Collections#
| Title |
Published |
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| This Book Cannot Make Any Money |
2018 |
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Inari’s Children#
| Title |
Published |
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| The Kitsune Stratagem |
2014 |
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Shieldclads#
| Title |
Published |
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| The Merrimack Event |
2017 |
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Short Stories/Novellas#
| Title |
Published |
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| To the Rink of War |
2014 |
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The Law of Swords Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
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| In Treachery Forged |
2013 |
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| In Forgery Divided |
2016 |
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| In Division Imperiled |
2021 |
Buy |
David A. Tatum is a fantasy and science fiction author who has published seven books between 2013 and 2021. His main work is The Law of Swords, a three-book fantasy series that began with In Treachery Forged (2013). He also wrote The Kitsune Stratagem (2014), a standalone fantasy novel that draws on Japanese fox spirit mythology.
His science fiction side shows in Shieldclads and the novella To the Rink of War (2014). Tatum is a self-published author who has written about the business side of independent publishing in This Book Cannot Make Any Money (2018), a collection that addresses the realities of self-publishing.
Tatum’s work tends to combine military strategy with fantasy world-building. The Law of Swords series in particular focuses on warfare and political betrayal within a fantasy setting.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has David A. Tatum written?
David A. Tatum has written seven books across five series.
What was David A. Tatum's first book?
David A. Tatum’s first book is In Treachery Forged, published in 2013.
What genre does David A. Tatum write?
David A. Tatum writes fantasy and science fiction, often mixing Japanese-inspired mythology with military strategy and political intrigue.