Any Novels About Detectives, Mystery, Forensics, and the Like? 有没有侦探、推理、法医之类的小说

1. 1 恶 Evil Bones 2: The Ashen Mystery 恶骨2：灰烬谜踪 Liu Gang刘港Mystery102k WordsCompleted [Criminal Investigation + Criminal Psychology + Hard-Core Deduction + Genius Detective + Serial Murders + Fighting Side by Side + Ensemble Cast] The dead can speak, and clues never lie! Thirty years ago, a shooting sent shockwaves through the entire town. A man and a woman died on the spot, while the killer remained at large. Years later, another case brought the true culprit behind the cold case to light! At the same time, a young girl vanished under mysterious circumstances, and every suspect 3.2kReads9.3Score77414d adds

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   Full of suspense! 👍 This is the book for crime thrillers!! It will keep you on the edge of your seat! One case after another! No dragging at all!

2. 2 恶 Evil Bones 4: Partners in Crime and Love 恶骨4：罪爱同谋 Liu Gang刘港Mystery134k WordsCompleted [Mind-Bending Mystery + Case-of-the-Week Stories + Crime + Criminal Investigation + Stunning Twists + Fighting Side by Side] A shadowy hand controls a deadly game. Out on the sea, a white suitcase drifts slowly across the water. When it's opened, it reveals the bloated, headless corpse of a woman! Is the butterfly tattoo on the body a clue to the victim's identity, or a warning from the killer? A blood-soaked coffin appears on a stormy night, its oozing blood horrifying against the darkness! The 1.2kReads9.3Score49414d adds
3. 3 回 Turning Back to the Case, Part Two: 100 Criminal Investigation Cases 回头是案第二部100宗刑侦命案 Author Rong Hua作者戎华Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted [Fictionalized adaptation inspired by real cases]+ [Short-form case investigations]+ [Fast-paced deduction] One hundred criminal investigation cases unfold, with bizarre motives and horrific crime scenes. Was it a deadly affair, or jealousy that drove someone to murder? The ugliest aspects of human nature often come from those closest to us. Join criminal investigator Fang Yi and policewoman Su Yao as they uncover the truth behind these tragedies. 7kReads7.6Score69614d adds
4. 4 悬 The Unsolved Case: The Truth of Evil 悬案之真实的罪恶 Author Rong Hua作者戎华Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted [Short, self-contained cases] + [Inspired by true cases] + [Won't eat or sleep, only solve cases] Twisted human nature has given rise to one bizarre real-life tragedy after another! Join the protagonist, Liang Zheng, as he clears away the fog and probes the depths of humanity's ugliness. A suspenseful detective novel with a mind-bending ending you won't see coming! 19.6kReads8.7Score2k14d adds
5. 5 小 Officer Lu's Journal 小陆警官的手记 Piao Sisi朴四四Two Male Leads396k WordsOngoing Lu Chengwen: I'm a detective. I only believe in evidence. Lin Xiao: I can feel corpses talking. Lu Chengwen: Say that again? Lin Xiao: The corpse says it wants to go home. Lu Chengwen: ...Fine. Lead the way. Author: If you two keep chatting, the readers will all go next door to read romance ◉‿◉ 325Reads—Score3614d adds
6. 6 尸 The Dead Speak: Cases from Harbor City 尸语追凶：港城谜案录 Hairpin Edge簪锋Mystery528k WordsCompleted In a prosperous harbor city where neon lights blot out the sky, crime never sleeps in the shadows. A red-clad corpse found floating in Victoria Harbour shocks the entire city and sets off a string of murders. It also forces three people who can barely stand one another to form an unlikely crime-solving trio. He is Lu Chen, a senior inspector in the Major Crimes Unit: domineering and hot-tempered, he trusts experience and speed. Beneath his machismo, he is protective and soft-hearted, but he can 407Reads—Score11114d adds

