Philip Carlo Biography

Philip Carlo was the New York Times bestselling author of "The Ice Man: Confessions of a Mafia Contract Killer," detailing the life of Richard Kuklinski, a notorious murderer. His intimate understanding of Mafia culture, cultivated during his youth in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, provided him with a unique perspective for his crime writing. Carlo also penned other works that explored the chilling careers of serial killers. His narratives are recognized for their raw authenticity and unflinching exploration of the darker aspects of human behavior.