Alexei Maxim Russell is a Canadian writer primarily known for his work in both fiction and non-fiction. He has garnered a cult following particularly for his Trueman Bradley series. The character, Trueman Bradley, is a genius detective with Asperger's syndrome, featured in a series of detective novels. This series has been influential, especially in educational and advocacy circles, where it has been included in school lesson plans and adopted as educational material for programs focusing on disability awareness and equality.

Russell explores genres such as Fantasy, Crime Fiction, Historical Supernatural fiction/non-fiction, Folklore, and Philosophy. His debut novel, "Trueman Bradley - Aspie Detective", published in 2011, was notably the first literary work to introduce an openly Autistic detective, achieving significant success and recognition in advocacy and educational fields.

His other notable works include "Trueman Bradley - The Next Great Detective", "Instruction Manual for the 21st Century Samurai", "The New Home-Owner's Guide to House Spirits", "The Hiker’s Guide to Nature Spirits", and the "Forgotten Lore" series.