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The "Millennium" series is a collection of crime novels written by Stieg Larsson, David Lagercrantz, and Karin Smirnoff. Originally conceived by Larsson, a Swedish writer, journalist, and activist, the series began with the publication of the first trilogy in 2005, following his death from a heart attack. The series includes seven books released between 2005 and 2019. After Larsson's death, the publisher commissioned Lagercrantz to continue the series with a second trilogy and Smirnoff to write a third trilogy. As of December 2025, the series comprises eight novels. Larsson's work focused on themes such as social justice and right-wing extremism, and his journalistic background influenced his writing. The series has been adapted into films.
Millennium was originally written in Swedish.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on AmazonThe Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Year unknown · Stieg Larsson
Mikael Blomkvist, ekonomireporter, döms till fängelse för förtal av finansmannen Wennerström och avgår från sitt jobb på tidskriften Millennium. Han…
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Buy on AmazonYear unknown · Stieg Larsson
The Girl Who Played with Fire is a psychological thriller novel by Swedish author Stieg Larsson. It was published posthumously in Swedish in 2006 and…
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Buy on AmazonThe Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest
Year unknown · Stieg Larsson
Lisbeth Salander is in critical condition after being shot in the head and is in the intensive care unit of a Swedish city hospital. She faces a…
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Buy on Amazon2015 · David Lagercrantz
A novel by David Lagercrantz, The Girl in the Spider's Web is the fourth novel in the Millennium series, focusing on characters Lisbeth Salander and…
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Buy on AmazonThe Girl Who Takes an Eye for an Eye
2017 · David Lagercrantz
The Girl Who Takes an Eye for an Eye, the fifth novel in the posthumously-published Millennium series by Stieg Larsson, finds Lisbeth Salander…
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Buy on Amazon2019 · David Lagercrantz
Lisbeth Salander has disappeared, but she is determined to confront her twin sister, Camilla, her long-time enemy. Mikael Blomkvist is searching for…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Millennium books in?
Publication order — Widely recommended by readers and the publisher; each book continues a single ongoing storyline featuring the same characters Start with “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.”
How many books are in the Millennium series?
We list 6 books by Stieg Larsson , published between 2015–2019.
Where can I buy the Millennium books?
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