This week, Jeff Popple reviews three enjoyable books ideal for spring reading. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com

Quantum Radio by A. G. Riddle

Head of Zeus, $32.99

Fans of conspiracy thrillers will enjoy this latest release by A. G. Riddle. Quantum Radio is a fast-paced, speculative tale about physics, secret messages, and powerful organisations.

When quantum physicist Tyson Hauser discovers a pattern in the data from the Large Hadron Collider that suggests someone, or something, is trying to communicate with us, he finds himself on the run from a mysterious group who will do anything to seize control of the data and what it means for humanity. An enjoyable thriller filled with brisk action, interesting history, credible science, and plenty of surprises. A good fun read.

One Day We Are All Going To Die by Elise Esther Hearst

HQ, $32.99

Elise Esther Hearst’s One Day We Are All Going To Die is a frank and engaging debut about 27-year-old Naomi who is trying to make her way through a messy life. Burdened by her family’s expectations, her complex relationship with her Holocaust-survivor grandmother, her job at the Museum of Jewish Heritage, and her tendency to be attracted to the wrong sort of people, Naomi is just trying to be normal. It is not easy, however, especially when it is complicated by a bad affair and falling for a man called Moses.

An insightful tale about modern society and finding your own way.

Mole Creek by James Dunbar

Echo, $32.99

James Dunbar’s first venture into serious crime fiction, Mole Creek, is a highly entertaining novel that breathes some new life into the spy thriller.

Journalist Xander is sceptical when he is told that his retired cop and Vietnam veteran grandfather Pete McAuslan has taken his life in rural Tasmania, especially when he finds that his grandfather’s laptop is missing. Pete had gone to the cabin to write his memoirs and reveal some old secrets, but it seems that someone has other ideas. Moving seamlessly between 1969 and the present day, Mole Creek is a well written and thoroughly engrossing crime novel.