Efrem Sigel

Sigel is the author of two published novels and more than 30 published short stories and memoirs. Of his most recent novel, "The Disappearance," Booklist said: "The story takes place over the course of about a year and it is gripping, emotional, and tender. Sigel is clearly a talented storyteller, and the novel has a deep emotional core that will resonate with any reader." Publishers Weekly called "The Disappearance" "Powerful and elegantly crafted." People Magazine gave it 3 and 1/2 stars....See more

Sigel is the author of two published novels and more than 30 published short stories and memoirs. Of his most recent novel, "The Disappearance," Booklist said: "The story takes place over the course of about a year and it is gripping, emotional, and tender. Sigel is clearly a talented storyteller, and the novel has a deep emotional core that will resonate with any reader." Publishers Weekly called "The Disappearance" "Powerful and elegantly crafted." People Magazine gave it 3 and 1/2 stars. Sigel is a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Business School; was a Peace Corps volunteer in Ivory Coast; and started and ran two business information companies. He lives in New York, where he helps direct pro bono consulting projects to nonprofits in the field of education, through the Harvard Business School Club of NY. He is on the board of Futures and Options, a nonprofit devoted to career development and education for urban youth. See less