Mushroom People & Murder? My Honest Review of Mushroom Blues

Can a mystery thriller starring sentient mushroom people actually work?

Today, I’m diving into Mushroom Blues (The Hofmann Report Book 1) by Adrian M. Gibson—a weird-fiction sci-fi mashup with a premise so wild it practically demands investigation. This was my latest buddy-read with Derek over at D&J’s Epic Quest and Matt from Geaux Read Books, all in preparation for an upcoming full-spoiler discussion episode. And somehow… I’m the first one finished.

In this spoiler-lite review, I’ll walk you through the basics of the book, give a quick overview of the world of fungi-folk and fractured detectives, and share my honest take on what worked — and what didn’t. Did this story grow on me over time? Or did I feel more like I survived it than enjoyed it? Let’s talk about it.

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0:00 - Opening

1:28 - Book Basics

2:01 - Why Jim Read This

3:01 - Spoiler-Lite Summary

4:32 - Jim’s Reaction

5:46 - Five Reasons Someone Might Enjoy This Novel

7:56 - Final Thoughts

8:31 - Wrap-Up & Conclusion

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