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The Demolished Man is a science fiction police procedural set in a future where telepathy is common, although much of its effectiveness is derived from one individual having greater telepathic skill than another. In the 24th century, telepaths —called Espers or "peepers"—are integrated into all levels of society.
- Alfred Bester
- 1953
Alfred Bester. 3.97. 32,109 ratings1,663 reviews. 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.
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Mar 17, 2014 · Paperback – March 17, 2014. by Alfred Bester (Author) 4.3 1,160 ratings. See all formats and editions. Winner of the First Hugo Award. #14 in the Millennium SF Masterworks series, a library of the finest science fiction ever written. "Bester's two superb books have stood the test of time.
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- Alfred Bester
- Alfred Bester
May 28, 2013 · 4.3 1,160 ratings. See all formats and editions. #14 in the Millennium SF Masterworks series, a library of the finest science fiction ever written. The first-ever winner of the Hugo Award for best sf novel of the year. “One of the all-time classics of science fiction.”—Isaac Asimov.
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Jan 1, 1999 · by Alfred Bester (Author) 4.3 1,160 ratings. See all formats and editions. In the year 2301, guns are only museum pieces and benign telepaths sweep the minds of the populace to detect crimes before they happen. In 2301 murder is virtually impossible, but one man is about to change that...
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Learn about the themes, characters, and literary techniques of Alfred Bester's futuristic detective novel, The Demolished Man. Explore the plot, the use of print, and the literary precedents of this classic science fiction work.
Jan 8, 2018 · The Demolished Man. #4 in the Millennium SF Masterworks series, a library of the finest science fiction ever written. The first Hugo Award winner for best novel in 1953. “One of the all-time...
