May 2026 · Book of the Month

The Wealth of Shadows

by Graham Moore

The Wealth of Shadows is a riveting historical thriller set on the eve of World War II, following Ansel Luxford, a modest tax attorney from Minnesota who is driven by his fear of the growing Nazi threat.

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The Association of Mature American Citizens May 1, 2026 · 2 min read

Bohemia, NY — — The AMAC Book Club is pleased to announce The Wealth of Shadows by acclaimed author and Academy Award–winning screenwriter Graham Moore as its May Book of the Month selection.

Set on the eve of World War II, The Wealth of Shadows is a riveting historical thriller that explores a lesser-known front of the global conflict: the battle for economic power. The novel follows Ansel Luxford, a quiet tax attorney from Minnesota who is drawn into a secret U.S. Treasury initiative aimed at undermining Nazi Germany through financial strategy, espionage, and international diplomacy.

Rather than focusing on traditional combat, Moore’s novel reveals how money, influence, and economic warfare played a critical role in shaping wartime outcomes. As Luxford and his colleagues race to cut off enemy resources and protect Allied interests, they confront moral dilemmas, political resistance, and the constant threat of betrayal.

“The AMAC Book Club is excited to feature The Wealth of Shadows as our May selection,” said AMAC CEO Rebecca Weber. “This book offers a fascinating look at the unseen forces that helped determine the course of history. It’s an engaging and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in World War II, political intrigue, or the power of financial strategy.”

Blending historical fact with compelling fiction, The Wealth of Shadows brings readers into a world of secret negotiations, high-stakes decision-making, and the individuals working behind the scenes to defend freedom during one of the most pivotal moments of the twentieth century.

For more information about the AMAC Book Club, please visit amac.us/bookclub or contact: Bookclub@amac.us

About Graham Moore

Graham Moore is a New York Times-bestselling author, Academy Award-winning screenwriter, and filmmaker known for his compelling historical fiction and storytelling. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he studied religious history at Columbia University before pursuing a career in writing. Moore’s novels — including The Sherlockian, The Last Days of Night, The Holdout, and The Wealth of Shadows — have been translated into multiple languages and earned critical acclaim around the world. His adapted screenplay for The Imitation Game won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, as well as the Writers Guild of America Award. He lives in Los Angeles with his family.

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