J. A. Stapleton
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I have 132 stories published in
17 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 109087 times
and 51 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.
© J. A. Stapleton 2025
My stories
The Patrolman - 17
Agnes Underwood was older than he figured she'd be – around Mr. Slate's age.
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- 168 reads
The Patrolman - 16
'Officer Lacey?' The simple yes he had whispered into the telephone was full of hope. But the voice on the other end offered none.
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- 142 reads
The Patrolman - 15
Three in the morning - the witching hour.
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- 157 reads
The Patrolman - 14
Brenda's third house was a sleek white ship of a thing considered 'in' for Wilshire.
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The Patrolman - 13
The club wasn’t as crowded tonight.
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