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DECKER: CLASSIFIED
DECKER: CLASSIFIED is a novelization of the hit web series written, directed and starring Tim Heidecker as Agent Decker who battles terrorism and Washington DC bureaucracy in a constant fight for freedom and family values.
79 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 3, 2015
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About the author
Jamie Grefe
18 books61 followersGrefe is the author of THE MONDO VIXEN MASSACRE (Eraserhead Press), CANNIBAL FATALES (Dynatox Ministries), and MUTAGON II (Dynatox Ministries). Short stories, non-fiction, and poetry have been published in such venues as Birkensnake, elimae, New Dead Families, The Bacon Review, Sein und Werden, Counterexample Poetics, Pulp Metal Magazine, LIES/ISLE, Untoward Magazine and Gone Lawn.
Besides writing, Grefe has performed noise/experimental music alongside such acts as Runzelstirn and Gurgelstock, Magical Power Mako, Yan Jun, and Violent Onsen Geisha.
Besides writing, Grefe has performed noise/experimental music alongside such acts as Runzelstirn and Gurgelstock, Magical Power Mako, Yan Jun, and Violent Onsen Geisha.
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February 19, 2015
This book was a learning experience that went above and beyond my expectations. It pushed me, gave me hours and hours of careful concentration and consideration. When you're working with another writer's material, you have to tread carefully, have to try to give back more than you've ever given. I did my honest best. It was a joy. And Tim and Gregg deliver their classic wit and humor to the foreword and the introduction--they make it so worth it. I hope you'll enjoy my attempt to shine the light of adaptation onto their story. To erase myself in what they did so brilliantly. With honest admiration.
February 4, 2015
They say the book is always better...
And they are RIGHT! This book has everything you're looking for: smilies, metaphors, and drama! I can't recommend this book enough!
And they are RIGHT! This book has everything you're looking for: smilies, metaphors, and drama! I can't recommend this book enough!
February 23, 2015
This book was a good hard read. It was tempting to just finish it to completion as fast as possible. It was that good. But sometimes it’s important to just slow down and try to connect emotionally. There’s a voluminous amount of meaty material here to be devoured if the reader is smart and bold enough to take it all in. I have so much to say about this book but don’t know how to release it.
I’ll start, not with the author, but with Gregg Turkington. In his foreword he talks about how Jack Decker is the American James Bond. I think Gregg needs a little bit of American history education. Hello. James Bond is a British agent. Jack Decker is 1000% American. America declared independence from the tyrannical rule of the British. Read the goddamn Declaration of Independence Gregg (Appendix B of the book you so highly praise). Let me just tell you right now, Decker would not stand for the unquestioning acceptance of Muslims that is now so prominent in Britain.
As a “Decker head” I am familiar with the television show. And as is always the case, the book written later, by a fan of the show, is just as good. Jamie Grefe does not back down from the responsibilities that come with portraying a provocative character such as Decker. What with the liberal media today, this kind of hero is not really recognized. Decker is the hero that America needs, and deserves, but doesn’t really care about.
The author expands on the Decker character a bit by extrapolating what he reads in Decker’s body language and his many, many physical scars. Grefe studies the pain and anguish visible in Decker’s eyes. He tries to understand what could possibly break a man’s soul as completely as Decker’s has been broken. Decker’s thoughts are as dark as the clothes he wears. Decker’s thoughts become Grefe’s thoughts. Most writers wouldn’t dare dive into the dark depths of the dark emotions the way Grefe does. He looks into Decker’s dark-sunglasses-covered eyes and he is not deterred. Garth Marenghi may be the only other writer I know of that is willing to dive into such deep dark depths of human depravity. Grefe describes Decker in the only way that makes sense: Decker’s memories continue to rape him. Always.
Side note since we’re talking about rape: I find some of Grefe’s narrative a bit too lewd for my taste. I don’t know why he always has to be saying things like “hot piss pattering a dog bowl,” or “pissing down a hill of broken promises.” It detracts from the story. On the other hand, it probably is nowhere near as lewd as what is happening in our nation’s capital. I thank Grefe for reminding us that this nation is going to hell if we don’t do something about it soon.
