Author: James Patterson; Susan DiLallo
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Genre: Mystery & Thrillers
Format: Kindle ARC
No. of Pages: 352
Date of Publication: January 5, 2025
My Rating: 5 Stars
DESCRIPTION:
Discover the new compelling novel from Sunday Times bestselling thriller writer, James Patterson...
My name is Elinor Gilbert. And I am the Invisible Woman.
No, not the kind who can walk through walls, or make a deck of cards look like it’s shuffling itself. The other kind, facing uncertainty in middle age.
Once a top FBI agent, Elinor had faded into obscurity, her past mistakes casting long shadows. But when a call from her former boss offers a shot at redemption, she can’t resist. Her infiltrate the opulent world of a New York art dealer suspected of laundering money for a notorious drug cartel.
Suddenly disguised as a grandmotherly nanny, nothing can prepare Elinor for what she encounters behind closed doors of his brownstone family home.
Surveillance is second nature. Babysitting is not.
But as the risks increase and dark secrets are unveiled, she also develops an unexpected love for the young charges she’s hired to protect.
Can she betray the trust of those who have come to depend on her to get the job done?
My name is Elinor Gilbert. And I am the Invisible Woman.
No, not the kind who can walk through walls, or make a deck of cards look like it’s shuffling itself. The other kind, facing uncertainty in middle age.
Once a top FBI agent, Elinor had faded into obscurity, her past mistakes casting long shadows. But when a call from her former boss offers a shot at redemption, she can’t resist. Her infiltrate the opulent world of a New York art dealer suspected of laundering money for a notorious drug cartel.
Suddenly disguised as a grandmotherly nanny, nothing can prepare Elinor for what she encounters behind closed doors of his brownstone family home.
Surveillance is second nature. Babysitting is not.
But as the risks increase and dark secrets are unveiled, she also develops an unexpected love for the young charges she’s hired to protect.
Can she betray the trust of those who have come to depend on her to get the job done?
MY THOUGHTS:
From celebrated FBI agent to piano teacher, Elinor Gilbert’s life has taken a sharp and humbling turn. Years after leaving the bureau, she’s asked to return for one undercover assignment. Surprised at the chance, this opportunity could restore not only her career, but the reputation she once took pride in.
That assignment puts her in a role she never imagined: nanny to five-month-old Lily. Elinor built her FBI career on blending into the background, quietly observing and gathering what others missed. She plans to do the same here. First, a crash course in diapers, feeding schedules, and sleepless nights.
Elinor is placed in this household to uncover a possible connection between a drug cartel and the lucrative New York art scene. Her focus is Ben, Lily’s father and the owner of an art gallery suspected of laundering money. Yet as Elinor settles into daily life, the lines begin to blur. She’s not just watching Ben; she’s caring for Lily, navigating the presence of Lily’s mother, Amber, and slowly becoming part of a family she was meant only to observe.
This story truly drew me in. I loved the emotional push and pull of Elinor’s double life, that of juggling bottles and bedtime with secrets and surveillance. Elinor is a deeply likable character, and her growing attachment to Lily is especially touching. Between her instant love for the baby, her reluctant responsibility for the family’s two dogs, and her unexpected warmth toward Amber, I found myself fully invested in Elinor and rooting for her every step of the way.
Overall, The Invisible Woman is more than a clever undercover thriller. It’s a story about reinvention, connection, and the quiet strength it takes to step back into the world after loss and disappointment. This book is an engaging, heartfelt read that proves sometimes the most dangerous assignments are the ones that ask you to open your heart.
Many thanks to Little, Brown and Company and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
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