Arnold Schwarzenegger and James Patterson to co-author novel ‘The Protector’

Arnold Schwarzenegger and author James Patterson are collaborating on a new novel titled ‘The Protector’. Scheduled for publication by Little, Brown and Company on October 4, 2027, the book marks Schwarzenegger’s debut as a novelist.

Set in modern-day Los Angeles, the story follows Father Viktor Brennan, a military veteran and Catholic priest who arrives at a small parish struggling with violence. The character is inspired by the Catholic backgrounds of both Schwarzenegger and Patterson. According to official descriptions, Brennan must confront criminals threatening his community while navigating his own mysterious past.