Authorship history
Who writes Millennium?
The Millennium series was created by Stieg Larsson, who wrote 3 of its 8 novels (2005–2007). Since The Girl in the Eagle's Talons (2022), the series has been continued by Karin Smirnoff.
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The full authorship picture
- CreatorStieg Larsson3 novels
- Continuation authorDavid Lagercrantz3 books — from The Girl in the Spider's Web (2015) to The Girl Who Lived Twice (2019)
- Continuation authorKarin Smirnoff2 books — from The Girl in the Eagle's Talons (2022) to The Girl with Ice in Her Veins (2025)
Every book, with its credited writer
Publication order. Every credit below is the byline recorded for that specific book — this is the checkable source for the summary above.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2005)novel
by Stieg Larsson · Translator: Reg Keeland
The Girl Who Played with Fire (2006)novel
by Stieg Larsson · Translator: Reg Keeland
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest (2007)novel
by Stieg Larsson · Translator: Reg Keeland
The Girl in the Spider's Web (2015)novel
· Continuation author: David Lagercrantz · Translator: George Goulding
The Girl Who Takes an Eye for an Eye (2017)novel
· Continuation author: David Lagercrantz · Translator: George Goulding
The Girl Who Lived Twice (2019)novel
· Continuation author: David Lagercrantz · Translator: George Goulding
The Girl in the Eagle's Talons (2022)novel
· Continuation author: Karin Smirnoff · Translator: Sarah Death
The Girl with Ice in Her Veins (2025)novel
· Continuation author: Karin Smirnoff · Translator: Sarah Death
Frequently asked questions
Who writes the Millennium series now?
The Millennium series was created by Stieg Larsson, who wrote 3 of its 8 novels (2005–2007). Since The Girl in the Eagle's Talons (2022), the series has been continued by Karin Smirnoff.
Who created the Millennium series?
The Millennium series was created by Stieg Larsson, who wrote 3 of its 8 novels (2005–2007).