A crime reporter. A strange murder. An ex-convict with a dark secret... Onofrio Palillo receives compensation many years after wrongful imprisonment for murder. Whilst trying to arrange an interview, Fabrizio Corsaro, a crime reporter, finds Palillo dead at his home. Investigations reveal incriminating evidence, which lead detectives to arrest Fabrizio himself for the murder. It's left to his brother Roberto, a criminal lawyer, to save Fabrizo from the nightmare into which his life has suddenly been plunged. With the help of deputy police prefect Domenico Fisichella, Roberto delves into Palillo's mysterious past. They discover an old secret that puts them on the trail of the most powerful man in Sicily, Giorgio Moncada. A complex story, full of mystery and memorable characters. What people are saying about ACCUSED: 'Complex, accessible and feels like a real work portrayal of crime and its effects' 'What a great read, I really could not put this one down!'