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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... orchid . The walls were curl- ing orchid petals , the floor was a golden calyx ; the chairs , tables and couches were orchid and gold . But the room was old . The petals were faded and peeling ; the golden tile floor was ancient and the ...
... orchid . The walls were curl- ing orchid petals , the floor was a golden calyx ; the chairs , tables and couches were orchid and gold . But the room was old . The petals were faded and peeling ; the golden tile floor was ancient and the ...
Page 143
... orchid room . . . and suddenly we heard something .. Powell took a deep breath and cried : " Help . Barbara . Help ! " And they whipped upright in a listening attitude . Sen- sation of bedclothes . Cool floor under running feet and the ...
... orchid room . . . and suddenly we heard something .. Powell took a deep breath and cried : " Help . Barbara . Help ! " And they whipped upright in a listening attitude . Sen- sation of bedclothes . Cool floor under running feet and the ...
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... Orchid Suite , blinded and stunned the Beaumont guards , and then entered the suite . And again Reich met D'Courtney face to face , closed with him , drew a deadly knife - pistol from his pocket and with the blade pried D'Courtney's ...
... Orchid Suite , blinded and stunned the Beaumont guards , and then entered the suite . And again Reich met D'Courtney face to face , closed with him , drew a deadly knife - pistol from his pocket and with the blade pried D'Courtney's ...
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