From the Man Booker Prize–shortlisted author of Pigeon English, "Man on Fire" is a vivid, emotionally charged novel set in contemporary India. The story follows John Lock, an enigmatic Englishman who claims he can withstand fire, drawing crowds and sceptics alike.
 
Told through dual perspectives, the novel explores themes of belief, suffering, and redemption, blending literary fiction with philosophical and biographical elements. Kelman’s narrative style is both accessible and layered, appealing to readers of modern literary fiction with global settings.
 
Stephen Kelman gained prominence with his Booker-shortlisted debut, giving his early works ongoing literary credibility.
 
Signed and dated by Stephen Kelman on the title page.