Trackman
Davie was about to leave the MP3 player lying on the pavement when something stopped him. A voice in his head.
You'll regret it if you leave it. You'll only come back for it later.
Can a song change your life?
Can a song bring people, places and moments in time alive again?
Davie Watts is the Trackman. He knows what song to play to you and he knows exactly when you need to hear it. Davie seeks out strangers in need and helps them using the power of music.
‘In her debut novel, Catriona Child has all the makings of a cult hit.’ - The Herald
‘It’s a promising debut.’ - Scotland on Sunday
‘Catriona Child has a pitch perfect ear for contemporary dialogue and a professional’s eye for the detail of a city that that tourists rarely notice.’ - Northwords Now
‘Trackman is a book which understands the power of music, but is one which has an ability to bring comfort to those who need it that is all its own.’ - Scots Whay Hae
This is a beautifully crafted book, fluid and rhythmic... Trackman is an inspiring and powerful novel that explores harsh realities with humor. - The Student
‘This tale of loss and isolation is a powerful piece of contemporary Scottish literature that expertly blends fantastical subject matter with a profound look at the destructive effects of bereavement.’ - The Skinny
Don’t let the idea of a fantastical magic mp3 player put you off; this is an incredibly powerful piece of contemporary Scottish literature that expertly weaves the power of music through out what becomes a profound and life affirming tale. - STV Local
Can a song change your life? Can a song bring people,places and moments in time alive again? Set in Edinburgh, this touching, funny and quirky new novel is an entertaining read for music lovers. - Scots Magazine
Child segues in between past events in Davie’s memory and the present day to good effect and there’s a real emotional connection between the reader and her protagonist. It’s a promising debut. - The Week
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It is just brilliant – funny, moving, insightful, and poignant to the point where, at a couple of points, I did have tears in my eyes.’
It's a story that will resonate with creative types across Edinburgh and indeed the world. - Ten Tracks
‘Trackman is fun. It’s heavy, and there’s a lot going on, but it’s balanced with humour, love interests, and banter…Child has handled some tricksy tricks, and she pulls it off with an enjoyable read.’ - Subtle Melodrama Blog
Read the first couple of chapters of Trackman.
Trackman in Italian published by Condaghes
Translated by the lovely Alessandra Contu
