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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... what you're thinking at . " Reich smiled grimly . " Thank God for the phone . At least we've got that protection ... what's so hot about the Esper Guild ? You know the value of money , success . . . Why don't you clever - up ? Why do ...
... what you're thinking at . " Reich smiled grimly . " Thank God for the phone . At least we've got that protection ... what's so hot about the Esper Guild ? You know the value of money , success . . . Why don't you clever - up ? Why do ...
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... What's my top limit ? ” Tate closed his eyes . His mannequin face tightened painfully . Then his eyes opened in surprise . " You can't be serious , " he exclaimed . " I am , " Reich grunted . " And what's more , you know it's an offer ...
... What's my top limit ? ” Tate closed his eyes . His mannequin face tightened painfully . Then his eyes opened in surprise . " You can't be serious , " he exclaimed . " I am , " Reich grunted . " And what's more , you know it's an offer ...
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... What's the odds Hassop has a fatal accident , if he hasn't had one already ? " " No takers at any price . " " If we ... What about Radar or Sonar ? We could work out Hassop's pattern and- " " Uh - uh . No mechanical devices outside of ...
... What's the odds Hassop has a fatal accident , if he hasn't had one already ? " " No takers at any price . " " If we ... What about Radar or Sonar ? We could work out Hassop's pattern and- " " Uh - uh . No mechanical devices outside of ...
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