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The G.U. Trilogy #1
Justice Net
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In the near future, many of the problems that plague society today are considered things of the past. Gun violence is almost nonexistent, quality health care is available to everyone, food is abundant and accessible, and crime is all but unheard of. These problems were solved by the creation of the Global Union, a worldwide government that treats everyone as equals.
Crime was lessened by one of the GU's most innovative new programs, known as Justice Net. Rather than languishing in prison cells, convicted criminals are sentenced to fight to the death on live TV. The more serious the crime, the more fights they must survive in order to be released. It's an incredibly successful program, since the vast majority of those convicted are unlikely to survive even their very first fight, while the public and the government make fortunes by betting on the outcomes.
What happens, though, when an innocent man is framed for crimes he didn't commit? Professor Carson Pace, a gentle soul, finds himself the target of a madman who wants something he has, and before he knows it, he has been arrested as a serial rapist and the evidence against him is overwhelming.
Convicted in a mockery of a trial, Carson is sent to Justice Net, where he will have to fight for his life. He has been sentenced to seventy bouts, and the only way he can survive is to kill every opponent he faces, but he's never been in a fight in his life. It all seems hopeless, until another convict, one who has already survived fifty bouts, takes Carson under his wing and begins to train him.
Even more astounding, a cyber terrorist group that is bent on exposing corruption in the government learns about Carson''s case, and begins working to free him. In a world with more technology than we can even imagine today, it may take the hardest work they've ever known to bring Justice to Justice Net.
In the near future, many of the problems that plague society today are considered things of the past. Gun violence is almost nonexistent, quality health care is available to everyone, food is abundant and accessible, and crime is all but unheard of. These problems were solved by the creation of the Global Union, a worldwide government that treats everyone as equals.
Crime was lessened by one of the GU's most innovative new programs, known as Justice Net. Rather than languishing in prison cells, convicted criminals are sentenced to fight to the death on live TV. The more serious the crime, the more fights they must survive in order to be released. It's an incredibly successful program, since the vast majority of those convicted are unlikely to survive even their very first fight, while the public and the government make fortunes by betting on the outcomes.
What happens, though, when an innocent man is framed for crimes he didn't commit? Professor Carson Pace, a gentle soul, finds himself the target of a madman who wants something he has, and before he knows it, he has been arrested as a serial rapist and the evidence against him is overwhelming.
Convicted in a mockery of a trial, Carson is sent to Justice Net, where he will have to fight for his life. He has been sentenced to seventy bouts, and the only way he can survive is to kill every opponent he faces, but he's never been in a fight in his life. It all seems hopeless, until another convict, one who has already survived fifty bouts, takes Carson under his wing and begins to train him.
Even more astounding, a cyber terrorist group that is bent on exposing corruption in the government learns about Carson''s case, and begins working to free him. In a world with more technology than we can even imagine today, it may take the hardest work they've ever known to bring Justice to Justice Net.
- GenresDystopiaScience Fiction
280 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 1, 2016
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David Archer
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David Archer was born and raised in Bakersfield, California. He is a fiction author and novelist, writing in the mysteries and thrillers genre. His approach to writing is to hit deep, keep you entertained, and leave you wanting MORE with every turn of the page. He writes mysteries, thrillers, and suspense novels, all of which are primed to get your heart pumping.
David Archer was born and raised in Bakersfield, California. He is a fiction author and novelist, writing in the mysteries and thrillers genre. His approach to writing is to hit deep, keep you entertained, and leave you wanting MORE with every turn of the page. He writes mysteries, thrillers, and suspense novels, all of which are primed to get your heart pumping.
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May 22, 2017
Good
Good luck with that of a sudden it is not the same thing to say I don't think that it uses a it for me I have a nice dream person
Good luck with that of a sudden it is not the same thing to say I don't think that it uses a it for me I have a nice dream person
August 19, 2016
A big surprise
I don't normally read books in genre but since David is a favorite author (Sam Archer books) I thought I would give it a try. Definitely a page turner about corruption in high places and how it continues into the future. It is set in the 2040s decade. Only disappointment is there is no witness of how anyone allowed the love and peace of God to keep them thru the difficult times. Maybe that will show up in the sequel. Yes. Of course I will read the next book. I have to know what happens to the prof. Good job, David.
I don't normally read books in genre but since David is a favorite author (Sam Archer books) I thought I would give it a try. Definitely a page turner about corruption in high places and how it continues into the future. It is set in the 2040s decade. Only disappointment is there is no witness of how anyone allowed the love and peace of God to keep them thru the difficult times. Maybe that will show up in the sequel. Yes. Of course I will read the next book. I have to know what happens to the prof. Good job, David.
August 17, 2016
This book is not the norm of the kind of books I read. But after a little getting the story set up I find that this is a very good book It's Exciting from the start It's different , amazing and just a great story IF you like his books you will like this one Can't wait for the next one out.
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rt to the finish
September 7, 2019
Must read
Carson may have seemed to start out wimpy, but he wasn't. He's a great character and I can't wait to read more about him in the series. There's great world building, characters to love and hate - definitely a series to continue!