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   A Narrative Feast by a Versatile Author: Zan Feng's Comprehensive Talent in the Fifth Volume of Her Crime Novel "The Murder in a Rich Family," *The Corpse Whisperer: Mysteries of Hong Kong*. In the realm of genre fiction, writers who can simultaneously master logic, psychology, aesthetics, and dramatic tension are extremely rare. Zan Feng's *The Murder in a Rich Family* is a prime example of such a "full-stack" talent. She is not a one-dimensional "deduction master," nor merely a "writing craftsman" who only creates atmosphere—she is a versatile narrative writer who can fuse science, art, humanity, and law into a unified whole. After reading this book, you can't help but marvel: how intelligent must one be to write such an ingenious story? I. Logical Talent: The Weaver of the Chain of Evidence. Zan Feng's logical reasoning ability reaches new heights in *The Murder in a Rich Family*. She constructed three parallel chains of evidence: a physical chain (buttons, cat hair, fatty acid profiles), a biological chain (DNA icons, dander, fingerprints), and a behavioral chain (timeline, surveillance footage, testimonies). These three chains, independent yet mutually corroborating, ultimately formed a closed loop in court. When Su Wanqing read aloud in court that "the unsaturated fatty acid icon characteristics of northern cat hair are completely different from those of the deceased's southern cat hair," the reader felt not the author's magic touch, but the overwhelming power of science itself. Zanfeng makes physical evidence a narrator who doesn't lie, and she herself is the weaver who weaves this silent evidence into an iron net. This logical talent requires a solid foundation in criminal investigation knowledge and rigorous mental training—both of which she clearly possesses. II. Psychological Talent: Xie Ci, the Anatomist of the Paranoid, is one of the most complex characters in Zanfeng's works. Her psychological portrayal of him is comparable to a case analysis by a professional criminal psychologist. From idealized projection (worshipping Mo Sihan as a goddess), to contractual delusions (the belief that silent sacrifices deserve reward), to cognitive distortion (black and white thinking, catastrophizing, personalization), and finally to ritualistic sadism (testifying in court solely to witness the destruction of his rival)—Zan Feng meticulously dissects the formation and evolution of paranoid personality disorder. Even more remarkably, she doesn't reduce Xie Ci to a mere "case study," but rather imbues him with the sensitivity and vulnerability of an artist. His testimony is a mixture of genuine pain and mad projection, making readers feel a chill down their spines while simultaneously hating him: every paranoid individual was initially just an ordinary person "loving too deeply." This psychological talent elevates her work far beyond the depth of typical suspense novel icons. III. Legal Talent: The Mastermind Behind Courtroom Battles. "The Murder of a Wealthy Family" places its climax in the second instance courtroom, requiring the author to have a considerable understanding of criminal procedure law, rules of evidence, and criminal law theory. Zan Feng not only achieves this, but does it brilliantly. She ignited a heated debate between the prosecution and defense regarding "accidental causation"—is a 12.7% fatality rate sufficient to establish "indirect intentional homicide"? This is a cutting-edge issue that has been debated in the field of criminal law for many years. Through Xia Zhiyu's words, she clearly elucidates the boundaries between "knowing" and "should have known," and between "inaction" and "negligence," making obscure legal principles understandable to ordinary readers. Her use of cross-examination techniques (starting with the material of the buttons and tracing the source through cat hair) transforms the courtroom into a thrilling battle of wits. This legal talent imbues the novel with legal education value beyond mere entertainment. IV. Literary Talent: The Pioneer of Poetics of Physical Evidence Zanfeng's most distinctive talent is her "poetics of physical evidence," which transforms cold physical evidence into poetic narratives. The Lyra and Aquila icon buttons, originally constellation symbols used by designers to express romantic fantasies, ultimately become irrefutable evidence identifying the true culprit. The paired buttons are both romantic metaphorical icons and logical chains. The unsaturated fatty acid characteristics of Northern cat fur serve as both scientific data and a narrative needle to expose lies. She allows readers to see that the coldest physical evidence often conceals the most passionate truth. This ability to seamlessly weld science and aesthetics, logic and poetry is Zanfeng's signature talent in genre fiction. V. Cross-genre Integration Talent: A Narrator Breaking Boundaries "The Murder in a Wealthy Family" cannot be easily categorized. It possesses the hardcore of a forensic drama, the tension of a legal drama, the depth of a psychological drama, and the realistic concerns of social realism. Zanfeng fuses these four genres together without allowing any single element to overshadow the others. Like a conductor, she allows physical evidence, debate, psychology, and emotion to each find their place, creating a complete symphony. This cross-genre integration talent requires the author to possess a broad knowledge base, flexible narrative skills, and a profound understanding of genre conventions—all of which Zanfeng clearly possesses. VI. Conclusion: Zanfeng's talent deserves to be seen by more people. "The Murder Case of a Wealthy Family" is a concentrated display of Zanfeng's comprehensive talents. She can write hardcore reasoning as well as delicate psychological analysis; she can master courtroom debates as well as craft poetic physical evidence; she can construct complex structures as well as portray realistic characters. She is not a "genius" writer—her talent is the result of countless research trips, logical training, and meticulous writing practice. This is why her works withstand repeated readings, revealing new foreshadowing and ingenuity with each reread. Open the Tomato Novel icon App, search for "Zanfeng" or "The Corpse Whisperer: The Mystery of Hong Kong," and read the entire series for free, or even listen to the audiobook. In Zanfeng's universe of Hong Kong mystery cases, you will experience a feast of talent. Don't miss this rising multi-talented writer.

