The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, written by Stieg Larsson, is a thrilling suspense novel that delves into the dark underbelly of a surveillance state. The story follows Mikael Blomkvist, a journalist, and Lisbeth Salander, a brilliant hacker with a troubled past, as they investigate a decades-old disappearance. As they dig deeper, they uncover a web of corruption, secrets, and surveillance that puts their lives at risk. This gripping novel combines suspense, mystery, and social commentary to create a compelling read.