Kentucky Curdled is a haunting poetic sequence unveiling a tragic story in a small, rural community. Each of the persona poems reflects on the strange death of a young community member. The timely story boldly raises questions about how to make peace in times of senseless violence without the luxury of answers and justice. Rich with rhythm, imagery, and colorful characters, Kentucky Curdled is a blend of verse and storytelling making it engaging for both poetry and fiction readers. The author includes an essay sharing her creative process and reflections about this project. Kentucky Curdled is also available for download as a poetry audiobook at www.cdbaby.com/tamarajmadison .