Until the Last Dog Dies

Until the Last Dog Dies is a 2017 novel by Robert Guffey that follows a stand-up comedian during a global pandemic of a virus which selectively destroys the brain's humor centers.

The narrative explores cultural and personal consequences as society becomes humorless and strained, blending speculative fiction with dark satire.

Guffey uses the premise to examine how art, comedy, and human resilience adapt under strange biological stress.

The book reflects the author's interest in how fiction anticipates and interprets societal taboos and crises.

Its unsettling premise highlights the fragility of social norms and the role of performance in maintaining human connection.