The Invisible Woman: An addictive twisty new thriller from Sunday Times bestselling crime author

Name: The Invisible Woman: An addictive twisty new thriller from Sunday Times bestselling crime author
Rating: 4.3125 (32 reviews)

James Patterson

Jan 2026 · Random House

32 reviews

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Discover the New York Times bestselling thriller from James Patterson, perfect for fans of Freida McFadden's The Housemaid and the Women's Murder Club series.

'Another page turner from my all time favourite author' - 5-star reader review
'Unputdownable, engrossing and entertaining' - 5-star reader review
'A delightful and entertaining standalone mystery!' 5-star reader review
'Totally riveting and entertaining' - 5-star reader review
'Brilliant and hilarious!' - 5-star reader review

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.

The more the invisible woman integrates into her 'host' family, the more dangerously memorable she becomes.

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PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON

'It's no mystery why James Patterson is the world's most popular thriller writer ... Simply put: nobody does it better.' JEFFERY DEAVER

'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.' LEE CHILD

'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind.' MICHAEL CONNELLY

'James Patterson is The Boss. End of.' IAN RANKIN

'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' PATRICIA CORNWELL

Discover the New York Times bestselling thriller from James Patterson, perfect for fans of Freida McFadden's The Housemaid and the Women's Murder Club series. 'Another page turner from my all time favourite author' - 5-star reader review 'Unputdownable, engrossing and entertaining' - 5-star reade...

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32 reviews

Diane Elizabeth Taylor

January 11, 2026

Wow! Clear your diary! This book is an absolute treat. We meet Elinor, an ex-FBI agent who is suddenly thrown back into the field by her nemesis, and tasked to become an undercover nanny to a wealthy family. Playing the "invisible middle-aged woman" she believes herself to be, Elinor hilariously navigates life with mum Amber and baby Lily, despite having zero experience. The true joy of this story is Elinor's humour, which shines through her amusing mishaps and hilarious inner thoughts as she learns on the job. When a threat descends, she fiercely brings her skills to the fore to uncover the sinister secrets. With an ending that's tied up as neatly as a pair of Jimmy Choos wrapped in lavender tissue paper with red ribbons, this is absolutely perfect for a relaxing day covered up in a warm blanket. I received an advance copy of this book and this is my own opinion.

Antoinette Cazalet

September 15, 2026

I absolutely loved this book. it made me relax, smile and laugh. Thank you for such an enjoyable read. Thank You.

Cath Luke

January 29, 2026

Takes a long time to get started and lots of child minding and not much excitement

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, Dolly Parton, and Viola Davis, 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.

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