Criminal Psychology: Shadows of Crime and a Captive Mind

Sin’s Shadow, Heart’s Maze tells the story of Song Fei, a rookie in the police force, and how he transforms himself and finds spiritual redemption amid a labyrinth of tangled crimes. A psychology prodigy with idealistic dreams, Song Fei is assigned to the archives as soon as he joins the criminal investigation unit. As he pores over one long-forgotten major case after another, he draws on his unique psychological perspective to write countless insights into solving crimes that cut straight to the heart. This seemingly thankless stint lays a solid foundation for his later work on all kinds of cases, from petty neighborhood thefts to shocking online scams and family tragedies. Like a prism reflecting human nature, Song Fei glimpses countless forms of greed, loneliness, fear, and love in every case. He must not only engage in psychological battles with highly intelligent criminals, but also face the confusion and shadows deep within himself. As he gradually uncovers the common thread of human nature running through every crime, an ultimate search into the nature of evil, the possibility of redemption, and the value of the self quietly begins.