June Hur schöpft Inspiration für ihre Werke aus ihrer eigenen Lebensreise, die voller Verwirrungen, Zweifel, Absurditäten und Erhabenheit ist. Ihr Schreiben taucht oft in Geschichte und Literatur ein und zeichnet sich durch eine tiefgründige Erforschung des menschlichen Geistes aus. Durch ihre Geschichten, die vor einem historischen Hintergrund angesiedelt sind, deckt sie die Komplexität der Suche nach Heimat und Identität auf. Ihr einzigartiger Stil und ihre aufschlussreiche Perspektive machen sie zu einer Autorin, deren Werke auf vielen Ebenen bei den Lesern Anklang finden.
Im Korea des Jahres 1800 unterstützt die verwaiste sechzehnjährige Seol einen Inspektor bei der Untersuchung eines Mordes an einer Adeligen. Während sie Geheimnisse aufdeckt, entwickelt sie eine Freundschaft mit dem Inspektor, der zum Hauptverdächtigen wird. Seol muss herausfinden, was in der Mordnacht geschah, doch Neugier kann gefährlich sein.
Den Palast zu betreten bedeutet, einen blutigen Pfad zu beschreiten. Joseon (Korea), 1758. Unehelichen Töchtern stehen in der Hauptstadt nur wenige Möglichkeiten offen, aber durch harte Arbeit und Studium hat sich die achtzehnjährige Hyeon eine Stelle als Palastschwester verdient. Alles, was sie will, ist, den Kopf unten halten, gute Arbeit leisten und vielleicht endlich die Anerkennung ihres entfremdeten Vaters gewinnen. Doch plötzlich wird Hyeon in die dunkle und gefährliche Welt der Hofpolitik gestoßen, als jemand in einer einzigen Nacht vier Frauen ermordet. Die Hauptverdächtige ist Hyeons Mentorin. Entschlossen, die Unschuld ihrer geliebten Lehrerin zu beweisen, beginnt Hyeon mit ihren eigenen geheimen Ermittlungen. Bei ihrer Suche nach der Wahrheit trifft sie auf Eojin, einen jungen Polizeiinspektor, der ebenfalls auf der Suche nach dem Mörder ist. Als die Beweise beginnen, auf den Kronprinzen als Mörder hinzuweisen, müssen Hyeon und Eojin zusammenarbeiten, um die dunkelsten Ecken des Palastes zu durchsuchen und die tödlichen Geheimnisse hinter dem Blutvergießen aufzudecken.
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. 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. Praise for The Silence of Bones: ABA Indies Introduce Selection "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 "This gripping drama is definitely one you're not going to want to miss." —Buzzfeed
Suspenseful and richly atmospheric, June Hur's The Forest of Stolen Girls is a haunting historical mystery sure to keep readers guessing until the last page. 1426, Joseon (Korea). Hwani's family has never been the same since she and her younger sister went missing and were later found unconscious in the forest near a gruesome crime scene. Years later, Detective Min—Hwani's father—learns that thirteen girls have recently disappeared from the same forest that nearly stole his daughters. He travels to their hometown on the island of Jeju to investigate... only to vanish as well. Determined to find her father and solve the case that tore their family apart, Hwani returns home to pick up the trail. As she digs into the secrets of the small village—and collides with her now estranged sister, Maewol—Hwani comes to realize that the answer could lie within her own buried memories of what happened in the forest all those years ago. Praise for The Silence of Bones: ABA Indies Introduce Selection "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 "This gripping drama is definitely one you're not going to want to miss." —Buzzfeed
A devastating and pulse-pounding tale that feels all-too-relevant today, based on a true story from Korean history. Hope is dangerous. Love is deadly. In 1506, during the tyrannical reign of King Yeonsan, the people suffer under his cruel rule, which includes commandeering land, banning books, and abusing women and girls. Seventeen-year-old Iseul has lived a sheltered life, but when her older sister, Suyeon, becomes the king's latest victim, Iseul ventures into forbidden territory to rescue her. However, she soon realizes the king's power is absolute, and challenging him could lead to death. Meanwhile, Prince Daehyun has spent his life in the shadow of his half-brother, forced to witness the king's predation and abuse of the common folk. Desperate to dethrone him, Daehyun knows that failure in staging a coup could be fatal, and he must find trustworthy allies. When Iseul and Daehyun's paths cross, their mutual contempt is overshadowed by their shared hatred for the king. Combining Iseul's family connections with Daehyun's royal access, they reluctantly unite to undertake a perilous gamble: save her sister, free the people, and destroy a tyrant. 'June Hur reigns supreme in making the past come alive.' - CHLOE GONG. 'Gripping and devastating.' - ANN LIANG. 'There were literally moments in this book where I forgot to breathe.' - ELLEN OH.