The Invisible Woman: A Thriller

As a longtime fan of James Patterson, The Invisible Woman did not disappoint. I was hooked from the very first page. Elinor Gilbert is the title’s namesake—not because she’s truly invisible, but because people just don’t notice her. For some people, this might be an issue. But for an FBI agent, being invisible has its advantages. After being thrown under the bus by her coworker, Alan Metcalf, Elinor finds herself living the simple life as a music teacher. When the scuzzy Metcalf calls her to let her know the FBI wants her back for a special job and that she might be able to redeem herself to the FBI, Elinor decides to take the bait. The catch? She has to be a nanny. The problem? Elinor knows nothing about children, let alone babies.

This book reminded me of Mrs. Doubtfire because Elinor has to wear a foam suit under her clothes to disguise herself. There are a lot of comical parts in the book, and the characters were so colorfully written that they felt real. Fans of Patterson will want to grab their copy ofThe Invisible Woman right away.