Below the surface of America’s most beloved natural monument lies a supervolcano capable of altering the course of human civilization. YELLOWSTONE DOWN follows the imminent threat of a super volcanic eruption as faced by Shawn Colwin, acting Superintendent of Yellowstone National Park. Shawn is an idealistic Park Ranger who deeply values nature and human life. Warning signs of the eruption force Shawn into roles she never anticipated. This suspenseful novel is set in the near future and deals with current events and real dangers for the Park and the entire nation. Under extreme time pressure with thousands of lives at risk, Shawn sets in motion a risky and environmentally destructive plan that conflicts with her own principles and commitment to the Park. Burdened with enormous responsibilities and under questioning from high government officials, she seeks personal companionship and grapples with the approaching birth of her baby. This book will appeal to those with a love of nature and an appreciation of the difficult and consequential decisions facing those tasked with the preservation of our national treasures. The narrative takes the reader to unexpected events and unforeseen outcomes, including the mix of human emotions at play with every choice that is made. This book is about 250 pages long. The author is Richard Dieter, who also wrote "Reflections on a Surprising Universe" (non-fiction). He lives in Hedgesville, West Virginia.