Following the events of the seventh instalment, Jaxon, Jess, Jan and Rose take off through the labyrinth of the Alijuko. The group is finally reunited after months of relentless research. Traversing through the labyrinth takes wits and strength. After making their way towards the arch, their hope is dependent on Rose as she searches for the five orbs. From Shakespeare's rehearsals to a proposal, the Trauma Club's adventure to eradicate the Alijuko advances in the next instalment of X.R. Balzan's The Shadow Monster.