
Stieg Larsson (1954-2004) was a Swedish journalist and author best known for his Millennium trilogy featuring journalist Mikael Blomkvist and hacker Lisbeth Salander. Larsson was an investigative journalist who specialized in exposing right-wing extremism. He completed three novels before his sudden death in 2004, and they were published posthumously to massive international success. The trilogy has sold over 100 million copies worldwide and been adapted into films in both Sweden and Hollywood. After Larsson's death, David Lagercrantz and Karin Smirnoff have continued the series.
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The Millennium series follows journalist Mikael Blomkvist and hacker Lisbeth Salander as they uncover corruption, violence against women, and conspiracy in Sweden. Lisbeth is a brilliant but troubled hacker with a photographic memory and violent past, while Mikael is an investigative journalist committed to exposing wrongdoing. The series tackles themes of misogyny, abuse, corruption, and justice. After Larsson's death, the series has been continued by David Lagercrantz and Karin Smirnoff with the blessing of Larsson's estate.