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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... cried . “ We're go- ing to have so much fun tonight . We're going to provide our own entertainment . " A subdued groan went up from the guests and a drunken voice shouted : " I'm just one of the tourists . " Through the laughter , Maria ...
... cried . “ We're go- ing to have so much fun tonight . We're going to provide our own entertainment . " A subdued groan went up from the guests and a drunken voice shouted : " I'm just one of the tourists . " Through the laughter , Maria ...
Page 106
... cried . " Your idea has a sense of solar scope that dwarfs us , Mr. Reich . This is a wrap - up and blast ! " " Start an immediate campaign to locate the Jumper Girl . Get every salesman onto it . Comb the city . I want the girl to be ...
... cried . " Your idea has a sense of solar scope that dwarfs us , Mr. Reich . This is a wrap - up and blast ! " " Start an immediate campaign to locate the Jumper Girl . Get every salesman onto it . Comb the city . I want the girl to be ...
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... cried , " I'd twist your head off with my hands . I'd tear you apart and hang you on a Galactic Gallows , and the Universe would bless me . Do you know how dangerous you are ? Does a plague know its peril ? Is death conscious ? " Reich ...
... cried , " I'd twist your head off with my hands . I'd tear you apart and hang you on a Galactic Gallows , and the Universe would bless me . Do you know how dangerous you are ? Does a plague know its peril ? Is death conscious ? " Reich ...
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