Is your surname Gilkey? If so, Peter Gilkey, the notorious counterfeiter, might be your relative

PROSPECT, Conn. - Aug. 14, 2024 - PRLog -- Gilkey settled into family life in Connecticut as a husband and father while working as a cobbler. But then came the counterfeiting of Spanish milled dollars, which changed his life forever.

Author John Guevin hopes that a new book, Peter Gilkey: American Patriot & Counterfeiter, will help to answer the questions about who was Peter Gilkey. History can be exciting and fun. This book proves it. Imagine a dangerous ocean crossing, a shipwreck in which few survive. Join the hunt for clues to solve a criminal mystery. Watch as the husband, wife, and their small children, housed together in prison, struggle to survive. A real-life treasure hunt for valuable coins causes a frenzy. It's all here in this amazing but true story. Colorful illustrations bring it all to life. The reader becomes an eyewitness.

The author encourages the reader to look for clues along the way. A decent history book will provide facts about what, when, where, and who. This book aims to enhance the reader's comprehension of the reasons behind Peter Gilkey's actions. Why did Peter Gilkey do what he did? Readers may also want to focus on identifying the individuals who served as everyday heroes in this drama. Some may be obvious; others not so much. Hint: One was a person with special needs. Finally, think about the victims. Who were they? The intention of this book is not to answer all of these questions. We will leave that to the readers.

Details about Gilkey's descendants are included.

You can find Peter Gilkey: American Patriot & Counterfeiter in hardcover and paperback editions at Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1736901966), Barnes & Noble, and other bookstores.