Former judge in Rome, he based the story of "Romanzo Criminale" on his
experience in the trials against the true members of the Magliana's
gang.
His books include "Nero come il cuore", "Il padre e lo straniero",
"Teneri assassini", "Terroni" and "Nelle mani giuste", historical
sequel of "Romanzo Criminale" set in the Italy of the 90s.