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Judge Stone

Viola Davis and James Patterson have written an incredible courtroom drama and created 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 -where 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.

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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

About James Patterson

JAMES PATTERSON is one of the best-known and biggest-selling writers of all time. Among his creations are some of the world's most popular series including Alex Cross, the Women's Murder Club, Michael Bennett and the Private novels. He has written many other number one bestsellers including collaborations with President Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton, stand-alone thrillers and non-fiction. James has donated millions in grants to independent bookshops and has been the most borrowed adult author in UK libraries for the past fourteen years in a row. He lives in Florida with his family.
Details
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • ISBN: 9781804952726
  • Length: 400 pages
  • Price: £10.99
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