The Author Who Ruled the Bestseller Lists
Stieg Larsson (1954-2004) is the author of the Millennium Trilogy Thrillers, a series of three thrillers, which was published after his death in 2004. By 2010, the thrillers had sold 27 million copies in 40 countries.
Larsson, a journalist and left-wing activist in his youth, founded the Swedish Expo Foundation and edited its magazine, Expo. Expo's purpose was to document right-wing political activity with the aim of curtailing it. He faced serious threats of violence from those he campaigned against. When investigating the murder of a labor leader by neo-Nazis, the police found information about Larsson in the murderer's apartment.
Larsson died of a heart attack at age 50. Rumors that he was a victim of foul play have been denied.
When Larsson died, he had finished writing three novels. He is said to have finished three-quarters of a fourth novel and left extensive notes for several more.
Larsson, an avid science fiction fan, was the chairman of the Scandinavian science fiction society.
He lived with his life-partner, Eva Gabrielsson, whom he met at an anti-Vietnam War rally when he was 18.
Awards
WINNER! 2006 Glass Key
WINNER! 2008 Exclusive Books Boeke Prize (South Africa)
WINNER! 2009 Galaxy British Book Awards Books Direct Crime Thriller of the Year
WINNER! 2008 ITV3 Crime Thriller Award for International Author of the Year
WINNER! 2009 Anthony Award for Best First Novel
WINNER! 2009 Barry Award for Best British Crime Novel
WINNER! 2009 Macavity Award for Best First Novel
WINNER! 2006 Best Swedish Crime Novel Award
WINNER! 2009 Dilys Award
WINNER! 2010 Anthony Award for Best Mystery
WINNER! 2006 Best Swedish Crime Novel Award