The Ninja Betrayed

The Ninja Betrayed, now a NATIONAL BESTSELLER!

One of The Los Angeles Times’ “Five Fall Mysteries You Shouldn’t Miss”
Things get personal for Chinese-Norwegian modern-day ninja Lily Wong in Hong Kong when she dives into the dangerous world of triads, romance, and corporate disaster during the height of the pro-democracy protests.

Lily’s mother has been summoned by her grandfather, Gung-Gung to attend an emergency board meeting. Lily is happy to take her father’s place for exotic travel, family reunions, and romantic dates with her new boyfriend, Daniel Kwok, who’s there for business. Lily and her mother stay at her grandparents’ hillside home on Hong Kong Island, but tension between Gung-Gung and Ma makes it hard to enjoy the beautiful surroundings, especially with the city in turmoil. Gung-Gung won’t say anything about the meeting and Ma is worried that her career is in jeopardy. Meanwhile, the teenage daughter of Gung-Gung’s driver is pulled into the dangerous riots.

As Lily and Ma discover shaky finances, questionable loans, and plans for the future involving them both, Lily’s escalating romance with Daniel puts her heart at risk. Will her ninja skills allow her to protect her mother, the family business, and the renegade teen while navigating love, corporate intrigue, and murderous triads?

National Bestseller in Independent Bookstores

One of the Los Angeles Times’ “5 Fall Mysteries You Shouldn’t Miss”

The Strand’s Summer 2021 Top Beach Reads

Winner 2021 Crimson Scribe Award Best Book of the Year

“Eldridge’s series just keeps getting better. While readers can enjoy this book without having read the first two, a series highlight is Lily’s evolution and the complexity and growth of her relationships. Highly recommended for readers who enjoy strong heroines forging their own paths.”
―Library Journal (Starred Review)

“Electrifying!.. Part thriller, part mystery, part travelogue, Eldridge’s latest is a richly textured tale that fully capitalizes on both setup and setting. Inventive, expertly executed fights and chases share the page with mouth- watering meals and scenic vistas, while feints and twists propel the plot and set the stage for Lily’s next adventure.”
―Mystery Scene Magazine

“Lily Wong is my kind of kick ass heroine. Love this series. Fast-paced and adrenaline-packed!”
―Lisa Gardner, #1 Bestselling Author of Before She Disappeared

“Part Crazy Rich Asians and part Game of Thrones, The Ninja Betrayed delivers in all the right ways. This book rocks!”
―Don Bentley, New York Times bestselling author of Tom Clancy Target Acquired and The Outside Man

“Thrilling as it is heartfelt, The Ninja Betrayed takes the reader deep into Hong Kong’s underworld, while heroine Lily Wong punches through the tension rippling across the city. Each chapter kept me on edge as Lily pursued the secrets threatening her family, all the way to this book’s satisfying ending. The Ninja Betrayed delivers with each heart-pounding rescue and sip of chrysanthemum tea.”
—Elle Marr, Amazon Charts bestselling author of The Missing Sister and Lies We Bury

“Like the pyrotechnic moves of her main character, Lily Wong, Tori Eldridge infuses her prose with precision and power. Lovers of justice for embattled women will find comfort in Lily Wong’s quest to right the wrongs committed in secret dark places. A nonstop thrilling ride!”
—Naomi Hirahara, Edgar Award-winning author of Clark and Division

“Lily Wong is back and she’s as irresistible as ever! Loyal, smart, tough as nails, she’s all the things you’d want in a modern-day ninja. In THE NINJA BETRAYED Eldridge pits our Lily against a Hong Kong Triad amid an atmosphere of civil unrest. The danger’s real, but a ninja never shirks her duty. Brava for BETRAYED. It’s tight, lean, action-packed storytelling with a beating heart at its center. You’ll root for Lily. You’ll also wish you had her with you when you fight the mall crowds at Christmastime. Can’t wait for the next installment.”
—Tracy Clark, winner of the 2020 Sue Grafton Memorial Award for the Cass Raines Chicago Mystery Series

“In Hong Kong, Lily’s softer side emerges as she opens up to romantic and maternal love, asserts her Chinese heritage, and embraces her Wong family protector role. High drama plays out against the opposing backdrops of cozy (scrumptious food and luxurious outfits) and gritty (fierce riots and dangerous triads).”
–Jennifer J. Chow, Lefty Award-nominated author of Mimi Lee Reads Between the Lines

Anthony Award Finalist – Best First Novel

Lefty Award Finalist – Best Debut Mystery

Macavity Award Finalist – Best First Mystery

Authors on the Air 2109 Thriller Book of the Year

“Lily Wong is gutsy, smart, and irresistible―just like THE NINJA’S BLADE. Grab it!”
―Bestselling author Meg Gardiner

“Eldridge’s debut thriller introduces readers to a heroine for the #MeToo era… Readers who enjoy an action-packed adventure that doesn’t neglect character development and speaks truth about the human condition will welcome this quirky, passionate, and endearingly relatable protagonist.”
—Library Journal (Starred Review)

“Eldridge’s wild ride of a first novel marries Kill Bill with Killing Eve… expertly mines both domestic suspense and action thriller.”
—Publishers Weekly

“This novel explodes on every page. An off-the-charts thrilling debut.”
—Los Angeles Review of Books

“Tough, snarky, and grudgingly vulnerable, Lily Wong is an irresistible heroine set perfectly against a quirky millennial L.A. backdrop.”
—BookList

“The story of a modern-day ninja warrior following the code of the #MeToo movement, The Ninja Daughter by Tori Eldridge is as impactful as a throwing star.”
—Criminal Element

“If you love a heroine who’s tough, brilliant, and never runs from a fight, look no further. The Ninja Daughter is your gal. Tori Eldridge introduces the warrior-sleuth you’ll want fighting by your side.”
―Bestselling author Tess Gerritsen

“The Ninja Daughter is a remarkably fresh, intense thriller, and Lily Wong is one hell of a new hero. I want this Ninja on my side. Tori Eldridge is redefining the genre.”
―Bestselling author J.T. Ellison

“Eldridge does a terrific job of turning a spotlight on the horrifying world of the sex trafficking of children…  A rallying cry… This series continues to impress!”
—Library Journal (Starred Review)

“Eldridge’s riveting sequel to 2019’s The Ninja Daughter!”
—Publishers Weekly

“Eldridge has written a swift, slick PI novel that takes on sex trafficking and social injustice with the sharpness of a, well, Ninja’s blade.”
—StarTribune

“Buckle up for another heart-stopping ride!”
—Bestselling author Karen Dionne

“More action, more fantastic characters, and more devious twists!”
—Bestselling author Jonathan Maberry

“If you’re not reading this series, you’re missing out big time.”
—Bestselling author Tracy Clark

“Lily jarringly defies the stereotypical ninja of fiction. Engaging. Refreshing. Inspiring.”
—Stephen K. Hayes, Black Belt Hall of Fame founder of To-Shin Do ninja martial arts

“A long-time practitioner of martial arts herself, she brings credibility and accuracy to the character of Lily – with just enough artistic license to keep things fun and rollicking.”
―Jack Hoban, Subject Matter Expert for the U.S. Marine Corp Martial Arts Program and 10th degree black belt in Ninjutsu.