Sutton McPhee is the television reporter at the center of Brenda English’s short mystery series. Her reporting work puts her on stories involving people and institutions with a reason to keep information out of public view.
The series begins with Corruption Of Faith and continues with cases concerning political and legal power. McPhee investigates as a journalist rather than as a police officer, using the access and questions that come with her job. Read the three books in publication order for the full run.
Reading Order#
See the complete Sutton McPhee reading order for all books in the series.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Sutton McPhee an effective investigator?
As a television reporter, Sutton McPhee has the skills, contacts, and public platform needed to pursue stories that others might avoid. Her journalistic training gives her a methodical approach to uncovering the truth, while her determination keeps her going even when the investigations turn dangerous.
Who created the character Sutton McPhee?
Sutton McPhee was created by mystery author Brenda English. The character first appeared in Corruption of Faith, published in 1997, and went on to appear in three books total.
How many books feature Sutton McPhee?
Sutton McPhee appears in three novels: Corruption Of Faith (1997), Corruption of Power (1998), and Corruption of Justice (1999). Read them in order to follow her cases.