Bowkett, D. P.: - D.P. Bowkett qualified as an accountant in 1997, auditing a diverse range of businesses and preparing accounts and tax returns for individuals as varied as builders, military leaders, and the landed gentry. A career in the automotive industry and financial services led him to become a Group Chief Financial Officer for a multi-billion-dollar multinational business, before founding his own management consultancy. He now advises companies across Europe on growth and expansion, managing risk and conducting due diligence for investments, acquisitions, and divestments. His love of writing stemmed from creating articles for numerous websites and producing regular reports for clients who use them for marketing and business intelligence. This love of writing and reading science fiction culminated in his latest project, documenting the life of an alien, Max Janus, who came to Earth over two thousand years ago. Outside his professional endeavours, Dean cherishes moments with his family, which includes five grandchildren.