Into the Forest and All The Way Through

Nominated for the Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in a Poetry Collection Into the Forest and All the Way Through is a groundbreaking collection of true crime poetry that confronts the haunting reality of missing and murdered women in the United States. With over one hundred cases woven into verse, this book memorializes lives lost, shines a light on stories too often ignored, and bears witness to the silence surrounding violence against women. Each poem is a testament—both elegy and outcry—capturing the humanity of victims who should never be forgotten. Award-winning author Kealan Patrick Burke calls it: “This book shook me, ripped my heart out, and haunts me still. Into the Forest and All the Way Through shines a harsh light on a subject society has been far too content to ignore...and it's about goddamn time. This is a vital collection.” Why Readers Love This Book: True Crime Meets Poetry – A rare blend of investigative detail and lyrical artistry. A Vital Tribute – Honors victims by restoring their voices through verse. Unflinching and Urgent – Forces readers to confront uncomfortable truths society often overlooks. For Fans Of – True crime books, narrative poetry, feminist literature, and works like I’ll Be Gone in the Dark or The Red Parts. This collection is not only for poetry readers, but also for those passionate about justice, advocacy, and remembrance. 🌲 Into the Forest and All the Way Through is both an elegy and a call to action—a reminder that behind every statistic is a story, and every story deserves to be told.