--- product_id: 28851974 title: "Security: A Novel" brand: "gina wohlsdorf" price: "€ 42.01" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/28851974-security-a-novel store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Security: A Novel **Brand:** gina wohlsdorf **Price:** € 42.01 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Security: A Novel by gina wohlsdorf - **How much does it cost?** € 42.01 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/28851974-security-a-novel) ## Best For - gina wohlsdorf enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted gina wohlsdorf brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Security: A Novel ## Images ![Security: A Novel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91tc3a+PBCL.jpg) ![Security: A Novel - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/912IHA-6iYL.jpg) ![Security: A Novel - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31MUqqJt5bL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars A unique and riveting thriller. *by S***L on Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2017* I have often thought that of all the horror sub-genres, the "slasher" seemed like the one that would make the least interesting book, a notion which seemed born out by the relative lack of any good examples. In her debut however, Gina Wohlsdorf has managed to make one. It follows the few staff members working in the brand new Manderley Resort as they make last minute preparations for the impending grand opening, as an unnamed someone is watching them on the myriad security cameras hidden throughout the hotel. While they are going about their day, dealing with issues related to both their professional and personal lives, we learn about them and come to care about them, which only makes the fact that a masked man is stalking the halls and killing them off one by one that much more unsettling. Since everything is being told from the perspective of the man watching the monitors, we are often being given descriptions of multiple simultaneous events. This does sometimes dull the suspense of a situation, but more often than not, the juxtaposition of 2 disparate scenes, like a brutal murder being observed alongside a steamy romance, with everyone but the watcher being unaware of the others' circumstances, only ups the creepiness factor. So who is the man watching everything transpire? Why does he do nothing to help these people he seems to know so well? Who is the killer and what are their motivations? Who will make it through the night? In the end, not all of these questions get answers, which allows the book to linger with you even more after you've finished. This clever horror story will keep you up reading long into the night, and promises a bright future for Ms. Wohlsdorf. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Cool book. *by A***R on Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2017* It’s possible I am the perfect audience for this book. I love horror and I love romance, I love Rebecca and The Shining. Regardless of the reasons, Security just worked for me on almost every level.I really appreciate the risks Wohlsdorf took in her novel approach to this story; the camera-switching device was cool. The only thing that didn’t click so well for me was the dialogue, which I felt could have been stronger in places. I do wonder, though, if that was part of Wohlsdorf’s homage to slasher films, which aren’t exactly known for their sparkling dialogue? If so, then never mind, the book was near-perfect :).BTW, if you’re on the fence about trying to read this due to concerns about the e-book formatting, I wouldn’t let it deter you. FWIW, I read this on my Kindle Fire and didn’t have any trouble following the “camera switches,” nor did I find the multiple POVs confusing. And there is only one narrator, they just are able to see from more than one vantage point, due to the security cameras. ### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.0 out of 5 stars Not wholly satisfying, but it is intriguing and promising *by C***E on Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2016* Security isn't a run-of-the-mill murder mystery. For one thing, the story appears to be told from varying security camera angles, and there can be abrupt switches in points of view when the action moves from one camera angle to another. I had no problems following this, but I did have a couple of issues with other things.I tend to be a character-driven reader. I like to have at least one character whom I like and/or trust, but even that's not cast in stone-- which is a good thing because none of the characters here are very likable. Tessa (hotel employee) and Brian (a man who shows up out of the blue) seem to be the main characters, but the rest of the cast are mere cannon fodder for the roaming team of killers while readers are treated to voyeuristic scenes from various cameras. To be honest, I only began to enjoy the book once the real narrator was revealed toward the end.One of the main reasons I love to read crime fiction is to have the universal question of "Why?" answered. I want to know why the crimes are being committed. In Security, readers are never told with any certainty why ruthless killers are turning Manderley Resort into a blood-soaked house of horrors.Multiple points of view, unanswered questions, and a story that ends with an unfinished sentence (I liked that)... while I didn't find Security to be wholly satisfying, I did find its more unconventional aspects intriguing and promising. I'll be interested in reading Gina Wohlsdorf's next book. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/28851974-security-a-novel](https://www.desertcart.at/products/28851974-security-a-novel) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-05-13*