A bacterial infection in the water initially seems to be the culprit, but there’s more to the story. Fourteen-year-old Dannie suspects that the true cause is connected to her recurring dreams. As the infection escalates to an epidemic, it becomes evident that it not only kills but also revives the dead into a barely functioning state, creating a new take on the zombie genre. The narrative follows the perceptive Dannie Jacobs and four other middle schoolers as they strive to protect their friends, town, and themselves against overwhelming odds. In their urgent quest for a solution, they encounter researcher Sue, who might possess the answers to both the infection and Dannie’s dreams.