SHALOHA GEMS
SHALOHA GEMS
A Cross-Cultural Love Story Set in Paradise
MEET THE AUTHOR
Terry Chodosh brings a unique perspective to his debut novel, drawing from his twenty-eight-year career with the United States Secret Service. His extensive travels throughout Asia conducting complex financial crimes investigations and providing executive protection have given him deep insights into cross-cultural dynamics.
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Now living in Honolulu with his wife and son, Terry enjoys distance swimming in the ocean and outrigger canoe paddling. "Shaloha Gems" taps into his humorous and creative side, blending his real-world experiences with a heartwarming tale of love across cultures.
BUY THE BOOK
When New York Orthodox Jewish diamond merchant Abe Goldstein meets Okinawan Japanese gemologist Kiyoko Arakaki in Hawaii, sparks fly across cultural divides. Set against the backdrop of Honolulu's high-end jewelry business, their unlikely romance must overcome meddling mothers, yakuza threats, and family traditions that span continents.
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Part Woody Allen, part Carl Hiaasen, "Shaloha Gems" delivers a ferociously funny yet deeply touching tribute to our shared humanity. An unexpected World War II connection between their families proves that love truly does conquer all.
Kat Ross, Award-Winning Author
"A triumph: a cross-cultural love story wrapped in a zany satire, with a heart of pure diamond. Ferociously funny at times, deeply touching at others."
Ira Glasser, Author
"A delicious, brisk read that sensitively portrays the travails of love trapped between two cultures, and its triumph over familial tribalism."
Lisa Driver, MI
"You'll enjoy this amusing, quirky life love story. It's a rich, global web of convoluted intrigue, traditions, eccentric characters and a happy ending."