
Mika Waltari Reading Order
6 series Β· 14 books Β· 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 (1954β1965)
Start with Moonscape and Other Stories and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Moonscape and Other Stories 1954Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Tree of Dreams and Other Stories 1965Buy πΊπΈ |
Mikael Karvajalka Series
Complete2 books (1948β1949)
Start with The Adventurer and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Adventurer 1948Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Wanderer / The Sultan's Renegade 1949Buy πΊπΈ |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2018β2018)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Truth About the Schley Case 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
Secret Of The Kingdom Series
Complete2 books (1959β1966)
Start with The Secret of the Kingdom and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Secret of the Kingdom 1959Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Roman 1966Buy πΊπΈ |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete2 books (1954β1965)
Start with Moonscape and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Moonscape 1954Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Tree of Dreams 1965Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete5 books (1945β1963)
Start with The Egyptian, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Egyptian 1945Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | A Nail Merchant at Nightfall 1949Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | A Stranger Came to the Farm 1952Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Etruscan 1955Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Dark Angel 1963Buy πΊπΈ |
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.

