This book is about the racial injustice and unrest during the 2020s. While I didn't see much of what happened during that time first hand, it gives a decent summary of it through their examples of black people who were unfairly killed.

With that being said, I thought that Calvanese was extremely immature and over the top racist. Not just him, but the other white cops as well. I don't believe this was an accurate depiction of all the cops in the 2020s. Sure there were some, but every cop in the department being racist and beating up their own fellow cops? I don't believe that. The language in the book also was over the top.

The end of the book was interesting, but I definitely considered not finishing it because of how the characters were seemingly overdramatized. It was an attempt to be a good book on a touchy topic, but in my opinion it missed the mark.

I felt a bit thrown in at the deep end with this book- so many things happening and so many characters to be introduced to in the first few pages that it took a while to get straight who was who, what was happening and how it all tied together.
As a result I found it a bit disjointed to read and struggled to really connect with any of the characters.
Not a bad read but not his best.

I really enjoyed reading this it had everything that I enjoyed about the psychological thriller element to it. The characters were everything that I wanted and enjoyed how well everything flowed together. Jeff Stetson has a great writing style and I wanted to read more in this world.

The Killing Season is a compelling crime thriller that delves into racial tensions in California as police officers are systematically targeted. Partners Calvanese and Henderson must set aside their differences to track down the perpetrator behind the murders of multiple police officers. Although it took me until around Chapter 16 to fully immerse myself in the book, the engaging plot makes it a worthwhile read for fans of this genre.

This was an amazing book. I highly recommend it to everyone. Great characters and a great plot. I will be looking for more books by this author. The book is superbly written. Lots of twists, turns and shocking turns of events. Quickly becoming a go to author for me!!!! If you love to read a book and be shocked by the ending then check out this author for sure. You will love this book and this author. Very enjoyable and I highly recommend this book. Make sure you add this to your TBR list. It will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Thank you NetGalley, Storm Publishing and of course Jeff Stetson for allowing me to read the ARC of "The Killing Season" in exchange for an honest review.

The psychological thriller is packed with a lot of serious topics, mostly in the foreground are police brutality, especially towards people of colour and racism. The book is happening in Los Angeles, following the story of LAPD officers Calvanese and his new partner, Henderson.

The main plot line follows a case of serial murders on police officers, with all of the victims being white it raises the question whether this is a revenge strike caused by the several cases of police brutality happening towards people of colour. Calvanese and Henderson, white and black of skin colour, are used to show union and used as a sign of harmony towards the public eye, yet it goes without question that the connection and partnership between the two is rocky at best at the start, whether this be because of their skin colour or their different mindsets overall is up to every reader personally to decide. In my opinion, it surely is influenced by everything in bits.

Not only do the officers work together on the case, trying to prevent more murder, they also work on themselves, their partnership on duty as well as off duty.

Jeff Stetson has created something wonderful with this piece, in spite of the sad fact that this book is the reality as it closer could not be. The banter between the partners, the tension and explosion between the different ethnicities among the police itself, as well as outside the station was perfectly written and displayed, even if it is surely a hard pill to swallow.

The question whether crime has a colour ---, well, let us just say, Jeff Stetson finds a beautiful way to answer it.

Suspenful, intriguing, catching. Without a doubt recommend everyone to read this --- especially if you have a view on the world as does Calvanese.

The Killing Season is a superb read!!! The book is set in L.A. where white police officers are being killed after the murder of an unarmed black man. The racial tension in the city is worsening each day and the L.A.P.D need to find out who is behind these killings. Officer Calvanese has been paired up with Henderson who is a newbie and both have very different ways of working but at the end of the day they want to catch the cop killer. This is a story that makes you sit up and take note and one you will think about for a long time after. I can't recommend this book highly enough.

A Phycological Thriller.

The Killing Season by Jeff Stetson is a phycological thriller about the LAPD Police Force in Los Angeles. There is a murder that involves an innocent unarmed black man who is killed by the police but also a little girl is caught up in the gang's crossfire and is also killed. LAPD police officer Tony Calvanese and his new partner a newcomer, rookie police office called Paul Henderson are left wondering why these senseless killings keep happening. But once the public find out there is a ripple effect as the city blame the police for an innocent black man to be once again shot by Selous police officers. Then a white police office is gunned down as he is on petrol which leads the police think it could be in retaliation for the innocent black victim.
Then more officers randomly start to get picked of and pandemonium sets in for both the police, the public and the black and white communities. This causes friction and confrontation soon erupts between the different ethnicity police officers due to the stress they are under especially as they need to catch the killer before another officer is killed. But who is it and is it race related or personal against the police who wear their uniforms with pride to serve the community. Calvanese is a white police officer and Henderson is black and they must find a common ground as the tension thickens between them.
Jeff Stetson has done an excellent job authoring this book. There is plenty of suspense, a great dialogue and the banter between Calvanese and Henderson is excellent and very funny and had me laughing aloud. Police as we all know must release the tension somehow. The Characters are well developed, and the story is very realistic. The author deals with controversial issues and a story that will leave you thinking and discussing the book long after you have put it down. I highly recommend this book-to-book clubs and anyone who loves a great phycological thriller. Thanks to NetGalley and to the publishers of this book for giving me a free advance copy of the book to preview and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Fantastic, absolutely packed with racial tension which is uneasy and terrifying in places. White cops are being killed whilst going about their daily business and the city is being thrown into panic with no real clues to go on. If the police aren’t safe, then who is. People are questioning whether it is retaliation for the number of blacks being killed by cops and feeling targeted.
The central characters are very likeable and they are police partners, ironically one black and one white which obviously feeds well into the storyline. There are a lot of loyalties strained both family and otherwise so a lot to unpack with the complexities of the relationships.
The action is fast and the build up to the deaths expertly narrated as we build up a picture of the innocent people who are dying and the normality of their relationships with loved ones which makes the impact felt hard.
I liked the red herrings and twists in the story and the expect the unexpected vibes. Definitely recommend.

