How imperative is it that we detect radiation where it’s present? The Fukushima (2011) and Chernobyl (1986) disasters provide evidence that prolonged exposure to radiation can be detrimental to the environment and its inhabitants. My keystone project presents a high-voltage radiation detector that answers the call to the importance of radiation detection. The device works on a 9V Lithium-ion battery that powers a single transformer flyback driver to provide 15-20 kV AC. This high voltage is a key aspect of the device’s functionality. This detector design can only detect the presence of ionizing radiation (not count rate). Thus, further work needs to be done.