* Mary Frances Shura Craig; Author of Mysteries, Children’s Books

Mary Francis Shura Craig, 67, author of 69 mystery, historical and children’s novels and former president of the Mystery Writers of America. Among her best-known works are the children’s books “The Barclay Street Six Pack,” “Chester” and “Eleanor,” and the mystery novels “The Third Blond” and “Flash Point.” She also wrote more than 250 short stories. Mrs. Craig wrote under the names Mary Francis Shura, M. S. Craig, Mary Francis Craig and Meredith Hill. In Chicago on Saturday of injuries suffered in an apartment fire.