Scott F. Johnson Knihy

This gripping narrative unfolds an international manhunt for a psychopathic con artist who exploited the aspirations of creators, stealing identities and millions. Scott C. Johnson combines years of in-depth reporting with powerful prose to recount the tale of a cunning imposter who wreaked financial and emotional havoc across the globe. With a remarkable talent for impersonation and manipulation, the Con Queen infiltrated the entertainment industry, leaving a trail of destruction. Johnson traces the origins of this mastermind and follows the relentless investigation led by a determined private detective that ultimately brought the Con Queen to the FBI's attention. Described by a victim as a “crazy, evil genius,” the Con Queen executed one of Hollywood's most elaborate scams, raising questions about motive and purpose. Johnson's exclusive access to victims and never-before-heard recordings of the Con Queen not only garnered global attention but also propelled law enforcement into action. As Johnson journeys from Los Angeles to the UK and Jakarta, he confronts one of the most disturbing criminal minds in recent history, discovering profound truths about himself and his own troubled family history along the way.

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. Described by one victim as a "crazy, evil genius," the Con Queen enacted one of the most elaborate scams ever to hit Hollywood?the perfect criminal, committing the perfect crime for our time. But for what purpose? And with what motive? Johnson?s unparalleled access to sources?including exclusive interviews with victims and never-before-heard recordings of the Con Queen?brought global attention to the scam, spurred law enforcement to act, and led Johnson himself to venture in search of the Con Queen. Journeying from Los Angeles to the United Kingdom to Jakarta, Johnson eventually came face-to-face with one of the most disturbing criminal minds in recent history, only to realize what chasing the Con Queen revealed about himself and his own troubled family history

This gripping narrative combines the intrigue of Agatha Christie, the unsettling nature of Stephen King, and the empathetic reporting reminiscent of Truman Capote. Scott Johnson embarks on a relentless quest to uncover the truth behind a cunning con artist, the Con Queen, who exploited the aspirations of creators to steal identities and millions. With powerful prose and years of investigative reporting, Johnson recounts the Con Queen's trail of financial and emotional devastation across the globe. This master manipulator, skilled in impersonation and psychological insight, infiltrated the entertainment industry, leaving a wake of destruction. Johnson follows a determined private detective's investigation that ultimately leads to the FBI. Described as a “crazy, evil genius,” the Con Queen executed one of Hollywood's most elaborate scams, raising questions about motive and purpose. Through exclusive interviews and recordings, Johnson sheds light on the scam, prompting law enforcement action and his own journey across continents. In confronting the Con Queen, he also confronts his own troubled family history, revealing deeper truths about identity and deception. This captivating tale is a profound exploration of psychopathy and the lies we all navigate in our lives.