Let’s talk about Special Agent Kingston: In the book, Agent Kington is introduced, almost sloppily, as if he was a television host and not a credible code cracker. Grefe describes Agent Kinston as a hapless loser who, happily, happens to get his numbers right. I hardly think that Agent Kranston could have become a super-secret spy for President Davidson if he was just guessing. This is where I think Grefe loses some of his credibility as a writer. He just doesn’t understand that some super-smart people, such as Agent Klingon, are existential nihilists and have rather nonchalant attitudes when it comes to matters of National security. When watching Agent Kilton on TV declare that the code is 5 5 5, I have no reason to doubt him, despite his apparent lack of concern for 500,000 D.C. residents. Maybe Grefe makes the TV host connection because we only see Kripston on a small presidential monitor; who knows. The chances of getting a 3-digit number correct are 1 in 1,000. Agent Killskin knew what he was doing. I think that the Agent Kingstack character was over Grefe’s head.
Grefe does a good job getting Decker off the screen and onto the page. Decker is independent. He asks for a copter on the white house lawn, gets it, but chooses to drive to Manhattan on his hog—that symbol of American Spirit and ass-plowing freedom every man desires. Grefe skips Decker’s epic boner-inducing thrill ride from D.C. to Manhattan though. Nonetheless, he brings us to a beautiful thrilling climax with a confrontation between Decker and terrorist and a well-timed explosion.
Grefe carefully inserts his Decker character into our hearts with this book. It’s a well-written book—minus the lewd bits of course. We may never take in all of his Decker. Most of us only want action and hard-hitting jokes, but that is only touching the tip of his Decker. It goes so much deeper. This book can tell us a lot about the shit our country’s in if we’re willing to listen.
I’ll start, not with the author, but with Gregg Turkington. In his foreword he talks about how Jack Decker is the American James Bond. I think Gregg needs a little bit of American history education. Hello. James Bond is a British agent. Jack Decker is 1000% American. America declared independence from the tyrannical rule of the British. Read the goddamn Declaration of Independence Gregg (Appendix B of the book you so highly praise). Let me just tell you right now, Decker would not stand for the unquestioning acceptance of Muslims that is now so prominent in Britain.
As a “Decker head” I am familiar with the television show. And as is always the case, the book written later, by a fan of the show, is just as good. Jamie Grefe does not back down from the responsibilities that come with portraying a provocative character such as Decker. What with the liberal media today, this kind of hero is not really recognized. Decker is the hero that America needs, and deserves, but doesn’t really care about.
The author expands on the Decker character a bit by extrapolating what he reads in Decker’s body language and his many, many physical scars. Grefe studies the pain and anguish visible in Decker’s eyes. He tries to understand what could possibly break a man’s soul as completely as Decker’s has been broken. Decker’s thoughts are as dark as the clothes he wears. Decker’s thoughts become Grefe’s thoughts. Most writers wouldn’t dare dive into the dark depths of the dark emotions the way Grefe does. He looks into Decker’s dark-sunglasses-covered eyes and he is not deterred. Garth Marenghi may be the only other writer I know of that is willing to dive into such deep dark depths of human depravity. Grefe describes Decker in the only way that makes sense: Decker’s memories continue to rape him. Always.
Side note since we’re talking about rape: I find some of Grefe’s narrative a bit too lewd for my taste. I don’t know why he always has to be saying things like “hot piss pattering a dog bowl,” or “pissing down a hill of broken promises.” It detracts from the story. On the other hand, it probably is nowhere near as lewd as what is happening in our nation’s capital. I thank Grefe for reminding us that this nation is going to hell if we don’t do something about it soon.
