Super Short Summary

In Zone One by Colson Whitehead, a virus turns most of the global population into zombies known as skels, and Mark Spitz joins a task force to clear New York City of these threats. The story unfolds over three days as Mark and his team encounter challenges while trying to make the city safe again. The novel combines real-time action with flashbacks of Mark’s past experiences and survival. The book addresses potentially distressing themes such as physical violence and scenes of cannibalism.