Since the beginning of time, the three Furies have dedicated their immortal lives to the ancient, honorable principle of a slit throat for a slit throat. But when a young man walks into hell seeking help to avenge his father’s death—by killing his mother—they draw the line. And when he ignores their warnings against matricide and then begs for mercy, the moral order of the universe hangs in the balance. Just Deserts explores the origins of the Western (in)justice system.