Adiva Geffen

Adiva Geffen is a highly accomplished author and playwright, with a career that spans several decades. She is best known for her suspense novels, which have earned her a reputation as the best in her genre in Israel. In addition to her suspense novels, Geffen has also written children's stories and reference books. Many of her works have been best-sellers, and her plays have been featured on major stages in Israel.

Geffen's success as a writer is built on her ability to create compelling characters and captivating scenarios. She draws on her rich life experience and imaginative force to weave together elements of suspense, humor, passion, and joy, creating an emotional thrill-ride for her readers. Her latest duo, detectives Sami and Dikla, have become popular figures in Israel's literary community.

Before becoming a writer, Geffen worked as a special-ed teacher. She later served as the spokesperson for the Habima National Theater for over a decade and founded the Israeli Theater Award, which she led for 10 years. Currently, Geffen is the head of The Gnazim Institute of the Hebrew Writers Association, the largest Hebrew literature archive in the world. She is also a board member of the Israeli writers Association and frequently lectures and leads writing workshops.

Geffen was born in Haifa and is the mother of three sons. She now lives in Tel Aviv, Israel, with her partner Aharon Meidan. Her latest book, "Klara's Boys," was published in 2017, and her most recent novel, "Matinee," was published in September 2019. The novel explores themes of love and abandonment in Israel during the 1950s.