Anna Pitoniak is a novelist based in New York City.

Her fifth novel, the spy thriller The Swiss Agent, will be published on December 1, 2026. Preorder now.

A book cover for 'The Swiss Agent' by Anna Pitoniak, featuring a skier in a red outfit descending a snow-covered slope, with red and black text overlaying the snow and a helicopter in the sky above.

“Tremendously satsifying.”—Chris Pavone, author of The Doorman

“A terrific achievement.”—William Boyd, author of Gabriel’s Moon

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Books

The Swiss Agent

After The Helsinki Affair, CIA officers Amanda and Kath confront old secrets and test their loyalties—to America, and to one another. Coming December 1.

The Helsinki Affair

A riveting, globe-trotting spy thriller—but this time, with a refreshing female-centric twist.

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Necessary People

As Violet and Stella strive for success, each reveals just how far she'll go to get what she wants—even if it means destroying the other person along the way.

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