Order of June Hur Books

June Hur is a Korean-Canadian author of YA historical mystery novels. Her books are known for their atmospheric settings, intricate investigations, and deeply emotional character work, often exploring identity, justice, and the constraints placed on women in Joseon‑era Korea. Hur’s writing blends meticulous historical detail with suspense, family secrets, and heroines who challenge the expectations of their time.

June Hur debuted in 2020 with The Silence of Bones, which introduced her signature blend of historical depth and mystery. She has since written additional acclaimed novels including The Forest of Stolen Girls, The Red Palace, and A Crane Among Wolves. Below is a list of June Hur’s books in order of when they were originally released:

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

Publication Order of Anthologies

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June Hur Synopses: The Silence of Bones is a standalone novel by June Hur. In 1800 Joseon, sixteen‑year‑old Seol is far from home and bound by an indenture she never chose. Orphaned, lonely, and aching with homesickness, she tries to keep her head down and survive the years she owes to the police bureau. But her quiet life ends the moment she is assigned to assist a young inspector in the investigation of a noblewoman’s politically charged murder.

As Seol and Inspector Han dig deeper into the dead woman’s secrets, an unexpected friendship forms between them. Their partnership is fragile, built on trust that grows slowly in a world where trust is dangerous. When the inspector becomes the prime suspect, Seol’s loyalty is tested in ways she never imagined. She may be the only person capable of uncovering what truly happened on the night of the murder.

The Forest of Stolen Girls by June Hur is a standalone novel. In 1426 Joseon, Hwani’s family has never recovered from the night she and her younger sister were found unconscious in the forest beside a brutal crime scene. The girls survived, but the truth of what happened remained buried, leaving their family fractured and haunted.

Years later, Hwani’s father, Detective Min, receives word that thirteen girls have recently vanished from the same forest. He returns to their former home on Jeju Island to investigate, only to disappear without a trace.

Determined to find him and confront the past that reshaped her life, Hwani travels back to the village she once fled. As she follows the threads of the investigation, she is forced to face Maewol, the sister she has grown estranged from, and the secrets that have kept them apart.

The deeper Hwani digs, the more she realizes the answers may lie within her own lost memories of that night in the forest. But in a place where silence is survival and truth is dangerous, uncovering what happened could cost her everything.

The Red Palace is a standalone title by June Hur. In 1758 Joseon, eighteen‑year‑old Hyeon has carved out a rare place for herself as a palace nurse. As the illegitimate daughter of a powerful man, her options have always been limited, but through discipline and study she has earned a position she is proud of. All she wants is to work quietly, serve well, and perhaps one day gain her estranged father’s approval.

Everything changes the night four women are murdered inside the palace walls. When Hyeon’s closest friend and mentor becomes the prime suspect, she refuses to accept the accusation. Determined to prove her innocence, Hyeon begins her own secret investigation, stepping into a world of court politics where every truth is dangerous.

Her search leads her to Eojin, a young police inspector also hunting the killer. Their paths intertwine as evidence points toward a shocking possibility: the Crown Prince himself may be involved. Together, Hyeon and Eojin must navigate the palace’s darkest corners, uncover hidden alliances, and confront secrets powerful enough to destroy anyone who gets too close.

The deeper they dig, the more Hyeon realizes that finding the truth may cost her the future she has worked so hard to build.