{"product_id":"trackman-ebook","title":"Trackman","description":"\u003c!-- One-line hook --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA moving, quirky and emotionally charged novel about grief, connection and the transformative power of music.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Tagline --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavie Watts is the Trackman — he knows the right song for the right moment, and he uses music to help strangers find their way back to themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Access Your Content --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 16px; border-radius: 6px; background: #f9f9f9; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccess Your Content in Seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003col style=\"margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eComplete your purchase on our store.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (free).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLog in using the same email from checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eYour ebook will appear instantly in your library.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555;\"\u003eAll content is securely delivered through our app and not offered as a Shopify download.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- About the Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDavie Watts is about to walk past an MP3 player lying on the pavement when a voice in his head stops him:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou’ll regret it if you leave it. You’ll only come back for it later.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat moment changes everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrackman\u003c\/strong\u003e is a touching, funny and deeply human novel about the power of music to heal, connect and revive memories long buried. Davie becomes the Trackman — a quiet guardian who seeks out strangers in need and plays them the song they didn’t know they were waiting for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSet in Edinburgh, the story moves between Davie’s past and present, exploring grief, loss, creativity and the fragile threads that tie people together. With warmth, humour and emotional insight, Catriona Child crafts a novel that resonates long after the final page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Reviews --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Praise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"All the makings of a cult hit… a delight for lovers of Edinburgh.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— The Herald\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A powerful piece of contemporary Scottish literature… blends fantastical subject matter with a profound look at bereavement.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— The Skinny\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Beautifully crafted… fluid and rhythmic… inspiring and powerful.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— The Student\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A story that will resonate with creative types across Edinburgh and the world.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Ten Tracks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Pitch‑perfect dialogue and a professional’s eye for the details tourists rarely notice.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Northwords Now\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A profound and life‑affirming tale… don’t be put off by the fantastical premise.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— STV Local\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Touching, funny and quirky… an entertaining read for music lovers.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Scots Magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Understands the power of music… brings comfort to those who need it.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Scots Whay Hae\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A promising debut… strong emotional connection with the protagonist.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— The Week\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Why You'll Love This Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA heartfelt, imaginative novel\u003c\/strong\u003e about grief, healing and the magic of music.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for readers who love Edinburgh\u003c\/strong\u003e and stories rooted in real places.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA cult‑favourite debut\u003c\/strong\u003e praised for its originality and emotional depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlends realism and the fantastical\u003c\/strong\u003e with sensitivity and humour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA standout Luath Press title\u003c\/strong\u003e with enduring appeal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- About the Author --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatriona Child\u003c\/strong\u003e was born in Dundee in 1980 and is widely regarded as one of the brightest voices in contemporary Scottish fiction. She holds a degree in English from the University of Aberdeen and an MA with Distinction in Creative Writing from Lancaster University.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer debut novel \u003cem\u003eTrackman\u003c\/em\u003e (2012) was hailed by \u003cem\u003eThe Herald\u003c\/em\u003e as “having all the makings of a cult hit”. Her second novel, \u003cem\u003eSwim Until You Can’t See Land\u003c\/em\u003e, followed in 2014. Her work has appeared in \u003cem\u003eThe Sunday Herald\u003c\/em\u003e, 404 Ink’s \u003cem\u003eEarth\u003c\/em\u003e magazine, \u003cem\u003eNorthwords Now\u003c\/em\u003e and the Scottish Book Trust’s \u003cem\u003eFamily Legends\u003c\/em\u003e anthology. 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