A MURDER MOST FUNGAL (The Hofmann Report #1.5)
THE KNIVES ARE OUT
Return to the mushroom metropolis of Neo Kinoko, immerse yourself in a sinister world of gangsters, blackmail, and fungal cuisine, and prepare for a Michelin-star tragedy in six courses.
The knives are out in this fast-paced, standalone Fungalverse novel. Set several months after the events of the award-winning 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?
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A MURDER MOST FUNGAL is a standalone Fungalverse novel set between books one and two of THE HOFMANN REPORT series.
“A meal you won’t forget. A Murder Most Fungal will leave an indelible mark on your palate with the stunning character arc of chef Pocho Jiro, who is forced down a road to hell paved with impossible choices. You thought Mushroom Blues was good? You ain’t seen nothing yet.”
“I absolutely devoured A Murder Most Fungal in a single day, and I am already hungry for more. All I can really say is: chef’s kiss.”
“A culinary crime caper that takes the formula that works for a show like The Bear and then dials up the grizzle. I read this book in one sitting. It felt like a dish best served that way, and I dare you not to do the same. Give this book all the Michelin stars.”