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Название книги: The Terminal Experiment
Автор(ы): Robert Sawyer
Жанр: Научная Фантастика
Адрес книги: http://www.6lib.ru/books/The-Terminal-Experiment-192223.html
PROLOGUE
DECEMBER 2011“What room is Detective Philo in?” asked Peter Hobson, a tall, thin man of forty-two, with hair an equal mixture of black and gray.The squat nurse behind the desk had been absorbed in whatever she’d been reading. She looked up. “Pardon?”“Detective Sandra Philo,” said Peter. “What room is she in?”“Four-twelve,” said the nurse. “But her doctor has ordered that only immediate family members should visit.”Peter began down the corridor. The nurse came around from behind the desk and gave chase. “You can’t go in there,” she said firmly.Peter turned briefly to look at her. “I have to see her.”The nurse maneuvered in front of him. “She’s in critical condition.”“I’m Peter Hobson. I’m a doctor.”“I know who you are, Mr. Hobson. I also know you’re not a medical doctor.”“I’m on the Board of Directors of North York General.”“Fine. Go over there and bully someone, then. You’re not raising havoc on my ward.”Peter exhaled noisily. “Look, it’s a matter of life and death that I see
Название книги: The Terminal Experiment
Автор(ы): Robert Sawyer
Жанр: Научная Фантастика
Адрес книги: http://www.6lib.ru/books/The-Terminal-Experiment-192223.html
PROLOGUE
DECEMBER 2011“What room is Detective Philo in?” asked Peter Hobson, a tall, thin man of forty-two, with hair an equal mixture of black and gray.The squat nurse behind the desk had been absorbed in whatever she’d been reading. She looked up. “Pardon?”“Detective Sandra Philo,” said Peter. “What room is she in?”“Four-twelve,” said the nurse. “But her doctor has ordered that only immediate family members should visit.”Peter began down the corridor. The nurse came around from behind the desk and gave chase. “You can’t go in there,” she said firmly.Peter turned briefly to look at her. “I have to see her.”The nurse maneuvered in front of him. “She’s in critical condition.”“I’m Peter Hobson. I’m a doctor.”“I know who you are, Mr. Hobson. I also know you’re not a medical doctor.”“I’m on the Board of Directors of North York General.”“Fine. Go over there and bully someone, then. You’re not raising havoc on my ward.”Peter exhaled noisily. “Look, it’s a matter of life and death that I see
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