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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
“We’re back on affluent suburban Long Island—Isaacs country—and she doesn’t miss a beat or a bet when describing its inhabitants.” —New York Times Book Review
Written with her trademark style, effervescent charm, and snappy wit, New York Times bestselling author Susan Isaacs delivers a delicious and insightful look at love and marriage—and homicide.
The day after her lavish wedding anniversary bash, Rosie Meyers gets a big surprise: Her nouveau riche husband, Richie, is leaving her for a sultry, sophisticated, size-six MBA. So, when he's found murdered in their exquisitely appointed kitchen, no one is surprised to find Rosie's prints all over the weapon.
The suburban English teacher is the prime suspect—the police's only suspect. And she knows she'll spend the rest of her life in the prison library unless she can unmask the real killer. Going into Manhattan on the lam, Rosie learns more about Richie than she ever wanted to know. And more about herself than she ever dreamed possible.
After All These Years is an irresistible mystery, replete with Isaac’s razor-sharp wit, splendidly drawn characters, and a brave, irreverent heroine readers will love.
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"I got a big kick out of this book. It read fast and kept moving, and the main character is an English teacher who regularly tosses in references and allusions to literature in her ordinary conversations and thinking. It's not great lit, but it's a fun read. (I liked it much better than the other Susan Isaacs book I read, which I found to be tedious through the second 1/4 of it.)"
— Teri (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Susan Isaacs has always done awfully well in her entertaining fiction, and she’s done it again in After All These Years.”
— New York Times Book Review -
“Loaded with wit, crammed with memorable characters, endlessly entertaining, and beautifully written.”
— Los Angeles Times -
“This is a mean, funny book...What makes Isaacs both interesting and fun is her addition of sardonic humor and dead-on social commentary...This book takes gleeful aim at excess wherever it finds it.”
— Houston Chronicle -
“After all these years, [Isaacs] hasn’t lost her edge...[After All These Years] bursts with energy, razor-sharp dialogue, and memorable characters.”
— Detroit News -
“Isaacs…scores again with this relentlessly funny portrait of the rich, old-line and nouveau. The plot rewardingly twists, the characters charm, and Rose carries the day. This entertaining and imaginative mystery makes a delightful summer cooler.”
— People -
“Provides tears-down-your-face laughs, including barbed send-ups of the even-richer neighbors...If Steve Martin were a novel-writing Jewish housewife of consummate skill, believe me, he’d be Susan Issacs.”
— Cosmopolitan -
“[Isaacs] has a field day lampooning upper-class mores…but also weaves into this thoroughly diverting caper unexpected moments of genuine tenderness and sly social commentary.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“A cleverly written, witty, sophisticated and down-to-earth novel...filled with believable characters...and mystery, plus friendship, trust, and honest relationships.”
— School Library Journal
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A New York Times bestseller
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A USA Today bestseller
After All These Years Listener Reviews
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" Date I most recently read this book "
— Meggityb, 2/8/2014 -
" Good beach read with some great laughs.... "
— Margaret, 1/31/2014 -
" I read her first book several years ago and the book that picked up the same character later. I thought those books very good and funny. This book left me uninterested and I stopped trying after about 70 pages "
— Eileen, 1/19/2014 -
" This was the book that made me decide I would read anything by Susan Isaacs. She is very funny "
— Thelma, 1/15/2014 -
" Had to put it down after two pages. Did not like it! "
— Sharon, 1/12/2014 -
" It was nice and fast-paced. Funny. I enjoyed it. "
— Karen, 1/7/2014 -
" Funny and smart "
— Mary, 12/31/2013 -
" I don't believe I've read a Susan Isaacs book before. It was surely fiction, but it was fun to read. "
