New Author Pens 4th Book in the 'Millennium Series'

Author Stieg Larsson made the Millennium Series famous, but the fourth book in the set is penned by an new author. The world famous Millennium Series is about a hacker with mental health issues and an investigative reporter joining forces. Larrson's three original books were released shortly after the man's death at age 50. The new book is titled The Girl In The Spider's Web and is written by David Lagercrantz.

The series has seen all three best selling books turned into films in Sweden, as well as an American remake of the first book, The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. Since Larsson's death in 2004, the rights to continue the author's legacy has resulted in many legal battles. Larsson's longtime romantic partner, Eva Gabrielsson, and his father and brother, have fought for years over who owns the rights to the Millennium Series. Recently, the his father and brother, his estate holders, won the right to publish sequels in the series.

Lagercrantz is known for his work in crime journalism and being a novelist. He was assigned the task of expanding the world of Millennium by Larsson's publishing house. Lagercrantz created a new book from scratch, even though there were beginnings of a fourth book on Larrson's computer.

The Girl In The Spider's Web is set to be released in hardcover this September.

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