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 73
Alfred Bester. At 12:30 A.M. , the Emergency Patrol arrived at Beaumont House in response to precinct notifica- tion : " GZ . Beaumont . YLP - R " which , translated , meant : " An Act or Omission , forbidden by law has been reported at ...
Alfred Bester. At 12:30 A.M. , the Emergency Patrol arrived at Beaumont House in response to precinct notifica- tion : " GZ . Beaumont . YLP - R " which , translated , meant : " An Act or Omission , forbidden by law has been reported at ...
Page 74
... Beaumont House blazed with harsh white light . Uniformed police were everywhere . The white - smocked technicians from Lab were scurrying like beetles . In the center of the hall , the party guests ( dressed ) were assembled in a rough ...
... Beaumont House blazed with harsh white light . Uniformed police were everywhere . The white - smocked technicians from Lab were scurrying like beetles . In the center of the hall , the party guests ( dressed ) were assembled in a rough ...
Page 176
... Beaumont party . Once again Maria Beaumont read the rules of the Sardine game from the dais in the main hall of Beaumont House . The lights dimmed and went out . Ben Reich slowly threaded his way through the main hall to the music room ...
... Beaumont party . Once again Maria Beaumont read the rules of the Sardine game from the dais in the main hall of Beaumont House . The lights dimmed and went out . Ben Reich slowly threaded his way through the main hall to the music room ...
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