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    A Thug's Redemption 2: Jamal's Return
    A Thug's Redemption 3: The Wrath of Andre
    A Thug's Redemption
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    A Thug's Redemption Series

    By Yani

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    About this series

    With the Russian Mob on his heels and the crooked Philly Police putting him in an impossible situation, Jamal has no choice but to revert back to his street mentality ways if he wishes to keep breathing. Unable to trust his fellow officers or determine who is a friend or foe, Jamal forms a deadly alliance with a man more ruthless and deadly than he. Presumed dead for more than twenty years, Andre is back bringing a hail of bullets and leaving a trail of bodies in the EXPLOSIVE finale to this series.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherYani
    Release dateJul 24, 2015
    A Thug's Redemption 2: Jamal's Return
    A Thug's Redemption 3: The Wrath of Andre
    A Thug's Redemption

    Titles in the series (3)

    • 1

      A Thug's Redemption
      A Thug's Redemption

      A Thug's Redemption

      Yani
      5/5 - 1 rating
      5/5 - 1 rating

      Not your typical "thug" in this urban-tragic drama full of suspense with a twist of irony. A Thug's Redemption hits home for many urban youths who simply just want to make it out of the 'hood ALIVE! Taking place in one of the roughest neighborhoods in North Philly during a time when crime and violence was as normal as hot-sauce on fried chicken, and the temptations of the profitable street pharmacy business seemed to be a fast escape from the impoverish and hellish nightmare that Jamal and his brother lived in, this street lit novel teaches a harsh life lesson that will either cause Jamal to make wiser decisions, or destroy him completely. What starts out as an eye for an eye mindset to avenge his best friend's murder, who Jamal believed was killed because of his own actions, sucks him into the street life and lands him right in the middle of a drug war between his cousin Samir, a prominent head figure in the drug dealing business, rival drug gangs, and crooked Philadelphia Police Officers. Jamal is viewed as a "thug", a misguided, trouble making, dope dealing, dice shooting, fist fighting thug who is more likely to see the closing lid to his casket or the sliding bars to a jail cell before the age of 21. But those who know Jamal personally understand that really all he wants is to keep his brother safe and have a life with a beautiful young lady named Tamera who helps him to see that there is much more to life outside of what he's been exposed to in North Philly. But can Jamal really have that life, or is it like Biggie Smalls said- "It was all a dream..."? A desperate move by his younger brother Shawn brings back the haunting night from Jamal's past where he caught his first body, killing the person responsible for taking out his best friend. And now despite how hard he's tried to protect his brother from the life he was exposed to, Shawn could possibly face jail time for a murder he didn't commit or worse... Just when Jamal thinks he's out debt to his cousin Samir for helping him carrying out the hit years before, Jamal is back at his mercy only this time, the payment for his debt may be more than what he can afford to spare. In this urban fiction drama, what goes around, comes around and Karma comes back to claim what the universe is owed in the worse possible way for Jamal. But to protect the people he loves, Jamal is willing to do whatever it takes, even if it costs him his life.

      Not your typical "thug" in this urban-tragic drama full of suspense with a twist of irony. A Thug's Redemption hits home for many urban youths who simply just want to make it out of the 'hood ALIVE! Taking place in one of the roughest neighborhoods in North Philly during a time when crime and violence was as normal as hot-sauce on fried chicken, and the temptations of the profitable street pharmacy business seemed to be a fast escape from the impoverish and hellish nightmare that Jamal and his brother lived in, this street lit novel teaches a harsh life lesson that will either cause Jamal to make wiser decisions, or destroy him completely. What starts out as an eye for an eye mindset to avenge his best friend's murder, who Jamal believed was killed because of his own actions, sucks him into the street life and lands him right in the middle of a drug war between his cousin Samir, a prominent head figure in the drug dealing business, rival drug gangs, and crooked Philadelphia Police Officers. Jamal is viewed as a "thug", a misguided, trouble making, dope dealing, dice shooting, fist fighting thug who is more likely to see the closing lid to his casket or the sliding bars to a jail cell before the age of 21. But those who know Jamal personally understand that really all he wants is to keep his brother safe and have a life with a beautiful young lady named Tamera who helps him to see that there is much more to life outside of what he's been exposed to in North Philly. But can Jamal really have that life, or is it like Biggie Smalls said- "It was all a dream..."? A desperate move by his younger brother Shawn brings back the haunting night from Jamal's past where he caught his first body, killing the person responsible for taking out his best friend. And now despite how hard he's tried to protect his brother from the life he was exposed to, Shawn could possibly face jail time for a murder he didn't commit or worse... Just when Jamal thinks he's out debt to his cousin Samir for helping him carrying out the hit years before, Jamal is back at his mercy only this time, the payment for his debt may be more than what he can afford to spare. In this urban fiction drama, what goes around, comes around and Karma comes back to claim what the universe is owed in the worse possible way for Jamal. But to protect the people he loves, Jamal is willing to do whatever it takes, even if it costs him his life.

