The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is a gripping crime thriller written by Stieg Larsson. The story follows Mikael Blomkvist, a journalist, and Lisbeth Salander, a young woman with distinctive red hair and a troubled past. Together, they investigate a decades-old disappearance that leads them into a web of corruption, violence, and dark family secrets. Larsson's intricate plotting and compelling characters make this book a must-read for fans of suspenseful mysteries.