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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Alfred Bester. " E for Esper , " he muttered . " Esper for Extra Sensory Perception . . . For Telepaths , Mind Readers , Brain Peepers . You'd think a mind- reading doctor could stop the screaming . You'd think an Esper M.D. would earn ...
Alfred Bester. " E for Esper , " he muttered . " Esper for Extra Sensory Perception . . . For Telepaths , Mind Readers , Brain Peepers . You'd think a mind- reading doctor could stop the screaming . You'd think an Esper M.D. would earn ...
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... Extra Sensory Perception is not a miracle but a skill subject to wage- hour limitations . And what is your decision on Blonn , Mr. Reich ? " Secretary : " He hasn't read your memo yet . " " May I point out , young woman , that unless I ...
... Extra Sensory Perception is not a miracle but a skill subject to wage- hour limitations . And what is your decision on Blonn , Mr. Reich ? " Secretary : " He hasn't read your memo yet . " " May I point out , young woman , that unless I ...
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... Extra Sensory Perception to everyone in the world . Augustus Tate knew , and the 95 % he paid was a sore point with him . Consequently , he belonged to " The League of Esper Patriots , " an extreme right - wing political group within ...
... Extra Sensory Perception to everyone in the world . Augustus Tate knew , and the 95 % he paid was a sore point with him . Consequently , he belonged to " The League of Esper Patriots , " an extreme right - wing political group within ...
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