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 40
... cried . " We're going to have so much fun tonight . We're going to provide our own entertainment . " A subdued groan went up from the guests and a drunken voice shouted : " I'm just one of the tourists . " Through the laughter , Maria ...
... cried . " We're going to have so much fun tonight . We're going to provide our own entertainment . " A subdued groan went up from the guests and a drunken voice shouted : " I'm just one of the tourists . " Through the laughter , Maria ...
Page 42
... cried . " He'd do it to me . He's tearing at my throat . I'm fighting for survival . " He made his orisons in fanatical multiples of three and nine . " Stand by me , dear Christ ! Today , tomorrow , and yester- day . Stand by me ! Stand ...
... cried . " He'd do it to me . He's tearing at my throat . I'm fighting for survival . " He made his orisons in fanatical multiples of three and nine . " Stand by me , dear Christ ! Today , tomorrow , and yester- day . Stand by me ! Stand ...
Page 57
... cried Maria in alarm . " Wait , Madame . Understand me . All I want is your permission . I won't have to peep . Because , you see , if all the innocent suspects grant permission , then the one who refuses must be the guilty . He alone ...
... cried Maria in alarm . " Wait , Madame . Understand me . All I want is your permission . I won't have to peep . Because , you see , if all the innocent suspects grant permission , then the one who refuses must be the guilty . He alone ...
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