In Security: A Novel

by Edward Schwarzschild

Gary Waldman is a grief-stricken former tennis coach slowly reentering the world after the death of his wife. As he struggles to remain a good father to his six-year-old son, Waldman finds unexpected comfort and stability in the rule-bound confines of the TSA, working as a Transportation Security Officer in upstate New York. But his life is turned upside down again after he uses CPR to bring a passenger back from the dead.

Part airport thriller, part family drama, part love story, In Security explores how those who strive to protect us are often unable to protect themselves. Can someone who does security work ever feel truly safe? As the novel races toward its conclusion, Waldman discovers the limits of what he can control, both at the checkpoint and under his own roof.

236 pages, Hardcover

Published October 1, 2020

Reviews

[Susan Gaines · Rating 4 out of 5]

A beautiful story about grief, fatherhood, & the insecurity and existential sense of risk that have emerged as the hallmark of twenty-first century American life. Fine storytelling, shimmering prose, and wonderful, insider descriptions of playing tennis that actually run through my head like a mantra as I play--and grieve.

[Sarah Giragosian · Rating 5 out of 5]

With thrilling storytelling and a probing exploration of grief and fatherhood, In Security is a brilliantly crafted novel.

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent read. Edward Schwarzchild draws you in on page 1. You quickly become attached to each of the characters and can't wait to turn the page for more.
Thank you...go CHS!