Book 3 explores the dark motivation behind von Strudle's obsession with ruling the world. When Earth is plunged into perpetual darkness, thanks to The Syndicate's deceptive climate change solution, it's up to Alex and the gang to reverse the effects of Gil Bates' sun screening device and save humanity. Along the way, they'll have to overcome troublesome townsfolk, pushy protesters, and the sinister Syndicate as they work together to shed some light on this conspiracy.