Chiwetel Ejiofor
Author
Series
Shadow Line volume 5
Language
English
Description
Petra, Glickman's girlfriend, visits Bede. He's never heard of her, but Glickman kept his world separate. She wants his help to find Glickman. Jay Wratten visits Glickman's son Leonard and asks if his father would like to keep his first grandchild safe... Gatehouse has bugged Leonard's office and listens as Leonard panic calls his wife, Frieda. Gatehouse goes to Leonard's house where he plays an evil game with Frieda and the baby.
Author
Series
Shadow Line volume 6
Language
English
Description
Joseph Bede and Petra Mayler meet at his flower factory. They both have no regrets about what happened between them. Gabriel and his wife Laura are at the hospital having a scan. He takes a call from Peter Glickman, who tells him to "follow the drugs". He does. Gabriel and Honey learn that Delaney had stolen coded drugs from the evidence room.
Author
Series
Shadow Line volume 1
Language
English
Description
Two years ago Harvey Wratten, one of the UK's biggest crime lords, was imprisoned. His nephew and employee, Jay Wratten, had bought 200 kilos of heroin and made a mistake, which lead to their arrests. But after serving only 2 years they received a Royal Pardon. After only 4 hours of freedom Harvey Wratten is murdered. Detective Inspector Jonah Gabriel is assigned the case having just returned to work after being shot during an undercover operation....
Author
Series
Shadow Line volume 4
Language
English
Description
Bede meets with Harris and tells him that he wants to do business. Jay Wratten goes to Bede to tell him that Bob Harris was responsible for Wratten's murder. Bede reiterates his desire to be out of the game after one last deal. Gabriel and his wife Laura are trying another round of IVF. Bede's beloved wife Julie's Alzheimer's is deteriorating. Journalist McGovern express his suspicions about illegal police activity to Sergeant Foley.
Author
Series
Shadow Line volume 8
Language
English
Description
Jonah Gabriel tracks down Penney on his sail boat. Penney reveals the truth about "Counterpoint". He tells him Gatehouse will now kill all the old players and start the game with new players. Gabriel tells Patterson he wants to prosecute Commissioner Khokar on the grounds of conspiracy to promote and profit from state controlled crime. Gabriel offers to provide the money for Beatty's sting on Bede and Barbur's deal.
Author
Series
Shadow Line volume 7
Language
English
Description
Sergeant Foley gives Beatty the opportunity to get the inside scoop on a new line, where Harvey Wratten left off, run by Joseph Bede. Alison returns from hiding with her and Gabriel's child. Gabriel has the house staked out and is furious to see her return, but she refuses to leave. With Glickman lying in wait in the child's bedroom, Gatehouse arrives and Gabriel remembers that it was Gatehouse who shot him.
Author
Series
Shadow Line volume 2
Language
English
Description
Julie and Joseph Bede meet with her doctor who delivers devastating news, that Julie's Alzheimer's is getting progressively worse and she has only six months to a year to live. Jonah Gabriel explains to the parents of his former partner, Delaney, how he has no recollection of the shooting that killed their son, or the circumstances that found them in that situation due to the bullet lodged in his brain.
Author
Series
Shadow Line volume 3
Language
English
Description
Andy Dixon, scared and isolated, finally breaks cover and calls Sara which allows the police to put a trace on the call. A chase ensues through City Park, with Gabriel, Honey and Jay Wratten all trying to reach Andy. Andy panics and calls his mum - who calls Gatehouse. On Gatehouse's orders, Andy Dixon meets Jay Wratten and tells him that after picking up Wratten, he had driven him to meet someone at the car park where he was shot.
10) Red Dust
Author
Language
English
Description
Police officer Dirk Hendricks (Jamie Bartlett) files an amnesty application for Alex Mpondo (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a member of the South African Parliament who can't remember the torture he once endured as a captive political activist. South African-born attorney Sarah Barcant (Hilary Swank), meanwhile, returns to her homeland to represent Mpondo.
Author
Series
Dancing on the Edge volume 4
Language
English
Description
Using Sarah's private photographs, Stanley compiles a special edition of 'Music Express' glorifying Jessie's career. Masterson arranges a lavish wake where Louis is puzzled by Julian's passionate oration.
Author
Series
Dancing on the Edge volume 1
Language
English
Description
London, 1933: Panic-stricken jazz band leader Louis Lester asks his friend, music journalist Stanley Mitchell, to help him flee the country.
Author
Series
Dancing on the Edge volume 3
Language
English
Description
Interviewed by the police about the attack on Jessie, Louis tells them that he saw Julian fleeing the scene; but Pamela is insistent he was in Paris and asks Stanley to contact him with the news, as he was especially fond of Jessie.
Author
Series
Dancing on the Edge volume 6
Language
English
Description
Presented as a series of interviews undertaken by Stanley for his magazine, taking place at peak fame for the Louis Lester band, Louis, Jessie, and Carla give an insight into their thoughts about fame as well as their personal stories.
Author
Series
Dancing on the Edge volume 2
Language
English
Description
With Wesley gone, Louis is disappointed at the band's lack of progress - until Mr. Donaldson arranges for them to play at a funeral organized by reclusive Lady Cremone, a dedicated jazz fan whom Stanley interviews for his magazine.
Author
Series
Dancing on the Edge volume 5
Language
English
Description
Hit by the scandal, the hotel loses many of its residents; the band is forced to split up.
Publisher
Vertical Entertainment
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Living in the not-so-distant future, a New York couple takes a wild ride to parenthood after landing a coveted spot at the Womb Center, which offers couples a convenient and shareable pregnancy by way of detachable, artificial wombs, or pods.
19) Kinky Boots
Publisher
Paramount Pictures
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Featuring a Golden Globe®-nominated performance by Chiwetel Ejiofor, as well as terrific performances by Joel Edgerton, Sarah-Jane Potts, and Nick Frost, KINKY BOOTS is a refreshing, feel-good film that proves the best way to fit in is to stand out. The film was inspired by the real-life story of a family-owned shoe factory in England and ultimately inspired a Broadway musical that earned six Tony Awards, including Best Original Score, Best Actor...
Publisher
Paramount Pictures
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Undocumented immigrants Okwe and Senay work at a posh London hotel and live in constant fear of deportation. One night Okwe stumbles across evidence of a bizarre murder setting off a series of events that could lead to disaster or freedom.