Back in March, I revealed the official cover and release date for my new book A Murder Most Fungal, ushering readers back into the moldy depths of Neo Kinoko and The Fungalverse. And now, leading up to the June 16th launch of this standalone novel, I’m excited to announce my virtual book tour!
Starting on May 11th with a chapter 1 excerpt on Grimdark Magazine and running all the way until launch, I’ll be promoting the book in a variety of ways. The tour includes twenty stops, featuring livestreams, video interviews, podcast appearances, text Q&As, guest posts and more, as well as a live launch party on June 16th to celebrate release day. There will also be a digital ARC signup for reviewers, as well as signed hardcovers + book bundles available exclusively through The Broken Binding.
Find the full tour below, along with A Murder Most Fungal’s cover and blurb.
🍄 BOOK INFORMATION 🍄
Title: A Murder Most Fungal: A Fungalverse Novel
Author: Adrian M. Gibson
Cover Artist: Katerina Belikova – Instagram
Typography/Cover Design: Adrian M. Gibson
Genre: Science Fiction / Fantasy / Urban Fantasy / New Weird / Fungalpunk / Crime Thriller
Release Date: June 16, 2026
Available formats: Hardcover, paperback & eBook
Preorder the eBook HERE
🍄 BLURB 🍄
Return to the mushroom metropolis of Neo Kinoko, and immerse yourself in a sinister world of gangsters, blackmail, and fungal cuisine.
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?
🍄 FULL BOOK TOUR 🍄
🍄 ABOUT THE AUTHOR 🍄
ADRIAN M. GIBSON is an award-winning Canadian SFF author, podcaster, book designer, and tattoo artist. He was born in Ontario, Canada, but grew up in British Columbia. He studied English Literature and has worked in music journalism, restaurants, tattoo studios, clothing stores, and a bevy of odd jobs.
In 2021, he created the SFF Addicts podcast, which he co-hosts with fellow authors M. J. Kuhn and Greta Kelly. The three host in-depth interviews with an array of science fiction and fantasy authors, as well as writing masterclasses.
Adrian has a not-so-casual obsession with mushrooms and relishes in the vastness of nature. He enjoys cooking, music, video games, politics, and science, as well as reading fiction and comic books. He lives in Quito, Ecuador with his wife and sons.
His debut novel is MUSHROOM BLUES, which is available to purchase here.
🍄 SOCIAL LINKS 🍄
- Instagram: @adrianmgibson
- Threads: @adrianmgibson
- X: @adrianmgibson
- Bsky: @adrianmgibson.bsky.social
- Website: https://www.adrianmgibson.com/
- Newsletter Signup: https://www.adrianmgibson.com/newsletter
- Book Design: https://www.adrianmgibson.com/book-design
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