The Demolished Man"In a world in which the police have telepathic powers, how do you get away with murder? Ben Reichs heads a huge 24th century business empire, spanning the solar system. He is also an obsessed, driven man determined to murder a rival. To avoid capture, in a society where murderers can be detected even before they commit their crime, is the greatest challenge of his life."--Goodreads.com. |
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... Reich's staff analyst he slept the " nurse's sleep " in which he remained en rapport with his patient and could only be awakened by his needs . That one scream had been enough for Breen . Now he was seated along- side the couch ...
... Reich's staff analyst he slept the " nurse's sleep " in which he remained en rapport with his patient and could only be awakened by his needs . That one scream had been enough for Breen . Now he was seated along- side the couch ...
Page 65
... Reich cried exultantly . D'Courtney stepped toward Reich , smiling , his arms outstretched as though welcoming a prodigal son . Alarmed again , Reich growled : " Are you deaf ? " The old man shook his head . " You speak English , " Reich ...
... Reich cried exultantly . D'Courtney stepped toward Reich , smiling , his arms outstretched as though welcoming a prodigal son . Alarmed again , Reich growled : " Are you deaf ? " The old man shook his head . " You speak English , " Reich ...
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... shouted : " Isn't there anybody can hear me ? I'm sick . I need help ... Reich called . " For God's sake , come back ! I'm all alone . " No answer ... Reich shouted once . . . a hoarse , inarticulate yell of rage and fright . No answer ...
... shouted : " Isn't there anybody can hear me ? I'm sick . I need help ... Reich called . " For God's sake , come back ! I'm all alone . " No answer ... Reich shouted once . . . a hoarse , inarticulate yell of rage and fright . No answer ...
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