Wake Up, Darlin' Corey

Conan Flagg #6

by M.K. Wren

Who killed darlin’ Corey? In the sixth novel in the Conan Flagg series, the Oregon detective is investigating the mysterious, untimely death of his friend Corey Benbow. It seemed to Flagg that the police were asking too few questions about the fatal automobile accident that claimed the young woman’s life—especially since it was common knowledge in the town of Holiday Beach that more than one person stood to gain from her death. It wasn’t long before Flagg began unraveling motive and opportunity to disprove the verdict of accidental death in the case…and, in a chilling re-creation of the crime, to demand equal justice for the deadly conspiracy of silence that murdered Corey Benbow.

Genres: Mystery, Crime

Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1984

About the author

Martha Kay Renfroe was an Oregon writer, author of mystery and science fiction under the penname M.K. Wren. Her work included the "Conan Flagg" mystery series and the post-apocalyptic novel A Gift Upon the Shore, set along the Oregon coast.

Reviews

[Denise Spicer · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book in the Conan Flagg series is set in a fictional version of Lincoln City, OR. Conan’s friend (and at one time, possible love interest) Corey Benbow dies in a seemingly accidental death. But she was part of a pro-environmental group seeking to save coastal land from the evil development folks, including her in-laws, so something seems wrong to Conan who avenges her death with a vigilant search for justice.

[Phil · Rating 3 out of 5]

We can't pin the killer until the very end... good storytelling.

[Helen Fleischer · Rating 4 out of 5]

rough justice

[Cindy · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was a slow burn. I didn't relate to the characters and the pace was less then exciting. I did like the ending and the last chapter was the best in the book.

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

I must admit to skip reading through this one.