# Event Details - **Event Name**: BookPeople Presents: Kasey Lansdale - First Chance - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: BookPeople welcomes Kasey Lansdale in conversation with Gabino Iglesias to celebrate the release of First Chance.About this EventPlease welcome Kasey Lansdale and Gabino Iglesias to celebrate First Chance!This event is free and open to the public.Start time: 7:00 P.M.Run time: 45-60 minutes, followed by a signing line.Location: The second floor of BookPeople.The author will be signing and personalizing copies of the book after the speaking portion of the event.To get a book signed, a copy of the event book or an item of equal value must be purchased from BookPeople.For high volume events, post-talk signing lines can become very long. For such events, we recommend arriving and checking in to the event early as that will get you into an earlier signing group.Guidelines:Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis and is not guaranteed.If you have any accessibility concerns regarding seating, please contact online@bookpeople.comIf you have any other questions, please visit our Eventbrite FAQ. If your question isn't covered in the FAQ, feel free to email us at online@bookpeople.com.All event guidelines are subject to change.BookPeople reserves the right to cancel or postpone this event if necessary.There will not be a live stream or recording available.About the book:First Chance is a suspenseful thriller that readers won't be able to put down--perfect for fans of Sue Grafton and Michael Connelly.Chance Kirby isn't new to detective work, but starting over in Hopeful, Texas, is a big step. Determined to leave behind her father and stepmother's shadow and carve out a future of her own, she opens a small PI agency, expecting missing heirlooms and marital disputes. But when the cold case of a murdered teenage girl is dropped on her doorstep, Chance finds herself in the middle of an investigation with no leads.With her adopted sister Tia, her loyal dog Sissy, and the town's newly arrived police chief, Isabella Lopez, at her side, Chance soon begins to suspect this M**der may be only one piece of a much bigger, and more disturbing, pattern.To stop a predator who, it seems, has managed to evade authorities for decades, Chance must stay one step ahead … or risk becoming the next target.About the author:Kasey Lansdale has been in the fiction world since birth as a writer, editor, audio book narrator, and creative professional. Lansdale is based in LA, and currently serves as head editor at Pandi Press. She is also a known musician. As an author, she has released numerous short-stories and anthologies from publications such as Harper Collins, Titan Books, and more. Lansdale has had her fiction adapted for television and comics. First Chance is her debut novel.About the moderator:Gabino Iglesias is a writer, journalist, professor, and literary critic living in Austin. He is the author of Zero Saints, Coyote Songs, and The Devil Takes You Home. His work has been nominated for the Bram Stoker Award three times, twice for the Locus Award, as well as the Shirley Jackson Award. His latest book is The House of Bone and Pain.By purchasing a book from BookPeople, you are not only supporting a local, independent business – you’re showing publishers that they should continue sending authors to BookPeople.Thank you for supporting Kasey Lansdale, Gabino Iglesias, and your local independent bookstore! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/austin/bookpeople-presents-kasey-lansdale-first-chance/100001991725828569 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, music, entertainment, dog - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: BookPeople - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Austin - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: BookPeople - **lat**: 30.271987 - **long**: -97.7530036 - **full address**: BookPeople, 603 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: BookPeople Presents: Kasey Lansdale - First Chance - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/a3bbeca190ffbdb6086a8a0e74009bc81f5169ade9efebbe7a50b91b6a9dda3c-rimg-w1200-h600-dc050503-gmir.jpg?v=1782634431 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is BookPeople Presents: Kasey Lansdale - First Chance being held? - **A:** BookPeople Presents: Kasey Lansdale - First Chance takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at BookPeople, 603 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing BookPeople Presents: Kasey Lansdale - First Chance? - **A:** BookPeople Presents: Kasey Lansdale - First Chance is organized by BookPeople. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at BookPeople's events? - **A:** Attendees have given BookPeople a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. BookPeople has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** BookPeople Presents: Kasey Lansdale - First Chance is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Austin, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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