Coinman: An Untold Conspiracy
An eccentric tale set in a small town in northern India — ingenuity and sarcasm woven into something simultaneously hilarious and tragic.
Pawan speaking at a Coinman book event.
About the book
Kesar — known to all as Coinman for the coins he can’t stop jingling in his pocket — becomes the obsession of an entire office. What begins as workplace irritation escalates into conspiracy. A modern-day parable laced with pithy wisdom and psychological insight into human nature, Coinman is a clever parody of office politics and groupthink: at times surreal, always eloquent, and an overflowing basin of linguistic humor. Beneath the comedy, it shows how even mature, sensible adults can callously inflict emotional damage on the most vulnerable.
Praise
“A business firm that turns violent… a conspiracy in the works… and a spy among the coworkers. Coinman is an incredible and an unforgettable journey.”— Readers’ Favorite ★★★★★
“Mishra’s debut comic novel is an absurdist tale of office and personal politics set in a small town in northern India.”— Kirkus Reviews
“Originality is often elusive, yet that’s exactly what Pawan Mishra delivers.”— BookViral
“A quirky, heartfelt novel about finding your identity — and keeping it.”— Self-Publishing Review
“The book is a brilliant linguistic muddle and a stunning display of stylistic somersaults… an apparently bottomless and amazingly diverse fund of linguistic humor. 5 stars.”— The Bibulous Bibliobiuli
“The story of Coinman is like an Indian meal, with so many rich spices that contribute to the complexity of the overall flavor. One to be eaten slowly, and savored.”— Catyana Falsetti, author of Facing Death
“Refreshingly unique, humorous, and honest! Mishra’s eloquent writing style is itself a feast for lovers of literary fiction.”— Nelou Keramati, author of The Fray Theory: Resonance
“An insightful, funny, and beautifully crafted mockery of the ridiculous and bureaucratic social oddness that is working in an office.”— James Hockley, author of Fear’s Union
Where to buy
All editions: Amazon author page · Audible author page
Details
Literary fiction / satire · Lune Spark Books · ISBN 978-0-9974771-8-4 · Paperback, hardcover, ebook, and audiobook.