21st May, 2026 in Recommended Reads

The Dissolution Protocol by Leon Dermot

“True metamorphosis demands the dissolution of what came before. Derek found authentic love, brief but real. In those last moments, he gave himself what he had withheld for decades.” The novel, The Dissolution Protocol, by Leon Dermot, is an unsettling psychological thriller that follows a therapist and a determined detective whose lives become entangled. Rather than relying solely on suspense, the story draws its strength from the tensions between justice and personal conviction. I found the central characters to have depth with motivations that feel credible even when their actions are difficult to accept. As new details emerge through the shifting perspectives, the narrative reveals the ethical complexities at the heart of the story. The novel blurs the boundaries between empathy and control that ultimately challenge us to consider how far someone should go when institutions fail to protect the vulnerable.