Don't sleep on this book. This thriller is rife with racial tension, and suspense. It had my heart racing at points. I flew through this book.

Well done!

First, I cannot imagine being Law Enforcement in this day and age, regardless of race, gender, etc. This story was incredibly intense, highlighting racial division in the inner city of Los Angeles as well as challeges our Police face. A string of murders erupt throughout the city, targeting white officers. Tenured officer Tony Calvanese is partnered up with a highly educated older rookie, Paul Henderson, who has been a target of racial profiling in Beverly Hills - as a current LAPD officer!

There was a nice balance of humor - usually between the partners or their "smart" talk back to their commanding officer.

This is a well written crime thriller, set in LA and tackling the subject of racial tension. The two lead characters, Henderson and Calvanese are partners in LAPD. There is a lot of tension in the book and it is not an easy read but one I would highly recommend. It is a fast paced and very thought provoking read with excellent characterisation and a read which I thoroughly enjoyed. Thanks to Net Galley for my ARC.

Racial violence explodes across LA putting the entire police department on alert. after an innocent unarmed black man, a young girl. When the murder of an LAPD officer starts a string of cop killings in the city, the entire police force is now on alert. It appears that the killer is specifically targeting police officers, killing them one by one.
Officers Calvanese and Henderson are sent out to find the killer before any more lives are lost. Their efforts are hindered by political tensions within the police force. Their job is hindered by the fact that Henderson is black and Calvanese is white. Thus they are termed mismatched partners because they fail to come to some agreement on the cause of the brutality and racism that is ravaging the city. As the number of killings builds up, they are instantly put on the hot seat. They must resolve their differences before things become entirely out of control.
An edge-of-the-seat, beautifully written thriller that will keep you turning the pages until the very end.

Having not read this author before I was unsure what to expect.

This was a good solid 3 star read. A very easy read to while away a few hours on a chilly evening. Would definitely recommend to others

Thank you for the opportunity to review

Absolutely riveting. Loved the banter between Henderson & Calvanese. This has to be the best crime read of the year and would make a terrific movie or tv show. I would love to see a sequel! WTG Jeff 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Wow! What a ride. I really enjoyed reading it and didn’t want to put it down. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this ARC!

This was a very intense story, some parts I found difficult to absorb but the story on the whole was fascinating. The main characters were great and the concluion was brilliant.

I enjoyed reading The Stolen Girls so I was really excited for this one. There were definitely points that were difficult to read due to the blatant racism in the police department and this was hard to read at points bit showed the truth in some police situations. Great read overall.

The Killing Season by Jeff Stetson was rather good. I had not read any other book by this author, so this was my first introduction to his writing. The main characters, Henderson and Calvanese, were a good pairing. Their interactions were frustrating at times, but they showed a realistic relationship.

Tensions explode across Los Angeles as violence ravages the city. An innocent unarmed Black man shot dead by the cops, a little girl caught in gang crossfire, an LAPD officer killed by predawn gunfire in the Hollywood Hills. And the first in a string of cop killings that have the force on edge.

The story starts off strong and doesn't let up until the satisfying ending. There were times the story got a bit tense to read and some of the jokes were a bit over the top, but I'm sure that is what happens with police officers.

The characters were well-developed, and the stories were realistic. The writing was good and held my interest. I would recommend this book.

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Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher and author for this eARC.

The title of this book looked intriguing and from the blurb I thought it would be my kind of read. It was, and I thoroughly enjoyed The Killing Season from start to finish. Officer Tony Calvanese is paired up with newbie Paul Henderson and they investigate a number of cop killings. I think Jeff Stetson has come up with a great read here, the writing is good and the plot line is well thought out. The book tackles racism - within communities and the police force itself. At times I found this to be a hard hitting, poignant and thought provoking read which will stay with me for a while afterwards. I really liked Calvanese and Henderson who struggle working together initially and I loved the humorous moments between them. The glimpses into their home and personal lives are lovely touches that give their characters greater depth. The author really ramps up the tension in his writing and the animosity between characters felt very real. This soon became a very moreish, hard to put down read which showed all is not what it seems. Overall a very, very good, fast paced read that is certainly believeable and I'd recommend it.

4 stars