The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is a gripping crime thriller 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, uncovering dark secrets and facing dangerous adversaries. Larsson's intricate plot, complex characters, and social commentary make this book a must-read for fans of suspenseful mysteries.