The Girl Who Takes an Eye for an Eye (Paperback, MacLehose Press)

The Girl Who Takes an Eye for an Eye – David Lagercrantz

Lisbeth Salander is serving a short prison sentence at Flodberga, a high-security women’s prison in Sweden. Although she could have avoided it, she has chosen to accept her punishment. But prison does not bring peace. Lisbeth soon sees that a young Bangladeshi woman, Faria Kazi, is being terrorized by Benito, a violent inmate who controls the prison through fear, and she decides to intervene.

The Girl Who Takes an Eye for an Eye, the fifth novel in the Millennium series and the second written by David Lagercrantz after Stieg Larsson’s death, follows Lisbeth as she protects Faria and uncovers the story behind her imprisonment. At the same time, a visit from her former guardian, Holger Palmgren, brings new information about Lisbeth’s own traumatic childhood, including details that could explain the origin of her dragon tattoo and her troubled past.

With help from journalist Mikael Blomkvist, who investigates outside the prison walls, Lisbeth begins to uncover a secret research project that studied children, including twins, and that has had devastating consequences for those involved. As she digs deeper, powerful people who want the truth to stay buried become dangerous enemies.

Combining suspense, social commentary and revelations about Lisbeth’s history, the novel continues the story of one of crime fiction’s most iconic characters.

The Girl Who Takes an Eye for an Eye is a compelling read for fans of the Millennium series and Nordic noir. It contains violence, abuse and mature themes, and is intended for adult readers.