Overview

The Law Killers collects some of Dundee’s most chilling murder cases from the past century. Journalist Alexander McGregor examines crimes that have terrorised Dundonian communities, from unexplained killings in Templeton Woods to notorious multiple murders, showing how violence has shaped part of the city’s history.

Writing & Voice

We found McGregor’s writing clear and direct. As someone who has reported on many of these cases himself, he brings authority and an unflinching eye to the material. The narrative doesn’t sensationalise but lays out the facts with respect for victims and context.

Content & Perspective

The book is structured around a series of case studies, each focusing on a different murder in and around Dundee. We move from the facts of the crimes to the repercussions for families and the community. McGregor situates each crime within social and historical context.

Themes

The Law Killers explores the nature of violent crime, public fascination and fear, and the challenge of making sense of brutality in familiar places. It also reflects on how journalists and communities remember and record atrocity.

What Worked

• Detailed research grounded in real cases from Dundee.
• Respected voice of an experienced local journalist.
• Balanced presentation that honours victims without sensationalism.

Minor Quibbles

• The case-by-case format can feel fragmented.
• Readers new to true crime may find the subject matter intense.

Final Thoughts

The Law Killers is a measured, unsettling read we respected for its restraint, local insight, and commitment to remembering victims without spectacle.

Rating: ★★★★½ / 5