August 2025 — In Murder in Mount Vernon: Guns, Gangsters, and Glory, acclaimed author and fourth-generation private investigator Bruce Alterman delivers a striking new thriller rooted in decades of investigative experience. Inspired by actual cases and thirty years spent working in Mount Vernon, Alterman reveals the city’s violent world of organized crime in a pulse-pounding narrative that plunges readers into alleys of power, betrayal, and homicide.
The novel follows a seasoned PI who takes on what appears to be a routine workers’ compensation case—until it spirals into a deadly descent through the city’s criminal underworld. From backroom deals to brutal gang violence, Murder in Mount Vernon exposes the hard-hitting realities of a city shaped by organized crime and corruption. With relentless twists and unflinching authenticity, readers are drawn into a world where danger lurks behind every corner—and survival means confronting the powerful Mob head-on.
Alterman is no stranger to the dark side of crime. With more than 40 years in the field, he has contributed his expertise to major networks including The History Channel, PBS, Discovery, and the Travel Channel. His investigative background lends his novels a rare authenticity and intensity, distinguishing them from most contemporary thrillers.
Mount Vernon wasn’t just a place—it was where I first saw how deeply violence and corruption can shape a city. Through this novel, I’ve tried to capture that truth with the weight and impact it deserves.
Bruce Alterman
Murder in Mount Vernon is available now and is perfect for fans of riveting detective stories, organized crime dramas, and readers intrigued by the real history of one of Westchester’s most infamous cities.
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