J. A. Stapleton
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I have 134 stories published in
17 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 112000 times
and 53 of my stories have been cherry picked.
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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.
The first book in the Detective Lacey series "THE PATROLMAN" will be published weekly on Friday with ABCTales.com.
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My stories
The Patrolman - 1
The Super Chief came into the station like it was out of breath.
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Out of the Frying Pan
Frank Klein figured he was being watched the moment the doors closed behind him with their pneumatic hiss.
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The Want - The Instructor
December 1942 - Central Division Shooting Gallery. Officer Jake Lacey learns a lesson in humility from a weapon's master: in order to overcome one's fears, one must first learn to trust himself.
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The Patrolman (2) - Chapter I: The Patrolman (Part IV)
Second draft of first completed novel - The Patrolman. "Three bullets had passed cleanly through the door."
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The Patrolman (2) - Chapter I: The Patrolman (Part III)
Second draft of first completed novel - The Patrolman. "He had the distinct impression that this had all happened before and that it would all happen again."
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