- This article is about the novel. For the 2004 film, see Man on Fire (2004 film); for the 1987 film see Man on Fire (1987 film).
Man on Fire is a 1980 thriller novel by Philip Nicholson, writing as A. J. Quinnell. The plot features his popular character John Creasy, an American-born former member of the French Foreign Legion, in his first appearance.
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| Author | Philip Nicholson, writing as A. J. Quinnell |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Thriller, Novel |
| Publisher | William Morrow |
Publication date | September 1980 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 284 p. (first edition, hardback) |
| ISBN | ISBN 0-688-03743-7 (first edition, hardback) {{isbn}}: Check isbn value: invalid character (help) |
Plot introduction
Whilst in Mexico, Creasy, an American soldier of fortune takes a job as a bodyguard. Suffering from being an alcoholic and being burnt out, he accepts the job for something to do.
An emotionally drained individual, he knows that his emotions are probably dead. That is until the little girl named Pita he's been hired to protect somehow starts to get under his skin. But having something to care about again makes him feel vulnerable. Then, when his role as bodyguard is called upon, his emotions are truly brought to life. The little girl is kidnapped and killed; causing Creasy's powerful rage to be released upon all those involved.
Allusions/references from other works
- 6 Heavy Boxes - a film by Keith Alan Morris is said to be inspired by this novel [1]
Awards and nominations
- Nominated for the Edgar Award for Best Mystery Novel
- Winner of the Armand Boisvert Award in Film Excellence
Film, TV or theatrical adaptations
- Man on Fire (1987)
- Man on Fire (2004)
- Ek Ajnabee (Bollywood, 2005)
Footnotes
- ^ "6 HEAVY BOXES". Retrieved 2006-08-10.
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