DESC: In the wake of James Frey and Stephen Glass, it would surprise no one if some of the incredible "true" stories in Paul Maliszewski's book are eventually revealed to be fictitious. In fact, such a revelation would likely be an appropriate denouement for this book about the lurid history of con-men and counterfeiters. Maliszewski's account of history's greatest hoaxes covers some familiar names, such as Jayson Blair, Michael Chabon, and Clifford Irving (the fake biographer of Howard Hughes), as well as broader scandals such as the New York Sun's moon-people of 1835, and a recent viral e-mail about a gargantuan man-eating bear. Admirably, in the spirit of disclosure, Maliszewski admits that, while writing for the Business Journal of Central New York, he himself forged dozens of letters to the editor, using false names, adding his own name to the list of FAKERS.