July 14: Midnight Reincarnation tells the story of Lin Haо, a young detective in an ancient city in southern China who is skeptical of the supernatural, until he is drawn into a series of mysterious events during the special lunar date of July 14. He forms a team with Su Qing, a mysterious witch; Lao Zhang, an experienced veteran detective; Professor Li, an expert in folklore; and Xiao Bai, a young forensic pathologist. From whispers in haunted houses to shadows on campus, from strange incidents at the police station to terrifying night shifts, and then a seven-night cycle of death, they track down a mysterious corpse in the mountains, uncover the secrets of a hotel haunted by fierce ghosts, and even get caught up in a contract dispute between a fox spirit and a little ghost. At last, Lin Hao and Su Qing awaken at the midnight of the cycle and lead the team in a decisive battle against supernatural forces, successfully ending the cycle and protecting the city. The novel is steeped in suspense and horror, with a brisk plot that blends traditional Chinese culture with mysterious events in a modern city, and showcases the characters’ growth and courage.
