J. A. Stapleton
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I have 133 stories published in
17 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 110194 times
and 52 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 - 8
He came to on the concrete floor with a rag pressed to his head and someone yelling.
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The Patrolman - 7 (2/2)
The streets were hot and sticky, pungent with marihuana.
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The Patrolman - 7 (1/2)
Madre Jalisco’s stood on the corner of Hollywood and Schrader at 6536.
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The Patrolman - 6
It was late, almost noon. June Hartsfield was pulling on her stockings, getting ready for work when the phone rang.
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The Patrolman - 5
After the looks he got from the cab driver, Mr. Slate made up his mind - tomorrow, he'd buy a car.
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