as a "disaster procedural", where, "The pace is blinding, the suspense electrifying, the human drama impassioned."[5]Kirkus Reviews described it as, "A taut, gripping yarn. Not for the weak-kneed."[6] Writing for Book Reporter, Ray Palen called it a "top-notch thriller."[7]
On March 26, 2023, it was announced thatWarner Bros. Pictures had acquired the rights, withShane Salerno serving as producer through The Story Factory and Newman serving as executive producer.[8]Paul Greengrass was hired to write, direct, and co-produce the project in November.[2] On March 26, 2024, it was announced thatSteve Kloves would write the screenplay instead, after Greengrass committed to directingThe Lost Bus first.[9]