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 42
... stopped before it , removed the tiny Rhodopsin Ionizer from his back pocket and attempted to poise the cop- per cube between his thumbnail and forefinger . His hands were trem- bling violently . Rage and hatred boiled inside him , and ...
... stopped before it , removed the tiny Rhodopsin Ionizer from his back pocket and attempted to poise the cop- per cube between his thumbnail and forefinger . His hands were trem- bling violently . Rage and hatred boiled inside him , and ...
Page 57
... stopped before Reich , erect , terrifying . " You , sir , ' I re- peat . ' Will you give me your permission to peep ? " " ยท They all watched , hypnotized . Even Reich was aghast , transfixed by the pointing finger and the fierce scowl ...
... stopped before Reich , erect , terrifying . " You , sir , ' I re- peat . ' Will you give me your permission to peep ? " " ยท They all watched , hypnotized . Even Reich was aghast , transfixed by the pointing finger and the fierce scowl ...
Page 89
... stopped short and backed away as though eluding someone . She darted to the left and ran in a half circle , scream- ing wildly , her eyes fixed . " No ! " she cried . " No ! For the love of Christ ! Father ! " She ran again , then stopped ...
... stopped short and backed away as though eluding someone . She darted to the left and ran in a half circle , scream- ing wildly , her eyes fixed . " No ! " she cried . " No ! For the love of Christ ! Father ! " She ran again , then stopped ...
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