With a reading age of 10-13, Alex and the Realm People is an exciting and engaging tale that mixes technology, fantasy and science fiction in an irresistible combination. Transported to a realm that exists in parallel to his own, Alex Shrine encounters the Realm People: small in stature but highly advanced in their philosophy and technology, they are both realm - and time -travellers, who have amassed a wealth of knowledge and wisdom over hundreds of years. Their peaceful, non-combative way of life is now under threat from a group of renegades who, from their place of banishment are planning to seize the secrets of the People's technology and use them to achieve absolute power. Holding him in high admiration, the People turn to Alex for help, and he knows he cannot refuse. But how can he help a weaponless race against the forces of inexorable evil? He knows he must find a way, but time is running out, and lives are at stake . . .

Rudi James spent nine years in the RAF before pursuing a long and successful career in the avionics industry. He lives in Cyprus with his wife and Siamese cat.