{"product_id":"the-ninja-betrayed-isbn-9781915523730","title":"The Ninja Betrayed","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn the third instalment of the \u003ci\u003eLily Wong\u003c\/i\u003e series, the modern-day ninja must juggle taking down an organised crime ring with new-found romance and prevailing family drama... all whilst keeping those she loves alive.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThings 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLily’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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs 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?\"Lily Wong is my kind of kick ass heroine. Love this series. Fast-paced and adrenaline-packed!\"\u003cbr\u003e― \u003cb\u003eLisa Gardner\u003c\/b\u003e, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of the \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrankie Elkin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"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.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e— MysteryScene\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Like the pyrotechnic moves of her main character, Lily Wong, author Tori Eldridge infuses her prose with precision and power. Lovers of Los Angeles and justice for embattled women will find comfort in Lily’s quest to right the wrongs committed in secret dark places. A nonstop thrilling ride!\"\u003cbr\u003e— \u003cb\u003eNaomi Hirahara\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEdgar Award\u003c\/i\u003e-winning author of \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eClark And Division\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Part \u003ci\u003eCrazy Rich Asians\u003c\/i\u003e and part \u003ci\u003eGame Of Thrones\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Ninja Betrayed\u003c\/i\u003e delivers in all the right ways. This book rocks!\"\u003cbr\u003e— \u003cb\u003eDon Bentley\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTom Clancy's Target Acquired\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"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).\"\u003cbr\u003e– \u003cb\u003eJennifer J. Chow\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLefty Award\u003c\/i\u003e-nominated author of \u003ci\u003eMimi Lee Reads Between The Lines\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Thrilling as it is heartfelt, \u003ci\u003eThe Ninja Betrayed \u003c\/i\u003etakes 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. \u003ci\u003eThe Ninja Betrayed \u003c\/i\u003edelivers with each heart-pounding rescue and sip of chrysanthemum tea.\"\u003cbr\u003e– \u003cb\u003eElle Marr\u003c\/b\u003e, Amazon Charts bestselling author of \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Missing Sister\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLies We Bury\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eTori Eldridge is the Anthony, Lefty, and Macavity Awards-nominated author of the acclaimed Lily Wong series. Her short stories have been published in various literary anthologies, and her narrative poem appears in the inaugural reboot of Weird Tales magazine. Tori's screenplay \u003ci\u003eThe Gift\u003c\/i\u003e earned a semi-finalist spot for the Academy Nicholl Fellowship. Before writing, she performed on Broadway, television, and film; she holds a fifth-degree black belt in To-Shin Do ninjutsu.","brand":"Datura Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302124474597,"sku":"NP9781915523730","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781915523730.jpg?v=1767740736","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-ninja-betrayed-isbn-9781915523730","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}