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 75
... turned in his direction . Inspector Beck faced Powell . In a brutal voice , he said : " Here , sir . " “ Are you in charge , Beck ? " " I am , sir . " " And is this your concept of the proper conduct of an investigation ? To herd a ...
... turned in his direction . Inspector Beck faced Powell . In a brutal voice , he said : " Here , sir . " “ Are you in charge , Beck ? " " I am , sir . " " And is this your concept of the proper conduct of an investigation ? To herd a ...
Page 117
... turned the building into a rainbow crater had also fused the ceramic glazes , the met- als , glasses , and plastics in the old plant ; and a molten con- glomerate had oozed down through the floors to settle on the floor of the lowest ...
... turned the building into a rainbow crater had also fused the ceramic glazes , the met- als , glasses , and plastics in the old plant ; and a molten con- glomerate had oozed down through the floors to settle on the floor of the lowest ...
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... turned toward Reich . " There are no stars , " it said . It was the Man With No Face . Reich cried out . He turned and ran . He flew out of the door , down the steps and across the lawn to the waiting cab . He blundered against the ...
... turned toward Reich . " There are no stars , " it said . It was the Man With No Face . Reich cried out . He turned and ran . He flew out of the door , down the steps and across the lawn to the waiting cab . He blundered against the ...
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