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 68
... turned away an- grily , to be succeeded by the schoolboy . If you can hear me , please go through the door on the left .. A young Negro suddenly detached himself from the line , glanced uncertainly at the receptionist , and then walked ...
... turned away an- grily , to be succeeded by the schoolboy . If you can hear me , please go through the door on the left .. A young Negro suddenly detached himself from the line , glanced uncertainly at the receptionist , and then walked ...
Page 119
... turned him into a derelict from duty , kept him at a piano all day , day after day , and— " " " Wait a minute ! " Duffy spoke sharply . " I know that one . The little bem . Let's square this off . He was a cop ? " " Now Duffy , if ...
... turned him into a derelict from duty , kept him at a piano all day , day after day , and— " " " Wait a minute ! " Duffy spoke sharply . " I know that one . The little bem . Let's square this off . He was a cop ? " " Now Duffy , if ...
Page 144
... turned around and came back . It was a long take . Almost too long . Try getting up now . You can't be that sick . " Reich struggled up , his breath hissing horribly . Suddenly he dipped into his pocket and brought out the cartridge of ...
... turned around and came back . It was a long take . Almost too long . Try getting up now . You can't be that sick . " Reich struggled up , his breath hissing horribly . Suddenly he dipped into his pocket and brought out the cartridge of ...
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