The book Untold Night And Day by author Bae Suah was published on May 5, 2020, and has been a trending bestseller ever since. The book has been translated to English by Deborah Smith as well as many other languages. A mystery novel focused on a detective, The Guardian has reviewed the book and found the writer to have “immense skill.”

The story is about Korean shamanism and cosmology, while also digging deep into issues of Korea’s historical past. Bae talks about the relationship between North and South Korea and the separation of families that resulted from the war. The characters are described to have unusual features that underwent traumatic experiences. Her book is one of many that she’s written, including Nowhere To Be Found, which also has many similar themes of the North and South. Her brilliant story brings all her characters to life, as they face struggles throughout their lives.