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The Operator
When Harold takes his wife, Laura, on vacation to quaint Prescott, Arizona, to jump-start their strained marriage, he finds himself swept through a squirmhole into the arms of the beautiful Talia Sanders, the hotel’s 1929 switchboard operator. Together, they scheme to prevent the Great Depression but, before he can put his plan to the test, the stockbroker re-emerges in 2017. He discovers nothing changed, except for the billion-dollar fortune Talia left him with instructions to derail an imminent, nation-wide, financial collapse.He’s immediately confronted by Talia’s son, who will stop at nothing to gain control of the money. Meanwhile, Harold must navigate the murky political backwaters of Washington, engaging a dangerous power broker with his own traitorous agenda. Caught in a web of greed and deceit, he is forced to find a way back in time to enlist Talia’s assistance. Her valiant attempts backfire and, instead, puts his life in jeopardy. Will he survive to stop the pending disaster? Will the love of his life come to his rescue... and, if so, which one?
306 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 13, 2018
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May 25, 2025
A very entertaining tale by a businessman realizing his lifelong dream to become an author. He had encouragement from friends and family, and his book shows he has always been blessed with talent. I highly recommend this adventure as one of your best summer reads. Gershowitz studied at the Arizona State University Creative Writing Center and won first place in the 2018 creative writing competition.
Time travel has been treated in various ways by some great artists in literature. I recall few that incorporated recent theories of vertical and linear time. Howard does. He has mastered the show-don’t-tell. He doesn’t waste a lot of words academically describing the possibilities, but jumps right into a narrative that both amuses and intrigues the reader. The work is engaging because he deftly changes the settings in a twinkling. Set down your soda, and you miss an important clue.
One of the admirable qualities of Howard’s craft is the ability to make a statement on social order or political ambition. His characters are believable and boldly drawn. The familiar historic highlights through the adventure are nostalgic for many readers, the “I remember that” feeling sometimes found in the Western genre. Although this story is set in Arizona, one need not be a desert dweller to enjoy the details. I always like fiction in which I recognize local details. His descriptions certainly convey the differences in weather due to the various elevations. Although he doesn’t burden the reader who loves action with lingering dramatic descriptions, he ably demonstrates differences in the environment. The 263 pages move quickly, and the plot has enough tangles to hold interest, so don’t hesitate to pick this one up. Have fun with it. Let your imagination out to play.
Time travel has been treated in various ways by some great artists in literature. I recall few that incorporated recent theories of vertical and linear time. Howard does. He has mastered the show-don’t-tell. He doesn’t waste a lot of words academically describing the possibilities, but jumps right into a narrative that both amuses and intrigues the reader. The work is engaging because he deftly changes the settings in a twinkling. Set down your soda, and you miss an important clue.
One of the admirable qualities of Howard’s craft is the ability to make a statement on social order or political ambition. His characters are believable and boldly drawn. The familiar historic highlights through the adventure are nostalgic for many readers, the “I remember that” feeling sometimes found in the Western genre. Although this story is set in Arizona, one need not be a desert dweller to enjoy the details. I always like fiction in which I recognize local details. His descriptions certainly convey the differences in weather due to the various elevations. Although he doesn’t burden the reader who loves action with lingering dramatic descriptions, he ably demonstrates differences in the environment. The 263 pages move quickly, and the plot has enough tangles to hold interest, so don’t hesitate to pick this one up. Have fun with it. Let your imagination out to play.
September 26, 2019
Pretty good read
Good plot, lots of action, moved right along. Interesting ideas on how a developed nation might work better with more private investment in public works. A good story.
Good plot, lots of action, moved right along. Interesting ideas on how a developed nation might work better with more private investment in public works. A good story.
November 29, 2018
Great book involving time-travel, history, intrigue, and romance. The Operator has something for everyone!
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