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From Urban Hell to Corporate Heaven: Psychological Thriller The Long Walk To Destiny by Chimezie B. Ihekuna Challenges the Narrative of Second Chances

LAGOS, NIGERIA – October 28, 2025 – Novelist and powerful new voice Chimezie B. Ihekuna announces the launch of his full-length psychological thriller, The Long Walk To Destiny. The novel, set in the urban landscape of South Africa, follows a young woman’s journey from an abusive crime underworld to a surprising corporate climb, raising profound questions about redemption, fate, and the cost of second chances.

The Story: From Urban Drama to Psychological Reckoning

The novel immerses readers in the high-stakes world of Maya Isaacs, whose search for identity leads her into the clutches of the Alternative Lifestyle Club (ALC), a perverse youth crime syndicate operating across Durban and Johannesburg. Trading her sheltered life for the dark thrill of stealing, prostitution, and drug trafficking, Maya becomes the ALC’s newest asset.

The narrative is a visceral psychological drama centred on betrayal: after Maya is set up and imprisoned, her life is saved by a miraculous intervention from the wealthy gold merchant, Van Brussels, whom she had grievously wronged. The story tracks her transformation from a prisoner serving time for attempted murder into an executive at an American shipping company, only to find the true reckoning is the one she must face with her family and her own dark past.

Validation Quote: “Destiny is not a road to be found, but a choice to be made when the road you took crumbles beneath your feet.” – Epigraph from The Long Walk To Destiny

The Author’s Triumph Over Adversity

Author Chimezie B. Ihekuna brings an undeniable authority and passion to the themes of survival and resilience. Having overcome years of adversity, including being born with Congenital Craniofacial Anomalies (CFA), his personal journey mirrors the fight for self-definition found in his fiction.

“In a world where practically everything seems to be collapsing over time, I have taken it upon myself to transcend the bar of complacency,” states Chimezie. “I hope that readers will be deeply moved by Maya’s wrestling match with her inner demons, proving that human resilience is the ultimate destiny”. His compelling story has inspired years of work in creating meaningful, transformative narratives.

Key Features for Media Coverage

• Genre Blend: Successfully merges Psychological Thriller (the complex mind of a damaged protagonist) with the compelling intensity of Urban/Street Lit (the raw realities of the ALC underworld).
• Unique Setting: Offers a fresh perspective on crime and drama by grounding them in the vibrant, complex urban environments of South Africa.
• The Second Chance Hook: The novel directly challenges the idea of absolute fate by showing Maya using her corporate power to found charities like The True Lifestyle for Juveniles, which lift others out of the cycle of crime, reflecting a powerful story of positive social action.
• Ideal for Adaptation: The book’s straightforward, high-stakes plot, distinct characters, and dramatic scenes make it prime material for a Limited Television Series pitch.

Book Details & Availability

• Title: The Long Walk To Destiny
• Author: Chimezie B. Ihekuna
• Publisher: DADYMINDS PUBLISHING GROUP
• Imprint: DADYMINDS PUBLISHERS INSIDER
• Genre: Psychological Thriller / Urban Drama / Fiction – Social Issues
• Available Formats: eBook, Paperback, Hardback, Audiobook
• Ebook Price: $4.99 USD
• Paperback Price: $14.99 USD
• Hardback Price: $19.99 USD
• Audiobook Price: $4.99
• Wholesale Discount: 50%
• Book Profile: https://dadyminds.org/b/BzZ
• Retail Links: https://books2read.com/u/meJG6V

About the Author

Chimezie B. Ihekuna is a Nigerian novelist whose powerful fiction is forged in resilience. Despite facing immense adversity from birth, his determination to tell stories of social complexity and human empowerment is absolute. His work explores the intense journeys of self-discovery, captivating readers with prose written “with pain, heart, and soul”. His focus remains on sharing impactful narratives with the world.

Author Provife link: https://vip.dadyminds.org/author-chimezie-b-ihekuna

Media Contact

Name: DADYMINDS PUBLISHING GROUP

Email: publishing@dadyminds.org

Website/Press Page: https://publishing.dadyminds.org/contact-us

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