Sagit Schwartz is a writer, producer, and licensed psychotherapist. Her work has been featured in Medium, Slate, The Atlantic, Reddit NoSleep, and Lifetime Television. She resides with her husband, daughter, and rescue dog in a Southern California beach town.
Praise for Since She’s Been Gone: “With electrifying suspense and pitch perfect prose, Since She’s Been Gone is the type of novel you will immediately press into the hands of a friend just so you can talk about it. Sagit Schwartz's thrilling, twisty debut beautifully explores recovery, redemption, and the everlasting bond between mother and daughter.” —Lara Prescott, New York Times bestselling author of The Secrets We Kept “Since She's Been Gone is a fast-paced, timely thriller that sets itself apart with its nuanced, informed view of eating disorders. But it ultimately is the story of the unbreakable bond between a mother and daughter, a bond that can, in this case, overcome just about any obstacle or threat.” —Laura Lippman, New York Times bestselling author of Lady in the Lake “A stunning debut! Longtime therapist and first-time author Sagit Maier-Schwartz delights with this unique thriller about a woman fighting slippery inner demons and powerful coldblooded enemies to uncover what really happened to her mother twenty-five years ago.” —Matt Witten, bestselling author of Killer Story “A masterfully plotted thriller that hooked me from page one. I couldn't turn the pages quickly enough! It was so twisty and original. What an impressive debut! Sagit Schwartz will instantly become a must-read author for thriller fans.” —J.L. Hyde, bestselling author of Delta County “Since She’s Been Gone pulled me in from the first page. The twists of Beatrice’s journey were both unexpected and galvanizing; I really rooted for her success. If you or someone you know has been affected by an eating disorder, this page-turner will give you hope and determination to face whatever life throws at you.” —Brendan Slocumb, bestselling author of The Violin Conspiracy and Symphony of Secrets “A deeply heartfelt and thrilling book with a totally inventive take on eating disorders woven into a fabulous mystery.” —Zibby Owens, award-winning podcaster and author of Bookends