Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Money Dragon | 2002 | Pam Chun | Buy |
| 2 | When Strange Gods Call | 2011 | Pam Chun | Buy |
| 3 | The Perfect Tea Thief | 2014 | Pam Chun | Buy |
Pam Chun’s three standalone novels were published between 2002 and 2014, each telling a different story rooted in the Chinese-Hawaiian community. The Money Dragon (2002) follows an immigrant woman’s journey through decades of change in Hawaii. When Strange Gods Call (2011) examines what happens when ancient cultural traditions collide with contemporary island life.
The Perfect Tea Thief (2014) takes a different angle, weaving a story around the historical tea trade and its connections to Hawaii. All three novels share Chun’s attention to the specific details of place, food, and family relationships that define the Hawaiian experience.