Sheila, the self-professed "Goddess of the Insignificant and Guardian of all that is Miniature" has a gift. She is able to travel between alternate universes and bring to life people who have died. A wonderful gift to be sure but one she used sparingly. Sheila only resurrects people who once lived at St. Elizabeth's Home for Children during a devastating blizzard in 1959. Bill Hollis is stumbling through a disaster of his own making, namely his life. Bouncing from one meaningless job to the next, ddrinking heavily and womanizing to pass the time, he has no direction, no goals and seemingly no hope. Until he meets Sheila Sheila has a plan and Bill is included. The plan is nothing less than to save the world from impending environmental disaster. Described in one review as a "hilarious tale of impending doom," the "12/59 Shuttle" will grab you by the short hairs and never let you go.