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The Girl Who Played with Fire

Millennium #2 / 9
by Stieg Larsson
The Girl Who Played with Fire (Millennium #2) by Stieg Larsson
★ 8.00 / 11
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The original novel was published in 2006.

Part blistering espionage thriller, part riveting police procedural, and part piercing exposé on social injustice, this second book in the Millennium series is a masterful, endlessly satisfying novel. 

Mikael Blomkvist, crusading publisher of the magazine Millennium, has decided to run a story that will expose an extensive sex trafficking operation. On the eve of its publication, the two reporters responsible for the article are murdered, and the fingerprints found on the murder weapon belong to his friend, the troubled genius hacker Lisbeth Salander. Blomkvist, convinced of Salander’s innocence, plunges into an investigation. Meanwhile, Salander herself is drawn into a murderous game of cat and mouse, which forces her to face her dark past.

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Release date: 2009

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Stieg Larsson

Stieg Larsson

Karl Stig-Erland "Stieg" Larsson (15 August 1954 - 9 November 2004) was a Swedish journalist and writer. He is best known for writing the Millennium trilogy of crime novels, which were published posthumously and adapted as motion pictures. Larsson lived much of his life in Stockholm and worked there in the field of journalism and as an independent researcher of right-wing extremism.

Millennium

The Millennium series, originally created by Stieg Larsson, has taken on a life of its own with Karin Smirnoff’s compelling continuation. The series is known for its gritty, multi-layered storytelling that combines dark intrigue with relentless social criticism, and Smirnoff steps into the world of Lisbeth Salander and Mikael Blomkvist with a unique and refreshing perspective.

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Set against the shadowy backdrop of corruption, scandal, and murder, Millennium continues to explore the complex, ever-evolving relationships between its fierce, unyielding protagonist, Lisbeth, and the world around her. Smirnoff captures the essence of the original series while adding her own nuanced characters and psychological depth. In her hands, the gritty crime narrative takes on an even more intimate, emotional resonance, delving into the human psyche and the personal battles that are often hidden beneath the surface of the larger, societal conflicts.

The Millennium series is more than a collection of suspenseful thrillers—it's an exploration of how people grapple with their pasts, their desires, and their need for justice. The books balance fast-paced plots with deeply human struggles, creating a world where the lines between right and wrong often blur, and nothing is as simple as it seems. Smirnoff’s touch brings a new richness to the series, focusing on themes of identity, power, and the complex ways in which we fight to survive in a world that often seems designed to break us.

In The Girl in the Eagle’s Talons, Smirnoff takes readers on a journey through the labyrinthine corridors of a world filled with deceit, betrayal, and power. The stakes are high, and the twists are unpredictable. But beneath the mystery and intrigue lies a deeply personal story of resilience, survival, and the constant search for truth.

For readers who have long been captivated by the Millennium world, Smirnoff’s addition to the series brings new layers to the familiar narrative, enriching the characters and deepening the emotional complexity. Whether you're new to Millennium or a long-time fan, this continuation promises a thrilling ride that will keep you questioning, guessing, and craving more.


Millennium consists of eight books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Millennium #1)
★ 9.16 / 13
The Girl Who Played with Fire (Millennium #2)
★ 8.00 / 11
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest (Millennium #3)
★ 9.00 / 9
The Girl in the Spider's Web (Millennium #4)
★ 7.60 / 5
The Girl Who Takes an Eye for an Eye (Millennium #5)
★ 4.66 / 3
The Girl Who Lived Twice (Millennium #6)
★ 4.66 / 3
The Girl in the Eagle's Talons (Millennium #7)
★ 8.00 / 1
The Girl with Ice in Her Veins (Millennium #8)
⧗ 8.90 / 11
Millennium Book 9 (Millennium #9)
⧗ 8.00 / 1


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