Review of Dissection of a Murder by Jo Murray

Dissection of a Murder is a clever, unputdownable courtroom drama and thriller, with popcorn-worthy tension, and thrilling breadcrumb suspicion which will leave readers gnawing at their nails in pulse-pounding anticipation.

Leila Richards is a junior defence barrister with plenty of promise. When she’s unexpectedly handed her first high-profile case, the one everyone wants, she’s tasked with defending Jack Millman, the man accused of murdering a judge. Even more surprising? He’s requested her specifically. As soon as we recover from that reveal, there’s another at it’s coattails.

There’s secrets, lies, shocks and twists perfectly crafted to give the readers that satisfying WOW factor. Dissection of a Murder does not dissapoint! You’re going to love it!

Published on 07.05.2026 by Macmillan

Reviewed by Danielle

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