About the Book: “The Fires We Become” is a dark and intense noir thriller set in the underbelly of Kolkata. It follows the unlikely pairing of two “righteous wrecks” searching for purpose: Johnny, a vengeful, drug-dealing dwarf, and Katherine, a jaded American heiress battling her own demons. Bound by their shared pain and sense of betrayal, the two navigate the city’s dangerous depths, searching for the truth. Their quest is filled with perilous secrets and life-threatening choices, forcing them to confront their own destructive tendencies. Ultimately, the novel is a story of self-discovery, redemption, and the transformative power of surviving the “fires” we face.