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PASSPORT BRO

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Passport Bro - A Contemporary Novel of Escape, Power, and Identity
by David L. Wadley
The AI Revolution: African American Trilogy — Book Two

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Official book trailer for Passport Bro by David L. Wadley, Third Place winner of the 2026 International Firebird Book Awards — African American Fiction. This contemporary novel explores globalization, identity, and modern masculinity.

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International Firebird Book Awards

3rd

A psychologically sharp novel exploring masculinity, envy, and the dangerous fantasies of escape in a globalized, digital world.

About the Book
 

Passport Bro is a high-stakes political suspense thriller and contemporary Black love story about power, accountability, and what happens when a Black woman refuses to shrink.

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Nubia Johnson is a brilliant, principled Black woman working as an immigration case officer in Los Angeles. She believes in justice—even when the system bends under politics and profit. But when she uncovers altered deportation files, erased children, and a hidden detention pipeline designed to generate revenue instead of protection, Nubia makes a decision that changes everything: she preserves the truth.

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That choice turns her into the most hunted woman in America.

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Framed as a rogue federal employee and labeled a Tier One domestic extremist, Nubia transforms overnight from public servant to symbol. As protests erupt across Los Angeles and private militia units deploy to silence her, what begins as whistleblowing escalates into a public execution attempt—and a national reckoning.

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At her side is Cush Bernard, her boyfriend and a self-proclaimed “passport bro” who once chased validation overseas while neglecting commitment at home. A habitual cheater masking insecurity with charm, Cush must confront his ego, infidelity, and emotional immaturity. Loving a strong Black woman under fire demands growth. While Nubia battles systemic corruption and narrative manipulation, Cush battles himself—learning that real manhood requires loyalty, discipline, and accountability.

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When violence shatters their inner circle and powerful forces move to crush the uprising, Nubia and her allies flee toward Atlanta carrying encrypted evidence capable of dismantling an empire. But exposure is only the beginning.

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Passport Bro is Part 2 of The AI Revolution: African American Trilogy, which includes Book 1, The AI Revolution Will Not Be Televised, and concludes with Book 3, Bulls, Bears, and Bad Bitches.

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In a country built on narrative control, Nubia Johnson chose to speak.
 

Now the nation must decide whether she is a threat—or the truth.
 

What Does This Novel Explore
 

  • Black female leadership under fire — what happens when a principled Black woman becomes the face of resistance in a nation that fears her voice.
     

  • Government corruption and narrative control — how power manipulates data, media, and public perception to silence truth.
     

  • Masculinity in transition — a “passport bro” confronting ego, infidelity, and emotional immaturity while learning accountability and growth.
     

  • Black love under pressure — loyalty, partnership, and healing tested by violence, surveillance, and public scrutiny.
     

  • Community uprising and collective power — how ordinary people become a movement when silence is no longer an option.
     

Passport Bro explores the weaponization of technology and data in modern America, revealing how algorithms, federal databases, and privatized enforcement systems quietly determine who gets protection and who gets erased. It examines the emotional cost of becoming a symbol—especially for a Black woman forced to carry a movement while grieving, hunted, and still human.

The novel confronts the tension between identity and perception, asking who gets to define truth in an age of narrative control. It also digs into masculinity in transition, challenging ego-driven relationship patterns and exploring what real accountability, loyalty, and growth look like under pressure.

At its core, the story interrogates power, profit, and the hidden alliances between government institutions and corporate interests—while honoring community, resilience, and the courage it takes to speak when silence would be safer.
 

Who This Book Is For
 

  • Black women readers who want to see a strong, complex Black female lead navigating power, love, and public pressure without shrinking.

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  • Fans of political thrillers and suspense novels who enjoy high-stakes government corruption, whistleblower drama, and national-level conspiracies.

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  • Readers interested in contemporary Black love stories that explore accountability, emotional growth, and masculinity in transition.

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  • Book clubs and discussion groups looking for layered themes around justice, technology, race, relationships, and community uprising.

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  • Readers who enjoy socially conscious fiction that blends activism, romance, and real-world institutional insight into a cinematic narrative.
     

About the Author
 

David L. Wadley is an award-winning author and accredited investor whose work explores artificial intelligence, investing, economics, and empowerment. He is the creator of Stock Soul, a cultural approach to financial education that blends clarity, discipline, and motivation to help readers build confidence and long-term wealth.
 

Final Call to Action
 

Step into the revolution, turn the page, and discover what happens when a Black woman decides she will no longer be erased.

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Book Details

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Title: Passport Bro
Author: David L. Wadley

Category: Contemporary Fiction • Social Commentary • Relationships
Audience: Adult Readers (18+)
 

Formats Available:

  • Paperback

  • Hardcover

  • Ebook
     

ISBNs:

  • Paperback ISBN: 979-8-9994563-6-6

  • Hardcover ISBN: 979-8-9994563-7-3

  • Ebook ISBN: 979-8-9994563-5-9

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Publisher: BookBaby, The Price Bandit LLC
Publication Date: 2026
Language: English

Page Count: 200 pages
Trim Size: 6 x 9 in (Paperback)

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Content Advisory

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This novel contains mature themes related to relationships, power, identity, and emotional manipulation. Recommended for adult readers (18+).

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Availability

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Available wherever books are sold, including online retailers and direct purchase.

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