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Big Dogs Club : A Splatstick Comedy
BIG DOGS EAT!
Claude, Tom, and Jeff are members of a neighborhood “social drinking organization” called the Big Dogs Club. Usually the only things members are expected to bring to meetings include booze, weed, and meat for the grill. One day, Tom brings over a book which may be capable of unleashing far more than the power of imagination…
As dynamics change within the club, the vibe starts to get dark.
Will the club be able to survive? And more importantly, will its members?
Claude, Tom, and Jeff are members of a neighborhood “social drinking organization” called the Big Dogs Club. Usually the only things members are expected to bring to meetings include booze, weed, and meat for the grill. One day, Tom brings over a book which may be capable of unleashing far more than the power of imagination…
As dynamics change within the club, the vibe starts to get dark.
Will the club be able to survive? And more importantly, will its members?
121 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 3, 2026
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James Oliver
11 books54 followersExtreme horror and splatterpunk fiction.
I love reading and writing extreme, transgressive, and boundary pushing horror!
I'm also in a metal band.
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I love reading and writing extreme, transgressive, and boundary pushing horror!
I'm also in a metal band.
If you like my work, visit:
https://www.jamesoliverhorror.com/
for signed books and merch!
and
https://jamesoliverhorror.substack.com/
for updates!
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May 3, 2026
The Big Dogs Club is in session! Claude, Tom, and Jeff were the only members in the club. It was a club for them to unwind, drink, get high, and eat some BBQ. A normal club meet was in session, only this time, Jeff brought something special to the meeting.
He bought a strange looking book because he couldn't resist a beautiful woman. He came to realize it was a spell book with spells in Latin. They end up reciting a spell, not knowing what it meant, and things take a freaky turn. The next day they all wake up...different. They soon become a man's best friend. BIG DOG EATS!
What a fun story! Seriously, Oliver's humour is some of the best out there! This delivered exactly what it said it would, splatstick comedy. I loved all the characters and their humour. Melinda and Randal were my favourite! So hilarious and wildly out there, I loved it! This was entertaining from beginning to end! I appreciated the Academia Easter Egg at the end! Run and grab a copy of this today!
He bought a strange looking book because he couldn't resist a beautiful woman. He came to realize it was a spell book with spells in Latin. They end up reciting a spell, not knowing what it meant, and things take a freaky turn. The next day they all wake up...different. They soon become a man's best friend. BIG DOG EATS!
What a fun story! Seriously, Oliver's humour is some of the best out there! This delivered exactly what it said it would, splatstick comedy. I loved all the characters and their humour. Melinda and Randal were my favourite! So hilarious and wildly out there, I loved it! This was entertaining from beginning to end! I appreciated the Academia Easter Egg at the end! Run and grab a copy of this today!
April 10, 2026
Chaos, booze, and BAD decisions… 10/10 would join the Big Dogs (and regret it immediately)
If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if a bunch of dudes with zero self-control, unlimited bad ideas, and access to something definitely cursed got together… this is your answer.Big Dogs Club: A Splatstick Comedy starts off like a rowdy hangout booze flowing, grill smoking, vibes immaculate. Then it takes a hard left turn into “what the hell did I just read and why am I laughing?” territory.Claude, Tom, and Jeff aren’t just members of a club they’re walking disasters. The second that mysterious book shows up, everything spirals into chaos faster than a drunk guy saying, “watch this.”
The humor?
👉 Dumb in the best way
👉 Brutal when it needs to be
👉 Unhinged like a 3AM group chat
And the tone shift? NASTY. One minute you’re laughing next minute you’re like, “oh no… this is going VERY wrong.”This book feels like:
• A backyard party that gets out of control
• A horror movie that forgot to take itself seriously
• And a comedy that absolutely refuses to behave
Final Verdict:
If you like your humor loud, your characters messy, and your chaos turned up to 11 this is your kind of book.
If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if a bunch of dudes with zero self-control, unlimited bad ideas, and access to something definitely cursed got together… this is your answer.Big Dogs Club: A Splatstick Comedy starts off like a rowdy hangout booze flowing, grill smoking, vibes immaculate. Then it takes a hard left turn into “what the hell did I just read and why am I laughing?” territory.Claude, Tom, and Jeff aren’t just members of a club they’re walking disasters. The second that mysterious book shows up, everything spirals into chaos faster than a drunk guy saying, “watch this.”
The humor?
👉 Dumb in the best way
👉 Brutal when it needs to be
👉 Unhinged like a 3AM group chat
And the tone shift? NASTY. One minute you’re laughing next minute you’re like, “oh no… this is going VERY wrong.”This book feels like:
• A backyard party that gets out of control
• A horror movie that forgot to take itself seriously
• And a comedy that absolutely refuses to behave
Final Verdict:
If you like your humor loud, your characters messy, and your chaos turned up to 11 this is your kind of book.
