A Review of Author, John LaCasse
“The verdict after reading Volume I over a hearty breakfast of inadmissible substances is as follows: A very readable, first-person account with the same immediacy of a Jack London adventure.” "Deals Danger Destiny” and “Floppy Feathers” being the first two of a trilogy from this author, entrepreneur and former flipper of mega-yachts with a nonchalance like me selling vintage Matey Bubble Bath boats on eBay.
Riding in the back seat of Tony Sopranos’ limousine with the cast of The Godfather? Carousing with comely women in cafés alongside the Seine? Way outside honorable comfort zone with this one. Like expecting Captain Nemo to focus on Arbor Day rather than the horrors of undersea kingdoms.
But come to find out, it’s not about the celebration of life in a debased monetary sense, but of one man’s protracted epiphany, driven by the all too human need for purpose and redemption in life. An individual with the wherewithal to turn self-consciousness into a state of self-awareness and reinvent himself thereby. It’s about when to hold them, when to fold them, and when to walk away. And when to maintain the predatory inertia of a tiger, waiting to strike.
Something markedly deeper than a simple schlub like me spitting out schlock psychology after reading Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. Certainly not what this series is about.
...Eventually communing with Saintly Thomas Aquinas while studying medieval theology in La Ville Lumière. Saint Aquinas, you may recall, was that 13th century Christian mystic who proposed a synthesis of Aristotelian philosophy and medieval Church dogma – something henceforth known as Scholasticism. Not a bad day’s work at the medieval office, Sensai Masaccio, compared to the standard drivel of tonsured hacks.
Towards the end of Volume I, the reader is introduced to a delightful trio somewhat reminiscent of both the Witches of Eastwick and that angelic hottie on Hallmark’s “The Good Witch”. LaCasse, in the iconic role of Jack Nicholson, quickly realizes the need to forego the standard tutorials out past the cornfields where the woods got heavy in the back seat of his '60 Chevy. And now, inspired by the celestial sense of Saints and reincarnated Priestesses of the Golden Dawn, he finds himself metamorphosized into an angel – sort of. In Volume II, the adventure continues as the ‘five sages’ reason together of the mysteries: revealing eternal truths by inundating the reader in Floppy Feathers. Long live rock, be it dead or alive.
Kirkus Review – “Get it.”
“A vivid portrait of a man’s life that’s by turns rollicking and soulful.”
T.N. Pollio
“A Man of Roman Letters”

I was on my mark, got set and went on a fantastic journey with John. You have a lifetime fan
Charles Perry Jr.

John LaCasse has lived more lives than anyone I know. Pushing the peddle to the metal, John's stories made me laugh, cry, gasp for air, and make me wonder what the hell I'm doing with my life. The man is a total badass. He pushed the boundary of time and made it his own, claiming numerous titles and accolades, hanging with the "big guns" and becoming a legendary yacht broker only to leave it all to go back to school where he became the most loved professor to influence hundreds of adoring students. I read the book straight through. I couldn't put it down.

With each page, I could see a movie playing in my head. A seamless journey through time; Deals Danger Destiny sets the stage for an EPIC account of HISTORY IN THE MAKING. By the end of the book, it becomes clear "DEALS AND DANGER" was the commissioned life path in order for John to write a story that would lead humanity to its DESTINY. This is no ordinary read. THIS IS A MUST READ.

John-
Really? I'm humbled that I'm "Chaos" a "Titular Character" of charge.
Thank You- it does make me reflect- upon life. That is good.
I may not be fear. I enjoy God's grace. With care. I understand this simple fact- I "Am" upon the joy- fearful & full of loss. Life is meant to be lived, enjoyed, scented, and done.
This is our everyday use. It tides me stronger than ever before.
If you forget to live? You will cease to exist.
I am- in your house.
Stronger than Iron and more solid than Stone. To those that I have loved. Blessings be & care for them today/yesterday/tomorrow.
To those that I have lost. It sucks.
You are there with me my friend-

This was a great read. Chills and thrills! After reading, I feel like I know the author.