RELEASE DATE: June 16, 2026

FORMATS: Hardcover, paperback and eBook

SERIES: The Hofmann Report #1.5 (standalone side story)

SYNOPSIS:

The knives are out in this fast-paced, standalone Fungalverse novel. Set several months after the events of Mushroom Blues, this side story combines the culinary wonder of Jiro Dreams of Sushi, the kitchen chaos of The Bear, and the explosive tension of Hong Kong crime thrillers.

In the aftermath of the “Fuyu Massacre”, riots and whispers of revolution continue to plague the Hōpponese capital of Neo Kinoko. As a result, the iron grip of a foreign military occupation tightens day by day. Amidst this, Pocho Jiro, a once-renowned makizushi chef, has chosen to cook for Duncan MacArthur—the Coprinian Military Governor in Hōppon—as his personal chef… and indentured servant.

A run-in with dangerous fungal gangsters sets off a chain of events that Pocho cannot escape from. He’s left with two choices: Assassinate MacArthur, or watch his beloved sister die in front of his eyes. Will Pocho take up his knife and prepare MacArthur’s final meal?

COVER ARTIST: Katerina Belikova – instagram.com/ninjajo_art 

COVER DESIGN: -Adrian M. Gibson adrianmgibson.com/book-design

AMAZON PREORDER: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSW6DKM4

GOODREADS:https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/249812660-a-murder-most-fungal

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