The Silence of Bones

By June Hur

Book Overview

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 Ren e 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.

Also by June Hur
The Forest of Stolen Girls
The Red Palace
A Crane Among Wolves
Behind Five Willows

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1250763673
• ISBN13: 9781250763679
• Release Date: April 2021
• Publisher: Square Fish
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.2" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 13 to 18 years
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary