About the Book

In the year 2051, when most Americans live in one of two gigantic, modern States, Faith Daniels, part of a dwindling group that lives between, learns that she, like other misfits, has unusual abilities that could help when the inevitable war begins.

Book Synopsis

Fans of action-packed sci-fi thrillers such as I Am Number Four and The Maze Runner will love bestselling author Patrick Carman's Pulse, with its epic action scenes and memorable love story.

In the year 2051, who has the power called a pulse?

With the help of her mysterious classmate Dylan Gilmore, Faith Daniels discovers that she can move objects with her mind. This telekinetic ability is called a "pulse," and Dylan has the talent, too.

In riveting action scenes, Faith demonstrates her ability to use her pulse against a group of telekinesis masters so powerful they will flatten their enemies by uprooting streetlights, throwing boulders, and changing the course of a hurtling hammer so that it becomes a deadly weapon. But in order to save the world, Faith will have to harness not only the power of her mind, but the power of her heart, too.

The first in a stunning trilogy, Pulse is a triumph about the power of the mind--and of love.

From the Back Cover

In the year 2051, who has a pulse?

With the help of her mysterious classmate Dylan Gilmore, Faith Daniels discovers that she can move objects with her mind. This telekinetic ability is called a "pulse," and Dylan has the talent, too.

In riveting action scenes, Faith demonstrates her ability to use her pulse against a group of telekinesis masters so powerful they will flatten their enemies by uprooting streetlights, throwing boulders, and changing the course of a hurtling hammer so that it becomes a deadly weapon. But in order to save the world, Faith will have to harness not only the power of her mind, but the power of her heart, too.

Patrick Carman's Pulse trilogy is a stunning and epic triumph about the power of the mind--and of love.

Review Quotes

"Engrossing and suspense-filled." - School Library Journal
"Impressive! Fascinating and thought-provoking." - James Dashner, NY Times bestselling author of The Maze Runner trilogy
"Compelling and original, with pulse-pounding action and a poignant love story." - Pittacus Lore, #1 NY Times bestselling author of I Am Number Four
"[An] impressive take on the postapocalyptic novel." - Publishers Weekly
"The successful mix of suspense and romance combines with unexpected twists to keep readers engrossed from the start and begging for more." - Kirkus Reviews