Stieg Larsson

Stieg Larsson
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Born	13 august 1954
Birthplace	Skelleftehamn, Sweden
Nationality	Swedish
Occupation	Journalist, writer
Known for	Millennium series, including The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Website	https://stieglarsson.com

Karl Stig-Erland "Stieg" Larsson (15 August 1954 – 9 November 2004) was a Swedish journalist and author best known for writing the internationally acclaimed Millennium trilogy. His works have been translated into numerous languages and adapted into films, making him one of the most widely read Scandinavian authors in the world.

Career and Legacy

Larsson worked as a journalist and was a strong advocate against right-wing extremism before gaining global fame as a novelist. His background in investigative reporting heavily influenced his writing style and themes, blending crime fiction with social criticism. Following his sudden death in 2004, his novels were published posthumously and became bestsellers worldwide.

Stieg Larsson Books

The most famous Stieg Larsson books are part of the Millennium trilogy. These include The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl Who Played with Fire, and The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest. Collectively, these novels address themes of corruption, violence, and social injustice, while introducing the iconic character Lisbeth Salander. His storytelling captivated global audiences, turning him into one of the leading figures in modern crime literature.

Books Written by Stieg Larsson

Books written by Stieg Larsson were mainly intended to be a ten-part series, though only three were completed before his death. The three finished works were published and went on to sell millions of copies internationally. They combine investigative journalism techniques with fictional crime narratives, creating a unique style of Scandinavian noir that influenced countless authors.

Stieg Larsson Books in Order

For readers looking to experience his work chronologically, the Stieg Larsson books in order of publication are:

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2005)
The Girl Who Played with Fire (2006)
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest (2007)

These three titles form the complete original Millennium trilogy authored by Larsson. Later sequels by other writers continued the story but were not written by him.

Legacy

Though his career as a novelist was brief, Larsson’s impact on crime fiction was monumental. The Millennium trilogy inspired both Swedish and Hollywood film adaptations, further solidifying his influence on global popular culture. His work remains a cornerstone of Scandinavian literature and continues to attract new generations of readers.