Liese O'Halloran Schwarz currently lives in North Carolina, USA. She grew up in Washington DC after an early childhood lived overseas. She is an emergency medicine doctor and is also a much-praised author of two previous novels, Near Canaan and The Possible World.
"'What Could Be Saved transported me. Liese O'Halloran Schwarz's exquisite and memorable writing has me still thinking about the ways in which the past influences the present, the complexities of family life, and the ways we negotiate challenges, tragedies, and secrets.' - Lisa See, New York Times bestselling author of The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane 'Immersive, profoundly moving, and gorgeously told, What Could Be Saved tells the story of one family's lost then rediscovered son, exploring both cause and consequence with insightful empathy. With a cast of vivid characters, a captivating story, and a fluid style, What Could Be Saved is an unforgettable reading experience, one to savor and then share with everyone you know.' - Laura Sims, author of Looker 'A gripping story of a family unraveling and the sibling love that ultimately endures. A great read.""' - Jessica Francis Kane, author of Rules for Visiting"