Let’s talk about Special Agent Kingston: In the book, Agent Kington is introduced, almost sloppily, as if he was a television host and not a credible code cracker. Grefe describes Agent Kinston as a hapless loser who, happily, happens to get his numbers right. I hardly think that Agent Kranston could have become a super-secret spy for President Davidson if he was just guessing. This is where I think Grefe loses some of his credibility as a writer. He just doesn’t understand that some super-smart people, such as Agent Klingon, are existential nihilists and have rather nonchalant attitudes when it comes to matters of National security. When watching Agent Kilton on TV declare that the code is 5 5 5, I have no reason to doubt him, despite his apparent lack of concern for 500,000 D.C. residents. Maybe Grefe makes the TV host connection because we only see Kripston on a small presidential monitor; who knows. The chances of getting a 3-digit number correct are 1 in 1,000. Agent Killskin knew what he was doing. I think that the Agent Kingstack character was over Grefe’s head.
Grefe does a good job getting Decker off the screen and onto the page. Decker is independent. He asks for a copter on the white house lawn, gets it, but chooses to drive to Manhattan on his hog—that symbol of American Spirit and ass-plowing freedom every man desires. Grefe skips Decker’s epic boner-inducing thrill ride from D.C. to Manhattan though. Nonetheless, he brings us to a beautiful thrilling climax with a confrontation between Decker and terrorist and a well-timed explosion.
Grefe carefully inserts his Decker character into our hearts with this book. It’s a well-written book—minus the lewd bits of course. We may never take in all of his Decker. Most of us only want action and hard-hitting jokes, but that is only touching the tip of his Decker. It goes so much deeper. This book can tell us a lot about the shit our country’s in if we’re willing to listen.
February 22, 2015
Here's what I know:
-Agent Decker is an American hero.
-I am more patriotic because of this book and because of the internet series.
-There is a lot wrong with America and our president is a pussy.
-I do not sneer anywhere near enough throughout the day; Decker does.
A huge thank you to Tim Heidecker for being brave, humble, and bold enough to write this. America is tip-toeing around serious issues trying to "keep the peace" when in reality, we need a man like Agent Decker to put terrorists in their place.
What was a huge surprise, but made me so thankful, is the Appendixes A&B at the end of the novel. Not only do you get an amazing tale of courage and wit--you also get two appendixes that will blow your mind and increase your intelligence. I used these Appendixes many times as reference while watching the news and reading various websites.
This book is a tool you need for your everyday arsenal. #blessed
(blogged here: http://www.lafinduglobe.com/book-revi...)
-Agent Decker is an American hero.
-I am more patriotic because of this book and because of the internet series.
-There is a lot wrong with America and our president is a pussy.
-I do not sneer anywhere near enough throughout the day; Decker does.
A huge thank you to Tim Heidecker for being brave, humble, and bold enough to write this. America is tip-toeing around serious issues trying to "keep the peace" when in reality, we need a man like Agent Decker to put terrorists in their place.
What was a huge surprise, but made me so thankful, is the Appendixes A&B at the end of the novel. Not only do you get an amazing tale of courage and wit--you also get two appendixes that will blow your mind and increase your intelligence. I used these Appendixes many times as reference while watching the news and reading various websites.
This book is a tool you need for your everyday arsenal. #blessed
(blogged here: http://www.lafinduglobe.com/book-revi...)
April 14, 2021
"Decker", starring Tim Heidockers and featuring Joe Estevens, Mark Prosh, and Gregg Turkeyton, features some real stars. With big names like that involved you know it's gonna be great.
Decker doesn't make any sense and is much worse than the Bond movies -- I mean books - - that it rips off.
Decker is a work of art. The book follows the webseries pretty closely, but with added prose narration to spice things up. Changing Decker's heroin destruction in Afghanistan to a mystical flashback was a stroke of genius on Jamie Grefe's part.
A nonsensical jingoistic mess. One of the dumbest books I have ever read.
I give it 5 bags of popcorn wrapped in an American flag.
Decker doesn't make any sense and is much worse than the Bond movies -- I mean books - - that it rips off.
Decker is a work of art. The book follows the webseries pretty closely, but with added prose narration to spice things up. Changing Decker's heroin destruction in Afghanistan to a mystical flashback was a stroke of genius on Jamie Grefe's part.
A nonsensical jingoistic mess. One of the dumbest books I have ever read.
I give it 5 bags of popcorn wrapped in an American flag.
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