New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, (1986) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - A spoof on the classic mystery - Vincent Farwell was a nasty old man; he doesn't invite, he summons, and now six unhappy guests have been summoned to hear his ultimatum. When he is found dead, all of the guests and potential suspects maintain "But he was already dead when I got there." SIGNED on the title page. Review copy with publisher's material laid in. Author's note. 252 pp. ISBN: 0684186152.