The Forgery of Venus - by Michael Gruber (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>When Chaz Wilmot is offered a job restoring a Venetian palace fresco, he immediately sees it is more a forgery than a restoration. But he is soon seduced by the challenge and, little by little, enters a secret world of gangsters, greed, and murder, with his mystery patron at the center of it all.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>An artist born outside his time, Chaz Wilmot can paint like Leonardo, Goya, Gainsborough--and he refuses to shape his talent to fit the fashion of the day. His unique abilities attract the attention of Werner Krebs, an art dealer with a dark past and shadier present, and soon Wilmot is working with a fervor he hasn't felt in years. But his creative burst is accompanied by strange interludes--memories that are not memories . . . and he begins to wonder if he is really the person he believes he is. When a previously unknown masterpiece by the Spanish painter Velázquez is discovered, the artist suddenly finds himself lost in a mirrored house of illusions--and propelled into a secret world of greed, lies . . . and murder.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Michael Gruber's new thriller, THE FORGERY OF VENUS, is as layered as a luminous portrait by an old master. A tour-de-force combination of suspense and characterization, as well as a primer on the world of art and art forgery."--<em>Seattle Times</em><br><br>"Gruber is on a roll...[a] terrific art-historical thriller...a perfect place to get lost for a few days. Once again, Gruber mines a popular vein and strikes gold."--<em>Booklist </em><strong>(starred review)</strong><br><br>"Gruber writes passionately and knowledgeably about art and its history--and he writes brilliantly about the shadowy lines that blur reality and unreality. Fans of intelligent, literate thrillers will be well rewarded."--<em>Publishers Weekly</em> <strong>(starred review)</strong><br><br>"(An) imaginative novel of psychological suspense."--<em>Boston Globe</em><br><br>"Gruber writes with a deft hand, creating a fallen hero who is likeable despite his faults."--<em>Library Journal</em><br><br>"Tantalizing...exhilarating. Retains the power from the first chapter to keep readers desperate for the suspenseful, addictive fix of every succeeding one. FORGERY OF VENUS is a highly intelligent novel that entertains and educates."--<em>USA Today</em><br><br>"This is an art lover's dream. Mystery and obsession are textured with art history in a plot that explores not only the shifting nature of art, but also the complex nature of identity.--<em>Milwaukee Journal Sentinel</em><br><br>"A quick and sharp romp through the art world. Downright delicious."--Seattle Post-Intelligencer<br><br>"Gruber writes thrillers for smart people. This novel is about art and creativity. That sounds lofty, but Gruber gives it humor and heart. The ensuing drama, involving a forgery believed to be the work of Diego Velazquez, keeps you on your toes."--Arizona Republic<br><br>"Ingenious...The author owns his subject matter and packs it with well-researched details, making this...a successful, suspenseful examination of insanity, forgery and reality."--Chicago Sun-Times<br><br>"Irresistible. Fast, Frightening and, as usual, richly imagined."--Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)<br><br>"Michael Gruber giv(es) us a finale in which the excitement level is high because we don't know who, if anyone, to trust. It's a satisfying conclusion, one that will leave readers debating the morality of Wilmot's final decision."--Tampa Tribune<br><br>"Michael Gruber has created a first-rate thriller that throws the reader into the art world, past and present."--Chronicle Herald, Nova Scotia<br><br>"Michael Gruber's large and growing number of fans won't be disappointed with his sixth novel, a thriller in the art history vein. He's woven a tale within a tale within a tale, all filled with marvelous twists and turns that build suspense and heighten the mystery until the satisfying conclusion."--Fort Worth Star-Telegram<br><br>"Smart and literate. Gruber approaches art with obvious appreciation, and has woven a clever story with plenty of detail."--Wichita Eagle<br><br>"Stunning...utterly unique, and breathtakingly original. It's one of those novels you want to press upon your friends, fully confident that it will not disappoint. It's a tour de force performance from Gruber, and a novel worthy of considerable attention."--Edmonton Journal (Canada)<br><br>"This terrific art thriller has history, thieves, insider snippets and a convoluted plot to keep you guessing."--Toronto Globe and Mail<br><br>"THE FORGERY OF VENUS is the latest in Gruber's series of amazing books. He has applied his deft touch to everything from Shakespeare to shamanism, yielding a finely drawn portrait of an engrossing world every time."--New Orleans Times-Picayune<br>
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