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bounty-hunters
Professional assassins hired to kill specific targets, creating a climate of fear and paranoia for Pris and her friends.
1 chapter across 1 book
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? (1968)Philip K. Dick
Chapter 17
In this chapter, John R. Isidore visits Pris Stratton, a new tenant who is isolated and fearful due to the threat of bounty hunters targeting her and her friends. Pris reveals her traumatic experiences on Mars and her distrust of others, while Isidore tries to offer comfort through food and companionship. The chapter ends with a tense moment as someone knocks on Pris's door, prompting suspicion and fear.