Since She's Been Gone

Praise

Praise for Since She’s Been Gone:
“Since She’s Been Gone is a fast-paced, timely thriller that sets itself apart with its nuanced, informed view of eating disorders.” 
—Laura Lippman, New York Times bestselling author of Lady in the Lake

“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

“A pacy, emotionally resonant thriller that also explores the painful realities of eating disorders with empathy and authenticity. This is a terrific debut from an author to watch!”
—Marissa Stapley, New York Times bestselling author of Lucky

“Emotionally charged, fast-paced, and suspenseful, Sagit Schwartz’s page-turning debut Since She’s Been Gone not only questions if we ever truly know those we love, but also our own actions once we discover hidden truths. Schwartz’s twists and turns don’t let up. This is a propulsive, unputdownable debut.” 
—Lisa Barr, New York Times bestselling author of Woman on Fire

“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

“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

“It’s been a long time since I fell so hard for a character as I did for Beatrice “Beans” Bennett. I worried so much about the vulnerable teenage Beans, and then, the adult woman struggling with the same veritable demon, ED. The menacing voice of this eating disorder is as scary as the assassins at Bean’s heels as she searches for her missing mother. Sagit Schwarz’s debut novel Since She’s Been Gone is a remarkable debut. Intense, engrossing, and enthralling.”
—Marcy Dermansky, author of Hurricane Girl