Antonio Manzini is an actor, a screenwriter, a director, and the author of two murder mysteries featuring Deputy Police Chief Rocco Schiavone. Black Run is the first of these novels to be translated into English. He lives in Italy.

Praise for Black Run: “In a style both colorful and ironic, Manzini proves himself a great storyteller.” — Suspense Magazine“The ranks of impressive Euro Noir novelists are swelled by the gritty Antonio Manzini…diamond-hard crime writing…. This is lacerating stuff.” — Financial Times“An engrossing mystery…the complex, plausible plot is peopled with authentic characters, most notably the wry, pot-smoking, disillusioned Rocco, who was born and raised in Rome...His conversations with colleagues and suspects are sprinkled with wit and astutely shed light on Italy’s political and cultural conundrums. Readers will hope to see a lot more of Rocco.” — Publishers Weekly“Out of Season is another electrifying entry in Manzini’s series. Readers may find similarities between Aosta and Louise Penny’s Three Pines, a place where everyone knows everyone and knows everything about everyone.” — The Strand Magazine“Best International Crime Fiction of October” — CrimeReads“A thriller novel as chilling as its snowy cover…Manzini gives the reader a detective who has personality and humor…The result is dramatic and arresting.  I would recommend Out of Season for readers in search of a well-woven crime thriller.” — Reading and Literature Resource Blog“Chiara’s story torturously elongates time as readers suffer her bewilderment and pain, hanging on for rescue as the pages turn. This plot point alone is worth the read, with Schiavone and his hapless colleagues a bonus. A next-read for those who enjoy Donna Leon’s Commissario Guido Brunetti series and Louise Penny’s Armand Gamache novels.” — Booklist“The development of the characters themselves was what really made this novel for me. Every character, every conversation is humorous, sarcastic and witty ... if you want a thriller but also want a light read, some adult humor to lighten your day you absolutely. must. read. this!!!...A next-read for those who enjoy Donna Leon’s Commissario Guido Brunetti series and Louise Penny’s Armand Gamache novels...Engrossing ...” — Lit Hub/Book Marks“What keeps the reader glued to the story is Rocco. He’s fascinating in his contradictions…. Fans of Andrea Camilleri’s Sicily-set ‘Inspector Montalbano’ series will enjoy this debut mystery for its sly humor, vividly drawn characters, and amusing cultural clashes between rugged mountaineers and the more urbane southerner.” — Library Journal (starred review)“At last a detective who’s not haunted by personal demons or soaked in booze.… He’s a coarse, violent, and engaging policeman who would not be out of place in a James Ellroy masterpiece. The tale is deftly told with sharp, cynical dialogue. Let’s hear more of Schiavone.” — Daily Mail (London)“Rocco Schiavone is as bad a cop as Lt. Kojak. Dishonest, potentially violent, intolerant of the rules, but he also has a talent for the job he does…an unusual character…Noir with a touch of dark irony.” — RepubblicaPraise for Adam’s Rib: “Manzini delivers a wonderful mix of in-depth characterization with an ever-deepening plot. Best of all, perhaps, are his descriptions (his evocation of the sounds an espresso machine makes is just one example) and his characters’ wide-ranging comments on Italian life and politics.” — Booklist“Schiavone brings the case to a solution out of Agatha Christie as satisfying as it is unexpected here… Schiavone continues to make a memorable companion in crime.”               — Kirkus Reviews“Entertaining  . . . .  Readers will look forward to seeing more of this fascinating and complex character.” — Publishers Weekly

Antonio Manzini is an actor, a screenwriter, a director, and the author of two murder mysteries featuring Deputy Police Chief Rocco Schiavone. Black Run is the first of these novels to be translated into English. He lives in Italy.

