The Demolished ManIn the year 2301, the wealthiest man in the universe is determined to commit murder in a world in which telepaths are used to detect possible crimes before they can happen. |
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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 as- cended 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 as- cended the stairs , seventeen eternal steps , and felt his way through a close tunnel overpass ...
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... stairs . He turned to the rear of the marble staircase , found the bas - relief , twisted the woman's head savagely and watched the bodies swing apart . A steel door appeared . A panel of buttons was set in the lintel . Reich punched ...
... stairs . He turned to the rear of the marble staircase , found the bas - relief , twisted the woman's head savagely and watched the bodies swing apart . A steel door appeared . A panel of buttons was set in the lintel . Reich punched ...
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... stairs and came down with grand in- souciance . She was wearing a dress and an expression of re- hearsed 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 in- souciance . She was wearing a dress and an expression of re- hearsed 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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