A Thug’s Independence: The Silent Partner

Book Ten of the Thug Universe™

The Story

For Faheem “Black” Mujahid, independence was supposed to be the ultimate reward. After six months of working for Jin Wu, he planned to walk away from the streets for good and build a peaceful life with his wife, Jaz, and their daughter, Kaeerah. But the streets rarely let their masterminds leave on their own terms.

As the line between choice and consequence begins to disappear, Faheem realizes the game has changed. Jin Wu is more than a crime boss—he is a master manipulator, pulling strings Faheem never knew existed. With his family’s future hanging in the balance and the loyalty of his crew—Kaylin, Trae, and Rick—tested at every turn, Faheem is forced to confront a harsh reality: true independence isn’t about walking away from the game; it’s about controlling it.

But what happens when the only way to protect the people you love is to become the very thing you swore to leave behind? In a world where every move is calculated and every silence comes at a price, Faheem must decide whether he is ready to hold the keys to the empire—or become forever trapped inside the cage he helped build.