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The Justice

By: James Patterson, Aaron Cooley
Narrated by: Sanaa Lathan, David Rasche, Susan Kelechi Watson, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Luke Tennie, full cast
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Publisher's summary

Justice Beth Garner (Sanaa Lathan) just landed the appointment of a lifetime—a seat on the Supreme Court. Now a mysterious company is blackmailing her for her vote on a landmark case.

Caught up in the checkered past of her hero and mentor, Chief Justice Clayton Erlenborn, Beth must cunningly maneuver through a dangerous web of secrets, deception, and cold-blooded murder. Armed with only her moral compass and unflinching nerve, she’s up against a sinister world full of undercover agents, domestic terrorists, and black ops assassins—all of whom want her to comply or die.

With her career and her life on the line, Beth must race to uncover the truth before it’s too late.

From master storyteller James Patterson, The Justice is a fully immersive Audible Original thriller that takes spellbinding action to the highest court in the land.

©2024 James Patterson (P)2024 Audible Originals, LLC.

About the Creator

James Patterson is the world’s bestselling author and most trusted storyteller. He has created many enduring fictional characters and series, including Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Michael Bennett, Maximum Ride, Middle School, and I Funny. Among his notable literary collaborations are The President Is Missing, with President Bill Clinton, and Run, Rose, Run, with Dolly Parton. He has donated over $100 million to education, libraries, the arts and more. For his prodigious imagination and championship of literacy in America, Patterson was awarded the 2019 National Humanities Medal. The National Book Foundation presented him with the Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community, and he is also the recipient of an Edgar Award and nine Emmy Awards. He lives in Florida with his family.

About the Creator

Aaron Cooley is a Norman Lear Sentinel Award-winning writer, producer and showrunner, and creator of Showtime’s event series The First Lady. The limited series garnered several award nominations, including three Emmy noms, numerous accolades for Michelle Pfeiffer’s performance as Betty Ford, and recognition of Aaron himself by the Hollywood Critics Association as a nominee for Best Writing for Television.
A graduate of Yale’s Theater Studies program, Aaron served as head of development for iconic director Joel Schumacher for more than a decade. He is currently writing his next show for Amazon Prime Video and Skydance Sports, while developing future limited series with Andrew Lloyd Webber, Doug Liman, and bestselling authors Christina Lauren and Connie Willis.

About the Performer

Sanaa Lathan has epitomized versatility in the realm of entertainment as a celebrated actor, director, and advocate. She's renowned for her unforgettable roles in Love & Basketball, The Best Man series, and compelling performances in Contagion and The Affair. Recent highlights include Succession's riveting third season and the highly anticipated Best Man: Final Chapters. Her directorial debut, On the Come Up, garnered acclaim at the 2022 Toronto Film Festival and is available for streaming on Paramount Plus. Lathan's stage talent shines through with a Tony nomination for A Raisin in the Sun and a magnetic presence in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at London's West End. Beyond acting and directing, she lends her powerful voice to "Donna Tubbs" in Family Guy and The Cleveland Show and brings depth to "Catwoman" in the DC animated series Harley Quinn. Through her artistry and advocacy, Sanaa Lathan continues to push boundaries and illuminate narratives with unwavering talent across various mediums.

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One of the best

In just a short 5 hours it was thrilling, moving, and well performed. A great beginning, middle, and ending.

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JP is a master storyteller we know, but Sanaa, Susan, and Luke for the Audible win!!

Love, love , love… I fully enjoyed this listen! Full cast, sound effects, story, and the narration was the chef’s kiss. I’ve been a fan of Sanaa forever and she brought the full range of her acting chops to this work. But to hear Susan Kelechi Watson?! I fell in love with her on the hit show This Is Us and have missed her terribly. The surprise when I heard her voice on this book? I screamed! And Luke Tinney rounded it out authentically. Every one did a great job but special shout to my faves! Brava!

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Great from start to finish!

Great story from start to finish. loved the story line and the characters! looking forward to more from James Patterson!

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Great story!!!

This book was much better then Expected. The voiceover actors were great . They embodied the characters to make you feel as if you’re there.

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Riveting

Story was original. Only criticism is sound quality which varied. Enjoyable tidbit! Narrators were truly believable.

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So good!

Couldn’t stop listening to this! Loved the voices and story. Can’t wait for more like this!

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This was goood!

I really enjoyed this one, from the beginning to the end! I want to listen to more like this. This story was good and keep me intrigued & the narration was great.

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Short and sweet

This audiobook proves that a good book can be written and read within 2 to 3 hours. The comments made about the integrity of the Supreme Court by the Justice’s father toward the end were food for thought.

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Couldn’t have loved this more

What a great short story, actually more like a short film! These performers are not readers, they are actors! Strong voices, sound effects spot on! The story line is fab making me want to believe this level of ethics really exist somewhere, anywhere! Completely held my attention and several times I felt my heart racing and said out loud (too loud) in a store “oh my Lord, no way!” lol. Great Job!!!

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Too predictable

I loved the characters but the storyline was too predictable. Sanaa did a great job.

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