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 65
... mouth worked soundlessly . His eyes glistened with sudden tears . " What the hell is the matter with you ? I'm Ben Reich . Ben Reich ! Do you know me ? Answer me . " D'Courtney shook his head and tapped his throat . His mouth worked ...
... mouth worked soundlessly . His eyes glistened with sudden tears . " What the hell is the matter with you ? I'm Ben Reich . Ben Reich ! Do you know me ? Answer me . " D'Courtney shook his head and tapped his throat . His mouth worked ...
Page 118
... mouth . The borealis flick- ered around her features and tightly gowned figure , but it could not disguise the fact that although she had ambition , avarice , and ingenuity , she was utterly devoid of sensitivity and clairvoyance ...
... mouth . The borealis flick- ered around her features and tightly gowned figure , but it could not disguise the fact that although she had ambition , avarice , and ingenuity , she was utterly devoid of sensitivity and clairvoyance ...
Page 180
... mouth . That's why Reich had to shoot through the mouth . That's why De Santis found the bit of gel . That's why he found nothing else . The projectile was gone . " Give it to Mose , " the D.A. said faintly . " By God , Powell , I'm ...
... mouth . That's why Reich had to shoot through the mouth . That's why De Santis found the bit of gel . That's why he found nothing else . The projectile was gone . " Give it to Mose , " the D.A. said faintly . " By God , Powell , I'm ...
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