Oh, I was a little nervous going into reading this book, because I'd started it a while back, and the fact that she's given a drug that's addicting, and forces her hand, yeah, that pushed my buttons, and I've been avoiding it because of that. But I reread the first book, and I had to read this book!

Peri is on the run at the start of this book, and she really doesn't have anyone who she can trust, given how things ended in The Drifter. So I was excited to see where this book would take us and wow was it a heck of a journey!

Peri wants freedom, and she wants independence. That's why she walked away, but both sides want her back, and it was hard to know who to trust. Plus there's the mind-f**kery of being a Drafter, and what everything that's happened has done to her memories. So that was pretty intense!

This did wrap up very well, I enjoyed how things ended, it was epic to read. Though oh was there a note that I didn't like, that reminded me a lot of Peri from the beginning of The Drafter. To be a part of that life, to feel that thrill. So I'm worried!

I am a little bit scared. There was supposed to be a 3rd book, The Agent. And it never came out. And given that it's been 5 years, I don't know if it's ever going to come out. But I really hope that it does, that we get the conclusion to Peri's story! There's still secrets to her and Silas's past that I want to know!

Absolutely loved reading this book, and I can't wait to read more by Kim Harrison!

I enjoyed this book. I liked it quite a bit more than the first book in the series. I remember being confused at times with all of the different memories when the characters drafted. That wasn’t really an issue with this book. I was hooked by this book right away and never felt any of the confusion that I did while reading the first in the series, The Drafter. I love the idea of drafting although there are some pretty major drawbacks for drafters like Peri. I found this to be a very entertaining story.

Peri is in hiding. She is running a coffee shop and just trying to lay low after the program that she had been working for almost destroyed her life in the previous installment in this series. She has always been good at what she does so there are people that still want to use her skills to their advantage. She has lost a lot of memories and she isn’t always sure what she can trust. I liked Peri and loved how good her instincts proved to be even when she couldn’t easily remember how things really happened.

I found this story to be incredibly exciting. There was seriously a lot of action so things were never dull. I had a hard time trying to figure out the real motives of some of the characters and was glad to go along with Peri as she navigated everything. With Peri and some of the other characters having the ability to rewrite time, I was never sure when a significant action would stick which only added to the excitement. I thought that the descriptions in the book were incredibly well done.

I listened to the audiobook and thought that January LaVoy did a fantastic job with the narration. She really brought Peri ad the other characters to life and I felt like she let the excitement of the story shine through. I loved the character voices that she used and feel like her narration added to my enjoyment of this story.

I would recommend this book to others. This book really does need to be read after The Drafter since so much of the story is set up in that book. I enjoyed this book and would definitely want to read more of this series if published, which seems rather unlikely at this point.

I received a digital review copy of this book from Gallery, Threshold, Pocket Boo'ks via NetGalley and borrowed a copy of the audiobook from my local library.

Even though this book was slightly different than others I have read by this author, this book was one that has stayed with me over the years. I am now just looking back on some of these books and think that this one has to be added to my permanent library.

Three stars: A second volume that didn’t live up to expectations.

Peri is trying to start anew. She owns a coffee shop, where she tries to remain incognito. Being an ex-Opti agent on the run means that she must constantly look over her shoulder. It doesn’t help matters that she continues to see the illusion of her ex lover and partner, Jack. Peri’s world comes toppling down when her past catches up with her. Bill hunts her down and injects her with a drug that is supposed to help her remember her drafts, the problem is that it is addictive. Now Peri is on the run again, and a drug addict. Who can she trust?
What I Liked:
*I have to admit that this series is clever and original. I like that I never know what is coming and the twists and turns are spectacular. Always a wild ride with Peri and company.
Peri is growing and evolving. In this book, she tries to remain independent. No more anchors or corrupt bosses who intend to wipe her memory and alter her future. Peri trusts no one except for Silas. I liked this stronger, fiercer Peri, and I am hopeful that she will continue to evolve into a kick butt character.
*Silas is back in this book, and I was delighted that he not only played a larger role but that he is also a love interest. It seems that Peri and Silas have a romantic past, but Peri can’t remember it. I am eager for more of this story line.
*Even though this one wasn’t as twisty as the first book, there were still some exciting developments.
*I love the action and danger in this series. You never know who is going to flip and be the villain.
*The ending was good. Most of the major story lines were done up, no big cliffhanger.
*I listened to the audiobook version narrated by January LaVoy. Ms. LaVoy does a terrific job with the characters. Her male voices are believable. I would definitely recommend this on audio.
And The Not So Much:
*I don’t know what it is about this series but I have a hard time getting into it. This book didn’t grab me like the first one, I lacked the thrilling memory wipes and twists that the first book had.
*I wanted more of the romance. I want to understand more of what happened between Peri and Silas.
*I didn’t find the story line as appealing in this one, and I was not a fan of the drug addicted Peri.

The Operator was a bit of a disappointment for me. I want this series to grab a hold of me and hold me captive, but alas, I find that struggle to immerse into the story. This one lacked the suspense and the exciting twists that the first book presented. Still I like the concept and I am enjoying the evolution of Peri, so I will give the next book a go.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own, and I was not compensated for this review.
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This is the 2nd book in a series. I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVED the first book. It was so enjoyable. Not so much with the 2nd one, and I was soooooooo disappointed! I debated the rating for this book. It's not even in the same league as the first book. The first book is all suspenseful and thrilling, this one is a dud.

Basically it's all about a drug and that put me off this book right away. If you read the first book (a must if you want to read this one) I can save you time and let you know this book is about a drug that would make anchors be worthless. That's it, start to finish. There's a FEW good moments in it but overall it's a piece of shit with Peri being whiney all through it. I thought she was strong, but she's weak and spineless in this book. I didn't really like it at ALL. I don't know if I'd try the next book or not, probably not.

