Tori Eldridge

Tori Eldridge is a successful author, best known for her Lily Wong mystery thriller series. The first book in the series, "The Ninja Daughter," was nominated for the Anthony, Lefty, and Macavity Awards, and was named the 2019 Thriller Book of the Year by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network. Eldridge's writing is highly regarded in the thriller genre, and her subsequent books in the Lily Wong series, "The Ninja's Blade" and "The Ninja Betrayed," have also been well-received.

Eldridge is a woman of diverse heritage, with Norwegian, Hawaiian, and Chinese roots. She was born in Honolulu and graduated from Punahou School, where she attended classes with former classmate and future President of the United States, Barack Obama. Before turning to writing, Eldridge worked as an actress, singer, and dancer on Broadway, television, and film. She is also a fifth-degree black belt in To-Shin Do ninja martial arts, which has undoubtedly provided inspiration and authenticity for her Lily Wong series.

In addition to her Lily Wong series, Eldridge has published short stories in various anthologies and magazines, including the inaugural reboot of Weird Tales magazine. Her short story "Missing on Kaua‘i" can be found in the 2022 Mystery Writers of America anthology, "CRIME HITS HOME." Eldridge's horror screenplay "THE GIFT" earned a semi-finalist spot for the Academy Nicholl Fellowship. Her deep interest in world culture and religions has prompted her to travel to nine countries, including Brazil. Eldridge's website, ToriEldridge.com, provides more information about her and her work.