— Kim, 12/30/2013 -
" This is a fun read! I am enjoying every minute of it. My mom and best friend could not put it down so of course I am reading it now! "
— Caroline, 12/21/2013 -
" Isaacs has a humorous writing style that keeps the reader involved. "
— Joan, 12/21/2013 -
" wonderful! another great twist! "
— Evelyn, 12/18/2013 -
" This book is just dull. "
— Monica, 11/20/2013 -
" So far it's enjoyable summer reading, a combination mystery, comedy and divorce story. OK, finished it, and it was lots of fun. Definitely easy reading and a page turner. "
— Jana, 11/16/2013 -
" This book has a little bit of everything. Suspense/mystery, romance, humor and a litle hanky panky. Plus it has a satisfying ending. "
— Regina, 10/22/2013 -
" Some very funny lines but otherwise just ho hum. Also, hasn't aged well. "
— Heather, 9/18/2013 -
" a new author to me...will investigate her other works as well. "
— Jan, 8/25/2013 -
" This book was awful! I will never read anything else by this author. "
— Courtney, 8/9/2013 -
" Very cleaver! A good read on a cold, rainy day. "
— Claire, 5/12/2013 -
" It started off well enough, quite funny. However, the funny was like a note held far too long, and I skipped rather vigorously to the end. There was not much of a surprise as to who the killer was, and that was disappointing as well. "
— Melissa, 4/6/2013 -
" One of the best I have ever read! A true muder mystery but funny. "
— Susanfilz, 3/11/2013 -
" A fine, ditzy romance. Woman falsely accused of killing her almost ex. Humorous Not believable but a girl can dream cant she. Nancy Drew for the middle aged. "
— Carol, 10/30/2012 -
" Intriguing mystery and witty, read it at a time when I really needed a laugh and this definitely provided that. :) "
— Ann, 10/6/2012 -
" This book was only mildly entertaining and slightly funny. Toward the end of the book when the main character was giving her long drawn out boring monologue about how the murder must have happened my mind kept thinking "scooby doo." Overall, it was okay. Not great but not terrible. "
— Rachel, 1/17/2012 -
" light & fun mystery "
— Lara, 10/16/2011 -
" One of my favorite books...there is one part that, no matter how many times I've read it, I laugh out loud. :) "
— Ruth, 9/11/2011 -
" This was in my " to read" pile of books that I pick up at rummage sales. I needed a paperback as I'd be sitting for 8 hours or so, and it was a pretty good read. I do enjoy this gals writing. "
— Mrsrenee, 8/13/2011 -
" Suspense e humor num livro que vale a pena ler! "
— Babete, 2/4/2011 -
" Susan Isaacs never fails to entertain me. I love the way she writes. This was a fun story. "
— Julie, 2/4/2011 -
" Had to put it down after two pages. Did not like it! "
— Sharon, 1/27/2011 -
" I like books with strong smart women so I liked that part. Wasn't crazy about the language and sex. Overall entertaining story. "
— 2js2as, 11/15/2010 -
" Lame. I didn't know it was a Who Dunnit and I knew who did it by the third page. "
— Karen, 11/14/2010 -
" I don't believe I've read a Susan Isaacs book before. It was surely fiction, but it was fun to read. "
— Kim, 7/26/2010 -
" This is a fun read! I am enjoying every minute of it. My mom and best friend could not put it down so of course I am reading it now! "
— Caroline, 5/19/2010 -
" One of the best I have ever read! A true muder mystery but funny. "
— Susanfilz, 1/30/2010 -
" Isaacs should be a better writer. She comes close to being better but doesn't get over the doorstep. <br/> "
— Paddy, 10/31/2009 -
" I thought this was a bit empowering in a funny sort of way if that is possible. <br/>I think everyone would benefit if they were able to overcome obstacles as Rosie did in this story. It was a quick read. "
— Ccarter773, 9/20/2009 -
" Susan Isaacs is the best kind of mindless reading. She is my go-to author for stressful times when what I require is escapist fiction. "
— Kathy, 6/16/2009
About Susan Isaacs
Susan Isaacs is the author of more than a dozen novels, including five that have made the New York Times bestsellers list. She is a recipient of the Writers for Writers Award and the John Steinbeck Award, and she serves as chairman of the board of Poets & Writers and is a past president of Mystery Writers of America. Her fiction has been translated into thirty languages.