What would you do if the most powerful man in the world had you in his crosshairs? Progress is a tale for our times; a sexy, fast-paced thriller that ultimately raises the following questions, "What constitutes progress?" and "Can progress be forced?" As the story unfolds, it is clear that the nation is bankrupt, its sovereignty lost. Its people have become the tired, poor, huddled masses that it once welcomed with a promise of hope. A beautiful woman seeks asylum with an impressive stranger. On his ranch she finds sanctuary and a chance for a new life. Unfortunately, powerful men conspire to destroy her new happiness and turn the world upside down for their pleasure; but they don't understand who they're up against. With the help of her new lover and an unexpected ally, Sophie and her friends attempt an epic coup d'état of sorts to protect their freedom, with consequences that will reach the corners of the globe.