7. 7 隐 Unspoken Words [Crime Investigation] 隐言【刑侦】 Little Strawberry Between the Pages书间小草莓Mystery239k WordsOngoing [Two Strong Leads + Episodic Stories + Ensemble Cast + Casework + Suspense + Deduction] [Quick-Witted, Courageous Young Lawyer & Blunt, Sharp-Tongued Captain] This world hides countless evildoers who invade and commit crimes without restraint, bringing about endless tragedies. Yet this world is also home to countless unsung heroes, whose very existence is dedicated to destroying every force of evil. "The unspoken words of the innocent are buried in their hearts. I will speak for them." "The unsp 3.8kReads—Score70814d adds

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   The detective lawyer is a very good watch.

8. 8 一 An Invitation 一封邀请函 Li Shixin立十辛Mystery102k WordsCompleted Keywords: Snowbound mountain lodge + Ensemble cast + Campus + Novella An invitation to a high school reunion. Twelve letters, twelve people. As murders follow one after another in the dead of night, each more horrifically brutal than the last, is the killer one of the twelve, or someone else entirely? The truth behind the events is a secret hidden for years. Thorns in the darkness ensnare everyone in fear and unease. No one knows who holds the knife and who is at its mercy. Amid tangled love and 1.2kReads—Score14114d adds

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   A novella set in a snow-covered mountain lodge, without a romantic subplot.

9. 9 刑 Records of Strange Criminal Cases 刑侦诡案录 Husky at the Bottom of the Sea海底的哈士奇Mystery385k WordsCompleted The dead have returned. At a haunted inn in Jiangzhou in the small hours, there are eerie black-and-white portraits and people who never existed in anyone's memories. The Shadow Special Forces' mission ends here, but a new crisis is quietly approaching... 11Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Political infighting, everyday urban life, suspense and thriller...

