Sparky Hemingway books in order

The Sparky Hemingway series by Joel Rosenberg is a two-book contemporary series about a firearms instructor dealing with trouble in his small Minnesota town.
Series · Mystery · Thriller · Contemporary Fiction

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Home Front 2003 Joel Rosenberg Buy
2 Family Matters 2004 Joel Rosenberg Buy

The Sparky Hemingway books show a very different side of Joel Rosenberg, moving away from fantasy and science fiction entirely. Set in small-town Minnesota, the series follows a firearms instructor whose quiet life keeps getting complicated by trouble he would rather avoid.

The two books reflect Rosenberg’s personal interests in firearms and rural life, giving longtime fantasy readers a chance to see how his storytelling skills work in a realistic contemporary setting.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Sparky Hemingway series?

There are two books in the Sparky Hemingway series, published between 2003 and 2004.

What is the first book in the Sparky Hemingway series?

The first book in the Sparky Hemingway series is Home Front, published in 2003.

Is the Sparky Hemingway series fantasy like Rosenberg's other work?

No, it is contemporary fiction set in small-town Minnesota. The series focuses on a firearms instructor who gets drawn into local conflicts, with no fantasy or science fiction elements.

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