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The Busker

“A taut, cinematic thriller with a musician’s heart. Battersby turns an ordinary street corner into a stage for danger, courage, and art.”
— Readers’ Favorite

“Fast, vivid, and beautifully atmospheric—The Busker captures San Francisco in all its fog and fire. A gripping page-turner.”
— Midwest Book Review

“A thriller that hums like a guitar string. Battersby blends suspense and humanity in perfect harmony.”
— BookTrib

“Tim Battersby writes with the rhythm of a songwriter and the eye of a painter. The Busker proves that even the smallest stages can host the grandest dramas.”
— The London Literary Review

“Tense, poetic, and emotionally charged. The Busker will keep you reading long after the last note fades.”
— The San Francisco Chronicle (Arts Feature)