Spike Unleashed
The Wonder Dog Returns: As told to Bill Boggs
Published on 18. July 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
376 pages
978-1-63758-984-7 (ISBN)
Description
Our English Bull Terrier hero and his master Bud continue their hilarious antics in this latest installment of Spike the Wonder Dog's adventures.
This laugh-out-loud novel, with its interwoven and inventive plotlines, could be called Game of Bones. In the midst of being ensnared in a devious revenge plot, Spike the Wonder Dog manages to unleash his celebrated brand of absurdist humor, shrewd social commentary, and certifiably funny grievances at human shortcomings, while romping through all manner of sexy scenarios in the rich and famous playgrounds of Palm Beach, Manhattan, and East Hampton. Spike and the wacky but deeply developed characters he encounters will definitely tickle your funny bone as he and his talk show host owner Bud dig up some brilliant twists on popular culture scenarios, celebrities, and behind-the-scenes action in the world of entertainment.
This laugh-out-loud novel, with its interwoven and inventive plotlines, could be called Game of Bones. In the midst of being ensnared in a devious revenge plot, Spike the Wonder Dog manages to unleash his celebrated brand of absurdist humor, shrewd social commentary, and certifiably funny grievances at human shortcomings, while romping through all manner of sexy scenarios in the rich and famous playgrounds of Palm Beach, Manhattan, and East Hampton. Spike and the wacky but deeply developed characters he encounters will definitely tickle your funny bone as he and his talk show host owner Bud dig up some brilliant twists on popular culture scenarios, celebrities, and behind-the-scenes action in the world of entertainment.
Reviews / Votes
"Boggs and Spike have done it again!!! They'll entertain you and make you laugh out loud in this witty and worthy satirical sequel." -- <B>Neil Rosen</B>, PBS "Spike is back-and Bill Boggs has got him. America's funniest, favoritest four-legged hero returns in a whole new set of wacky adventures, filled with another cast of crazy characters and more pithy observations from a canine point of view. Once again, Spike is up to his collar in hot water, but, as always, the wonder dog prevails." -- <B>Will Friedwald</B>, <I>Wall Street Journal</I> "A Comedic Tour-de-Farce! This book spoofs the entire zeitgeist, nothing is safe." -- <B>Richard Baker,</B> Comedy Manager/Producer "Bill Boggs's sequel to The Adventures of Spike the Wonder Dog, his delightful 2020 novel based on his real-life pooch, packs a wallop from start to finish. If you liked the first one, then you are going to like this even more." -- <B>Tripp Whetsell,</B> Author, <I>The Improv</I> "Spike Unleashed is not just a canny insider's look at the wackier aspects of show business but does so with consummate humor. Spike joins Reynard the Fox, Krazy Kat, and Bugs Bunny as one of pop culture's wry commentators." -- <B>John Mariani</B>, Novelist, and author of <I>The Hound in Heaven</I> and <I>Almost Golden</I> "One of the first things that attracted me to Bill Boggs decades ago was his incredible wit and his 'enchanted sense of play.' Now, he's found a way for his alter ego, Spike, to allow the Boggs sensibility to continue to flourish. It's great fun spending time with the two of them." -- <B>Lucie Arnaz</B> "America's greatest wits like Mark Twain, James Thurber, and Dorothy Parker would've stood and applauded after reading Spike Unleashed, but they can't because they're dead. So, I'll do it for them-right now I'm standing and applauding because this book is great!" -- <B>Alan Zweibel</B>, Original <I>Saturday Night Live</I> writer, screenwriter, and Thurber Prize-winning author for his novel <I>The Other Shulman</I> "Old Dog? Not really. New Tricks? Plenty. Turns out Spike has more to say. And more encounters with the virtuous and villainous figures of our time than any person, let alone canine, I know." -- <B>Bob Costas</B>, Hall of Fame Broadcaster "The book is an absolute delight! This is an exceedingly funny inside look at the foibles of the 'business of show,' and only Spike with his hapless master Bud in hand could innocently expose his tail (tale) in such a brilliantly acerbic comic manner." -- <B>Brian Cox</B>, Actor, <I>Succession</I> "How do you satirize everything Woke, Dope, and Dumb in our upside-down society while making even the Wokest, Dopest, (but not dumbest) humans laugh out loud? Put the hilarious jibes into the mouth of a wonder dog like Spike and his wise-ass master Bud. OMG. I thought I'd have to be hospitalized from laughing so hard. Thank you Spike, Bud, and Boggs for doing it again. This one's screaming to be made into an animated series." -- <B>Linda Stasi,</B> Bestselling author, Award-winning columnist, <I>New York Daily News, New York Post</I>More details
Language
English
Place of publication
AR
United States
Publishing group
Permuted Press
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 206 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
318 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-63758-984-7 (9781637589847)
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Person
Bill Boggs is an Emmy Award-winning TV talk show host, producer, and author who began his career in comedy. His books include the comic novel, The Adventures of Spike the Wonder Dog, a self-help book, Got What It Takes?, and At First Sight, a love story optioned by Hollywood.
His TV credits include the long-running Midday Live out of New York City and programs on Food Network, PBS, CBS, NBC, ABC, ESPN, Travel Channel, and Showtime. He served as the executive producer of the groundbreaking The Morton Downey Jr. Show and was the co-creator and host of the syndicated series Comedy Tonight.
BillBoggsTV on YouTube features hundreds of Bill's interviews with some of the most notable personalities of our time. He lives on the tranquil island of Manhattan in East Hampton and Palm Beach with longtime girlfriend, "Lady Jane."
His website: BillBoggs.com
Follow him on Instagram @RealBillBoggs
His TV credits include the long-running Midday Live out of New York City and programs on Food Network, PBS, CBS, NBC, ABC, ESPN, Travel Channel, and Showtime. He served as the executive producer of the groundbreaking The Morton Downey Jr. Show and was the co-creator and host of the syndicated series Comedy Tonight.
BillBoggsTV on YouTube features hundreds of Bill's interviews with some of the most notable personalities of our time. He lives on the tranquil island of Manhattan in East Hampton and Palm Beach with longtime girlfriend, "Lady Jane."
His website: BillBoggs.com
Follow him on Instagram @RealBillBoggs