Next To Heaven

"NSFW Gatsby." —Book of the Month"A sizzling beach read about the misdeeds of the rich." —Wall Street Journal"The novel on every beach towel this summer, all summer, everywhere." —EsquireUncover the dark underbelly of the American dream America’s most perfect town, in this “lurid” and “propulsive” novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author James Frey (New York Times Book Review Podcast)–and discover a world where privilege, sex, scandal, and murder lurk beneath a flawless veneer.New Bethlehem, Connecticut. Picture-perfect lawns, manicured hedges, and multi-million dollar homes present a carefully curated facade. But beneath the designer yoga gear and country club memberships lies a darker reality.

'Will be the novel on every beach towel this summer, all summer, everywhere. Because sex and murder, yes. And because Frey could always tell a great story' - Esquire

'Frey’s first adult novel in seven years follows four glamorous, miserable, and ultra-wealthy couples - a group whose glossy surfaces begin to crack when a swingers party ends in murder. With coke-fueled monologues, a surplus of extramarital sex scenes, and plenty of suburban ennui, Next to Heaven delivers a deliriously over-the-top portrait of decadence on the brink' - Bustle

'A sexy, funny novel ... A Connecticut sex romp-cum-murder mystery' - Vanity Fair

'A sizzling gossipfest about the misdeeds of the rich' - Wall Street Journal

'Reading Next to Heaven feels like being part of a group with great gossip ... When you see Next to Heaven on the beach this summer peeking out of beach bags, don’t think of today’s stealth wealth porn. Instead, think of giant diamonds and strong perfume. It’s Dynasty for a new generation' - Town and Country