Portrait of J. M. Simmel

J. M. Simmel books in order

Austrian writer

Lived
1924–2009
Country
Austria
Books
8
Also writes as
Michael Mohr

J. M. Simmel published 6 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book, beginning with Gott Schützt Die Liebenden (1957). The best-known is It Can't Always Be Caviar (1965).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with J. M. Simmel

Standalone novels in order

  1. Gott Schützt Die Liebenden (1957)

    292 pages

  2. It Can't Always Be Caviar (1965)

    447 pages

  3. Dear Fatherland (1969)

    403 pages

  4. The Caesar Code (1970)

    Adapted for film

  5. The Berlin Connection (1977)

    511 pages

  6. The Traitor Blitz (1980)

    575 pages

Non-fiction in order

  1. Love Is Just a Word (1969)

    474 pages

Other books in order

  1. The Monte Cristo Cover-up (1977)

Film and TV adaptations

About J. M. Simmel

Johannes Mario Simmel, also known as J. M. Simmel, was an Austrian writer.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

J. M. Simmel FAQ

How many books has J. M. Simmel written?
J. M. Simmel published 6 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read J. M. Simmel's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with It Can't Always Be Caviar.
What is J. M. Simmel's last book?
The Traitor Blitz (1980).
What is J. M. Simmel's most famous book?
It Can't Always Be Caviar (1965) is J. M. Simmel's most widely read book.
Does J. M. Simmel write under a pen name?
Yes: J. M. Simmel has also published as Michael Mohr.
Which J. M. Simmel books have been adapted?
1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Caesar Code (as Und Jimmy ging zum Regenbogen, film, 1971).

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.