James Frey

James Frey is a controversial and bestselling American author, entrepreneur, and founder of Full Fathom Five, a multimedia production company. Educated at Denison University, he initially gained widespread attention with his gripping 2003 memoir A Million Little Pieces, which chronicled his harrowing struggles with drug and alcohol addiction.

Despite intense public debate surrounding the factual boundaries of his memoir, Frey established a successful career as a commercial fiction novelist. He is the author of several high-concept book series, including the bestselling young adult science fiction series I Am Number Four (written under the pseudonym Pittacus Lore) and Endgame.

Frey’s provocative storytelling and entrepreneurial ventures in publishing have made him a polarizing yet influential figure in modern media. He continues to produce commercial entertainment properties spanning multiple platforms.