Pulse by Felix Francis follows Dr. Chris Rankin, a consultant in the emergency department at Cheltenham Hospital. When a nameless, well-dressed man is rushed in from the racecourse and later dies of a cocaine overdose, Chris becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth—despite her own struggles with depression, anorexia, and panic attacks. Her quest pulls her deeper into danger within the tumultuous horse-racing community.
Reviews
“Pulse is a close look into Chris’s denial of her deteriorating physical and mental condition… a first-rate mystery.” — Marilyn’s Mystery Reads
“An efficient, steadily absorbing suspenser… despite all the heavy‑handed foreshadowing” — Kirkus Reviews
“Original, gripping, packed full of danger, menace and action… one of the best outings yet for the new Francis thoroughbred.” — Lancashire Evening Post
