The Case of the Good Deed

By Jim Shon and Masa Hagino

The Case of the Good Deed follows two investigators reminiscent of Charlie Chan and Mr. Moto, but not the same. An old Hawaiian deed from the mid-19th century is found in the wall of a historic church. The deed is to a valuable parcel in rapidly developing downtown Kakaako. A young museum researcher and a young reporter, Zoe Lee, believe it can

• Language: English
• Publisher: Hawaii Insight Books
• Release date: Jul 28, 2019
• ISBN: 9781733833110

Jim Shon

Jim Shon is a former Hawaii State Legislator who served in the 1980s and 1990s. Jim is a strong supporter of the Arts and remains active in Hawaiian affairs and politics. The Case of the Good Deed is the first in the series: The Good Deed Chronicles he co-authored with Masa Hagino. The second in the series is The Case of the Rainforest Reunion. Jim Shon has also published a 1986 novel also set in Hawaii: Poison in Paradise, and several other books.

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