Privilege, sex, scandal, and murder.
The new novel from Sunday Times-bestselling author James Frey.
'Will be the novel on every beach towel this summer, all summer, everywhere' Esquire
'A deliriously over-the-top portrait of decadence on the brink' Bustle
'A Connecticut sex romp-cum-murder mystery' Vanity Fair
Behind every great fortune, lies a great crime - Honoré de Balzac
New Bethlehem, Connecticut. Picture-perfect lawns, manicured hedges, multi-million dollar homes. But beneath the designer yoga gear and country club memberships lies a darker reality.
In this world of excess, Devon and Belle have it all beauty, money, status. But they want something more. Something dangerous. Something that makes them feel alive. Their solution? A party a meticulously curated gathering of New Bethlehems elite, from a desperate ex-NFL quarterback to a hockey coach with a penchant for married women, and a ruthless Wall Street closer who wields his wealth like a weapon.
One night. Multiple betrayals. And a murder that will shatter New Bethlehems carefully constructed facade.
Fans of The White Lotus and Big Little Lies will be drawn into the dark underbelly of the American Dream a world where money can buy anything, until it ruins everything.
READERS ARE THRILLED, UNSETTLED AND SEDUCED
Sharp, provocative Captivates with its blend of dark humour and social commentary
Dark, disturbing and funny
Transcends simple categorization - part thriller, part social satire, part moral fable - and the result is both entertaining and deeply unsettling
A mix of wit, mystery and dark undertone I couldnt put it down Perfect pool side reading
I deeply loved this book the ending slaps
Super fun and sexy summer read! Rich people behaving badly
