Pathogen

A mysterious outbreak initially thought to be caused by bacteria in the water turns out to be something more sinister. Fourteen-year-old Dannie suspects that the true origin is connected to her recurring dreams. As the outbreak escalates into an epidemic, it becomes evident that the infection not only kills but also revives the dead into a barely functioning state, creating a new kind of “living-dead.” This fresh take on the traditional zombie narrative follows the perceptive Dannie Jacobs and four other middle schoolers as they strive to protect their friends, their town, and themselves against overwhelming odds. In their urgent quest for a solution, they encounter researcher Sue, who might hold the key to unraveling the mystery of the infection and Dannie’s dreams.