The Story
Welcome to the here and now. Welcome to a world where dodgy councillors dip their beaks in the public till. To a world where greedy bankers continue to profit from the inane investment strategies which have brought the banking system and society in general to its knees. Come bear witness to the obscenely remunerated football stars acting like common louts. Where chavish misogynists ditch their freshly pregnant playthings and move on to sully fresh meat. And where ʽunbangupableʼ career cheats and criminals walk the streets, aided and abetted by liberal interpretations of Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights.
It seems everyone is at it. And these creatures do it for one simple reason: because they can. And they keep getting away with their abhorrent behaviour because what they do is not strictly illegal; just obnoxious, loathsome and plain antisocial. And there seems to be no effective remedy for that in this world.
Against a background of economic collapse, high unemployment and gloomy news in general, there are some who take their privileged position to the extreme, urinate over us once more and walk away laughing. No retribution. No redress.
Justice - YCU Style
But enough is enough! When true justice fails the people there are still a few people out there who want to do something about it. And what starts as a pet technical project in the bedroom of programming whizzkid Barry Broadhurst soon takes on a life of its own. Hidden by a maze of proxy servers and other cloaking mechanisms, the Your ComeUppance (YCU) website allows ordinary folk to cast a vote of Accusation against those creatures who persistently spit in the face of common decency; and whose freedom to do so seems limitless in the eyes of the law. Top contenders earn themselves a Hot Seat ranking in the YCU Hall of Shame. Very soon Hot Seat #1 becomes a target for every nutter who wishes to make a silent contribution to his own special interpretation of a decent society.
After the first executions Barry wants out. But that is easier said than done now that he is part of a conspiracy to murder and he himself becomes subject to a blackmail bid by someone of uncertain intent.
YourComeUppance.com. Does it become an altruistic white knight? Or a darkening nightmare – a kind of digital Death Wish? Whichever it is, you really wouldn’t want your name to feature in the YCU Hall of Shame. Because that’s a serious life threatening proposition ... as some dregs out there are discovering to their ultimate cost.
Maybe there is justice in this world after all.
The Video
Reader Reviews
"Think Death Wish for the digital age. I must admit I found myself wishing the story could be true." Kindlemadgirl (USA)
"Great concept and well-written." B.P.Fisher (UK)
"Full marks for a well laid out plot, well written with a completely fresh approach of a topic that enrages many, but is seldom expressed." Amazon Customer (USA)
"A brilliant novel that kept me hooked from start to finish! Something that many people will wish exists!" Heather (Spain)
"Sport Heroes, Politicians, TV Personalities, etc. are engaged in illicit activities, show revolting attitudes and seem to compete for being the most obnoxious character. It's almost surprising that the YCU website hasn't been set up yet in real life." Casey (USA)