Setting = B
Plot = F
Conflict = F
Characters = C
Theme = C

Peri Reed is a special agent with a special talent. She can “draft” back in time, but only for a few seconds. But once time comes back to normal, she can’t remember what happened in either timeline. For this she needs an “anchor,” to bring her memories up to date. But the anchor also has the ability to wipe her mind completely. She gets all the glory; he stays in the shadows and keeps her going. Which leads to a neatly balanced need/power/interdependence that does not make for solid romantic relationships.
This sort of talent lends itself to a world of super-hush-hush spies and intertwining phantom government agencies, creating an insanely complicated wheels-within-wheels plot with nonstop action.
Which is not necessarily all to the good. By the time I had finished the first half of the book, I was having difficulty remembering everything that happened. Which could be my ageing brain, but is also the fact that there is a great deal happening, but not much going on.
All I could remember was a bunch of nasty people manipulating each other, and even the nice people being under constant stress. This author keeps beautiful control of her supernatural elements. She needs to show us equal mercy in letting up on the tension once in a while.
Finally, about two-thirds of the way through the plot we get a glimmering of who the good guys and who the bad guys are, and the story starts to take on meaning for us. From that point on, it rolls beautifully, right down to the not-quite-satisfying ending. Because, of course, there’s another book in the series.
The main strength of this story is the character of Peri. She is not the simple “Whee, look at me being a bad girl” main character usual in this genre. She is a sympathetic, fully exposed human being, as much addicted to the life she leads as she is to the drug that controls her talent. So the transition to the next book in the series does not happen because of plot manipulation, but through unresolved issues that keep Peri tied to her life and the sleazy people in it.
A minor irritation is the sloppy editing. She calls this guy Allen, and he makes a big deal about paying her in cash and telling her to keep the change. In the next chapter his name is Ron and he gets trouble from his boss for paying with a p-card. Complicated sentences and intertwined action cry out for polishing.
Recommended for Spy/Action fans who like their thrills nonstop. Other reviewers have expressed a need to read the first book in the series, but I felt that (except for Ron Allen) I could pick things up quite well from the author’s hints.

This is the second book in a new series by popular author, Kim Harrison. Though I haven't reviewed it here, I did do a speed read of the first book, <em>The Drafter</em>, so that I hopefully wouldn't get caught off-guard in this second book. But I'm not sure it mattered too much.

A 'drafter' is someone with the ability to go back in time, just by a few seconds or so, to correct a mistake or change a moment (such as 'how would you react if someone was shooting at you'). But a drafter can't remember what has been changed and so a drafter (at least one who has been recruited to a special agency) has a partner who is rooted in the timeline and can report on what has been changed. Great. Fascinating concept. Not too unlike Wesley Chu's <em>Time Siege</em>.

In the first book, our heroine, Peri Reed, discovers that her partner has actually betrayed her and reported her as a corrupt agent and so she has no choice but to go on the run.

Now, in <em>The Operator</em>, Reed is still on the run but she learns of a drug that might help her with her memory and eliminate the need for someone to be her anchor. But as with most drugs, there are side-effects. Is it worth it?

In her need to avoid the authorities and to interact with criminals (to procure the drug) Peri gets caught up in a web of traps and releases and is never sure who she can trust. Even her own memory is faulty enough that she can't rely on what she thinks she knows to be true.

Unfortunately, this series so far hasn't been able to grab my interest.

The idea is really fun and I like books that make my head swim with trying to follow time streams, so I thought that this would be right up my alley. But I also like books with characters who take me along for the ride; characters I can like for one reason or another; characters who help the plot seem reasonable and that's where this book falls short.

There's nothing I like about Peri Reed. It's not that I dislike her, I just haven't gotten to find anything about her that's worth making me want to know more about her or care about what happens to her. The rest of the characters around her are as equally bland, making this a dull read with an interesting premise.

I have one more book (or novella) in this series in my ARC queue that I will read, but unless that really is remarkable, I won't be reading any more of this series.

Looking for a good book? <em>The Operator</em>, by Kim Harrison, has a thrilling sci-fi premise but is inhabited by characters that really aren't worth reading about.

I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher, through Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoy Kim Harrison the Hollow series it's well written and flows beautify. This series had me on the spin cycle and I wanted too jump off and scream. he characters are a lot more in depth this book, more background more understanding to them. Except Peri. Sadly I had a really hard time with Peri. There is something about her that I cannot connect to and or relate to.

I was really impressed at how easily I slipped back into this world once starting THE OPERATOR. Many times, especially in a series that only has one book so far, and particularly when that first book was read a long time ago, I'll feel lost for good bit while starting the new book. And as I said, that wasn't the case here. There's something just so enjoyable about slipping back into this series and these characters. So kudos to Ms. Harrison.

Peri seemed much more settled this time around. Sure she's on the run, and so much happens in this book it's almost frenetic at times, but Peri seemed to have a much better sense of herself and who she is. Sure there's still a long road ahead and questions to be answered but I felt much more at ease with her this time, allowing me to better enjoy her character and further immerse myself into the story surrounding her. I especially enjoyed the glimpses into her past, the things she's forgotten and the dynamic between her and Silas. There's such a history there, but we're only scratching the surface as of yet, and I can't wait to see how things further develop between the two.

Speaking of scratching the surface, I feel like we're only just starting to see Peri's real skills, and the full depth of the world. Every time I think I have all the rules down and know exactly who the characters are, one of them throws a twist in the game and changes my perspectives. It definitely kept me on my toes!

All in all, THE OPERATOR was a very enjoyable read full of twists and turns that I thoroughly enjoyed. Fans of scifi/paranormal thrillers won't want to miss this fantastic series!