The Dutch Exit was published in December 2025!
Olive Bartok’s life in New York City unravels when her boyfriend disappears without a trace—along with $320,000. Left with only cryptic files and a loyal Labrador named Kafka, Olive dives into a mystery laced with Cold War secrets and a rogue CIA connection. Olive must decipher a trail that leads to shadowy back channels of power. Funny, fast-paced, and packed with twists, The Dutch Exit blends espionage with family comedy. And just when Olive thinks she has the answers, more clues appear.The Dutch Exit is a smart, suspenseful debut that asks: how well do you really know the people you trust?
Lyndsey Battaglia 