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

Start here
It Can't Always Be Caviar
J. M. Simmel's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order

Gott Schützt Die Liebenden (1957)

It Can't Always Be Caviar (1965)

Dear Fatherland (1969)

The Caesar Code (1970)

The Berlin Connection (1977)

The Traitor Blitz (1980)
Non-fiction in order

Love Is Just a Word (1969)
Other books in order

The Monte Cristo Cover-up (1977)
Film and TV adaptations
- Und Jimmy ging zum Regenbogen (1971)Film · from The Caesar Code
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.