Viola Davis and James Patterson may seem like unlikely coworkers, but they learned a lot from each other writing their new novel, "Judge Stone." ...

Forget about her EGOT status, Viola Davis is eager to add novelist to her bio. The acclaimed actor is partnering with bestselling author James Patterson on a new courtroom drama novel “Judge Stone,” ...

Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis often writes book-length biographies for the characters she portrays on screen. And now she's written an actual book: "Judge Stone," a courtroom thriller that touches ...

The Academy Award-winning actress and the bestselling writer team up for a courtroom thriller that touches on the lightning-rod issue of abortion.

Davis co-wrote the novel with acclaimed author James Patterson (“Cross”) about a respected circuit judge in a tiny town. Patterson also teased that a film about “Judge Stone” was in the works. Actress ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Viola Davis is adding novelist to her impressive resume with ...