Viola Davis and James Patterson Team Up for New Thriller

The novel, set in the contemporary rural South, features a female judge facing a pivotal decision with national implications.

The book marks Viola Davis's first foray into adult fiction writing.
James Patterson initiated the collaboration after reading Davis's memoir, 'Finding Me.'
The novel will be published by Little, Brown and Company in 2025 or 2026.
Distribution will be handled by Hachette Book Group in North America and Century in the UK and Commonwealth.
The story revolves around Judge Mary Stone, a character navigating significant professional and personal challenges.