The Invisible Woman opening lines: My name is Elinor Gilbert. And I am the Invisible Woman. No, not the kind that can make a deck of cards look like it’s shuffling itself.
My blurb:
Elinor was the best at what she did, because she could blend in. But, when her boss ends her career, she forges a new path for herself. With it came all sorts of challenges. So, when he offers her a way back in, she grabs it. Little does she know, he is using her for more than her ability to blend in. Can Elinor put the past behind her, and make herself into something?
The Invisible Woman
My name is Elinor Gilbert. And I am the Invisible Woman.Elinor Gilbert was once a young woman with a thriving career at the FBI.Now, decades past solving crimes with the bureau, she is personally and professionally forgettable.Which is exactly what her former FBI boss needs. He disguises Elinor as a middle-aged nanny, and casts her as an agent on the inside of his investigation into a New York art dealer suspected of ties to organised crime.But as Elinor pushes toward the truth, her superpower – anonymity – risks doubling as a fatal flaw.
My verdict:
Co-written by Susan DiLallo, I found this to be an excellent read. Good books to me are when there is a surprise I didn’t see coming. And this book has that. Even if you are not a fan of James Patterson, put that aside and read this book!
About the Author:
James Patterson is one of the best-known and biggest-selling writers of all time. Among his creations are some of the world’s most popular series, including Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Michael Bennett, and the Private novels. He has written many other number one bestsellers, including collaborations with President Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton, stand-alone thrillers, and non-fiction. James has donated millions in grants to independent bookshops and has been the most borrowed adult author in UK libraries for the past fourteen years in a row. He lives in Florida with his family.
Publishing information:
Penguin Random House South Africa sent me this novel to review.
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Ok, I will give James Patterson another try…Happy Sunday, Tandy!
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Interesting premise; I think a lot of women can relate to feeling “invisible” in many ways. I like how this turns a typically negative thing into a super power.
Sometimes it would be nice to be really invisible!
Okay, I’m convinced. I’ll get this 🩵
It was really a good read!
I’m always on the lookout for a new book. Looks good.
Hope you enjoy it as much as I did 🙂