'You must betray or be betrayed. That is the way of the world, daegam.'
A devastating and pulse-pounding historical romance that will feel all-too-relevant in today's world, based on a true story from Korean history || An INSTANT New York Times Bestseller
Hope is dangerous. Love is deadly.
1506, Joseon. The people suffer under the tyrant King Yeonsan, powerless to stop his cruel reign.
Seventeen-year-old Iseul has lived a sheltered, privileged life despite the kingdom's turmoil. When her older sister, Suyeon, gets abducted to become one of the King's concubines, Iseul begins her journey to the capital in the hopes of stealing her sister back.
Prince Daehyun has lived his whole life in the terrifying shadow of his despicable half-brother, the king. Forced to watch King Yeonsan flaunt his abuse of the common folk, Daehyun aches to find a way to dethrone him once and for all.
When Iseul's and Daehyun's fates collide, their contempt for each other is transcended only by their mutual hate for the king. Armed with Iseul's family connections and Daehyun's royal access, they reluctantly join forces to launch the riskiest gamble the kingdom has ever seen:
Save her sister. Free the people. Destroy a tyrant.
PRAISE FOR A CRANE AMONG WOLVES:
'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
Read MoreA highly detailed, culturally rich tale that combines elements of mystery, palace intrigue, found family and romance. - Washington PostThe romance and found family elements offer moments of hope to balance the darkness. ... An intense mystery and slow-burn romance that highlight a historical moment. Recommended for all YA collections. - School Library JournalAward-winner Hur's latest historical intrigue is well researched and doesn't shy away from depicting elements of this real king's brutal history, and the resulting tale is immersive, intense, and engaging. A page-turner. - Kirkus ReviewsTwists and secrets, political and personal, propel the intricate plot and keep readers on edge. Which details matter and which are mere coincidence? Hur masterfully allows readers to discover the truth right alongside her protagonists. - BooklistSearing. - Publishers WeeklyA Crane Among Wolves brings attention to a dark time in Korean history while still highlighting June Hur's trademark skill for devastatingly romanticrelationships, told in such achingly lovely prose that will capture you from the very first page. - ReactorA richly detailed historical thriller about a young woman who sets out to find a dangerous killer in order to free her sister from the clutches of a tyrant, A Crane Among Wolves is unflinching in both its honesty and period-accurate realism. Set in 16th-century Korea and based on true events, Hur's writing is both meticulously researched and emotionally compelling. - PasteCaptivating mystery, political intrigue, and a perilously beautiful romance. A Crane Among Wolves excels at suspense even with true history's outline. June Hur reigns supreme in making the past come alive.