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WHO: Bestselling true crime author, Philip Carlo (www.philipcarlo.com) has been called America's foremost expert on serial killers and is talking about his new book, "THE ICE MAN: Confessions of a Mafia Contract Killer" (just out in paperback), which unveils intimate details about the life of the most prolific hitman in history, Richard "The Ice Man" Kuklinski.

WHAT: Dubbed "The Ice Man" for his signature disposal of his victims in freezers to throw off forensic investigators, Kuklinski was responsible for over 200 murders. The book is the culmination of 240 hours of face-to-face interviews with Kuklinksi, and even more time spent with Kuklinski's immediate family. Kuklinski was a 6'5", 275-pound Jekyll and Hyde: professional assassin and devoted family man. His wife described him as two people: a model father that would return home with a car full of groceries and presents; and a monster, often subjecting her to abuse and leaving their children to watch in horror. His family never knew of his other life as a top hitman contracted by the bosses of east coast crime families. Kuklinski will go down as one of the most vicious killers in history.

WHERE: Carlo has been interviewed on Larry King Live, ABC Primetime News, Montel Williams, Court TV and CNN, yet still has much to say about this shocking case. Please find a press release below for more information. Review copies of "The Ice Man" are available upon request.

WHEN: An expert on s e xual predators, psychopaths, and killers, Carlo can offer insight on just about any crime story in the news. Would you like to have him on for an interview? Chani Wellborn Phenix & Phenix Literary Publicists 512/478-2028 x203 www.phenixpublicity.com www.phenixpublicity.blogspot.com

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A degree in street smarts inspires bestselling run for The Ice Man Philip Carlo continues to shine light on America’s most notorious criminals NEW YORK – Philip Carlo is a New York Times bestselling author of seven books, published by top New York houses and repped by the most prestigious literary agency in the world. But Carlo hasn’t just earned spots on the New York Times bestseller list, in the Los Angeles Times Book Review, in People Magazine, on “Larry King Live”, “Montel Williams”, Court TV, The Discovery Channel, HBO, A&E –
 
Carlo has also earned undeniable street cred. Carlo grew up in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, amidst the world’s highest concentration of Mafia members. Per square mile there are more serial killers in Bensonhurst than anywhere in the world. At 15, he witnessed the fatal shooting of a friend in broad daylight by hitmen from the Colombo crime family. Moving toward induction into a Mafia family, Carlo ran smack into the law. When Carlo was shot in the head by a .22 caliber gun in the crossfire of gang warfare and nearly lost sight in his left eye, he decided it was time to turn his life around. Carlo’s intimate knowledge of the Mafia culture, lifestyle, and mindset helped him later become a successful crime writer, dedicating his professional career to exposing America’s most dangerous criminals. “Behind every monster, even the most cold-blooded ones, there lies a human story,” says Carlo, who has spent hundreds of hours in face-to-face interviews with some of the most notorious serial killers and psychopaths in American history. Among those who have trusted him to tell their stories are: - Richard Ramirez, “The Night Stalker” – Carlo spent over one hundred hours interviewing Ramirez at San Quentin’s Death Row. When free, Ramirez paralyzed the city of Los Angeles with fear. His name is synonymous with Satanism, torture and sadistic murder. Ramirez was convicted of thirteen murders. Philip Carlo is the only journalist he told his story to.

Carlo wrote the definitive, bestselling, most comprehensive account of The Night Stalker case, "THE NIGHT STALKER: The Life and Crimes of Richard Ramirez." The book recently had its tenth anniversary edition and is in its eighteenth printing. -

Richard “The Ice Man” Kuklinski – Dubbed “The Ice Man” for his signature disposal of his victims in freezers to throw off forensic investigators, Kuklinski was responsible for over 200 murders. The 6 foot 5, 275-pound Kuklinski was a real life Jekyll and Hyde, leading a double-life as a professional assassin and devoted family man. Carlo reveals all in "THE ICE MAN: Confessions of a Mafia Contract Killer" (St. Martin’s Press). The hardcover hit bookshelves in July 2006 and after a long run on the NYT bestseller list and several additional print runs, the book was released in paperback a year later. The story turned heads in Hollywood last year when producers Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Jason Blum acquired screen rights to The Ice Man. Directed by Allen and Albert Hughes, written by Terrence Winter, the film is slated to hit theaters in 2009. -
 
Anthony “Gaspipe” Casso – Former very notorious head of the Lucchese crime family, he was a Mafia superstar, responsible for more than 50 murders. Casso has given Carlo the most intimate, personal look into the world of La Cosa Nostra ever seen, unveiling the soul of one of the most cunning, ruthless mob bosses in crime history in his upcoming book, "GASPIPE: Confessions of a Mafia Boss," Casso’s tell-all. It will be released in July 2008 from HarperCollins. Casso now serves 13 life sentences in federal prison.
 
### About Philip Carlo Author of "THE ICE MAN: Confessions of a Mafia Contract Killer" Carlo has penned seven books, including the highly acclaimed, The New York Times bestseller The Night Stalker, chronicling the brutal career of serial killer Richard Ramirez, who now sits on San Quentin’s Death Row for 13 murders.

Carlo’s first book, "Stolen Flower" was the first to address child pornography by organized groups of pedophiles. Today "Stolen Flower" is used in prisons across the country as a resource to teach convicted molester's empathy. Publishers Weekly called Night Stalker “an exceptionally well-told true crime tale” and the New York Press praised Carlo, “We’ve all read novelists and true crime writers who try to put yo inside-the-mind-of-the-serial-killer, but I can’t remember one that succeeded with the physical and psychological intimacy of this collaboration between the writer and the killer himself.” Reviews of "THE ICE MAN" boast Carlo’s raw honesty.

Giant Magazine said, “What makes it unforgettable is that it possesses a depth that would be impressive for any biography.” Library Journal called it “highly recommended for readers of true crime.”

Carlo now resides in New York City/Miami and is working on his next book, "GASPIPE: Confessions of a Mafia Boss" (July 2008, HarperCollins). For more information, please visit www.philipcarlo.com.

Talking Points The Trends * What is the difference between a serial killer, a Mafia contract killer, a CIA assassin, and a terrorist (such as Carlos the Jackal)? * America loves organized crime culture: Why are we fascinated with grim stories of true crime? * Growing up with the most prolific hitman in American history: How two women coped with the gruesome truth about their father * Married to a mass murderer: How Barbara Kuklinski survived life with “The Ice Man” * How does someone become a professional hitman? What makes a contract killer tick? * The making of a mass murderer: What drives someone to kill? * What motivates true crime writers like Carlo write about killers? As a confidant to notorious mafia members, does Carlo fear for his own safety? The Case * How did “The Ice Man” get involved in the Jimmy Hoffa hit?