May 3, 2026
Okay I’m gonna be sending James Oliver my therapy bill for all these food aversions I keep picking up.
The Big Dogs Club is a group of three very mediocre men that get together to drink, get baked, and grill up some manly meats, as their motto states, BIG DOGS EAT!
Each of them has a real doggy companion, but they don’t get treated very well at all. But lo and behold, one of the Big Dogs makes a stop at a garage sale on his way to the meeting, and picks up a mysterious book.
As they glide into their usual drunken and dulled stupor, one of them reads a passage from the book, which results in them all getting very sleepy.
When they awaken, something is VERY WRONG. But the real Big Dogs, are about to get their revenge, and it will leave you rolling on the floor busting a gut and grossed out beyond your wildest imagination.
If slapstick comedy and gross out imagery is your thing, you’ll enjoy this.
As someone that is pretty deep in the horror book space at this point, there are points where James quite literally calls out book reviewer tendencies and it seems like he’s speaking directly to us, but it made me chuckle, because in this context, he’s totally right.
The Big Dogs Club is a group of three very mediocre men that get together to drink, get baked, and grill up some manly meats, as their motto states, BIG DOGS EAT!
Each of them has a real doggy companion, but they don’t get treated very well at all. But lo and behold, one of the Big Dogs makes a stop at a garage sale on his way to the meeting, and picks up a mysterious book.
As they glide into their usual drunken and dulled stupor, one of them reads a passage from the book, which results in them all getting very sleepy.
When they awaken, something is VERY WRONG. But the real Big Dogs, are about to get their revenge, and it will leave you rolling on the floor busting a gut and grossed out beyond your wildest imagination.
If slapstick comedy and gross out imagery is your thing, you’ll enjoy this.
As someone that is pretty deep in the horror book space at this point, there are points where James quite literally calls out book reviewer tendencies and it seems like he’s speaking directly to us, but it made me chuckle, because in this context, he’s totally right.
April 9, 2026
Claude, Tom, and Jeff have a gross little “social club” fueled by cheap booze, questionable meat, bad decisions, and even worse hygiene. When Tom shows up with what’s basically the necronomicon bound in your dogs chopped ball sack, the Big Dogs Club gets a glow up and a canine splatstick right to the face courtesy of Big Boobie Judie’s shitty garage sale. Best to throw in some furries and axillism for good measure.
I laughed probably more than I should have, gasped a bit, and now I can no longer walk around in public without wondering if that chick walking by prefers chunky peanut butter.
I laughed probably more than I should have, gasped a bit, and now I can no longer walk around in public without wondering if that chick walking by prefers chunky peanut butter.
Did Not Finish
April 30, 2026Discussion of dog fighting, including description of bait dogs and how theyre used.
As a side note, I thoroughly enjoyed the rest of it and found it hilarious.
As a side note, I thoroughly enjoyed the rest of it and found it hilarious.
May 15, 2026
Really enjoyed this book!! Was different and unique.
Review of advance copy received from Author
LMAO!
Hello readers! I wanted to share how much I enjoyed this book! James Oliver has a writing style I anticipate and enjoy so much! This book was the silliest, goofiest, funniest story I have read this year!
While James still has the gore going strong, the laughs are louder! I couldn't believe how many references he snuck in! Shout-outs to modern things, old school things, stereotype things, his irl band Sadistic Force was tastefully mentioned. If this had been a movie that came out in the 90s, I guarantee it would have been a cult classic!
There was a scene, I wish I was ok with giving spoilers, but I'm not. It had me literally howling with laughter. My cats were not amused at the sudden outburst!
Feeling down? Read this book. Love James Oliver stories? Read this book. Enjoy a refreshing blend of gross and funny? Read this book! Read this book? You'll want the shirt! The shirts actually do exist on his website! Buy the shirt? Enjoy. Why? Because BIG DOGS EAT!!! WOOF WOOF!!
No animals were harmed in the making of this story ;)
Hello readers! I wanted to share how much I enjoyed this book! James Oliver has a writing style I anticipate and enjoy so much! This book was the silliest, goofiest, funniest story I have read this year!
While James still has the gore going strong, the laughs are louder! I couldn't believe how many references he snuck in! Shout-outs to modern things, old school things, stereotype things, his irl band Sadistic Force was tastefully mentioned. If this had been a movie that came out in the 90s, I guarantee it would have been a cult classic!
There was a scene, I wish I was ok with giving spoilers, but I'm not. It had me literally howling with laughter. My cats were not amused at the sudden outburst!
Feeling down? Read this book. Love James Oliver stories? Read this book. Enjoy a refreshing blend of gross and funny? Read this book! Read this book? You'll want the shirt! The shirts actually do exist on his website! Buy the shirt? Enjoy. Why? Because BIG DOGS EAT!!! WOOF WOOF!!
