Antonio Manzini

Antonio Manzini is widely recognized for his Rocco Schiavone series, which features a curmudgeonly Roman deputy police chief exiled to a small, snowy town in the Aosta Valley. This series blends elements of crime fiction with a distinctive character study and often dark humor.

Readers should begin with "Pista Nera" (Black Run) to follow the chronological development of Deputy Police Chief Rocco Schiavone's character and cases. The series is best enjoyed when read in publication order to fully appreciate the ongoing narrative arcs.

The Rocco Schiavone series has been adapted into a popular Italian television series titled "Rocco Schiavone," starring Marco Giallini. The show closely follows the plots of the novels, bringing the character and his investigations to the screen.