The Long Con by Raymond B. Johnson The Long Con is an emotionally charged novel about ambition, love, betrayal, and resilience. Set against the wide-open backdrop of Wyoming, it follows Jake Turner as he pursues a life of success from aviation to law to real estate only to find himself caught in a deeply damaging relationship built on deception and manipulation. As his dreams collide with heartbreak, Jake must confront hard truths about trust, loyalty, and the true cost of ambition.