The Gravity of Shadows: A Novel

By David Ramus

Book Overview

In his critically acclaimed debut thriller, Thief of Light, former high-stakes art dealer David Ramus gave us a harrowing glimpse inside New York City's ruthlessly competitive art world. Now, in an electrifying return, Ramus casts his unflinching eye on the exclusive old-money world of Palm Beach to create a haunting tale of unfathomable wealth, merciless greed and page-turning suspense. Set behind the gates of a sprawling ocean-front mansion, The Gravity of Shadows weaves a layered account of a priceless Palm Beach art collection, an eager New York art dealer and a smoldering political secret whose powerful keeper will protect it at any cost.

Wil Sumner, a self-made New York City art dealer, was entranced by the lure of fine art from an early age. Raised in the shadow of Palm Beach's spectacular wealth, he was determined to succeed in a world that had always existed just beyond his reach. Now, after making it in New York, Wil finds his business about to come crashing down in a heap of bank debt and broken dreams. An unexpected proposition -- to return to Palm Beach to appraise the private collection of Andrew Stevenson, a wealthy recluse -- may be his only chance to get back in the game.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060187794
• ISBN13: 9780060187798
• Release Date: April 1998
• Publisher: Harper
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 1.0" x 6.1"

Customer Reviews

Books by David Ramus

I just finished "Gravity of Shadows". I have now read all three of David's books and ALL are wonderfully written and very suspenseful. I knew David in his other life and had no idea he was such a fine writer or even a writer at all. I cannot wait for his fourth. I hope there will be one and I wish him well.

From Maureen Frusha Boutwell: Totally absorbing

Read Thief of Light. Loved it. Knew his next book was on the way. Worth the wait. Compelling and frightening. One would had to have lived this to write so convincingly. Looking forward to his next book.