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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Page 65
... shook his head . " You speak English , " Reich shouted . " You can hear me . You can't understand me . I'm Reich . Ben Reich of Mon- arch . " D'Courtney nodded , still smiling . His mouth worked soundlessly . His eyes glistened with ...
... shook his head . " You speak English , " Reich shouted . " You can hear me . You can't understand me . I'm Reich . Ben Reich of Mon- arch . " D'Courtney nodded , still smiling . His mouth worked soundlessly . His eyes glistened with ...
Page 66
... shook his head like a bull trying to cast off a halter of delirium . Ben • " Ben , " D'Courtney whispered in horror . “ Listen , " " " You've been at my throat for ten years . There was room enough for both of us . Monarch and D ...
... shook his head like a bull trying to cast off a halter of delirium . Ben • " Ben , " D'Courtney whispered in horror . “ Listen , " " " You've been at my throat for ten years . There was room enough for both of us . Monarch and D ...
Page 199
... shook his head impatiently . " Why ask you ? " he mut- tered . " You don't know what I'm talking about . You'll never know . " He went to a sideboard , selected two brandy am- pules and popped them into Reich's mouth . Reich attempted ...
... shook his head impatiently . " Why ask you ? " he mut- tered . " You don't know what I'm talking about . You'll never know . " He went to a sideboard , selected two brandy am- pules and popped them into Reich's mouth . Reich attempted ...
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