Susan Isaacs

6 Series

Susan Isaacs, an American author of women's fiction, has been honored with the Writers for Writers Award and the John Steinbeck Award. She currently serves as chairman of the board of Poets & Writers and previously held the position of president at Mystery Writers of America. Isaacs resides on Long Island, New York, with her husband.

In Susan Isaacs' standalone novel "Shining Through," set in the 1940s, legal secretary Linda Voss harbors a secret love for her boss, John Berringer. As a German-Jewish girl from Queens, Linda feels out of reach from the Ivy League-educated John. However, World War II soon transforms her life, presenting unprecedented opportunities. The war not only engulfs her nation but also offers Linda a chance to pursue the man she loves and find the love she deserves.