10. 10 离 Unbelievable! From the Start, I Was at a Crime Scene 离谱！开局就是案发现场 Cloud Bao Tangtang云宝糖糖Mystery413k WordsCompleted [The rating has just been posted; it will rise later] When Xia Zhu woke up, she had become the prime suspect in a dismemberment case, and the victim's head was in her refrigerator. She was the unluckiest person alive! While others panicked and rushed to prove their innocence, she stayed at the crime scene to examine the details. Drawing on her forensic expertise, she pieced together the clues, investigated the inconsistencies, cleared her name, and helped the police identify the real culprit. Sh 6.7kReads6.9Score80614d adds

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    This book is quite good, you guys should check it out. It's the kind of story where a female forensic pathologist and a police captain develop feelings for each other over time. The female forensic pathologist is different from normal people; she's obsessive, but she and he can solve cases together, cooperating with each other from initially disliking each other to eventually becoming partners.

11. 11 警 Officer, Stop Guessing! I’m Really Innocent! 警官别猜了，我真的是无辜的啊 Cloud Bao Tangtang云宝糖糖Mystery212k WordsOngoing Everyone thought Jiang Yi was quiet and ill-tempered, but no one expected her to be decisive and cool-headed. When a case came up, she calmly analyzed the situation and offered to act as bait to help the police catch the killer. When they asked what she used to do, Jiang Yi said, "Maybe I was an assassin." Police officer: "?" The word "maybe" really carries a lot of weight. Later, after the police became her colleagues, her talent for solving cases was impossible to miss. Her coworkers nearly we 1.9kReads—Score23014d adds
12. 12 东 The Right Way to Handle a Tokyo Policewoman 东京女警的正确使用方法 Nuclear Bottle Star核甁星Mystery500k WordsOngoing [Feel-Good Story] [Detective] [Romance] [System] [Reborn] In a parallel 1993 Tokyo, the economic bubble has burst and public safety is deteriorating. Tong Yuxun is reborn in the body of a medical intern named Kirihara Hiroyuki. The bad news: He just offended a professor and was reassigned to the forensic teaching lab. Looks like he’ll be stuck there for the rest of his life. The good news: The Metropolitan Police Department in this world has limited methods and poor efficiency. So, with the help 178Reads6.3Score11114d adds

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    It's alright, not too serious, you can watch it to relax.

13. 13 法 The Forensic Doctor Was Supposed to Be His Partner, So Why Is He the Exception? 法医是给他搭档的，怎么成了例外 Fu Zhaolan傅昭澜Two Male Leads1.5M WordsCompleted Crime Scene Specimen Room 2. A modern crime investigation novel starring Yan Jiyuan and Jiang Yuan, with many new supporting characters. A dual-clean, dual-strong pairing, with standalone cases and no characters acting stupidly. Hope you enjoy! 1kReads9.4Score32614d adds

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    A charismatic and hot-tempered detective captain, Yan Jiyuan, teams up with a cold-faced and sharp-tongued forensic pathologist, Jiang Yuan. From muddy swamps to high-seas ships, they sift through piles of corpses for clues and brave gunfire to find the culprit. The cases are intriguing and mind-bending, with a delicate and engaging romance that's impossible to put down!

14. 14 罪 The Crime Specimen Museum 罪案标本馆 Fu Zhaolan傅昭澜Two Male Leads703k WordsCompleted (The rating just came out and is still climbing) [Two male leads + equally matched + criminal investigation captain x stone-faced forensic pathologist + one-on-one romance + devoted couple + happy ending] A genius forensic pathologist and a tough, battle-hardened detective join forces to unravel baffling major cases. Bizarre murders, serial puzzles, and locked-room mysteries keep cropping up. Everyone else is at a loss, but these two face every challenge head-on. He charges into danger, protect 3.9kReads8.6Score62114d adds
15. 15 证 Tracing Clues Through Bones 证骨寻踪 Huanhuan Siki欢欢sikiMystery503k WordsCompleted An absolutely impossible crime: the unique DNA and fingerprints of Chen Shian, a victim personally identified and cremated by the forensic department's chief expert three years ago, keep turning up at the scenes of a series of new murders. Is this a shocking miscarriage of justice, an elaborate act of revenge, or an unprecedented challenge to science? 9Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This! This!

