J. A. Stapleton

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I have 105 stories published in 16 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 139477 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

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.

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Second Diary Entry (No.13)

By J. A. Stapleton on Mon, 29 Dec 2014

Diary Entry No. 13 29th April 1944 In all honesty these past days have been the most fascinating in my life. Each evening I wonder at the end of my...

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Pushed.

By J. A. Stapleton on Sat, 27 Dec 2014

21:23, that evening – 02/09/67 “ Car 12k. Car 12k. Reported shots fired at Detective Caruthers’ Ford Mainline Sedan. Registration: Kilo Lima Hotel-...

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First Diary Entry (No.12)

By J. A. Stapleton on Wed, 17 Dec 2014

Diary Entry No. 12 28th April 1944 The first day of our assault was terrible. Sergeants Robson and Stephens were killed before we made it into the...

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A Walk in the Dusk

By J. A. Stapleton on Thu, 11 Dec 2014

You’re walking back from school. You had an hour’s detention with Mr Smith for not handing your English homework in on time – great; Mum’s going to...

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Opening Letters

By J. A. Stapleton on Thu, 11 Dec 2014

The letters and diary entries below were recovered in the midst of a clear-out at the residence of a Mr. Arthur Loveday, at his home in Kendal Avenue...