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Judge Stone

By: James Patterson, Viola Davis
Narrated by: Viola Davis
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Brought to you by Penguin.

An extraordinary new courtroom drama from Sunday Times bestselling thriller author James Patterson and Academy Award winner Viola Davis. Get ready to meet the most unforgettable character in years.

All rise…for Judge Stone.

The most respected citizen in Union Springs, Alabama (population 3,314), is Judge Mary Stone. She holds two responsibilities sacred: running her family farm and presiding over her courtroom. Everything changes when she draws the most controversial case in the history of the South.

Criminally, it’s open-and-shut.

Ethically, there is no middle ground.

Essentially, it’s a choice between life and death.

No judge can satisfy everyone. It would be dangerous to try. But Judge Stone is willing to fight to bring justice to the people and place she loves.

An explosive legal thriller that will keep you turning pages until the stunning conclusion.

James Patterson is 'the master storyteller of our times' - HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON

Viola Davis is 'one of the greats' - TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET

© James Patterson and Viola Davis 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026

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I couldn't stop listening. viola is always an engaging story teller, I could see the book played out before me so vividly. I hope we get more Judge Mary Stone stories.

Brilliant

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I could listen to this all over again. Absolutely brilliant. loved it. Viola Davis is brilliant

Sensational

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