16. 16 零 Zero-Degree Showdown: Operation Blue Arrow 零度交锋：蓝捷行动 Windless Rainy Night雨夜无风Mystery2.3M WordsOngoing [Mystery and Suspense] [Espionage] [Crime Investigation] [Modern Urban] [Genius] [Strong Female Lead] [National Security] Twenty-three years ago, a separation tore the lives of twin sisters apart. The younger sister was trained by an overseas spy organization to become an elite agent. Sent back to China, she is ordered to assassinate her own sister, take her place, infiltrate Lanjie Communications, and steal the core secret, “Lanjie 9.” Caught between her mission and her organization's orders on 11.9kReads9.1Score1.4k14d adds

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    International spies covet state secrets, and national security officers and elite police officers use their wisdom and expertise to break through the layers of the scheme. The book is full of suspenseful plot twists, the characters are resolute and vivid, the pacing is excellent, and it is both thought-provoking and highly readable—a must-read.

17. 17 长 At the End of the Long Night 长夜尽头 Su Baibai苏白白白Mystery182k WordsCompleted [Crime Investigation + Based on Real Cases + Two Male Leads] After moving to Yucheng, Bai Li runs into Ji Yunshu, his childhood friend who is now a police captain, during a robbery investigation. A murder takes place at Bai Li's pet hospital. The crime scene has been meticulously staged, with no clues to be found, and Bai Li himself becomes a suspect! But when investigators follow the trail from the crime scene, they discover that the killer is a psychiatric patient?! And the seemingly insignifi 635Reads8.3Score10014d adds

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    If you're looking for a good crime investigation novel, this is the book for you. I'd pay a fortune to have someone who hasn't read it before. After reading it, I haven't come across a similarly good crime investigation novel in a long time.

18. 18 绝 Top-Secret Criminal Case Files 绝密刑事档案 Out-of-Control Theater失控剧场Mystery58k WordsCompleted Uncover major criminal cases in China, explore the truth behind them, and reveal the dark side of human nature. This series investigates and analyzes shocking major criminal cases from China in recent years. On a street on a rainy night, a taxi driver kills four people in a row, then sexually abuses and dismembers the bodies, taking photos as keepsakes! A newlywed couple vanishes overnight. What cruel crimes took place during those eight hours of impenetrable darkness? Hong'an, December 26: Eigh 4.8kReads9.5Score37614d adds
19. 19 谎 Falsely Claiming to Have Thawed 谎称解冻 Tian Mingyi天茗伊Mystery163k WordsCompleted In the winter of 1996, the body of college student Wang Ailian is found at the Jinghua shipyard. A page torn from a psychology textbook is wrapped around the frozen body parts. On its title page is half of an unfinished equals sign. For thirty years, everyone has asked, “Was she pure?” Yet no one noticed that: - The killer stole the identity of a child who drowned, and has been hiding in plain sight ever since. - Veterinary scopolamine damaged the crucial DNA evidence. - The truth behind the del 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A portrait of lawyers, painters, forensic scientists, and criminal investigators.

20. 20 警 Officer, Stop Guessing. I’m Really Innocent 警官别猜了，我真是无辜的啊 Cloud Bao Tangtang云宝糖糖Mystery99k WordsOngoing [Don’t read this. Check out the new book with the same title instead.] Everyone thought the young heiress of the Si family was a timid pushover, known in their circle for liking nothing but corpses and barely speaking. But no one expected that after disappearing and returning, the once timid, soft-spoken girl would change her name, become decisive and ruthless, and join the criminal investigation squad. When faced with a case, she calmly analyzes the situation and offers to act as bait to help t 29Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is super cool and efficient at solving cases; I found it quite enjoyable. However, she's not entirely innocent; she's a psychological assistant. The second book is about forensic medicine. There isn't much romance in either.

