Author Talk with Aaron Veselenak: Silent Springs the Panther

Aaron Veselenak, Michigan native and author of Silent Springs the Panther: Historic Accounts of Michigan Big Cat Attacks, visits the North Muskegon Branch to discuss his book. Veselenak has uncovered a significant number of terrifying, yet fascinating historical encounters whereby humans, usually the top predators in all of Animalia, became or nearly became the prey of the largest and most fearsome of Michigan’s native cat species—Felis concolor—a creature of many different names. By bringing forth these thrilling accounts, "Silent Springs the Panther" is meant to appeal to lovers of both history and the natural environment. Veselenak has also written Swamp Rattler: Facts, History and Status of Michigan's Sole Venomous Serpent. Registration required.