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 115
... Frood and her yellow- headed ghost girl , his pocket - pianino and the man who owned it . Then he collapsed and wept . The ... Chooka Frood's Fortune Act , 99 Bastion West Side . " Bastion West Side , famous last bulwark in the Siege 115.
... Frood and her yellow- headed ghost girl , his pocket - pianino and the man who owned it . Then he collapsed and wept . The ... Chooka Frood's Fortune Act , 99 Bastion West Side . " Bastion West Side , famous last bulwark in the Siege 115.
Page 118
... Chooka Frood entered the cellar and paced to the center of the floor . " And there , of course , the illusion ends , " Lincoln Powell said to himself . He stared at Chooka's blunt face ; the thick nose , flat eyes , and corroded mouth ...
... Chooka Frood entered the cellar and paced to the center of the floor . " And there , of course , the illusion ends , " Lincoln Powell said to himself . He stared at Chooka's blunt face ; the thick nose , flat eyes , and corroded mouth ...
Page 189
... Chooka Frood's highly paid chargé d'affaires to the private office , a Victorian room furnished with stained glass lamps , overstuffed sofas and a roll - top desk . Chooka was seated at the desk , wearing a dingy smock and a dingy ...
... Chooka Frood's highly paid chargé d'affaires to the private office , a Victorian room furnished with stained glass lamps , overstuffed sofas and a roll - top desk . Chooka was seated at the desk , wearing a dingy smock and a dingy ...
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