Jaan Kross published 10 novels and 1 short story collection, beginning with Between Three Plagues (1970). The best-known is The Czar's Madman (1978).
Updated September 2026
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The Czar's Madman
Jaan Kross's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Between Three Plagues (1970)
The Czar's Madman (1978)
Rakvere Romaan (1982)
The Rock from the Sky (1983)
Professor Martens' Departure (1984)
Wikmani Poisid (1988)
Treading Air (1998)
Tahtamaa (2001)
Sailing Against the Wind (2012)
The Ropewalker (2016)
Short story collections in order
The Conspiracy & Other Stories (1995)
About Jaan Kross
Jaan Kross was an Estonian writer. He won the 1995 International Nonino Prize in Italy.
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Jaan Kross FAQ
- How many books has Jaan Kross written?
- Jaan Kross published 10 novels and 1 short story collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jaan Kross's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Czar's Madman.
- What is Jaan Kross's last book?
- Tahtamaa (2001).
- What is Jaan Kross's most famous book?
- The Czar's Madman (1978) is Jaan Kross's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.