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Judge Stone

The stunning new legal thriller from Sunday Times bestselling author and Academy Award winning actress

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By: James Patterson, Viola Davis
Narrated by: Viola Davis
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Narrated by Academy Award Winner Viola Davis.

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.

'The co-authors' seamless collaboration is highly successful - as good as a John Grisham page-turner' - THE SUNDAY TIMES

“The audiobook, narrated by Viola Davis herself, adds an extra cinematic edge; you'll be looking for excuses to keep listening.” TAYLA HONEBEEK, THE MIRROR

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

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

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I loved this book, it's been a long while since I've listened to such an engaging story. The story explored many emotions and, of course, Viola Davis delivered them beautifully. It reminded me of when I first came across To Kill a Mockingbird when I was young, the nuances of others, life's lessons, emotions, beliefs, law and justice and humanity. The rhythm to the narrative matched the story and this was easy to listen to. Thank you Viola Davis and James Patterson. Loved it

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The best book I have listen to.
It was sad exciting and realalistic. Thankyou

Judge Stone

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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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Loved the storyteller. Felt like I was there alongside the judge.
Enjoyed the entire narration, excellent book

Storytelling

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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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