David Feintuch (July 21, 1944 – March 16, 2006) was a science fiction and fantasy author and attorney.
The books are set in a future human society that is largely dominated by unified Christianity.
The main protagonist is a naval officer who strives always to do his duty, both to the navy and to his God, at great personal cost.
[citation needed] Shortly before his death, the author announced on his website that an eighth book, Galahad's Hope, had been completed and was in the publication stage; its current status is unknown.
Books in the Seafort Saga have been translated into Russian, German, Japanese, Spanish and Czech (published by Talpress).