Praise for Black Run: “In a style both colorful and ironic, Manzini proves himself a great storyteller.” — Suspense Magazine“The ranks of impressive Euro Noir novelists are swelled by the gritty Antonio Manzini…diamond-hard crime writing…. This is lacerating stuff.” — Financial Times“An engrossing mystery…the complex, plausible plot is peopled with authentic characters, most notably the wry, pot-smoking, disillusioned Rocco, who was born and raised in Rome...His conversations with colleagues and suspects are sprinkled with wit and astutely shed light on Italy’s political and cultural conundrums. Readers will hope to see a lot more of Rocco.” — Publishers Weekly“Out of Season is another electrifying entry in Manzini’s series. Readers may find similarities between Aosta and Louise Penny’s Three Pines, a place where everyone knows everyone and knows everything about everyone.” — The Strand Magazine“Best International Crime Fiction of October” — CrimeReads“A thriller novel as chilling as its snowy cover…Manzini gives the reader a detective who has personality and humor…The result is dramatic and arresting.  I would recommend Out of Season for readers in search of a well-woven crime thriller.” — Reading and Literature Resource Blog“Chiara’s story torturously elongates time as readers suffer her bewilderment and pain, hanging on for rescue as the pages turn. This plot point alone is worth the read, with Schiavone and his hapless colleagues a bonus. A next-read for those who enjoy Donna Leon’s Commissario Guido Brunetti series and Louise Penny’s Armand Gamache novels.” — Booklist“The development of the characters themselves was what really made this novel for me. Every character, every conversation is humorous, sarcastic and witty ... if you want a thriller but also want a light read, some adult humor to lighten your day you absolutely. must. read. this!!!...A next-read for those who enjoy Donna Leon’s Commissario Guido Brunetti series and Louise Penny’s Armand Gamache novels...Engrossing ...” — Lit Hub/Book Marks“What keeps the reader glued to the story is Rocco. He’s fascinating in his contradictions…. Fans of Andrea Camilleri’s Sicily-set ‘Inspector Montalbano’ series will enjoy this debut mystery for its sly humor, vividly drawn characters, and amusing cultural clashes between rugged mountaineers and the more urbane southerner.” — Library Journal (starred review)“At last a detective who’s not haunted by personal demons or soaked in booze.… He’s a coarse, violent, and engaging policeman who would not be out of place in a James Ellroy masterpiece. The tale is deftly told with sharp, cynical dialogue. Let’s hear more of Schiavone.” — Daily Mail (London)“Rocco Schiavone is as bad a cop as Lt. Kojak. Dishonest, potentially violent, intolerant of the rules, but he also has a talent for the job he does…an unusual character…Noir with a touch of dark irony.” — RepubblicaPraise for Adam’s Rib: “Manzini delivers a wonderful mix of in-depth characterization with an ever-deepening plot. Best of all, perhaps, are his descriptions (his evocation of the sounds an espresso machine makes is just one example) and his characters’ wide-ranging comments on Italian life and politics.” — Booklist“Schiavone brings the case to a solution out of Agatha Christie as satisfying as it is unexpected here… Schiavone continues to make a memorable companion in crime.”               — Kirkus Reviews“Entertaining  . . . .  Readers will look forward to seeing more of this fascinating and complex character.” — Publishers Weekly

Antonio Manzini is an actor, a screenwriter, a director, and the author of two murder mysteries featuring Deputy Police Chief Rocco Schiavone. Black Run is the first of these novels to be translated into English. He lives in Italy.

Praise for Black Run: “In a style both colorful and ironic, Manzini proves himself a great storyteller.” — Suspense Magazine“The ranks of impressive Euro Noir novelists are swelled by the gritty Antonio Manzini…diamond-hard crime writing…. This is lacerating stuff.” — Financial Times“An engrossing mystery…the complex, plausible plot is peopled with authentic characters, most notably the wry, pot-smoking, disillusioned Rocco, who was born and raised in Rome...His conversations with colleagues and suspects are sprinkled with wit and astutely shed light on Italy’s political and cultural conundrums. Readers will hope to see a lot more of Rocco.” — Publishers Weekly“Out of Season is another electrifying entry in Manzini’s series. Readers may find similarities between Aosta and Louise Penny’s Three Pines, a place where everyone knows everyone and knows everything about everyone.” — The Strand Magazine“Best International Crime Fiction of October” — CrimeReads“A thriller novel as chilling as its snowy cover…Manzini gives the reader a detective who has personality and humor…The result is dramatic and arresting.  I would recommend Out of Season for readers in search of a well-woven crime thriller.” — Reading and Literature Resource Blog“Chiara’s story torturously elongates time as readers suffer her bewilderment and pain, hanging on for rescue as the pages turn. This plot point alone is worth the read, with Schiavone and his hapless colleagues a bonus. A next-read for those who enjoy Donna Leon’s Commissario Guido Brunetti series and Louise Penny’s Armand Gamache novels.” — Booklist“The development of the characters themselves was what really made this novel for me. Every character, every conversation is humorous, sarcastic and witty ... if you want a thriller but also want a light read, some adult humor to lighten your day you absolutely. must. read. this!!!...A next-read for those who enjoy Donna Leon’s Commissario Guido Brunetti series and Louise Penny’s Armand Gamache novels...Engrossing ...” — Lit Hub/Book Marks“What keeps the reader glued to the story is Rocco. He’s fascinating in his contradictions…. Fans of Andrea Camilleri’s Sicily-set ‘Inspector Montalbano’ series will enjoy this debut mystery for its sly humor, vividly drawn characters, and amusing cultural clashes between rugged mountaineers and the more urbane southerner.” — Library Journal (starred review)“At last a detective who’s not haunted by personal demons or soaked in booze.… He’s a coarse, violent, and engaging policeman who would not be out of place in a James Ellroy masterpiece. The tale is deftly told with sharp, cynical dialogue. Let’s hear more of Schiavone.” — Daily Mail (London)“Rocco Schiavone is as bad a cop as Lt. Kojak. Dishonest, potentially violent, intolerant of the rules, but he also has a talent for the job he does…an unusual character…Noir with a touch of dark irony.” — RepubblicaPraise for Adam’s Rib: “Manzini delivers a wonderful mix of in-depth characterization with an ever-deepening plot. Best of all, perhaps, are his descriptions (his evocation of the sounds an espresso machine makes is just one example) and his characters’ wide-ranging comments on Italian life and politics.” — Booklist“Schiavone brings the case to a solution out of Agatha Christie as satisfying as it is unexpected here… Schiavone continues to make a memorable companion in crime.”               — Kirkus Reviews“Entertaining  . . . .  Readers will look forward to seeing more of this fascinating and complex character.” — Publishers Weekly