The Girl in the Spider's Web

I had TGitSW in my TBR pile for quite a while. I was somewhat reluctant to start it because, really, how could someone take over for Stieg Larsson? Could such a writer really do Lisbeth Salander and Mikael Blomkvist? Happily, Lagercrantz has written a very good story. It is doubtless quite different from what Larsson would have created, but still it gives the characters new life.
The story is at base a thriller. A multinational criminal organization comes to the attention of both Mikael and Lisbeth. The bad guys are deadly and ruthless, and they have their hooks into people in high places. Mikael and Lisbeth start working the problem from different directions. They soon find themselves being targeted by the criminals and an American intelligence agency. I don't think it is a spoiler to say that there is plenty of action. All hell breaks loose and things get bloody.
As usual in this series, there are men who abuse/neglect women and children. Also, the Millennium magazine comes under attack from envious and dirty-dealing competitors.
One thing stands out in the story. Do not get Lisbeth Salander angry; you will be sorry.
Pretty good book. A solid four stars.