No animals were harmed in the making of this story ;)
Review of advance copy received from Author
BIG DOGS EAT!!!
Big Dogs Club by James Oliver is absolutely hilarious and entertaining for fans of raunchy, disgusting, and brutal humor. It also doesn’t hold back from James Oliver’s typical bloodshed, giving you very fun and brutal moments at the same time. Having been the first time I’ve heard the term splatstick comedy, I wasn’t too sure what to expect going in, but he absolutely killed it, providing the perfect mix of humor and Splatterpunk. As always, another hit from James!
WOOF WOOF WOOF!!!
Big Dogs Club by James Oliver is absolutely hilarious and entertaining for fans of raunchy, disgusting, and brutal humor. It also doesn’t hold back from James Oliver’s typical bloodshed, giving you very fun and brutal moments at the same time. Having been the first time I’ve heard the term splatstick comedy, I wasn’t too sure what to expect going in, but he absolutely killed it, providing the perfect mix of humor and Splatterpunk. As always, another hit from James!
WOOF WOOF WOOF!!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I received an ARC of Big Dogs Club by James Oliver (due 3rd May) and loved it from start to finish!
The brilliant premise, dogs and owners switching places, is packed with nonstop humour, especially in the Big Dogs Club scenes. It’s a fun, ridiculous ride with likeable characters, plus some surprisingly graphic horror moments that add a delightfully gruesome edge.
A hilarious, offbeat read that doesn’t take itself seriously. Perfect if you want something light, weird, and funny, you won’t look at your dog the same way again!
BIG DOGS EAT!!
Highly recommend! 🐶😂
The brilliant premise, dogs and owners switching places, is packed with nonstop humour, especially in the Big Dogs Club scenes. It’s a fun, ridiculous ride with likeable characters, plus some surprisingly graphic horror moments that add a delightfully gruesome edge.
A hilarious, offbeat read that doesn’t take itself seriously. Perfect if you want something light, weird, and funny, you won’t look at your dog the same way again!
BIG DOGS EAT!!
Highly recommend! 🐶😂
Review of advance copy received from Author
This was a fun read for sure! Think of Freaky Friday, but instead of two humans switching bodies, dogs and their owners are the ones that switch places. But not only do they switch places, they morph into hybrid dog-men and man-dogs. I really enjoyed this short story. It doesn’t have as much gore as James Oliver’s other books, but that’s totally fine because this was more of a comedy. So if you want to read a Splatterpunk novel that is also hilarious I highly recommend this book!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Arc review
One meetup takes an unexpected turn in Big Dogs Club, where Claude, Tom, and Jeff are part of a club full of messy hangouts, loud nights, and questionable choices.
James Oliver does it again. I really enjoyed this book. It's hilarious, oddly disturbing, and hard to put down. The characters were easy to like, which made the chaos even better.
One meetup takes an unexpected turn in Big Dogs Club, where Claude, Tom, and Jeff are part of a club full of messy hangouts, loud nights, and questionable choices.
James Oliver does it again. I really enjoyed this book. It's hilarious, oddly disturbing, and hard to put down. The characters were easy to like, which made the chaos even better.
Review of advance copy received from Author
BIG DOGS EAT!!!!
Great concept mixed with chaos, humor and gore.
Haven't read a horror that made me giggle as much as this.
This book is filled with some questionable decisions, disgusting moments, weird twists and funny vocabulary.
This will definitely make you want to love your dog a little more.... it just might be because you developed a weird irrational fear because of the story.
Great concept mixed with chaos, humor and gore.
Haven't read a horror that made me giggle as much as this.
This book is filled with some questionable decisions, disgusting moments, weird twists and funny vocabulary.
This will definitely make you want to love your dog a little more.... it just might be because you developed a weird irrational fear because of the story.
Review of advance copy received from Author
The perfect mix of humour and DISGUSTING horror.
Do you want to laugh, shit your pants and vomit at the same time? Read this.. BIG DOGS EAT WOOOOOF
ANOTHER amazing read by James Oliver! Can’t wait to see what’s next brother
Do you want to laugh, shit your pants and vomit at the same time? Read this.. BIG DOGS EAT WOOOOOF
ANOTHER amazing read by James Oliver! Can’t wait to see what’s next brother
Review of advance copy received from Author
Honored to have been able to blurb this!
Dogs getting revenge on their shithead owners? Sign me up! Never thought a silly case of mistaken identities could make me cackle and dry heave at the same time!
TW: description of dog fighting
Dogs getting revenge on their shithead owners? Sign me up! Never thought a silly case of mistaken identities could make me cackle and dry heave at the same time!
TW: description of dog fighting
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