Judge Stone by James Patterson and Viola Davis

Judge Stone is a courtroom thriller novel co-authored by Academy Award-winning actress Viola Davis and bestselling author James Patterson, published by Little, Brown and Company. The story centers on Judge Mary Stone, the most respected citizen in Union Springs, Alabama, who presides over the most controversial case in the history of the South. When a doctor faces charges under strict abortion laws after performing a procedure on a 13-year-old girl, Judge Stone must navigate a deeply divisive ethical battle while balancing justice, her community, and her own reelection prospects.

The hardcover edition is 432 pages with an ISBN of 9780316579834. The novel has received critical acclaim, earning starred reviews from both Kirkus Reviews and Booklist. Kirkus praised its "first-class courtroom drama, small-town excitement, and strong characters all wrapped in a moral dilemma," while Oprah Daily called the Davis-Patterson partnership a "power combo" and "dream team."