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

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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...

Obesseus Feasts of Legends Receives Literary Titan Book Award I’m excited

I’m excited to share some great news from Snackland.

Obesseus Feasts of Legends has been awarded the Literary Titan Book Award, recognizing excellence in storytelling,...

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The sign on the door read:

BAKERY — FRESH DAILY

Obesseus smiled.

“Obesseus love fresh.”

He stepped inside.

Three seconds later, the bakery would never be the same.

The smell hit him first—warm bread, sugar, cinnamon, destiny.

His pupils turned into cupcakes.

Behind the counter, Baker Brenda waved politely.

“Samples are one per customer.”

Obesseus nodded respectfully.

“Understood.”

He took one sample.

Then stared at it.

“…Too small to survive alone.”

He placed it gently back.

Then took another to keep it...

Obesseus entered the school cafeteria like it was a sacred buffet hall.

It was not.

The lights flickered. Trays clattered. Somewhere, a tater tot screamed.

Obesseus grabbed a lunch tray.

The tray immediately bowed under the weight of expectation.

He approached the menu board.

TODAY’S LUNCH

Mystery Meat

Vegetable Side

Milk

Obesseus leaned in close.

“…Why meat have secrets.”

Behind the counter, Lunch Lady Patty squinted.

“One scoop only.”

Obesseus nodded.

“Understood.”

He watched as she dropped a tiny gray...

The moment the clock hit midnight, Snackland went quiet.

Not peaceful quiet.

The kind of quiet where something bad is about to happen.

Obesseus stood on the buffet table holding a half-eaten drumstick like it was a microphone.

“OBESSEUS MAKE RESOLUTION,” he announced proudly.

Everyone braced.

Allen Apple dropped his clipboard.

Jeff Jelly pretended he had somewhere else to be.

The Captains stared like they’d smelled broccoli coming.

Obesseus cleared his throat.

“THIS YEAR,” he declared,

“OBESSEUS WILL—”

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