Pawan Mishra is a leader in the technology & finance industries. He completed his education at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur. He spent the first eighteen years of his life in the small town of Aligarh in India & discovered his love of storytelling, reading, and writing during this time. In Coinman he plays to those who have ever felt stymied by the bureaucratic process of office life.

Acclaim for Coinman:


"Mishra's debut comic novel is an absurdist tale of office and personal politics set in a small town in northern India." ~Kirkus Review

"This articulate, wryly amusing creation focuses on simple situations that often have an unexpected, almost magical, twist." ~IndieReader, 5 Stars

"A quirky, heartfelt novel about finding your identity - and keeping it. In Pawan Mishra's oddly charming novel, readers are welcomed into the strangely neurotic, passionate, and unfulfilled existence of Coinman. The author raises the banality of normal life to new heights within this novel, and does so in an amusing and thought-provoking way. The story is uniquely enjoyable, and Coinman is a character that will be hard to forget." ~SPR, 4 Stars

Originality is often elusive, yet that's exactly what Pawan Mishra delivers. Humorous and highly entertaining, Coinman: An Untold Conspiracy proves an absolute gem and is recommended without reservation. ~BookViral

"The book is a brilliant linguistic muddle and a stunning display of stylistic somersaults. The style of the novel is an intricate mosaic fashioned with care." ~The Bibulous Bibliobiuli, 5 Stars

"This story holds its own in the story world." ~Ana Elise Meyer, Author of "Marie"

"This story was a breath of fresh air to read. The writing is superb and the characters are amazingly original. The author weaves together humor and insight into the nature of humanity to create a masterful piece. A must read!" ~Sara Angelo, Author of "Drift"