by Stieg Larsson. In 2008, Swedish author Stieg Larsson was the second best selling author in the world. Interestingly, his series of novels were not published until after his death in 2004. The completed manuscripts for his novels were found in his home, along with unfinished work that was to be part of a lofty ten book series. Writing was his way to unwind in the evening after an apparently dangerous job as editor of the anti-racist magazine, Expo. I liked this book, which falls in the category of political and journalistic thriller. While the start and finish were slow and full of what I’d consider extraneous material, the mystery in the middle kept my attention. He has filled many pages establishing the characters. The story contains some surprising twists. If you’re looking for a chance to break away from America’s crime or thriller writers, (Patricia Cornwell, John Grisham, Robin Cook) give Stieg Larsson a go. The Swedish backdrop is an interesting divergence.
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