J. A. Stapleton
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I have 157 stories published in
17 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 130146 times
and 76 of my stories have been cherry picked.
6 of my 90 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 6 votes
J. A. Stapleton is the author of three crime novels. His book, film and TV reviews are available on Instagram at @j.a.stapleton
His literary influences are Ian Fleming, Lee Child, Michael Connelly, Raymond Chandler and James Ellroy.
The first book in the Detective Lacey series "THE PATROLMAN" will be published weekly on Friday with ABCTales.com.
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My stories
The Patrolman - 4 (1/2)
It had been a spell since Jake Lacey darkened the doorstep of Hollywood Police Station.
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The Patrolman - 3
She took the stairs from the private room, her evening dress bunched up in one hand.
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The Patrolman - 2
The cabbie kept glancing at him in the rear-view mirror.
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The Patrolman - 1
The Super Chief came into the station like it was out of breath.
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Out of the Frying Pan
Frank Klein figured he was being watched the moment the doors closed behind him with their pneumatic hiss.
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