Publisher's Synopsis
About LIES IN PROGRESS: A pregnant teenager, rejected by her parents and sought by police throughout the world, is hidden and cared for by friends. Foreseeing her murder, she prays only that her child survive and, someday, know how much she loved him. But the girl has unknown allies: a priest who delights in classical study; a congressional aide so skillful he's nicknamed "The Lord"; and an English outlaw on his final, most dangerous mission: to rescue his sister, safeguard America from the awesome weapon CATACLYSM--and gain redemption. Having characters of dimension and intelligence, this novel is a moral and political odyssey of our time, destined to be shared and remembered. About The Author: Stanley Goldstein is an author and psychologist who has appeared on national broadcasts including The Larry King Show and CourtTV. His first book was praised by Kirkus Reviews and described by Publishers Weekly as "outstanding." This is his first novel. He lives in New York's Hudson Valley.
