Books

Brian “Chip” Martin is an award-winning journalist and author who worked at The London Free Press for 41 years where he gained an intimate knowledge of Southwestern Ontario and its characters. He developed a reputation for his insightful political reporting and his news stories from the London courthouse, captivating a large readership. Martin’s coverage of the Buxbaum murder trial in 1986 led to his first book, Buxbaum: A Murderous Affair.

His latest book, his tenth, From Underground Railroad to Rebel Refuge: Canada and the Civil War, is the fascinating story about Canada and Canadians before, during, and after the conflict that tore apart the United States.

He has written true crime books, biographies and several books about baseball history, some of which focus on the contributions made to the game by Canadians. An avid historian, he is a member of the London and the Detroit historical societies.

Many of his titles are available in independent and local bookstores. In London, Ontario, they include Oxford Books, Brown and Dickson Books and Attic Books. Also widely available online from other sources.