The Girl Who Played with Fire is the second novel in Stieg Larsson’s internationally bestselling Millennium Trilogy, continuing the story of journalist Mikael Blomkvist and the fiercely unconventional hacker Lisbeth Salander.
 
As Salander prepares to expose a major sex-trafficking operation, a brutal double murder places her at the centre of a national manhunt. With Salander framed as the prime suspect, Blomkvist races to uncover the truth, delving into Salander’s traumatic past and uncovering a web of corruption that reaches into Sweden’s institutions.
 
Dark, fast-paced, and politically charged, the novel deepens Larsson’s exploration of abuse of power, violence against women, and institutional failure. Its complex plotting and unforgettable protagonist cemented the series’ global success. The novel was later adapted into both Swedish and Hollywood film versions, further enhancing its cultural impact.
 
This MacLehose Press paperback edition (2010) represents an early English-language UK issue following the novel’s initial success.
 
The number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 is present, confirming a first edition, first printing of the paperback edition.