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 10
... smiled grimly . " Thank God for the phone . At least we've got that protection from mind readers . What's your attitude on crime , Ellery ? " " Typical . " " Of anybody ? " " Of the Guild . The Guild doesn't like it , Ben . " " So ...
... smiled grimly . " Thank God for the phone . At least we've got that protection from mind readers . What's your attitude on crime , Ellery ? " " Typical . " " Of anybody ? " " Of the Guild . The Guild doesn't like it , Ben . " " So ...
Page 16
... smiled contemptuously . " If I were , Mr. Reich , would I trust myself in this bargain with you ? Make no mistake . I'm no Jerry Church . " " Church ! " " Yes . Don't act surprised . Church , the 2nd . He was kicked out of the Guild ten ...
... smiled contemptuously . " If I were , Mr. Reich , would I trust myself in this bargain with you ? Make no mistake . I'm no Jerry Church . " " Church ! " " Yes . Don't act surprised . Church , the 2nd . He was kicked out of the Guild ten ...
Page 53
... smiled at Reich . Reich smiled back . Spontaneously , they shook hands . " Do you take everybody off guard like this , Reich ? " " The secret of my success , " Reich grinned . He understood Pow- ell's meaning . They were en rapport ...
... smiled at Reich . Reich smiled back . Spontaneously , they shook hands . " Do you take everybody off guard like this , Reich ? " " The secret of my success , " Reich grinned . He understood Pow- ell's meaning . They were en rapport ...
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