David Goldstein's Bio

David Goldstein grew up in New York and attended Florida State University, where he earned a degree in Criminology.

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 in northern Brooklyn before becoming a Lieutenant/Platoon Commander in South Jamaica, Queens. After retiring from the NYPD in 2020, he served for four years as a campus police officer in Boston.

David’s debut crime novel, Another Body in Brooklyn was released in October of 2025 to rave reviews. He decided to publish Bullets Over Bourbon to explore different aspects of crime and policing, highlighting the sometimes murky areas where the truth resides. The characters in these stories, both cops and criminals, are treading a line between the reality they know based on the information they are privy to and a more absolute, devastating truth.

David recently moved back to New York after five years in Massachusetts. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, exercising, and reading about politics and science. His upcoming science fiction novel will be released later in 2026. For more information or to contact David, visit the contact page.