Overview

It's New Year's Day, 2014. Joshua Rothchild, a young NYPD sergeant, and his officers respond to the city's first homicide of the year. The victim is a middle-aged ex-con, found riddled with bullets in a hallway. After an embarrassing mishap at the crime scene, Josh is soon bitten during a violent encounter with a suspect. He was already considering a career change, and recent events are pushing him to leave policing for good. Amid the flurry of police activity in their Brooklyn precinct, no one gives much thought to the New Year's Day homicide. But as the weeks go by, a dogged detective named Espinoza continues to investigate a murder that everyone else has forgotten. As a series of violent events unfolds, Josh begins to question his detachment and decides to help Espinoza with the murder investigation. But often the biggest danger to cops comes from within the shadowy labyrinth of the NYPD, such as higher-ups who are more concerned about their precinct's statistical performance than justice for the victims. Will Josh be able to leave a job he once loved with his head held high, or will he be crushed by the grinding gears of the department? If he really wants to help solve the murder, he'll have to put aside his preconceptions and dodge the bullets coming at him from all sides.

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""A window into life in the ranks of one of America's most dangerous jobs-a police officer. I really liked Sergeant Joshua Rothchild. He works in one of the most unforgiving neighborhoods of New York City and has the drive to make sure survivors of a crime receive justice. I highly recommend this book. It has the gritty realism of a docudrama, blending cop humor and an inside look at the moving parts of a police precinct and how they interact."" -Twylla Johnson, Reedsy reviewer, 5-star review ""Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn is under siege in Another Body in Brooklyn. Readers will welcome David Goldstein's compelling, realistic examination of urban policing, racism, bullying, and bravery. An intriguing story attractive to readers of police procedurals and crime fiction."" -Diane Donovan, Midwest Book Review ""A gritty, fast-paced dive into NYPD patrol life, told with authenticity. It captures the compassion officers show crime victims and the underserved, delivering a police story as real as it gets. This is a great book to read for anyone who wants to see what policing is really like."" -Christian Gulotta, NYPD Captain (retired) ""David Goldstein, a retired NYPD lieutenant, is also a talented writer, and the result is Another Body in Brooklyn, an authentic and compelling real-life crime novel. Every word of dialogue is spot-on and helps bring characters to life. Joshua is an endearing, complex protagonist. His love interests are especially compelling, and his commanding officer is unforgettable as one of multiple antagonists, which include perpetrators and 'the system' in general. This book is the real deal."" -David Aretha, award-winning author ""This isn't just another cop thriller; it's a salute to those who serve on the home front, warts and all. If you're a veteran, law enforcement officer, or from a paramilitary background, you will appreciate the quiet heroism amid the urban chaos in this book."" -Yanni Athanasiadis, Major, U.S. Marine Corps (retired) ""A fascinating, realistic look into the world of the NYPD, where good cops have to navigate between a broken criminal justice system and bureaucratic politics that reward coward cops. David Goldstein's writing will give readers an inside perspective of what it actually takes to police a busy urban area and still stay true to oneself."" -Noah Kaiser, educator and coach, LA Unified School District ""An exciting portrayal of modern-day policing. The characters are so interesting and believable that reading this book was like watching an entertaining mystery. Note: This is not a cozy murder mystery. There is a murder or two, but the telling is as gritty and real as it gets, while remaining compassionate to the subjects, especially as the story winds down. I couldn't have enjoyed it more."" -Steven Berkowitz, former U.S. Navy Surface Warfare Officer, small business owner ""This is probably the most realistic cop novel I have ever read. The dialogue is sharp and witty, and the plot rolls on like a string of episodes of Cops. Joshua Rothchild is a good cop who's getting hit from all fronts. Part of the fun of this book is wondering how he will emerge from everything that's being thrown at him. Detective Espinoza is a dedicated investigator whose motivation to solve a crime that isn't on the city's radar any more brings out the best in Sergeant Rothchild and his cops. Every rookie police officer should read this book."" -Joe D., Investigator and retired NYPD Detective

Author Information

David Goldstein grew up in New York and attended Florida State University, where he earned a degree in Criminology along with many other prospective civil servants. After serving as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps, David spent two and a half years as a patrol officer with the LAPD in Los Angeles. He then joined the NYPD and served in high-crime areas, mostly in northern Brooklyn, before becoming a Lieutenant/Platoon Commander in South Jamaica, Queens in 2020. After retiring from the NYPD, he served for four years as a campus police officer in Boston. Another Body in Brooklyn is David's debut crime novel. He decided to write this book because he has read too many unrealistic police procedurals. While this book has aspects of a murder mystery, it is really a story of the workings of a busy police precinct and the men and women who are tasked with being society's first line between order and chaos. He also wanted to showcase the tough work and even tougher decisions that patrol officers often have to make with limited time and resources.David is also the author of a book of short crime fiction, Back Alleys and Unauthorized Donut Shops. His upcoming science fiction book will be released in 2026.

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