Miloš Urban: Boletus Arcanus

Translation: Argo 2011

Apart from his work in the editorial, the main hero is a passionate mushroom picker, who manages to find the dream trophy of every mushroom enthusiast - the rainbow-coloured boletus (boletus arcanus). The rejuvenate effects of the mushroom confuse the suppliers of huge cosmetics companies as well as politicians. The thrilling mushroom chase climaxes by an amazing scene in the forest …

Miloš Urban – a Czech writer renowned for his literary thrillers. He debuted by a book entitled Poslední tečka za rukopisy and was awarded the Magnesia Litera Award for his novel Hastrman in 2001.