21. 21 谷 Flowers at the Bottom of the Valley 谷底的花 Li Shixin立十辛Mystery367k WordsCompleted [Slice-of-life mystery + deduction + crime solving + case-of-the-week + serious drama] Main characters: Lu Jun (forensic pathology intern) vs. Chen Zhou (criminal investigation team captain) Six years ago, a family upheaval completely changed Lu Jun's personality, and his family sent him abroad. Six years later, Lu Jun returned to China and voluntarily joined Chen Zhou's workplace. The two are twelve years apart in age. Their relationship shifted from close friends to an awkward “uncle and nephe 1.2kReads—Score13414d adds

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    A crime thriller you absolutely shouldn't miss! Highly recommended, this series uses episodic cases for suspense and mystery. Don't let the unassuming title fool you; the male lead is incredibly likable—a super cute intern forensic pathologist. No one who reads it can resist him! Plus, the author's writing is excellent, not at all padded, and the descriptions of investigative techniques are very professional. [I highly recommend it!][I highly recommend it!]

22. 22 警 Captain, Stop Flirting: The Forensic Doctor Is Losing His Mind 警花队长别撩了，法医先生要疯了 Cloud Bao Tangtang云宝糖糖Mystery79k WordsOngoing Ye Xi, a former narcotics officer, was suddenly appointed captain of a criminal investigation team. In a short time, she solved one difficult case after another, earning the respectful nickname Captain Ye from everyone around her. Ye Xi had always kept her personal and professional lives strictly separate, until Si Ye unexpectedly entered her life. Their first meeting was a comedy of errors. Si Ye came across her at her lowest and, with one offhand warning, set their fates on a tangled course. I 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is super cool and efficient at solving cases. I think it's quite good, but she's not entirely innocent; she's a forensic assistant. The second book is also about forensic medicine. There isn't much romance.

23. 23 大 The Ten Great Mysteries of the Song Dynasty 大宋十大奇案 I Am Prince Fish在下鱼亲王Historical1.6M WordsOngoing No harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincible protagonist, no System, no golden finger, and no transmigration. This is not a power fantasy, so read at your own discretion! A pure historical mystery set in the jianghu, offering an immersive experience of everyday life in an ancient town and the suspenseful twists and turns as officials use their wits to solve cases… 7.3kReads8.6Score63914d adds

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    Do you like pure ancient martial arts detective novels? 🙂🙂🙂

24. 24 破 Dawn of Murder 1: Undercurrent 破晓杀机1：暗潮 The Out-of-Control Editorial Department失控编辑部Mystery165k WordsCompleted [Criminal Investigation and Deduction + Criminal Psychology + Stunning Twists + Horror + Wild Imagination] On the square of the Police University, a horrifying corpse lies curled inside a shattered sculpture, its face contorted as if frozen in a silent scream. Even more unsettling, a note found in the victim's stomach eerily foretells the crime scene. Chen Ye has only just become a police officer when he is handed such a difficult case, and this is only the beginning. A string of deaths shatters 761Reads8.9Score13114d adds

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    I won't allow anyone not to have seen these! Please bookmark them now! These are the kind of shows you'll regret not watching—absolutely amazing! Fast-paced, incredibly mind-bending, intellectually stimulating, and not at all overly sentimental! [Masterpiece by Sparrow Food][Masterpiece by Sparrow Food][Masterpiece by Sparrow Food]

