As the fate of the planet lies in the hands of two scientists, Dr. Vinsant and Dr. Maak develop their own opinions on what the end should hold. One scientist's loyalty to an experiment reinforces the idea of letting science take its course, while the other's love and compassion towards the planet consumes him. Status: Mission Critical is a novella for people interested in science fiction oriented suspense, with an undertone of worldly appreciation. Not only is the scenery vivid and worth exploring, the storyline is sure to keep you quickly moving from one paragraph to the next - striving to delve deeper into the story until you've soaked up every last page