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 148
... Chervil , Mr. Reich . " " What ? " " Galen Chervil , sir . From Maria Beaumont's party . Can I do you that favor , Mr. Reich ? " " Don't peep me ! " Reich cried . " I'm not , Mr. Reich . We don't usually- " Young Chervil caught himself ...
... Chervil , Mr. Reich . " " What ? " " Galen Chervil , sir . From Maria Beaumont's party . Can I do you that favor , Mr. Reich ? " " Don't peep me ! " Reich cried . " I'm not , Mr. Reich . We don't usually- " Young Chervil caught himself ...
Page 149
Alfred Bester. Chervil . A big cop . The Commissioner of cops . D'you understand . " He let go the tree and lurched to Chervil . " I want to visit my friend the Commissioner and ask him a few questions . I want you to be there to tell me ...
Alfred Bester. Chervil . A big cop . The Commissioner of cops . D'you understand . " He let go the tree and lurched to Chervil . " I want to visit my friend the Commissioner and ask him a few questions . I want you to be there to tell me ...
Page 150
... Chervil paused judiciously , weighing the truth . " Jet , you bastard , " Reich groaned . " How long do you think I can keep my fuses from blowing . " " He's telling the truth about you , " Chervil said quickly . " The Prosecution ...
... Chervil paused judiciously , weighing the truth . " Jet , you bastard , " Reich groaned . " How long do you think I can keep my fuses from blowing . " " He's telling the truth about you , " Chervil said quickly . " The Prosecution ...
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