Judge Stone by Viola Davis and James Patterson

Some courtrooms see justice. This one demands it.

In the small, sun-drenched town of Union Springs, Alabama, Judge Mary Stone is more than a public official — she’s a pillar. Born a farmer’s daughter in a place where dogwoods bloom every spring and church steeples punctuate the skyline, she built her reputation on a single, unshakeable principle: do the right thing, or don’t do it at all.

Then the biggest case Alabama has ever seen lands in her courtroom.

Criminally, it’s open-and-shut. Ethically, there is no middle ground. And at its heart, it’s a choice between life and death — one that will test everything Judge Stone has ever believed about law, justice, and what it truly means to serve.

This thrilling new novel — tagged as a book club pick and written by a local Maine author — crackles with moral tension and Southern atmosphere. It’s the kind of story that pulls you in on page one and doesn’t let go until the very last word. Perfect for fans of courtroom drama with real emotional stakes.

Whether you’re browsing our shelves on a foggy Ogunquit afternoon or tucking in for a long evening at home, Judge Stone is the kind of read that stays with you — the characters lingering long after you’ve closed the cover.

• A gripping courtroom drama with deep moral resonance
• Set in the American South, rich with atmosphere and character
• A featured book club pick and new release from a local Maine author
• Ideal for fans of John Grisham and literary legal thrillers

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