The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Disgraced journalist Mikael Blomkvist is hired to investigate the decades-old disappearance of Harriet Vanger on a private island. He is joined by Lisbeth Salander, a brilliant but troubled computer hacker with a photographic memory and a ruthless streak. Together, they uncover a history of horrific crimes and deep-seated corruption hidden beneath the surface of a wealthy Swedish dynasty.