{"product_id":"the-silence-of-bones-9781250763679","title":"The Silence of Bones","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJune Hur's elegant and haunting debut \u003ci\u003eThe Silence of Bones \u003c\/i\u003eis a bloody YA historical mystery tale perfect for fans of Kerri Maniscalco and Renée Ahdieh.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eI have a mouth, but I mustn't speak;\u003cbr\u003eEars, but I mustn't hear;\u003cbr\u003eEyes, but I mustn't see.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e1800, 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut in a land where silence and obedience are valued above all else, curiosity can be deadly. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Silence of Bones\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eABA Indies Introduce Selection \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"At once \u003cb\u003ehaunting and evocative\u003c\/b\u003e, June Hur's \u003ci\u003eThe Silence of Bones\u003c\/i\u003e is a gorgeous, tightly-woven debut. Prepare to delve deep into the lush and dangerous world of Korea in the 1800's for \u003cb\u003ea page-turner you won't soon forget\u003c\/b\u003e.\" --Hafsah Faizal, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eWe Hunt the Flame\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eThis gripping drama is definitely one you're not going to want to miss.\u003c\/b\u003e\" --\u003ci\u003eBuzzfeed\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJune Hur\u003c\/b\u003e is a bestselling and Edgar Award-winning author of YA historicals, including \u003ci\u003eThe Silence of Bones\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Forest of Stolen Girls\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Red Palace\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eA Crane Among Wolves\u003c\/i\u003e. Born in South Korea, June spent her formative years in the USA, 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 \u003ci\u003eForbes\u003c\/i\u003e, NPR, \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, CBC, and KBS. June resides in Toronto with her family and can be spotted writing in coffee shops.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Square Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50603456758034,"sku":"9781250763679","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c88ba714-541f-4080-a48c-f0527647e195.jpg?v=1732246545","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-silence-of-bones-9781250763679","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}