June Hurová čerpá inspiraci pro svá díla z vlastní životní cesty, která je plná zmatků, pochybností, absurdností i velkoleposti. Její psaní se často noří do historie a literatury, přičemž se vyznačuje hlubokým zkoumáním lidské duše. Prostřednictvím svých příběhů, zasazených do historických kulis, odhaluje složitosti hledání domova a identity. Její jedinečný styl a pronikavý pohled na svět z ní činí autorku, jejíž díla rezonují s čtenáři na mnoha úrovních.
From the critically acclaimed author of A Crane Among Wolves, The Red Palace is an atmospheric historical mystery perfect for fans of Courtney Summers and Kerri Maniscalco - WITH A BONUS EPILOGUE!To enter the palace means to walk a path stained in blood...1758, Joseon. There are few options... číst celé
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.
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.