{"product_id":"the-silence-of-bones-paperback","title":"The Silence of Bones - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJune Hur\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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 Ren e 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\u003eAt 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\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJune Hur \u003c\/b\u003ewas born in South Korea and raised in Canada, except for the time when she moved back to Korea and attended high school there. She studied History and Literature at the University of Toronto. She began writing her debut novel, \u003ci\u003eThe Silence of Bones, \u003c\/i\u003eafter obsessing over books about Joseon Korea. When she's not writing, she works as an assistant for the public library or can be found journaling at a coffee shop. June currently lives in Toronto with her husband and daughter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 8 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 20, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silence of Bones\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Grades, 9-12\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.1\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51759931621664,"sku":"9781250763679","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/33f27b69f734e15d844619ac8f834528.webp?v=1780166502","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-silence-of-bones-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}