{"product_id":"the-silence-of-bones","title":"The Silence of Bones","description":"\u003cp\u003eJune Hurs elegant and haunting debut The Silence of Bones is a bloody YA historical mystery tale perfect for fans of Kerri Maniscalco and Rene Ahdieh.  I have a mouth  but I mustnt speak; Ears  but I mustnt hear; Eyes  but I mustnt 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  shes 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 womans 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 Junior Library Guild Selection A 2021 Edgar Allan Poe Award Nominee A 2021 ALA Rise Selection 2020 Freeman Award Honorable Mention  \"At once haunting and evocative  June Hurs The Silence of Bones is a gorgeous  tightly-woven debut. Prepare to delve deep into the lush and dangerous world of Korea in the 1800s for a page-turner you wont soon forget.\" Hafsah Faizal  New York Times-bestselling author of We Hunt the Flame  \"This gripping drama is definitely one youre not going to want to miss.\" Buzzfeed\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44956871557173,"sku":"ByrdShop_1250229553","price":29.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781250229557.jpg?v=1770323684","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-silence-of-bones","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}