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True Crime Book Discussion: "The Con Queen of Hollywood" by Scott C. Johnson

Discuss a true crime book. This month we are discussing, "The Con Queen of Hollywood: The Hunt for an Evil Genius" by Scott C. Johnson.

Blending years of deep reporting with distinctive, powerful prose, Scott C. Johnson's unique true crime narrative recounts the tale of the brilliantly cunning imposter who carved a path of financial and emotional destruction across the world. Gifted with a diabolical flair for impersonation, manipulation, and deception, the Con Queen used their skill with accents and deft psychological insight to sweep through the entertainment industry. Johnson traces the origins of this mastermind and follows the years-long investigation of a singularly determined private detective who helped deliver them to the FBI.

—From the Catalog.

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