In the final installment of Stieg Larsson's Millennium trilogy, Lisbeth Salander lies in a hospital, fighting for her life while facing murder charges. Meanwhile, journalist Mikael Blomkvist works tirelessly to expose the vast government conspiracy that has framed her. He uncovers a secret section of the Swedish security service that will stop at nothing to silence Salander and protect their own dark secrets, culminating in a dramatic courtroom showdown where Lisbeth's past and future hang in the balance.