The OperatorAuthor: Kim Harrison
Series: The Peri Reed Chronicles #2
Published by: Pocket Books
Publication Date: November 22, 2016
Format: eARC
Pages: 512
Source: Publisher
On-the-run ex-agent Peri Reed returns bigger and bolder than ever in this second highly-anticipated installment in #1 New York Times bestselling author Kim Harrison's new suspense trilogy, The Peri Reed Chronicles.
Peri Reed’s job eats her mind, but for a special task agent in hiding, forgetting the past can be a blessing.
Betrayed by the man she thought she loved and the agency who turned her into the very thing she fought against, Peri abandoned the wealth and privilege of Opti for anonymity riddled with memory gaps and self-doubt. But when a highly addictive drug promises to end her dependency on those who’d use her as a tool for their own success, she must choose to remain broken and vulnerable, or return to the above-the-law power and prestige she once left: strong but without will—for whoever holds her next fix, will hold her loyalty.
Yet even now as then, a love based on lies of omission might still save her life.
I’m really enjoying this new series by Kim Harrison. I absolutely loved The Drafter and expected very good things from The Operator. Glad to say that those expectations were met.
It’s always a bit of a wild ride with Peri. All she wants to do is live a quiet life without being used and controlled, but she’s hot commodity, baby. Even though it’s more clear on who the villains are now, there’s still plenty of betrayal and deceit to go around. It’s a chess game where Peri had to outwit and outplay in order to survive. It’s totally engrossing and kept me on my toes!
I continue to love Peri! She has attitude and grit that I’m always happy to see in a strong heroine. That doesn’t mean she doesn’t have her struggles and vulnerabilities, especially with the stakes so high this time. The other characters – new and old – are great too! I adore LB and can’t wait to see more of him and his gang. Harmony is also a fantastic addition. I love the dynamic Peri developed with both of them.
There isn’t really anything I don’t like about The Operator. It’s a fun, exciting, and well thought out sequel that left me eager for more.
i didn’t realise this was a new series out from Kelley Armstrong. I shall have to look this up — I miss her urban fantasy in fact, but I think she’s turning her attention to more realistic heroines.
I just read The Drafter last month and liked it but found it a bit tedious. I originally thought that I would go straight into the next book but decided I needed a break. I am hoping to read The Operator this month. I am so glad to hear that you enjoyed it. I do like Peri and the whole idea behind this series.
I still need to read The Drafter, already getting behind. Glad you like it!
I don’t remember if I had seen this series before. I feel like yes because it sounds familiar. It sounds like a really good series! I definitely love strong heroines who can show vulnerability in a book. It makes them feel a little more real so I like that 🙂 Great review!
I’ve been meaning to pick up this series! I better do it soon before I get too far behind. Whelp. Glad to see you blogging again!
I’ve thought about starting this series but I really think I need to finish The Hollows first but I will definitely add this one to my list. 😉
I have this one on audio. I plan to listen to it very soon. I relistened to The Drafter last week. I wanted to chance to refresh myself with this story. Glad to see you enjoyed this one.
I need to pick up another of her books. I’ve only read the one–Dead Witch Walking–and loved it. I want to continue with that series and this one sounds really good as well!
goodness, it’s been years since I read her books. I heard nothing but great things about this series and I am glad the main character sounds likeable XD
I’m reading The Operator as we speak. I find the series most memorable and lets me live in the edge! I’ll be reviewing the book soon, as well.
Glad you are enjoying this one too Christy!
I can’t remember if I have tried anything by her or not
Oh nice! I loved the first one so I really need to pick up this one. So glad you enjoyed it so much!
This series is on my radar but like so many books I just haven’t gotten to it yet! Glad you enjoyed this – Great review!!
Sounds good. I remember seeing The drafter around. She sounds like quite the badass and on-the-run agents are always a good thing. 🙂 Plus betrayals and all that. Glad it was awesome.
I have both of these books on my Kindle. I tried three times to read The Drafter last summer, and I just never had time and I couldn’t get into it. That being said, I know it took me a bit of time to get into the first book of the Hollows. My plan is to hurry and finish my reading goal for 2016 and then spend some time with this series. I am so glad that this second book was just as good.
I HIGHLY suggest reading the prequel, Sideswipe, first. It’ll make reading Dafter A LOT more understandable and just more enjoyable all around.
Nice when the sequel is great, too! Holy cow but that’s a big book!
Glad you are continuing to enjoy this series Christy. Glad that some things are becoming clearer for you too.
I really need to read this author! This series sounds great, and I’m glad you’re enjoying it 🙂
Yeah I have yet to read this and The Drafter. I suck, I know. The prequel novella jumbled my brain a bit, I always struggle with sci-fi but maybe The Drafter will make more sense since it’s longer and I’ll better acclimate, fingers-crossed.
I’m glad Harrison didn’t let you down with this second installment. I haven’t started the series yet because I’m still finishing The Hollows…one more book!…but I’m eager to meet Peri. 🙂
This is going to sound completely stupid but I think I’m still mad at Harrison. I forget why, though. I still have to read the last book in the Hollows series, which I love. There’s absolutely no reason why I won’t like this series. I’ve just got a bug up you know where about Harrison… but I can’t remember why!!!!!! *hangs head* Why am I my worst enemy?? I own all these, I need to read them, right??
If you like this series, I really should get off my arse and read them!!!! Great review!!!
I agree it was a really great sequel there!
Always nice when you find an action packed series! Peri sounds like an awesome heroine!
It definitely sounds like you enjoyed this one and I’m glad Peri was such a strong heroine! Lovely review Christy.
I know, I know, I need to start this series. I still need to finish the Hollows. I am so bad.
I’m still in the middle of this on audio…it is taking forever…mostly since I don’t commute alone anymore and rarely get to listen…
Glad to hear it delivered for you.
This sounds like an awesome story.