Elevate: From Perdition to Providence Book Summary Meet David Shepherd, a man who has conquered impossible odds at every stage of his life. Until now. A daunting billionaire with his hands in countless business ventures, he has long since reached the pinnacle of success. He holds the town in his hands. Or at least, he did. Now, he finds himself behind bars, on trial for crimes littering the past three decades. Enter Nathan Gates, who has been sent to uncover the secrets of David's past. As David is confined to his cell, discover that nothing is as it seems and maybe he hasn't been judged quite so fairly.