Meet Me at the RASCAL

Meet Me at the RASCAL by Harry Miller, published by Sagging Meniscus Press on July 15, 2024, is a politically charged narrative that explores the collapse of the American republic. This edition, written in English and spanning 160 pages, presents an outrageous reimagining of a seventeenth-century Chinese account, set against the backdrop of contemporary and near-future Baltimore. The story follows the unraveling of an elite East Coast family after the death of its naive patriarch, highlighting themes of corruption and societal decay.

Readers will encounter a tale that intertwines familial disintegration with broader social issues, including illiterate texting and technocratic feudalism. As the plot progresses, the narrative illustrates how personal and political corruption converge, ultimately depicting a society in decline. This literary work invites reflection on the complexities of modern life and the consequences of moral decay within both family and nation.