is a prolific author of fiction and non-fiction books. His non-fiction has sometimes had a railway theme, and his novels include the award-winning 'Jim Stringer' series, set on the railways of early 20th Century Britain. The most recent Stringer novel is Powder Smoke. His most recent non-railway novels are Soot, The Martian Girl and The Winker. His most recent non-fiction book is Yorkshire: There and Back. He also writes and records songs under the name Brunswick Green. Martin's website is jimstringernovels.comjimstringernovels.com.
'An utterly enjoyable voyage under Paris' * Christopher Howse, THE OLDIE * 'Andrew Martin's entertaining study of the Parisian underground is a welter of timetables, carriage types, ticket colours and technical savvy' * Telegraph * 'no tunnel goes unvisited, no track uninspected... it is an eclectic blend of engineering and travelogue, urban planning and anecdote... a sincere love letter' * The Economist * 'Delightful and diverting... Martin is the most unpretentious and companionable of guides; the book is great fun' * Literary Review *