Ein kalter Tag im Mai (Rocco Schiavone ermittelt)

The atmosphere of Italy, especially in the context of a crime story, felt so authentic. I'm curious whether the author drew from personal experience or extensive research.

The story's emotional depth made me wonder how the author balanced character development with plot progression. Were these characters inspired by real people or entirely fictional?

The title and setting evoke a specific time in Italy's calendar, but I wonder if there's a deeper significance or symbolism behind choosing maggio as the backdrop.