THE MAN. THE MYTH. THE MYSTERY. Ike is just a monk who loves his remote cabin in the woods. He hasn’t had any visitors in six years and likes it that way. He’s also a wise-cracking prophet blessed with supernatural gifts and in possession of one of the most powerful weapons of his time — the Misericorde. One stormy night a woman shows up at his door with a wounded child across her forearms. The child is a princess of an alien race hated on his planet and is strangely gifted in a way similar to Ike himself. Ike is aware of who the woman is too, though she herself does not know it yet. The young prophet can sense his destiny will take a dramatic new direction if he chooses to help the two, but as usual, his heart won’t let him say no. Soon enough, his decision will drag him back out into the public eye again, where he never can seem to stay anonymous, hard as he tries… Thus begins the first of The Chronicles of the Prophet Named Ike — the recovered accounts of a prophet whose name echoes through ages, remembered as both man and myth… and always a mystery. **For readers of Stephen R. Lawhead and C.S. Lewis, within this cosmic fantasy other worlds, holy calling, and the power of God collide. Ike’s adventures shine with vision, supernatural gifts, and a purity of story that builds the spirit as much as it sparks the imagination. 📘 A Prophet Named Ike is a cosmic fantasy packed with: ✨ portals into other worlds and cultures ⚔️ the legendary Misericorde, weapon of destiny 🌀 prophecy, visions, and supernatural gifts 💬 a reluctant yet wise-cracking prophet 🌱 a story rooted in eternal truths 🌿 a narrative alive with God’s presence ✨Scroll down for imagery that brings the story to life!✨ Reviews ★★★★★ "From the very first page, I was captivated. Ike feels so real — witty, flawed, and yet marked by something far greater than himself.” ~Donald Whitmore, book reviewer ★★★★★ “One of those rare gems… Beneath the fantasy elements are timeless truths that have the potential to thrust you into a journey of your own. A must-read for anyone longing for a new adventure.” ~Jonah Ferguson, book reviewer ★★★★★ “This isn’t just another fantasy story; it’s layered with depth, wonder, and truths that linger long after you close the book.” ~Matthew Carter, book reviewer From the Author “From a young age I’ve wanted to write stories that were safe from vulgarity but unafraid of the dark. I wanted prose that evoked wonder, and allegory that was spiritually alive — not preachy, but layered with meaning. I wanted worlds that mirrored unseen battles with clarity and heart. When you mash all of that together, you get Exley Books. I hope you will enjoy your journey into the worlds that I create and the messages I explore. Happy reading!” ~e P.S. "I enjoy connecting with my readers — sign up for my newsletter: subscribe.evelynmexley.com and follow me on social media! Instagram: /evelynmexley, Facebook: /evelynmexley, YouTube: @evieexley, TikTok: @evie__exley" ★★★★★ "From the very first page, I was captivated. Ike feels so real — witty, flawed, and yet marked by something far greater than himself." ~ Donald Whitmore, book reviewer ★★★★★ "This isn't just another fantasy story; it's layered with depth, wonder, and truths that linger long after you close the book." ~Matthew Carter, book reviewer ★★★★★ "One of those rare gems... Beneath the fantasy elements are timeless truths that have the potential to thrust you into a journey of your own. A must-read for anyone longing for a new adventure." ~Jonah Ferguson, book reviewer "From a young age I've wanted to write stories that were safe from vulgarity but unafraid of the dark. I wanted prose that evoked wonder, and allegory that was spiritually alive — not preachy, but layered with meaning. I wanted worlds that mirrored unseen battles with clarity and heart. When you mash all of that together, you get Exley Books. I hope you will enjoy your journey into the worlds that I create and the messages I explore. Happy reading!" ~e