Carson may have seemed to start out wimpy, but he wasn't. He's a great character and I can't wait to read more about him in the series. There's great world building, characters to love and hate - definitely a series to continue!
June 13, 2017
Love the 1st book
I'm excited to read the next 2 books in this series. Really enjoyed it. I love the authors keep pace at which the story moves. Great read.
I'm excited to read the next 2 books in this series. Really enjoyed it. I love the authors keep pace at which the story moves. Great read.
August 10, 2017
Archer has intrigued me from page 1 ... again.
November 6, 2017
Great read!
I have now read 2 of David Archer's books and both have been easy reading and good story telling. Highly recommended!
I have now read 2 of David Archer's books and both have been easy reading and good story telling. Highly recommended!
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April 17, 2020great book
February 6, 2017
This ended up being a pretty fun book. The history lesson via Professor Carson Pace (lead protagonist) may be a tad off-putting. It reads like a large conspiracy-theory past proved true and lead to this dystopian future for humanity. If you take some Running Man, with Hunger Games, clump of Orwellian, dash of pragmatic Utopian philosophy – boom you’ve got you a story to read. As stated, I enjoyed it.
The Global Union – a worldwide government treats everyone as equals…but of course, there are deviations from this model. Those with wealth and power are still above all others. What you have is arcology – miniature cities on top of cities in self-contained tracks of land to shield citizens from the rural elements in which Earth has become. You still have outsiders (those not living in these engineered cities), corruption, and fights to the death (so much for Utopian leftism). And of course, you have those in the system trying to tear it down.
Crime is low – because the judicial system has negated a jury of peers. Lawyers and three magistrates is the court. Those guilty of crime are sentences to a number of bouts. Those that live through their sentence are free to return to society, their jobs, etc. Repeat crime is pretty darn non-existent.
But, as the book blurb suggests – an innocent man is framed. Carson Pace (the professor) now must fight for his life. He somehow gets some help (source unknown) to at least give him a chance – but boy does he have his work cut out for him. The book ends before things get real dicey.
Character wise, you’ll come to like Carson and his co-patriots in prison. You will, I hope, be utterly put off by Charlotte. I’m not going to go into all that – you’ll enjoy it for yourself.
So, we have outsiders, hackers, and many that believe life today is awesome. There will be a clash – just not in this installment.
The Global Union – a worldwide government treats everyone as equals…but of course, there are deviations from this model. Those with wealth and power are still above all others. What you have is arcology – miniature cities on top of cities in self-contained tracks of land to shield citizens from the rural elements in which Earth has become. You still have outsiders (those not living in these engineered cities), corruption, and fights to the death (so much for Utopian leftism). And of course, you have those in the system trying to tear it down.
Crime is low – because the judicial system has negated a jury of peers. Lawyers and three magistrates is the court. Those guilty of crime are sentences to a number of bouts. Those that live through their sentence are free to return to society, their jobs, etc. Repeat crime is pretty darn non-existent.
But, as the book blurb suggests – an innocent man is framed. Carson Pace (the professor) now must fight for his life. He somehow gets some help (source unknown) to at least give him a chance – but boy does he have his work cut out for him. The book ends before things get real dicey.
Character wise, you’ll come to like Carson and his co-patriots in prison. You will, I hope, be utterly put off by Charlotte. I’m not going to go into all that – you’ll enjoy it for yourself.
So, we have outsiders, hackers, and many that believe life today is awesome. There will be a clash – just not in this installment.
December 3, 2016
Justice Net
Great book, not read this Author before. Glad I downloaded this freebie, great characters and storyline. A totally believable scenario, you can feel the anger of Carson Pace the main character. But underneath it all you feel the resilience of the Human spirit, also the need to survive even though you are a decent Human being. But at what cost to your soul. Fab
Great book, not read this Author before. Glad I downloaded this freebie, great characters and storyline. A totally believable scenario, you can feel the anger of Carson Pace the main character. But underneath it all you feel the resilience of the Human spirit, also the need to survive even though you are a decent Human being. But at what cost to your soul. Fab
August 23, 2016
Very good read
Having read the Sam Pritchard books by David Archer so followed up with this new boo from David Archer. It was slow to start and then it took off and I could not put it down. If this is the future under a Global Union then not for me. I'm out!!
Having read the Sam Pritchard books by David Archer so followed up with this new boo from David Archer. It was slow to start and then it took off and I could not put it down. If this is the future under a Global Union then not for me. I'm out!!
August 24, 2016
I love this book, I'm going look for the sequel, I hope its done. This book kept me wanting more every time I picked it up. I was expecting and looking forward to a love making seen between the detective and Charlotte. I was a little disappointed when David skipped over that.
September 8, 2016
I enjoyed reading this book. I really enjoy reading a good Thrill and a Mystery also a good Who Done It Book
May 26, 2017
Enjoyed the read but the second novel is a bit pricey...
December 16, 2016
Great read
I really enjoyed the story. The professor was a credible character and found support in surprising places. Looking forward to the next one.
I really enjoyed the story. The professor was a credible character and found support in surprising places. Looking forward to the next one.
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June 7, 2017excellent
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