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The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest

By: Stieg Larsson, Reg Keeland - translator
Narrated by: Simon Vance
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Publisher's summary

Audie Awards Winner, 2010

The stunning third and final novel in Stieg Larsson’s internationally best-selling trilogy.

Lisbeth Salander—the heart of Larsson’s two previous novels—lies in critical condition, a bullet wound to her head, in the intensive care unit of a Swedish city hospital. She’s fighting for her life in more ways than one: if and when she recovers, she’ll be taken back to Stockholm to stand trial for three murders. With the help of her friend, journalist Mikael Blomkvist, she will not only have to prove her innocence, but also identify and denounce those in authority who have allowed the vulnerable, like herself, to suffer abuse and violence. And, on her own, she will plot revenge—against the man who tried to kill her, and the corrupt government institutions that very nearly destroyed her life.

Once upon a time, she was a victim. Now Salander is fighting back.

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©2010 Stieg Larsson (P)2010 Random House

Critic reviews

“Larsson’s vivid characters, the depth of detail across three books, the powerfully imaginative plot, and the sheer verve of the writing make the trilogy a masterpiece of the genre.” (The Economist)

“The literary equivalent of a caffeine rush. . . . Larsson was one of those rare writers who could keep you up until 3 a.m. and then make you want to rush home the next night to do it again.” (Newsweek)

“Salander is someone you will never forget. . . . Anyone who enjoys grounding their imaginations in hundreds . . . of exciting pages about the way we live now ought to take advantage of this trilogy.” (Chicago Tribune)

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My favorite of the three!

Absolutely excellent series. Not at all what I suspected. Simon Vance made everything come to life. Well worth the read. Forget what you think you know and give it a chance.

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Excellent story

Loved the book series. Excellent story and characters you loved and hated! interesting to hear information about Sweden.

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Great Ending

Great ending to the trilogy. The writing and narration keeps you wanting to hear more.

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Lisbeth Salander is my hero and...

Simon Vance is absolutely the best voice actor for this job. incredible. Thanks again
Simon.

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Amazing Book: Simple but fun and Compelling

arguably as memorable as the first book, very much enjoyed the work and Narrator too

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Great book

This book is masterfully written. It picks up right where the last one left and leaves no space for bs. The book is much like the first one where it is very go go go yet gives the reader time to digest the content. I wasn’t sure about picking up the third one after finishing the second but I’m so glad I finished the series

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The revenge is so. very. sweet.

Couldnt have asked for such a well rounded story with characters from all corners of life.

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Another great book

Another great book for an awesome series!
Extremely entertaining and thrilling.
I’m excited for the follow up to this story.

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Something Stinks in Stockholm

The trilogy is unusual in that each book truly gets better.
A wonderful mystery, exciting adventure, and penetrating look at Scandinavian attitudes toward life.
A really great read. Don't miss it.

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good story

A good read, the last book is the best! It is unpredictable and suspenseful!

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