Records of Strange Cases in the Five Capitals

Crime Investigation and Case-Solving, Episodic Stories, No One Big Case Running Through the Whole Novel!

I want cases one after another, not a single major case running through the whole story. The female lead must have no romance! No tragic backstory or psychological trauma for every protagonist, either. Just solving cases!

The AI-Writing Army Is Coming: Do Ordinary Writers Still Have a Chance?

Recently, a huge wave of AI writers has flooded Fanfan. It's hard to tell whether these AI-written stories are real, and their quality is all over the place. Ordinary writers keep losing their share of the remaining traffic in this flood. What are we supposed to do?

Reading New Books, Especially Hidden Gems with No Hype

Come in and review each other’s work. Even if you haven’t signed a contract, you can still recommend other people’s books, then talk about your own.

Any Books by New Authors? Let's Review Each Other's Books, Give Five Stars, and Add Them to Our Shelves

Looking for books like "The Cannon Fodder Characters' Beloved Little Princess". Something like "The Fool's Reversal" or with a cover like Yuan Dazhuang's. They're so cute.

Any Historical Romance Novels Where the Leads Solve Cases Together?

The female lead transmigrates from the modern era, where she used to work as a forensic pathologist or something similar.

Ancient-Era Detective Stories

Thank you.

Mystery and Crime-Solving Stories, One Case After Another

I don't want one continuous plot that runs all the way to the end. I want each storyline to wrap up before the next one begins.

Looking for Ancient Mystery Novels With a Female Coroner Protagonist

Please recommend ancient crime-solving novels with a female coroner as the protagonist.

Looking for Good Historical Mystery Novels Combining Case Solving, Suspense, and Deduction

Please recommend good books set in ancient times that combine crime-solving, suspense, and deduction, ideally blending Eastern culture with fantasy.

Looking for Historical Detective Novels with Lots of Cases

Looking for Fast-Paced Historical Mystery and Detective Novels! No Romance!

Looking for books like Chang'an Twelve Hours (Complete in 2 Volumes). Any fast-paced historical mysteries with an ancient setting? No romance, and no mindless power fantasies!

Crime Solving, Suspense, Mystery

All kinds of murder-case mysteries. Those who understand, understand 👀

Ancient-Era Detective Novels

Please recommend stories where the protagonist transmigrates to ancient times.

Any Recommendations Like The Record of Hairpin?

A fresh story, an ancient-style setting, beautiful writing, and a happy ending!

Ancient-Era Mystery and Crime-Solving

Please Recommend Ancient Detective and Mystery Novels, Thanks

The Tang Dynasty’s Pearl Record

Looking for books similar to "The Tang Dynasty's Pearl Notes". It's an incredibly good historical romance. I recommend everyone give it a try. The writing is gorgeous, and it's both hilarious and heartbreaking.

Looking for a Historical Mystery with a Well-Plotted Investigation

Ancient Mystery and Crime-Solving, No System

I'm looking for books like The Longest Day in Chang'an, the complete two-volume edition. No modern technology: solving cases in ancient times should be genuinely difficult. Stories where the protagonist gets a System for no reason are no fun.

Any Novels as Good as The Short-Lived Young Master of the Xie Family Lives to a Hundred?

Looking for books similar to "The Xie Family's Short-Lived Ghost Has Lived a Hundred Years". I finished it feeling so empty. I desperately need another equally good novel to fill the void ☹️

Female-Audience Mystery Stories

I want to read something similar to The Paper Effigy Shop Owner Is a Metaphysics Grandmaster. Are there any mystery novels for female readers!!!

Are There Any Books Similar to The Xie Family’s Short-Lived Ghost Has Lived to One Hundred?

Looking for Novels Similar to Xie Family’s Short-Lived Ghost, I’m Completely Out of Books to Read

Looking for books like The Xie Family's Short-Lived Ghost Has Lived a Hundred Years.

Great Historical Detective Novels

Mystery-solving novels or historical transmigration novels. I’m tired of stories that are all about wish fulfillment and changing history without a second thought.