The Closer: Ceiling Smashers: Book 1

Written by Shaz Kahng

Narrated by Emily Woo Zeller

"Unreservedly recommended" Midwest Book Review

"An inspiring and fun take on women in business" Foreword Reviews

Beverly Hills Book Award Finalist

One of Bustle's "9 Fall Debut Books By Women Authors You'll Want To Read Immediately"

There's a secret society of professional women called the Ceiling Smashers.

The Closer follows main character Vivien Lee, a founder of the Ceiling Smashers society, on her quest for business success. Vivien is an Asian American woman who dreams of becoming a CEO.

Vivien has spent her entire consulting career helping CEOs look good, so when she finally has the chance to go after her dream of running a business, she grabs it. A lifelong athlete, Vivien arrives at the Smart Sports campus in Portland, Oregon and is introduced as the first female president. It’s one of the highest-profile jobs in an industry inhospitable to women.

Principled but slightly naïve, Vivien believes her male peers will give her a fair shot. Stumbling early, Vivien makes a series of rookie mistakes. With guidance from the Ceiling Smashers, Vivien learns to navigate the treacherous business terrain.

A tight-knit group of male sports executives is determined to show that an industry outsider cannot prevail. The challenge is all too clear: will Vivien triumph in the sports industry against impossible odds?

You’ll want to stay up all night reading this page-turner to find out what happens to Vivien. The Closer is a fresh, riveting tale about a strong woman endeavoring to succeed with smarts, scruples, and style. And it delivers the kind of heroine we're all searching for. The Closer is a slam-dunk as your next book club recommendation!

• Language: English
• Publisher: OLOM Press
• Release date: May 14, 2019
• ISBN: 9781667049106

Shaz Kahng

Shaz Kahng has led teams in a few male-dominated industries. She is a retail/apparel chief executive who has previously worked as a research scientist, a global consulting partner, a builder of e-businesses, and a brand strategist. Shaz was one of a handful of female senior executives at Nike. She also ran Lucy Activewear and made the company profitable for the first time in history. She graduated from Cornell University and has an MBA from the Wharton School. Shaz lives in the NYC area with her husband and twin daughters.