As a young man, he is chosen to 'Evaluate" Earth. For the next twenty years, the grueling Evaluation process throws him into an emotional cauldron stirred by uncertainty. Guided only by the righteous Decision Criteria-Environment, Integrity, Tolerance and Compassion-he must decide if an entire civilization continues or is eradicated.

Now the Evaluation is over and Robert must choose. Which is more important, responsibility to family or duty to mankind?

Just as Robert has important decisions to make, so do the inhabitants of Earth. Will they be the right decisions? Will the species survive?