D.T. Tucker

D.T. Tucker

D.T. Tucker is the award-winning creator of the Slam-Fu Universe, home to Obesseus — the gluttonous, gravy-powered hero of Snackland — and the chilling Shadow’s Game series.

His books have earned critical acclaim, including the Reader’s Favorite Silver Seal and the Literary Titan Silver Book Award, recognizing Tucker’s unique blend of humor, imagination, and heart.

From laugh-out-loud food battles to psychological duels of good and evil, Tucker’s stories deliver unforgettable adventures that captivate both kids and adults.

When he’s not writing, he’s probably dreaming up his next buffet-sized idea or making sure Obesseus doesn’t eat the manuscript.

Books

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Obesseus Feasts Of Legends (The Slam-Fu Series)

Across the wild, food-filled world of Snackland, one hungry hero stands between balance and buffet-level chaos. When the fruit-powered Juice Regime, led by Monica Mango, vows to “detoxify” the land, the gluttonous yet good-hearted Obesseus the Mighty Muncher must master the mysterious art of Slam-Fu to save his home. With allies like Conflicted...

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Obesseus World War Food (The Slam-Fu Series Book 2)

Book #3 from the series: Slam-Fu

The endless feast has been interrupted—and Obesseus is furious.

Julian Jellybean is back, brainwashing vegetables and launching a full-scale food fight across Snackland. As shrimp armies rise, salad squads invade, and muffin ninjas plot in the shadows, only one slam-powered hero stands in their way.

With rice in his pockets and justice in his...

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Obesseus Lord Of The Buffet (The Slam-Fu Series Book 1)

Book #2 from the series: Slam-Fu

When the evil vegetable overlord Espearagas declares war on flavor, banning sides, sauces, and second helpings, only one unlikely hero dares to rise…

Obesseus—a slam-powered snack warrior armed with nothing but rice balls, a glowing belly, and an appetite for justice.

Joined by Sailor Soda, the elite Muffin Ninjas, and the emotionally unstable ...

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Praise

Obesseus The Mighty Muncher was praised for its hilarious creativity, vibrant world-building, and unforgettable food-fueled hero who turns every meal into an adventure.

– Literary Titan

Obesseus: Lord of the Buffet delivers a hilarious and imaginative adventure that blends satire, action, and heart in D.T. Tucker’s unique food-filled world. The reviewer praised its originality, humor, and kid-friendly appeal, calling it a must-read for young readers and families alike.

– Reader’s Favorite

“In Obesseus World War Food by D.T. Tucker… Obesseus is pulled into an escalating food war… D.T. Tucker’s Slam-Fu series takes a leap forward… delivering a riot of imagination and action … The inventive food-based characters … are written with such panache that it’s impossible not to laugh.”

– Reader’s Favorite

Latest Updates

Award Update: Obesseus Feasts of Legends Earns 5-Star Silver Seal from

I’m excited to share that Obesseus: Feasts of Legends has been awarded the 5-Star Silver Seal from Readers’ Favorite.

The book received three independent 5-star editorial...

The mall was peaceful.

Too peaceful.

Obesseus entered the food court and stopped dead in his tracks.

“…Why so many restaurants… in one room.”

His knees buckled.

He grabbed the...

Snackland was buzzing. Confetti rained, music blasted, and the New Year’s Ball hovered above the city—huge, shiny, and suspiciously round.

Obesseus squinted up at it, licking...

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Obesseus knew something was wrong the moment the letter arrived.

No crumbs.

No sauce stains.

No joy.

It said IMPORTANT in big angry letters.

Josh Jollyrancher slid the paper across the table. “You owe taxes.”

Obesseus squinted. “Owe who.”

“The government.”

Obesseus gasped. “THEY KNOW ABOUT THE GRAVY?”

Professor Math adjusted his glasses. “It’s not about gravy.”

“They always say that,” Obesseus whispered.

Josh pointed to the form. “You earned income.”

Obesseus nodded. “Yes. From buffet.”

“And now,” Josh...

Professor Math approached the board slowly, like someone handling a wild animal.

“We’re going to add parentheses,” he said.

Josh Jollyrancher stiffened. “Carefully.”

Professor Math wrote:

(x)

Obesseus leaned forward.

“…Why the number in donut.”

Josh inhaled sharply. “It’s not a donut.”

“It round,” Obesseus said. “It hugging the sandwich-chopstick meal. That donut behavior.”

Professor Math tried to explain. “Parentheses group the expression.”

Obesseus nodded. “Yes. Donut contains snack.”

Josh slammed the...

The moment Obesseus saw the fraction, he knew it was a trap.

Professor Math drew it carefully on the board:

Josh Jollyrancher stood beside him, arms crossed, lemon water glowing ominously.

“This,” Professor Math said, “is one-half.”

Obesseus raised his hand. He was already holding a sandwich in the other.

“Yes?” Josh said cautiously.

“Is that sandwich number,” Obesseus asked, pointing at the fraction, “supposed to be eaten… like this?”

He lifted his chopsticks.

Professor Math turned pale.

“That’s not...

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