Deck Z: The Titanic

By Chris Pauls and Matt Solomon
Lexile:  880
Genre:  Historical Fiction

So you think the Titanic sunk because it hit an iceberg?  After you read this book, you might think differently!  Theodor Weiss, a German scientist, is trying to escape from Europe to the United States.  He is traveling alone, but has a deadly companion, a vial that contains a strange new plague that quickly transforms its victims into soulless, flesh-eating zombies.  Dr. Weiss' vial is stolen and the passengers below decks are exposed.  Will the ship sink in time to save those who are not infected?