J. A. Stapleton

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I have 104 stories published in 16 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 135841 times and 18 of my stories have been cherry picked.
5 of my 83 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 5 votes

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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. 

© J. A. Stapleton 2026

My stories

To Live and Die - Chapter 5 / Time to Kill (1 of 2)

By J. A. Stapleton on Tue, 30 Aug 2016

Bond crept in and waited for the door to swing shut behind him. With a smile spread across his cheeks he toed the heel of his oxfords off eagerly. He...
Drama
Other Fiction
Story
Certificate 12

To Live and Die - Chapter 4 / Radio Silence (1 of 2)

By J. A. Stapleton on Tue, 30 Aug 2016

‘Dead sir?’ Bond queried, taking a long drag from his cigarette. He crossed his legs and slouched somewhat in the old chair. M lent forward. M nodded...
Drama
Other Fiction
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Certificate 12
Cherry

To Live and Die - Chapter 3 / Pen Pushing

By J. A. Stapleton on Tue, 09 Aug 2016

James Bond glanced down at his naked body and registered that the cuts and bruises around his abdominal area, from his last mission, were beginning...
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Other Fiction
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Certificate 12

'Catch me when you can...'

By J. A. Stapleton on Fri, 20 May 2016

‘Catch me when you can…’ Dr. A. Sippitt washed his hearty breakfast of green figs and yoghurt down with a lukewarm cup of tea and slipped his...
Historical Fiction
Drama
Crime
Story
Certificate 15

To Live and Die - Chapter 2 / The Macabre Club (2 of 2)

By J. A. Stapleton on Thu, 21 Apr 2016

The door creaked shut behind him as Bond turned left and followed the man down the street. Morzeny paused, adjusting the collar of his cream jacket,...
Drama
Other Fiction
Story
Certificate 12

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