Forty years ago, Harriet Vanger disappeared off the secluded island owned and inhabited by the powerful Vanger family. Harriet's uncle, Henrik, is convinced that she was murdered by someone in her own family - the deeply dysfunctional Vanger clan. Lisbeth Salander, an antisocial young woman who doesn't let any law or person stop her from doing what she wants, is enlisted as a private investigator. An emotionally unstable, very angry person, Lisbeth is a fascinating protagonist who will intrigue you as much as the twist and turns of this sinister family saga. This is a violent and bloody thriller, a mystery of massive financial fraud and an ambiguous and haunting love story. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is a genuinely complex and unique contribution to crime fiction.