Assuming Names: A Con Artist's Masquerade
Assuming Names: A Con Artist's Masquerade
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2014
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2014280
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 1990s
2014
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Assuming Names: A Con Artist's Masquerade by Tanya Thompson is a memoir recounting the true story of a young woman who, at sixteen, boldly assumes various identities to perpetrate multiple cons, encountering law enforcement and organized crime. The book delves into her unconventional journey marked by deception and high stakes.
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Tanya Thompson's Assuming Names: A Con Artist's Masquerade captivates with its gripping and intriguing narrative, recounting true-life escapades. Reviews praise its fluid writing and engaging storytelling. However, some readers find the protagonist difficult to sympathize with, and the pacing sporadic. Overall, it's an enthralling journey into the mind of a young con artist.
Who Should Read Assuming Names: A Con Artist's Masquerade?
Readers who relish true crime, psychological intrigue, and tales of deception will be captivated by Assuming Names: A Con Artist's Masquerade by Tanya Thompson. Fans of Mary Kubica's The Good Girl and John Grisham's legal thrillers will appreciate Thompson's masterful storytelling and charismatic anti-hero.
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Book • Nonfiction
United States • 1990s
2014
Adult
18+ years
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