Lawrence Wright in Conversation about The Human Scale

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

Sunday, November 9

Capitol Auditorium (1100 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701)

Pulitzer Prize–winning Texas author Lawrence Wright discusses his latest novel The Human Scale — a gripping thriller that explores the human dimensions of one of the world’s most enduring conflicts. When FBI agent Tony Malik travels to the West Bank for a family wedding, he finds himself embroiled in a high-stakes investigation after the Israeli police chief is murdered. Malik navigates a web of political intrigue, personal loyalties, and moral complexity, as he teams up with a hardline Israeli officer and uncovers secrets that challenge his understanding of family, justice, and trust. Written with richly crafted characters and set against the backdrop of contemporary Israeli-Palestinian tensions, Wright’s novel illuminates the profound human stakes beyond headlines, delivering a story as emotionally compelling as it is suspenseful.
  • Book: The Human Scale
  • Book Type: Fiction
  • Author: Lawrence Wright
  • Moderator: Lois Kim
  • Book Signing: 1:00 PM at The Main Book Signing Tent