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 189
... scrambler out of his pocket . " For God's sake , Reich ! " she exclaimed . " Here I am , Chooka , " he said hoarsely . " So let's have the trial run before we feed it to the dice . I used this scrambler on you once before . I'm warmed ...
... scrambler out of his pocket . " For God's sake , Reich ! " she exclaimed . " Here I am , Chooka , " he said hoarsely . " So let's have the trial run before we feed it to the dice . I used this scrambler on you once before . I'm warmed ...
Page 196
... scrambler up under his left elbow as Quiz- zard's killers had taught him . Powell side - stepped . " Don't try it , " he said sharply . " You son of a bitch ! " Reich shouted . He wheeled on Powell who had already crossed him up and ...
... scrambler up under his left elbow as Quiz- zard's killers had taught him . Powell side - stepped . " Don't try it , " he said sharply . " You son of a bitch ! " Reich shouted . He wheeled on Powell who had already crossed him up and ...
Page 197
... scrambler and cocked an eye at Reich . " Try flexing your muscles a little . Those blocks shouldn't last more than a few seconds . . . " He sat down with the scrambler in his lap . " You had a tough break . I wasn't out of the house ...
... scrambler and cocked an eye at Reich . " Try flexing your muscles a little . Those blocks shouldn't last more than a few seconds . . . " He sat down with the scrambler in his lap . " You had a tough break . I wasn't out of the house ...
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