The Demolished Man

Alfred Bester
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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.
Genres: Science FictionFictionClassicsMysteryHugo AwardsScience Fiction FantasyCrimeFantasySpeculative FictionNovels
250 Pages

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