J. A. Stapleton
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I have 155 stories published in
17 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 128499 times
and 74 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.
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My stories
The Patrolman - 20
What the hell had he done?
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- 262 reads
The Patrolman - 19
Two blocks from Carmelita Sabella's apartment, the radio crackled.
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- 217 reads
The Patrolman - 18
She used Brenda's phone to get a ride to Good Samaritan.
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- 290 reads
The Patrolman - 17
Agnes Underwood was older than he figured she'd be – around Mr. Slate's age.
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- 225 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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