King Con

In "King Con," Paul Willetts narrates the captivating saga of Edgar Laplante, a smalltime grifter who transforms into Chief White Elk, a con artist masquerading as a war hero and Native American leader. As he travels the American West to raise donations for Native reservations, his audacious schemes lead to fame and fortune, particularly after capturing the heart of a wealthy Hungarian countess. This lavish lifestyle takes him across Europe, intertwining his growing celebrity with the dark humor of his deceit. Ultimately, Willetts reveals how Laplante's ambitions spiral out of control, illustrating the perilous nature of obsession with fame and belief.