The Ninja's Blade

In THE NINJA’S BLADE, Lily Wong―a Chinese-Norwegian modern-day ninja―has more trouble than she was bargaining for when controlling grandparents arrive in Los Angeles from Hong Kong at the same time she goes undercover in the dangerous world of youth sex trafficking. As she hunts for a kidnapped prostitution victim, a missing high school girl, and a sociopathic trafficker, the surviving members of a murderous street gang hunt for her.

Life would be easier if Lily knew who to trust. But when victims are villains, villains are victims, and even family is plotting against her, easy is not an option. All Lily can do is follow the trail wherever it leads: through a high school campus polarized by racial tension or the secret back rooms of a barber/tattoo/brothel or the soul-crushing stretch of Long Beach Boulevard known as The Blade.

She relies on her ninja skills to deceive and infiltrate, rescue and kill―whatever is necessary to free the girls from their literal and figurative slavery. If only those same skills could keep Lily’s conniving grandparents from hijacking her future.

Named One of the Best Books of 2020: Private Investigator Lily Wong has a heightened sense of social justice, killer moves and a snarky mouth. It’s an irresistible combo.”
—The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

“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.”
—The Minneapolis StarTribune

“Eldridge does a terrific job of turning a spotlight on the horrifying world of the sex trafficking of children—a problem that is more pervasive in our society than people want to admit. Her need to stand up for and to protect the vulnerable should be a rallying cry… This series continues to impress and should find a wide, appreciative audience.”
—Library Journal (Starred Review)

“Eldridge’s riveting sequel to 2019’s THE NINJA DAUGHTER… In her unconventional style, the indomitable Lily [Wong] keeps all these balls in the air, resulting in an exciting mystery that takes a sobering look at the sexual exploitation of youth in Los Angeles. Readers will eagerly await Lily’s next outing.”
—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

“Eldridge delivers another gritty, pulse-pounding story in THE NINJA’S BLADE!”
―Suspense Magazine

“Lily Wong is gutsy, smart, and irresistible. Grab it!”
—Meg Gardiner

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

“More action, more fantastic characters, and more devious twists. Highly recommended!”
―Bestselling author Jonathan Maberry

“If you’re not reading this series, you’re missing out big time.”
―Award-winning 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