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The Turing Protocol Launches in the UK and USA
A New Australian Voice Enters Global Fiction
Following a successful release in Australia, Nick Croydon’s debut novel The Turing Protocol is now making waves internationally, with a highly anticipated launch in both the United Kingdom and the United States. This gripping historical thriller, which blends war fiction, science fiction, and time travel, has captured the attention of readers and critics alike and it’s easy to see why.
Set during the height of World War II, The Turing Protocol reimagines the life and legacy of Alan Turing, the brilliant codebreaker credited with helping shorten the war. In Croydon’s fictional retelling, Turing creates a device the Nautilus capable of sending messages back into the past. After using it to influence the outcome of D-Day, the device is hidden away and passed down through generations of Turing’s descendants, each of whom must wrestle with the ethical consequences of rewriting history.
If you’re in Australia, you can purchase the exclusive hardcover edition directly through QBD Books — the nation’s premier book retailer. For international readers, The Turing Protocol is now available as a paperback on Amazon, and also as an audiobook on Audible for those who prefer to listen on the go.
A Strong Debut from a New Voice in Historical Fiction
Nick Croydon is no stranger to the literary world — he’s the CEO of QBD Books, Australia’s largest bricks-and-mortar bookstore chain. With The Turing Protocol, he steps into the role of author, delivering a polished, cinematic story that resonates far beyond Australian shores. Early reviews have praised the novel’s bold concept, fast pace, and emotional weight.
Good Reading Magazine gave it a 4-star review, describing it as “gripping and absorbing,” and highlighting its “imaginative twists.” The book was also selected as QBD’s Fiction Book of the Month, earning strong online and in-store support during its release.
If you’re curious to see what all the buzz is about, you can read an exclusive extract from The Turing Protocol on Better Reading.
From Bookseller to Author — A Story Worth Telling
Croydon’s transition from bookseller to author has intrigued the publishing world. In a recent interview with the Words and Nerds Podcast, he spoke about his lifelong love of storytelling, the inspirations behind the novel, and how his background in retail helped shape the book’s narrative accessibility. Watch the full YouTube interview here.
His goal, Croydon explains, was to create something thought-provoking but commercial — a book that could entertain while asking big questions about ethics, legacy, and the unintended consequences of power.
A Global Story with Local Impact
As The Turing Protocol expands into international markets, interest in the novel is only growing. Croydon’s Instagram post about the book generated thousands of views, while the novel continues to climb up rankings on Goodreads — especially among fans of Ken Follett, Dan Brown, and Philip K. Dick.
The international editions will bring this uniquely Australian story — written by a first-time author with a strong grasp on historical nuance and speculative pacing — to an even broader audience.
Whether you’re based in London, New York, or somewhere in between, The Turing Protocol is available now in multiple formats. You can shop it via Amazon, listen on Audible, or buy the QBD exclusive hardcover edition here.