“Lisbeth Salander is back—and maybe better than ever,” declares Lee Child, and Chris Whitaker adds, “One of the great crime series of our time could not be in safer, more capable hands.” These powerful endorsements highlight the enduring appeal of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo Series, and now, Lisbeth Salander is back in a brand-new, chilling installment.
Set in the frigid landscapes of far northern Sweden, the town of Gasskas is gripped by an unrelenting winter even as spring approaches. Beneath the heavy snow, tensions are simmering. A global corporation’s ruthless exploitation of natural resources clashes with the unease of local inhabitants harboring deep-seated grievances. When a crucial bridge is bombed and a young journalist is found dead shortly after, the already icy atmosphere turns deadly.
Meanwhile, in Stockholm, Lisbeth Salander is grappling with a personal void. However, her solitary life is disrupted when she discovers that her hacker associate, Plague, has been abducted and taken to Gasskas. Simultaneously, her niece, Svala, appears on her doorstep, compelling Lisbeth to journey north once more. Mikael Blomkvist, ever the investigative journalist, joins her, taking charge at Gasskas’s local newspaper as Lisbeth begins her search for Plague.
But the situation escalates when Svala vanishes, forcing Lisbeth to confront her deepest fears. Drawn into a lawless community where appearances are deceptive – saviors mask as predators, and friends as foes – both Salander and Blomkvist must delve into a tangled web of past violence that haunts not only themselves but their loved ones. “The Girl with Ice in Her Veins” emerges as a twisty, intense, and impactful thriller, breathing vibrant new life into Stieg Larsson’s iconic Girl with the Dragon Tattoo series and its unforgettable characters. This latest novel promises to be a gripping addition for long-time fans and newcomers alike, solidifying the series’ place in the pantheon of contemporary crime fiction.
