Launch party for Mitch Albom's new book 'The Next Person You Meet in Heaven'

(WJBK) - Detroit Free Press columnist and New York Times best selling author Mitch Albom has released a new book "The Next Person You Meet in Heaven".

The new book is available in stores everywhere Tuesday.

There will be a charity benefit launch event for the novel from 7 - 10 p.m. October 14 at the Detroit Opera House. Tickets available on ticketmaster.com.