Marisa Merico

About the Author

Marisa Merico is an Italian-born author whose gripping true crime memoir 'Mafia Princess' unveils the shadowy underbelly of organized crime through her personal lens as the daughter of a notorious mafia boss. Raised in the clandestine world of the Calabrian 'Ndrangheta, Merico's life took a dramatic turn when she fled Italy to escape the violent legacy of her family, eventually finding refuge and reinvention in England. Her writing draws from raw, firsthand experiences of loyalty, betrayal, and survival, offering readers an unflinching look at the human cost of mafia involvement. 'Mafia Princess,' which inspired an Amazon Prime series, stands as her seminal work, blending memoir with investigative insight to challenge stereotypes and expose the global reach of organized crime. Through her narrative, Merico not only recounts her escape but also advocates for awareness and reform in the fight against mafia influence.