{"product_id":"the-silence-of-bones","title":"The Silence of Bones","description":"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.\n\nI have a mouth, but I mustn't speak;\nEars, but I mustn't hear;\nEyes, but I mustn't see.\n\n1800, 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.\n\nAs 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.\n\nBut in a land where silence and obedience are valued above all else, curiosity can be deadly.\n\nPraise for The Silence of Bones:\n\nABA Indies Introduce Selection\nJunior Library Guild Selection\nA 2021 Edgar Allan Poe Award Nominee\nA 2021 ALA Rise Selection\n2020 Freeman Award Honorable Mention\n\n\"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\n\n\"This gripping drama is definitely one you're not going to want to miss.\" ―Buzzfeed\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1250229553\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.1250229553.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Hur, June\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41516205408314,"sku":"DBV.1250229553.G","price":7.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/1250229553-0.jpg?v=1783722241","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/the-silence-of-bones","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}