"One True Love" by Laura Lippman

This short story comes from THE BEST AMERICAN MYSTERY STORIES 2007. It was actually one of the stories that made me want to buy the book. Basically, it's about a soccer mom who just happens to be a prostitute. She's kept her occupation a secret for nearly ten years, but when a chance run-in, literally, with another boy's dad occurs, she's nearly outed. The story is incredibly well written with a couple plot twists that will keep the pages turning. I definitely want to read more from this author.

Best American Mystery Stories 2007

I was happy to find out Carl Hiaasen had edited last year's Best American Mystery Stories. He's one of my favorite authors and was thrilled to read what he thought was good literature. The first story, Chris Adrian's "Stab" was such an interesting read. It is told from an eight year old boy's point of view. The boy also has Autism, which adds an interesting element to the story because he doesn't talk. He hasn't talked since his twin brother died, which would make a great story, but Adrian adds one of the main character's classmates who just happens to enjoy stabbing animals. Great bone-chilling story. Creeped me out just like the best of Stephen King's best work.