Low Rent

Exploring the tumultuous journey of a man with a lucrative criminal past, the narrative unfolds through a series of letters to a Las Vegas hooker named Caribou. The protagonist, TommyJ, shares vivid short stories that illuminate the challenges of urban youth while subverting the classic rags-to-riches trope. His life is marked by chaos, including stabbings, drug overdoses, and surreal experiences, such as camping on an island with a homeless man after taking LSD. The novel offers a raw glimpse into a life lived on the edge, yet untouched by prison.