Last Man In Tower is a 2011 novel by Indian writer Aravind Adiga. It tells the story of a struggle for a slice of shining Mumbai real estate. The protagonist of the novel is a retired schoolteacher named Yogesh A. Murthy, who is affectionately known as Masterji.
A prominent builder offers to buy out the entire apartment block. All of the occupants agree, except for Masterji. This creates problem for the builder and the other residents.