M. K. Wren

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Martha Kay Renfroe (Template:Daterangedash) was an American writer of mystery and science fiction.[1] Renfroe, who published her works under the pseudonym M.K. Wren, was best known for her mystery series featuring the character Conan Flagg.[2]

Early life

Renfroe was born in Texas.

Career

Using the nom de plume M. K. Wren, her works included the Conan Flagg Mystery series, the Phoenix Legacy, a space opera trilogy, and A Gift Upon the Shore (1990),[3] a post-apocalyptic novel. Publishers Weekly in its review of A Gift Upon the Shore described Wren's descriptions of "the subsistence-level daily life – the triumphs, the losses and the desperation" – as "compelling depictions."[4] A Los Angeles Times review called Wren’s writing of the same book as "clear and concise for the most part, though bordering on the mystic when it comes to her descriptions of the woods, and especially the ocean in its many moods."[5] The New York Times included it in its overview of recently released crime/suspense novels in its "Criminal At Large" column, describing Wren's A Multitude of Sins as "an artificial and pretentious formula mystery about an heiress who is a pianistic genius."[6]

The Conan Flagg mysteries were translated into German and released by München Goldmann publisher in the late 1970s in Germany.[7]

Personal life

Renfroe was a longtime resident of Lincoln City, Oregon.[3] She was also an artist whose artwork showed in galleries and at juried and invitational shows.[2]

Bibliography

Title Publisher Date ISBN
A Gift Upon the Shore Ballantine Books February 3, 1990 Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
Neely Jones: The Medusa Pool Minotaur Books October 13, 1999 Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
The Shadow of Light (unpublished)
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A Conan Flagg Mystery (1973–1994)

No. Title Publisher Date ISBN
1 Curiosity Didn't Kill the Cat Doubleday January 1973 Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
2 A Multitude of Sins January 1975 Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
3 Oh, Bury Me Not January 1976 Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
4 Nothing's Certain but Death January 1978 Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
5 Seasons of Death April 1981 Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
6 Wake Up, Darlin' Corey January 1984 Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
7 Dead Matter Fawcett May 29, 1993 Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
8 King of the Mountain November 30, 1994 Script error: No such module "template wrapper".

Phoenix Legacy (1981)

No. Title Publisher Date ISBN
1 Sword of the Lamb Berkley February 1981 Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
2 Shadow of the Swan July 1981 Script error: No such module "template wrapper".
3 House of the Wolf October 1981 Script error: No such module "template wrapper".

References

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