Pulse

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.

She has the power to save the world. But who can she trust when everyone is hiding a secret?

• YA Dystopian Series: In a desolate 2051 America, a scattered few live in the ruins between two massive, fortified States.
• Telekinetic Powers: Faith Daniels can move objects with her mind, a rare and dangerous ability called a "pulse" that marks her as a target.
• Slow Burn Romance: She has to trust Dylan Gilmore to survive, but his secrets might be as dangerous as the enemies they face together.
• Action and Adventure: Epic battles against telekinesis masters powerful enough to turn an entire city into their personal weapon.

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.

“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