Survival and Redemption: Tales of Intrigue and Deception in Eastern Europe

3:45 PM - 4:30 PM

Saturday, November 8

Capitol Extension Room: E2.016 (1100 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701)

Dan Fesperman and Maria Reva expertly craft high-stakes journeys of survival, deception, and redemption in their latest novels. In Pariah, a disgraced comedian-turned-politician undertakes a dangerous mission to infiltrate a corrupt Eastern European regime, navigating espionage, entertainment, and the quest for personal redemption. In Endling, three women traverse a Ukraine on the brink of war, balancing dark humor, love, and ingenuity while racing to save family, species, and themselves. Both authors illuminate the resilience, cunning, and courage required to survive — and thrive — when the world turns against you.