J. A. Stapleton
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I have 157 stories published in
17 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 135258 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.
© J. A. Stapleton 2025
My stories
The Patrolman - 37 (1/2)
Nobody moved. The three men in front stood with their feet apart and hands held wide and ready. They didn't want to move, not right away.
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The Patrolman - 36
The pawnbroker hadn’t lied.
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The Patrolman - 35
Williams Ranch was bigger than Lacey expected.
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The Patrolman - 34
Mr. Slate stood outside the pawnshop on Hill Street.
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The Patrolman - 33
Carruthers continued up Weidlake Drive toward the Reservoir.
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