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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... going to fight a war , " Reich continued . " I'm going to fight one sharp skirmish with society . Let's look at it as a problem in strategy and tactics . My problem's simply the problem of any army . Audacity , bravery , and confidence ...
... going to fight a war , " Reich continued . " I'm going to fight one sharp skirmish with society . Let's look at it as a problem in strategy and tactics . My problem's simply the problem of any army . Audacity , bravery , and confidence ...
Page 62
... 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 said : " Naughty lov- ers , don't be disappointed . We're going ...
... 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 said : " Naughty lov- ers , don't be disappointed . We're going ...
Page 91
... going to lick you on this one , Ben . I'm going to strangle the lousy killer in you , because I admire the saint . This is the beginning of the end , for you . You know it . Why don't you make it easier for yourself ? " For an instant ...
... going to lick you on this one , Ben . I'm going to strangle the lousy killer in you , because I admire the saint . This is the beginning of the end , for you . You know it . Why don't you make it easier for yourself ? " For an instant ...
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