Heimito von Doderer books in order
Austrian writer
- Lived
- 1896–1966
- Country
- Austria
- Books
- 5
Heimito von Doderer published 5 novels, beginning with Every Man a Murderer (1938). The best-known is The Demons (1956).
Updated September 2026
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The Demons
Heimito von Doderer's most-read book.
Heimito von Doderer books in order of publication

Every Man a Murderer (1938)
Die Strudlhofstiege (1951)

The Demons (1956)

The Waterfalls of Slunj (1966)

The Secret of the Empire (1998)
About Heimito von Doderer
Franz Carl Heimito, Ritter von Doderer, known as Heimito von Doderer, was an Austrian writer.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Heimito von Doderer FAQ
- How many books has Heimito von Doderer written?
- Heimito von Doderer published 5 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Heimito von Doderer's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Demons.
- What is Heimito von Doderer's last book?
- The Waterfalls of Slunj (1966).
- What is Heimito von Doderer's most famous book?
- The Demons (1956) is Heimito von Doderer's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.