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...

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...

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 ...

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

New Review Alert: Obesseus: Lord of the Buffet Earns a LitPick Five-Star

I’m thrilled to announce that Obesseus: Lord of the Buffet has officially received a 5-star review from LitPick, one of the leading youth-led review organizations for children’s...

Obesseus: Feasts of Legends, written by D.T. Tucker, is a recipient of the prestigious Literary Titan Book Award, recognizing excellence in storytelling, creativity, and overall...

Dive into the wildest food-fight adventure of the year!

Obesseus: Feasts of Legends is packed with humor, action, and chaotic snack battles as Obesseus faces the Juice Regime,...

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Blog

Allen Apple was proud.

He had polished his clipboard, ironed his tie, and set up 47 booths for Snackland’s first-ever Professional Pathways Job Fair.

He even created a motto:

“Opportunity Awaits!”

Unfortunately… so did Obesseus.

The doors swung open with a thunderous BAM.

Obesseus entered the Snackland Auditorium like a wrecking ball with enthusiasm.

“OBESSEUS READY FOR NEW JOB! MAYBE TWO JOBS!”

Allen Apple blinked hard.

“Uh… welcome! Please don’t eat the booths.”

“No promises,” Obesseus said...

The day began with a catastrophe.

Obesseus stepped on a scale.

The scale exploded.

Not dramatically — just a sad little pop and a whimper.

“OBESSEUS NEED GET STRONGER!” he declared, entirely missing the point.

So he marched to the Snackland Fitness Center:

THE NO FUN SQUAD HEADQUARTERS.

Captain Fitness nearly fainted at the sight of him.

“First, we stretch,” Captain Fitness said sternly.

Obesseus nodded, bent over…

…and ripped his shorts.

And the mat.

And possibly the floorboards.

“That counts as...

Obesseus never feared much.

Not monsters.

Not vegetables.

Not even the No Fun Squad.

But there was one thing that sent chills down his gravy-coated spine.

Math class.

Specifically:

Professor Math’s Infernal Fraction Factory.

Obesseus lumbered into the classroom after being promised “free snacks.”

He should’ve known better.

The moment he sat down, the door slammed shut behind him.

Professor Math appeared from the shadows, holding a piece of chalk like a weapon.

“Welcome, Obesseus,” he said dramatically.

“...

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