Especially for you

j. rye erixon, acclaimed author of angel's milk and the strip mall, has now released a brilliant collection of short stories, entitled especially for you. the first story takes a look at a selfish doctor who meets an untimely end after buying a rare record album. the second story, "the test", describes a future version of the sat exam which is both horrifying and heartbreaking. the third story, "caught in the game", focuses on the day in the life of a sports hero, and examines the importance of sports in society. the fourth story, "the jellyfish", focuses on a cia agent and the strange assignment he is forced to carry out. the final story, "do you ski?", is a lighthearted departure from form about a bachelor who will do anything for love.