Set in Edinburgh, Trackman tells the uplifting story of Davie Watts, a
young man haunted by the suicide of his little brother and the
separation of his parents. The novel charts Davie's life as a chance
encounter with a homeless man leads to him taking possession of a
magical MP3 player. Davie grows increasingly obsessed with the MP3
player and escapes into his fantasy where he is the Trackman: a
superhero-like figure who helps others by playing them songs which carry
significance to the listener. However, Davie is continuously shadowed by
his past and the memories of his brother. While helping other people,
will he find the time to help himself?