NEW YORK - s4story -- ROSA MEI's Crooked Soldiers: A Prison Survival Guide, now #1 Best New Release in Cultural, Ethnic & Regional Humor on Amazon, delivers a darkly comedic take on prison survival and absurdist humor.

Set in 2003 at New York's MCC jail, nicknamed the "Guantanamo of the East," the book follows two unlikely cellmates: Mike, a mantis kung fu master and grandson of an Italian mafia foot soldier, and Bunky, the son of Dominican drug dealers. Together, they navigate prison life satire, secret codes, and unexpected alliances while providing readers a unique cultural humor experience.

Locked up for insider trading, Mike is dared to write to his love, Mudge, every day for eight months. The resulting memoir in collage combines prison survival tips, absurdist humor, and a funny love story — including black Noxzema ghosts, wolf sightings, ashes scattered across four countries, and survival strategies on 12¢ an hour.

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Spanning three generations of Italian and Dominican families—from Sicily and La Vega to Queens and the Bronx—Crooked Soldiers blends ethnic humor, regional humor, and dark comedy, creating a gut-punching, unforgettable reading experience. This 22-year labor of love is a must-read for fans of satire, cultural storytelling, and absurdist humor.

About the Author:
ROSA MEI is an inventor, movement junkie, and compulsive creator. Former US wushu team member, aikido black belt, and first female disciple of Tong Bei kung fu, she has performed in 22 countries with her dance company Cie 13. She has designed apps and kinetic wearables for NBA, NASA, MTV, Canon, and more, inventing Atomic Bands and producing three Apple Best New Apps. She speaks seven languages and brings her unique perspective to Crooked Soldiers, blending cultural commentary, martial arts humor, and dark comedy.

Where to Buy:
Available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0jf6Pk2q

Media Contact:
Rosa Mei
rosa@bionic88.com
240 273 5766
www.bionic88.com