Zone One

In the American Gothic series, a pandemic has devastated the planet, sorting humanity into two types: the uninfected and the infected. Mark Spitz is a member of a taskforce who undertakes the mundane mission of malfunctioning zombie removal, but things start to go wrong when he encounters a fallen world.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 07 September 2023
Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Vintage Classics American Gothic Series




Spine-tingling, mind-altering, and deliciously atmospheric, this captivating collection delves into the darker side of America, presenting nine of its most eerie classics. Written by the acclaimed author of the Man Booker longlisted The Underground Railroad, this novel takes us on a thrilling journey amidst a pandemic that has devastated the planet, dividing humanity into two distinct groups: the uninfected and the infected, the living and the living dead. While the worst of the plague has passed, Manhattan is slowly being reclaimed, with armed forces successfully reclaiming the island south of Canal Street, known as Zone One. Teams of civilian volunteers are diligently working to clear out the remaining infected stragglers.




Enter Mark Spitz, a member of one of these taskforces, as he embarks on a mundane yet surreal mission over three days. Tasked with malfunctioning zombie removal, the rigors of Post-Apocalyptic Stress Disorder, and grappling with the fallen world around him, Mark's journey takes an unexpected turn when things start to go horribly wrong.




The Times hailed this dark futuristic satire as "fiendishly humorous," praising its ability to blend humor with a hauntingly dystopian setting. With its captivating storytelling and vivid portrayal of a world on the brink of collapse, Vintage Classics American Gothic Series is a must-read for fans of speculative fiction and those who seek a thrilling and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition.

Weight: 191g
Dimension: 198 x 129 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781784878573