KILLING SEASON; the determined brother of the victim trying to find his sister's killer is fabulously done. The characters are so well written you can feel their pain and determination. You are quickly drawn into their lives and feel like you are right there with them, wanting to help them through the hard times and smack them when they are stupid. Not only do you feel what the characters feeling, but you become wrapped up in the mystery and become as determined as Ben is to discover the killer. The relationship of the high school kids is a little disturbing to anyone who has a kid that age but sad to say probably way more accurate than any parent would like.