The App - Ruthven, Paul
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Corrupt politicians, greedy bankers, paedophile priests. Some people never answer for their crimes. But that's about to change. When Simon Simpson becomes a victim of the Global Financial Crisis, he seeks revenge on those who caused it - by creating a cell-phone application. But The App is no ordinary invention. Simon's brainchild allows users to bet on the time and manner of someone's death. The more unpopular the target, the bigger their prize pool. And the more likely they'll be killed. The financial rewards offered by The App tempt many people into trying their luck; from an ex-Marine…mehr

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Corrupt politicians, greedy bankers, paedophile priests. Some people never answer for their crimes. But that's about to change. When Simon Simpson becomes a victim of the Global Financial Crisis, he seeks revenge on those who caused it - by creating a cell-phone application. But The App is no ordinary invention. Simon's brainchild allows users to bet on the time and manner of someone's death. The more unpopular the target, the bigger their prize pool. And the more likely they'll be killed. The financial rewards offered by The App tempt many people into trying their luck; from an ex-Marine sniper with PTSD, to a fifteen-year-old hacker whose only weapon is his laptop. Anyone could be an assassin. The killings begin in Canada. But The App soon spreads - like a tsunami - unleashing the most lethal form of democracy the world has ever seen.
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Paul Ruthven currently lives in Perth, Western Australia. He is a dual Australian and Canadian citizen. During his career as a software engineer, Paul has developed air traffic control systems in Canada, financial services software in Switzerland, and submarine combat system simulators in Australia. He has also co-written a cell-phone app for buying drinks in the pub. Paul has lived and worked in several cities, including London, Vancouver, Ottawa, Bern and Perth. During his travels, he has made many friends through the sport of (field) hockey, both as a player and a coach. In 1997, he played for British Columbia when they won the Canadian Field Hockey Championships in Calgary. However, these days he prefers the much slower pace of the veterans-grade pastures, on a lazy Saturday afternoon in Perth. When time permits, Paul also enjoys reading, travelling and skiing. In 2014, Paul went back to university to study creative writing. As part of his studies he wrote a feature article that was published in the West Australian newspaper. It was subsequently nominated for the 2015 Ossie Awards. The App is his first novel.