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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... head . " You speak English , " Reich shouted . " You can hear me . You can't understand me . I'm Reich . Ben Reich of Mon- arch . " D'Courtney nodded , still smiling . His mouth worked soundlessly . His eyes glistened with sudden tears ...
... head . " You speak English , " Reich shouted . " You can hear me . You can't understand me . I'm Reich . Ben Reich of Mon- arch . " D'Courtney nodded , still smiling . His mouth worked soundlessly . His eyes glistened with sudden tears ...
Page 121
... head to the right . The bodies separate and there's a door to a vertical pneumatique . " " Right . " Reich hung up , left the booth , and darted to the main stairs . He turned to the rear of the marble staircase , found the bas - relief ...
... head to the right . The bodies separate and there's a door to a vertical pneumatique . " " Right . " Reich hung up , left the booth , and darted to the main stairs . He turned to the rear of the marble staircase , found the bas - relief ...
Page 199
... 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 goggled at Powell in ...
... 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 goggled at Powell in ...
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