June Hur's elegant and haunting debut The Silence of Bones is a bloody YA historical mystery tale perfect for fans of Kerri Maniscalco and Renée Ahdieh. I have a mouth, but I mustn't speak; Ears, but I mustn't hear; Eyes, but I mustn't see. 1800, Joseon (Korea). Homesick and orphaned sixteen-year-old Seol is living out the ancient curse: “May you live in interesting times.” Indentured to the police bureau, she’s been tasked with assisting a well-respected young inspector with the investigation into the politically charged murder of a noblewoman. As they delve deeper into the dead woman's secrets, Seol forms an unlikely bond of friendship with the inspector. But her loyalty is tested when he becomes the prime suspect, and Seol may be the only one capable of discovering what truly happened on the night of the murder. But in a land where silence and obedience are valued above all else, curiosity can be deadly. Praise for The Silence of Bones: ABA Indies Introduce Selection "At once haunting and evocative, June Hur's The Silence of Bones is a gorgeous, tightly-woven debut. Prepare to delve deep into the lush and dangerous world of Korea in the 1800's for a page-turner you won't soon forget." —Hafsah Faizal, New York Times-bestselling author of We Hunt the Flame "This gripping drama is definitely one you're not going to want to miss." —Buzzfeed
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“Greta Jung…manages to inhabit each police officer, victim, and suspect, whether that character is male or female. There are a lot of dialogue and characters, and she never misses a step. The most amazing part of Jung’s narration is when the main character, Seol, switches from her internal monologue to her speaking voice…It is remarkable and makes the audio experience so enjoyable.”
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“This gripping drama is definitely one you’re not going to want to miss.“
— BuzzFeed“Does an excellent job of exploring a topic that isn’t found widely in YA literature.”
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June Hur is an acclaimed, Edgar Award–winning author of young adult historical novels. Born in South Korea, she spent her formative years in the United States, Canada, and South Korea before studying history and literature at the University of Toronto and working at the city’s public library. Her work has been featured in Forbes and the New York Times and on NPR, CBC, and KBS.