J. A. Stapleton

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I have 157 stories published in 17 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 128704 times and 74 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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The Want - The Instructor

By J. A. Stapleton on Mon, 16 Nov 2020

December 1942 - Central Division Shooting Gallery. Officer Jake Lacey learns a lesson in humility from a weapon's master: in order to overcome one's fears, one must first learn to trust himself.

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The Patrolman (2) - Chapter I: The Patrolman (Part IV)

By J. A. Stapleton on Fri, 16 Oct 2020

Second draft of first completed novel - The Patrolman. "Three bullets had passed cleanly through the door."

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The Patrolman (2) - Chapter I: The Patrolman (Part III)

By J. A. Stapleton on Wed, 16 Sep 2020

Second draft of first completed novel - The Patrolman. "He had the distinct impression that this had all happened before and that it would all happen again."

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The Patrolman (2) - Chapter I: The Patrolman (Part II)

By J. A. Stapleton on Wed, 02 Sep 2020

Second draft of completed first novel - The Patrolman. "The confrontation seemed to last just a few seconds."

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The Patrolman (2) - Chapter I: The Patrolman (Part I)

By J. A. Stapleton on Fri, 28 Aug 2020

Second draft of completed first novel - The Patrolman. "At exactly 10:00 a.m., when the woman stopped to catch her breath, there was a thundering in her ears."