    • 2

      A Thug's Redemption 2: Jamal's Return
      A Thug's Redemption 2: Jamal's Return

      A Thug's Redemption 2: Jamal's Return

      Yani
      5/5 - 1 rating
      5/5 - 1 rating

      After being away from his neighborhood for more than nine years and finding a career as a Wilmington Delaware Police Detective, Jamal is lured back to North Philly when a shoot-out erupts, killing one of his best friends. A Detective, who becomes familiar with Jamal's past, unravels shocking truths about drugs, dirty cops, and their role in a drug war that is claiming lives in a North Philly neighborhood, daily. Jamal is blackmailed and forced into a position to possibly take down his cousin Samir. Now faced with a matter of kill or be killed, Jamal must decide whether he will return to his life from the past, or honor his badge. In this urban fiction sequel, all bets are off and everyone, including Jamal, is expendable!

      After being away from his neighborhood for more than nine years and finding a career as a Wilmington Delaware Police Detective, Jamal is lured back to North Philly when a shoot-out erupts, killing one of his best friends. A Detective, who becomes familiar with Jamal's past, unravels shocking truths about drugs, dirty cops, and their role in a drug war that is claiming lives in a North Philly neighborhood, daily. Jamal is blackmailed and forced into a position to possibly take down his cousin Samir. Now faced with a matter of kill or be killed, Jamal must decide whether he will return to his life from the past, or honor his badge. In this urban fiction sequel, all bets are off and everyone, including Jamal, is expendable!

    • 3

      A Thug's Redemption 3: The Wrath of Andre
      A Thug's Redemption 3: The Wrath of Andre

      A Thug's Redemption 3: The Wrath of Andre

      Yani
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      With the Russian Mob on his heels and the crooked Philly Police putting him in an impossible situation, Jamal has no choice but to revert back to his street mentality ways if he wishes to keep breathing. Unable to trust his fellow officers or determine who is a friend or foe, Jamal forms a deadly alliance with a man more ruthless and deadly than he. Presumed dead for more than twenty years, Andre is back bringing a hail of bullets and leaving a trail of bodies in the EXPLOSIVE finale to this series.

      With the Russian Mob on his heels and the crooked Philly Police putting him in an impossible situation, Jamal has no choice but to revert back to his street mentality ways if he wishes to keep breathing. Unable to trust his fellow officers or determine who is a friend or foe, Jamal forms a deadly alliance with a man more ruthless and deadly than he. Presumed dead for more than twenty years, Andre is back bringing a hail of bullets and leaving a trail of bodies in the EXPLOSIVE finale to this series.

    Author

    Yani

    Born in 1984 and raised in both North Philadelphia and the Germantown sections of Philadelphia, Yani knew she would be a writer at a young age. Starting with short versions of her own Tom & Jerry stories at only 5, Yani put her skill and talent to use in her grade school classes by writing other short stories to entertain her teachers and peers. Poetry became an interest to her at the age of 13 when she discovered her ability to free-style lyrical flows. Her first poem "Incomplete Dream" was published in University City's High School newspaper, but her rise to small fame in the school came after performing one of her best poetic pieces during a high school talent show, being the only student to receive a standing ovation. Her poem "Why Tyrone Can't Read" is still remembered by students and staff who run into her almost 13 years later. Yani has performed her poetry on the local hip-hop and R&B radio station Power 99FM, and other open-mic nights throughout Philadelphia. Though her ability to combine rhymes and metaphors together comes easily, her desire to become a published novelist was stronger than anything else. She wrote A Thug's Redemption at the age of 15.

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