Dark/Spark books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Dark/Spark series?"

"There are 2 books in the Dark/Spark series, published between 2017 and 2018."

Q: "What is the first book in the Dark/Spark series?"

"The first book in the Dark/Spark series is All Those Explosions Were Someone Else's Fault, published in 2017."

Q: "What is the Dark/Spark series about?"

"The Dark/Spark series is set in a world where people can become either superpowered Sparks or supernatural Darklings (vampires, werewolves, etc.), and follows a group of university students who gain Spark powers."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	All Those Explosions Were Someone Else’s Fault	2017	James Alan Gardner	Buy
2	They Promised Me The Gun Wasn’t Loaded	2018	James Alan Gardner	Buy

The Dark/Spark duology by James Alan Gardner is set in a world where, decades ago, the existence of supernatural creatures was revealed — and shortly after, ordinary people began gaining superpowers. Society now splits between Darklings (vampires, werewolves, demons) who control the wealthy elite, and Sparks (superheroes) who act as their counterbalance.

All Those Explosions Were Someone Else’s Fault (2017) follows a group of university students who accidentally gain Spark powers and must navigate a world of costumed heroes and supernatural politics. They Promised Me The Gun Wasn’t Loaded (2018) continues the story with a new narrator from the same group, maintaining the series’ blend of superhero action, humor, and social satire.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Dark/Spark series?

There are 2 books in the Dark/Spark series, published between 2017 and 2018.

What is the first book in the Dark/Spark series?

The first book in the Dark/Spark series is All Those Explosions Were Someone Else’s Fault, published in 2017.

What is the Dark/Spark series about?

The Dark/Spark series is set in a world where people can become either superpowered Sparks or supernatural Darklings (vampires, werewolves, etc.), and follows a group of university students who gain Spark powers.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order