Mika Waltari Reading Order
6 series · 14 books · Born September 19, 1908
Mika Waltari was a prolific Finnish author who made significant contributions to historical fiction and adventure literature throughout his career from 1945 to 2018. With a diverse portfolio of 14 works spanning six series, including the acclaimed Mikael Karvajalka and the fantasy-rich Secret of the Kingdom, he remains best recognized for his best-selling masterpiece, The Egyptian. His extensive writing also features standalone novels, short stories, and collections that highlight his versatility and storytelling prowess.
Collections Series
Complete2 books (1954–1965)
Start with Moonscape and Other Stories and read in order.
Mikael Karvajalka Series
Complete2 books (1948–1949)
Start with The Adventurer and read in order.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2018–2018)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Truth About the Schley Case 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
Secret Of The Kingdom Series
Complete2 books (1959–1966)
Start with The Secret of the Kingdom and read in order.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete2 books (1954–1965)
Start with Moonscape and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete5 books (1945–1963)
Start with The Egyptian, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Mika Waltari written?
- Mika Waltari has written 14 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1945 to 2018.
- What is the first book in each Mika Waltari series?
- Here are the first books in Mika Waltari's series: Collections: Moonscape and Other Stories; Mikael Karvajalka: The Adventurer; Secret Of The Kingdom: The Secret of the Kingdom; Short Stories/Novellas: Moonscape.
- What order should I read Mika Waltari's books?
- We recommend reading Mika Waltari's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Mika Waltari's series complete?
- Mika Waltari has 6 completed series.