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 127
... Mary Noyes in the living room of Powell's house . " She responds to the key word ' help ' and relives one terrifying experience " The death of her father , " Powell said . " Oh ? I see . Outside of that . . . Catatonia . " " Permanent ? " ...
... Mary Noyes in the living room of Powell's house . " She responds to the key word ' help ' and relives one terrifying experience " The death of her father , " Powell said . " Oh ? I see . Outside of that . . . Catatonia . " " Permanent ? " ...
Page 144
... Mary Noyes . The air was crackling with indignation . " Can't I leave you alone for a minute ? Idiot ! " " Have I been kneeling here long , Mary ? " " At least a half hour . I came in and found you two like this . " " " I got what I was ...
... Mary Noyes . The air was crackling with indignation . " Can't I leave you alone for a minute ? Idiot ! " " Have I been kneeling here long , Mary ? " " At least a half hour . I came in and found you two like this . " " " I got what I was ...
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Alfred Bester. she disappeared . Powell crossed to Mary Noyes , removed the gag , checked her pulse , then made her comfortable on the lounge . " First notch , eh ? " he murmured to Reich . " Painful but she'll recover in an hour . " He ...
Alfred Bester. she disappeared . Powell crossed to Mary Noyes , removed the gag , checked her pulse , then made her comfortable on the lounge . " First notch , eh ? " he murmured to Reich . " Painful but she'll recover in an hour . " He ...
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