While a dangerous battle with the Dark raged on, Timmy Barnes and Bear Company escaped in the night. With the help of Armor Division, they cross into the desert, searching for a secret cache of supplies so they can repair their damaged armor. There they find Desert Troop, a bizarre assortment of creatures that just might be a little crazy. Desert Troop tells them about strange animal behavior in the area–like spiders riding on birds, and snakes eavesdropping on conversations. But at least the Dark won’t find them way out here in the desert…right?

As they say, the best-laid plans often go awry, and there just might be something lurking about in the desert–a dangerous new villain who has set her sights on Timmy and his friends.

The Eighth Book in the ongoing Dark Corps Saga.