New Patterson/Davis thriller released
James Patterson and Viola Davis dropped a legal thriller collaboration called *Judge Stone* Judge Stone by James Patterson & Viola Davis Judge Stone (Penguin UK) on March 9th — so, yesterday. It's co-written and sounds gripping.
*Judge Stone* centers on Judge Mary Stone in Union Springs, Alabama, a town of just over 3,300 people. Stone is respected in the community and known for her no-nonsense courtroom. She also runs her family farm. The plot follows Judge Stone as she presides over a controversial case involving Dr. Bria Gaines, who is charged with performing an illegal abortion on a 13-year-old. The case ignites tensions in the town, and Judge Stone faces immense pressure to recuse herself. James Patterson is known for his collaborations, having worked with authors such as J.D. Barker, Candice Fox, and Maxine Paetro. He often creates detailed outlines for his co-authors to draft, which he then revises. Patterson has sold over 425 million books and has over 100 New York Times bestsellers. Viola Davis is an EGOT winner, achieving the honor through performance-based awards. She won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in *Fences*. Davis will also appear in the movie *Children of Blood and Bone*, set to release in 2027.
