Tori Eldridge's new novel, ʻ Kauaʻi Storm, marks the beginning of the Ranger Makalani Pahukula Mystery series. While marketed as a mystery, the narrative significantly intertwines family, culture, and history. The protagonist, Makalani, returns to Kauaʻi for her grandmother's birthday, only to discover that her cousins are missing, prompting her to confront deeper familial issues and the shortcomings of law enforcement. Eldridge draws from her own Hawaiian heritage and prior writing experiences, intertwining multigenerational narratives in her works, showcasing her appreciation for her roots and cultural identity.
"All my books tend to do that. I've never written a straight-up mystery or a straight-up thriller ever, and they all have very strong multigenerational, multiethnic family-life drama."
"Eldridge found inspiration in her own deep-rooted Hawaiian family and her new home, Oregon, with a story that unfolds through the eyes of a young woman named Makalani Pahukula."
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