Fans of book club fiction and historical fiction will not want to miss this gripping debut.

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“Every now and then a book comes along that you read breathlessly, in one setting. Jaime Grookett’s, The Invisible Ones grabs you by the collar and won’t let go. Her protagonist, Anna Wilson, narrates her own story of being abandoned, abused, and trapped in an institution where girls and women are subjected to cruel and inhuman treatment, all for the sin of being poor. But Anna’s spirit is unbreakable and the reader roots for her to survive and overcome on every single page. Grookett’s prose is truly remarkable. She makes every scene come alive as if the reader were in the room, suffering, loving and enduring along with Anna. Grookett lifts a veil on a terrible chapter in American history, even as our country grapples today with those who want to limit women’s autonomy over their own bodies. This is a highly personal story that has a universality to it. Read this book, read it now, it is beautiful, devastating, and necessary.” – Nomi Eve, Author of ‘Henna House’



“Breathtaking and hard to put down, ‘The Invisible Ones’ will capture your heart. After Anna Wilson and her siblings are abandoned and forced into foster care, Anna faces unimaginable obstacles. Deeply rooted in a true and often silenced history, you will walk away with a glimpse into the life of what many vulnerable groups experienced at the hands of these institutions. An engrossing story of a mother’s love, forgiveness, and redemption.” -- Leah Mele-Bazaz, Author of ‘Laila: Held for a Moment’ 

In 1928 rural Pennsylvania, Child Protective Services separates seventeen-year-old Anna Wilson from her three younger siblings. Anna is hurled into despair when sexually abused by her foster brother. Illiterate, pregnant, and fearing the permanent estrangement from her family, she is committed to an asylum where she must prove her competency before a panel of doctors who believe in the practice of American eugenics. At stake: the chance at freedom to raise her unborn child and beloved siblings on the farm she calls home.

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“Jaime Grookett’s ‘The Invisible Ones’ is a poignant and compelling exploration of resilience in the face of injustice and adversity. Through the eyes of a young woman separated from her siblings and unjustly confined to the shadows of a mental hospital, Grookett weaves a tapestry of emotions, taking readers on a journey of heartache, determination, and, ultimately, triumph. With exquisite prose and meticulous attention to historical detail, Grookett captures the essence of a time when society’s misconceptions and prejudices tore families apart. ‘The Invisible Ones’ is not just a story; it’s a testament to the human spirit’s unwavering ability to endure, to hope, and to shine even in the darkest of times. A remarkable debut that will resonate long after the final page is turned.” – Ann Garvin USA Today Best Selling Author of ‘There’s No Coming Back From This.’