The American Pearl: Why they still won't let her come home.

by Peter Gilboy

A THRILLER - Patricia Pavlik is the most dangerous woman in America. That is, if only she could get back to America.
But the US government can't afford to let that happen.

Quintyn Ames is 8,500 miles away, in America. He's a government researcher andknown to be a troublemaker. But Quintyn is determined to get at thetruth, and against all forces, try to bring Lt. Patricia Pavlik home.

542 pages, Paperback

First published November 15, 2017

About the author

Peter Gilboy is the author of 2017 thriller - The American Pearl. He is also the author of The Girl on Mill Street, Madeleine’s Kiss, and Operation Fantasy Plan

He has been a ditch digger, bartender, truck driver, short order cook, soldier & intelligence operative, teacher and academic. He has been in jail only once. Peter almost always takes his meds.

Peter lives in upstate New York with his dog, Dollar.

You can find out more about Peter and his upcoming books at http://www.PeterGilboy.com.

See also http://www.TheAmericanPearl.com/

He can be contacted at Hello@PeterGilboy.com.

Reviews

[Michele Land]

I just read The American Pearl and what a great saga!! I was born in 1955 and knew many soldiers that (sort of) returned. All of the men deeply affected by this horrible war. All war is horrible but this war as our soldiers returned they (the soldiers) were spit upon, disgraced and embarrassed as they were returning home. This happened in airports, hotels and even on the streets! So, these great men return after “HELL” to be greeted this way. Most of my friends that returned were shell shocked, angry had night terrors (and day terrors) and had a very hard time learning how to laugh or even feel joy again! That one act of disrespect that they got a lot of the time, in my opinion, stunned and turned these great warriors into cynics and devastated them as much as the horror of war! I have really NEVER been able to read about or see movies about Vietnam. But I trusted this author and so I read it, and I say it’s wonderfully handled and a great read. It shocked and elated me and the realization of our warriors being left behind had me in actual tears!

[Jayden]

This wouldn't be your standard or typical war book. It's more directed towards two individuals and there stories.

It helps to show how pasts can effect people's future. As quoted from the book: "She wouldn't understand how the past is strapped to my back. How it crawls up and leans over my shoulder and whispers to me." Your past becomes apart of you and you will forever be changed.

This book is mainly focused on two different peoples lives one being a man and one a woman. It starts at two different time periods. One of them being from the present and giving glimpses of the past. And the other one from the past until eventually the two time periods merge together.

As I was reading I could picture and feel it all happening as if I was there watching it unfold. I was completely immersed in the book. Loved it from begining to end. Would love to read more books from this author. I also like how at the end it even gave you links to learn more for yourself.

[Chris Rosenthal]

Peter Gilboy is an exciting author. His work is authentic, compelling, consistent, intelligent, and you are never quite sure where he will lead you. You only know that you will follow him anywhere. His latest book THE AMERICAN PEARL is, in my opinion, his best work yet. The story has you going from the present to the past with such dexterity and cleverness that you are right there with both protagonists, in the present, whichever present it is. And did I say The American Pearl is mysteriously thrilling? See for yourself!

[Erin]

OMG.. Get your box of tissues.. This story was so ... Sad and real for fiction. I loved the ending, yes be afraid of all media..
Really, really good story. I have recommended this book to many of my friends and thank you Lori for suggesting this book for our club.

[ReneE]

This is a fabulous book. I could not put it down and stayed up late to finish it. Great writing style and characters. An absolutely riveting story pulled from that ignominious time for our country -- which robbed us of a generation (my generation) sent to fight....for what? Don't want to get on my soapbox, but it really was shameful and disgraceful, and we should not forget the young men (and women, but mostly men) who gave up their lives for nothing, not to mention the appalling 'welcome home' that awaited them when they returned home, which was just as disgraceful. Bravo to Mr. Gilboy for writing this book.
(I am definitely putting Mr. Gilboy on my list of preferred authors and will check out his other books.)

[Harold Kasselman]

A masterfully executed story about the horrors of the POW's during=and perhaps still in Vietnam. The author raises troubling questions about MIA's and whether the government has covered it up for it's own purposes. The lead character is authentic and compelling. He is willing to risk his marriage and his life to discover the truth about a missing POW. The plot is enthralling and the ending unforgettable. My only complaint is that the book is 50-75 pages too long.

[SUSAN L. HANCOCK]

Must read for modern history

Required reading. Our times are part of history. Great book and enlightening or someone who didn’t live through that time. End notes and links are helpful resources.

[Isaac (Ike) Standifird]

Great insite to conditions in Vietnam as experienced by our forgotten warriors. I skipped major sections as the treatment of this Lt was repetitive and so egregious.
The actions of our government were almost unbelievable.