James Frey
James Christopher Frey is an American author and businessman known for his controversial bestselling books.
His first two works, marketed as memoirs, were later revealed to contain significant fabrications, leading to a major media scandal.
Frey has since written bestselling novels and founded Full Fathom Five, a transmedia production company.
He is the creator of The Lorien Legacies series, written under the pen name Pittacus Lore, with one book adapted into a film.
Frey is also the CEO of NYXL, an esports organization.
Despite the controversy surrounding his early works, Frey has continued to find success in various literary and business ventures.
