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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... stairs . At the foot of the stairs he was forced to climb over a barrier of bodies with octopus arms that tried to pull him down . He ascended the stairs , seventeen eternal steps , and felt his way through a close tunnel overpass ...
... stairs . At the foot of the stairs he was forced to climb over a barrier of bodies with octopus arms that tried to pull him down . He ascended the stairs , seventeen eternal steps , and felt his way through a close tunnel overpass ...
Page 85
... stairs to the main floor . As he jostled past the door attendant , he thrust a sovereign into the man's hand and hissed : " I wasn't here . Understand ? ” " No one is ever here , Mr. Reich . " He made a quick circuit of the frab rooms ...
... stairs to the main floor . As he jostled past the door attendant , he thrust a sovereign into the man's hand and hissed : " I wasn't here . Understand ? ” " No one is ever here , Mr. Reich . " He made a quick circuit of the frab rooms ...
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... stairs and came down with grand insouciance . She was wear- ing a dress and an expression of rehearsed surprise . She paused halfway down to let him take in the dress and the manner . " Why ! It's Mr. Powell , is it not ? " " It is ...
... stairs and came down with grand insouciance . She was wear- ing a dress and an expression of rehearsed surprise . She paused halfway down to let him take in the dress and the manner . " Why ! It's Mr. Powell , is it not ? " " It is ...
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