The novel, A Man with A White Shadow, written by Vikram Suryawanshi is a philosophical fiction touching various aspects of life and society. The story revolves around one of the sons of God, Ganesha, who, for the first time visits the Earth and gets disappointed with how humans lead their lives. He promises God that he will change the world and decides to take birth in a form of a human.  The author introduces a new philosophy through the book, through which he discusses the possibility that every person has written his/her own destiny. Through the eyes that this book presents to the readers, Vikram tries to settle the disputes that arise in the debate between two popular philosophies –  1. Man is alone and there is no God  2. God has created everything and has set path for every human   Having this third philosophy as the basis, the book successfully keeps every reader hooked till the last page.  There runs a parallel storyline about three friends who have completely distinct approaches towards life. Contrasting lives of these friends, Karan, Arjun, and Rutvik add multiple levels to the book that makes it an unforgettable read.  A Man with A White Shadow is a perfect read for those who want to read something fresh.