The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is a gripping crime thriller written by Swedish author Stieg Larsson. The story follows Mikael Blomkvist, a journalist who is hired to investigate the disappearance of a wealthy industrialist's niece. As he delves deeper into the case, he teams up with Lisbeth Salander, a brilliant but troubled hacker with a dragon tattoo. Together, they uncover a dark and twisted conspiracy that spans decades. This internationally acclaimed novel is filled with suspense, complex characters, and unexpected twists, making it a must-read for fans of crime fiction.