"A beautifully written and emotionally rich narrative... a riveting fantasy..." ~BookLife Reviews Featured in Publishers Weekly Magazine (2026) Two-time Silver Medalist - 2026 Next Generation Indie Book Awards, Inspirational Fiction Bronze Medalist - 2026 Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY), Visionary Fiction Finalist - 2026 Int'l Book Awards, Inspirational Fiction The wolves of the Wood do more than hunt you… they know your name. Red has always had questions about the Dark Wood and its plagued People, her Gran included, but it isn’t until she meets the Prince of Alameth and his bodyguard, the Huntsman, that she begins to learn about the wolves. When one wolf seeks to break her spirit as his kind has broken so many others, only a King can bring freedom, hope, and a destiny beyond the darkness. **For readers drawn to the allegorical depth of C.S. Lewis and the haunting beauty of classic fairy tales, Red is a story where wolves and a sinister Wood mirror the unseen spiritual battles of life. It is a tale of darkness and light, shadows and illumination, and of a love strong enough to overcome the powers that seek to break us. Other Critical Acclaim: "Elevated... fresh... groundbreaking... with vibrant characters..." — Kirkus Reviews Scroll down for imagery that brings the story to life! From the Author "From a young age I 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 To learn more -> exleybooks.com "A beautifully written and emotionally rich narrative... a riveting fantasy..." ~BookLife Reviews "Elevated... fresh.. groundbreaking... with vibrant characters..." ~Kirkus Reviews