Richard Blackwood

A mysterious black sphere is discovered in the orbit of Mars. The Achilles is sent to investigate. After the bedraggled six-person crew wake from eight months hibernation, the Sphere is transmitting a single word in every Earth language ever known - Deus. (imdb)

Four interconnected stories surrounding the escape from prison of a notorious serial killer.

Set in Birmingham, the story revolves around the trials and tribulations of a group of misfits who come together to form a band that fuses eastern and western music. (imdb)