{"product_id":"midnight-visitor","title":"Midnight Visitor","description":"SOUNDTRACK:\n\u003ciframe data-testid=\"embed-iframe\" style=\"border-radius:12px\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/5zfSd6bJIhEcqqExJLYKhd?utm_source=generator\u0026amp;si=5d80646d914d4feb\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rnc2Gd\"\u003eStep inside a million-year vantage point\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rnc2Gd\"\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rnc2Gd\"\u003eMidnight Visitor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rnc2Gd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis John LaCasse’s moving memoir of a battle-scarred, six-pound black cat named Silas Nightwind who completely rewrote the rules of his life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rnc2Gd\"\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rnc2Gd\"\u003eA deeply personal story of loyalty, love, and loss, it explores a porous boundary where deep trauma heals and connection becomes cosmic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMidnight Visitor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by John LaCasse is a deeply moving memoir that explores the profound, unexpected bond between humans and animals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe story begins on a stormy night when a tiny, battle-scarred black cat seeks shelter at the author's home\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite a severe cat allergy, LaCasse and his wife, Christine, welcome the mysterious guest into their lives, christening her Silas Nightwind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe narrative shifts dynamically when a routine veterinary visit reveals a surprising past: Silas is female, declawed, and microchipped, briefly entangling the couple in a custody mystery before her previous owner officially relinquishes her\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTruly choosing LaCasse as her family, Silas weaves herself tightly into their household, proving to be a resilient survivor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe miraculously endures a brutal accident that leaves her with a cracked skull and permanent physical traits, yet her fierce, vibrant spirit remains entirely unbroken\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAs the years unfold, Silas evolves from a hyper-vigilant, traumatized rescue into an intuitive companion and a fixture of comforting daily rituals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eMore than just a pet memoir, the book explores deeply personal themes of loyalty, love, and loss, juxtaposing the cat's silent communion against a heavy family trial—the tragic ALS diagnosis of the author's son, John Patrick\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eSeamlessly blending science, metaphysics, and ancient history, LaCasse reflects on consciousness, evolutionary continuity, and the porous boundaries of connection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eUltimately, this narrative is an evocative testament to resilience, showing how a five-ounce cinnamon roll of fur can teach profound lessons about trust, mercy, and presence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eby \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sunburypress.com\/collections\/john-lacasse\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJohn LaCasse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePage Count: 64\u003cbr\u003eTrim Size: 6 x 9\u003cbr\u003ePublish Date: August 6, 2026\u003cbr\u003eImprint: Sunbury Press\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Metaphysical Memoir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBIOGRAPHY \u0026amp; AUTOBIOGRAPHY \/ Memoir\u003cbr\u003ePETS \/ Cats \/ General\u003cbr\u003eSOCIAL SCIENCE \/ Body Language \u0026amp; Nonverbal Communication\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John LaCasse","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44870811779165,"sku":"9798888194928","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0294\/8484\/3101\/files\/MV_fc.jpg?v=1785988198","url":"https:\/\/www.sunburypress.com\/products\/midnight-visitor","provider":"Sunbury Press Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}