The Gold Coast by Nelson DeMille is a masterfully crafted blend of suspense, social satire, and psychological drama. Set amidst the opulent mansions of Long Island’s exclusive Gold Coast, the novel centres on John Sutter, a refined Wall Street lawyer, and his wife, Susan, whose privileged, orderly world begins to unravel with the arrival of their new neighbour — Frank Bellarosa, a notorious Mafia don. What follows is a tense, sharp-witted tale of power, temptation, and the unspoken rules that govern both old money society and organised crime.
This bestselling novel is a gripping standalone, though it later inspired a sequel, The Gate House. Nelson DeMille’s razor-sharp prose and keen eye for social commentary turn this crime drama into a layered exploration of loyalty, ambition, and the price of crossing social boundaries. The Gold Coast is as much a critique of America’s privileged class as it is a thrilling story of moral compromise and dangerous alliances.
Ideal for fans of intelligent thrillers, darkly humorous social commentary, and atmospheric, character-driven fiction, The Gold Coast remains one of Nelson DeMille’s finest works.
