Washington, September 15 : A secret novel penned by Michael Jackson has reportedly sparked a bidding war for its rights between New York publishers.

The King of Pop is said to have based the untitled book on a rock star''s struggle with money and fame at the pinnacle of stardom.

A source told Essence. com that the novel apparently reflects the singer's own account of fame and self-imposed isolation, reports Contactmusic.

Jackson allegedly conceptualised the plot and characters and also teamed up with a collaborator on the story. (ANI)