A Fan's Notes is a fictional memoir, the first of an autobiographical trilogy. It traces a self-professed failure's nightmarish descent into the underside of American life and his resurrection to the wisdom that emerges from despair.

This journey is one of intense personal struggle, exploring the depths of failure and the redemptive power of gaining wisdom through adversity. With vivid storytelling, Exley takes the reader on a compelling ride through the darker sides of life, only to emerge with newfound insight and understanding.