25. 25 恶 Dark Tales 2: The Fame and Fortune Circuit 恶谭2：名利场 The Out-of-Control Editorial Department失控编辑部Mystery267k WordsCompleted [Mind-bending mystery + criminal investigation + deduction + episodic stories + the depths of human nature + stunning twists + hard-core sleuthing] “Where fame and fortune reign, disputes are sure to arise.” A woman's corpse hidden inside a Buddha statue in an ancient temple, a mysterious online celebrity, and a group of suspects with tangled connections: Tan Zheng takes on a baffling murder case. As the investigation deepens, he discovers that the case is far more complicated than it first appe 254Reads9.3Score11114d adds
26. 26 恶 Dark Tales 3: The Abyss of Desire 恶谭3：欲望渊 The Out-of-Control Editorial Department失控编辑部Mystery209k WordsCompleted [Mystery + criminal investigation + deduction + episodic cases + the depths of human nature + no romance + solving cases] [Desire is a wildfire, hard to contain once it spreads. It burns away reason, leaving only ashes behind.] Young Jiang Tingxu was presumed to have died by suicide, but years later he suddenly reappears and mercilessly kills the family members he once knew. A bizarre family history begins to come to light... The shocking discovery of several skeletons brings Longxue Village, a 202Reads9.2Score9614d adds
27. 27 恶 Dark Tales 4: Tides of the Sea of Hate 恶谭4：恨海潮 The Out-of-Control Editorial Department失控编辑部Urban175k WordsCompleted [Mystery + Criminal investigation + Deduction + Case-by-case mysteries + The depths of human nature + No romance + Focused on solving cases] [Love and hate are poison. In excess, they consume flesh and blood and devour the soul.] A student at a foreign studies university carries explosives into a classroom, causing a tragedy that shocks the entire city! A wealthy boy vanishes on a rainy night, and his body surfaces in the river the next day. But the circumstances of his drowning are riddled with 245Reads9.7Score10214d adds
28. 28 恶 Dark Tales 5: The Power Game 恶谭5：权势局 The Out-of-Control Editorial Department失控编辑部Mystery243k WordsCompleted [Mystery + Criminal investigation + Deduction + Case-by-case mysteries + The depths of human nature + No romance + Focused on solving cases] [Beneath the power, there is nothing but desire] A dismembered body is found in an alley, its bones and flesh mixed with pork. The brutal method of killing is appalling, and the victim’s wife has vanished without a trace! A popular young star dies mysteriously in a luxury hotel. The crime scene is covered in blood, but a malfunctioning surveillance system l 146Reads9.2Score10014d adds
29. 29 所 Being the Chief Is No Easy Job 所长不好当 By Chunshen Lake春申湖畔Urban442k WordsOngoing This second volume of Police Station Stories, titled Being a Station Chief Is No Easy Job, covers the police station's efforts to crack down on crime and handle cases, as well as its community policing work. The stories about police work mainly approach the subject through individual cases and incidents. They also offer a perspective on grassroots police stations through the rule of law. The law is an important instrument of governance, and good laws are the foundation of good governance. The la 134Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The articles on solving cases at the grassroots level are close to reality.

30. 30 悬 Suspenseful Investigation 悬侦 Camille可蜜儿Mystery504k WordsOngoing The city is a vast chessboard, and all living beings are its pieces. He heard the sound of a chess piece falling: a taunt from hell, and a death knell leading to the truth. Every cold case has an ending. He used the dead as a mirror to reconstruct the sins of the living, and the chess game as a ruse to conceal a heart that devoured people. 823Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Don't be fooled by the "supernatural" label; this is a hardcore mystery novel disguised in a veneer of mystery! "Suspense Detective" features ingeniously designed cases with constant plot twists. The main characters have amazing chemistry, using hyperthymesia to combat the perfect crime—a truly mind-blowing concept. The main plot is deeply woven with foreshadowing; after finishing the latest chapter, you'll just want more! The pacing is tight and engaging, with a powerful build-up—definitely worth reading! 🔥👻

31. 31 惊 The Deranged Horror Fan Has a Blast Playing by the Rules 惊悚疯批在规则里玩嗨了 Cloud Bao Tangtang云宝糖糖Mystery178k WordsCompleted [Infinite survival + horror games + no CP + a story of redemption] Mu Yuanwei, a little lunatic who grew up in a psychiatric hospital, is dragged into a survival game. She meets plenty of lovely living companions and captures NPCs as toys, having the time of her life. While everyone else frets over the plot and the rules for triggering events, she’s happily playing with her pets. As a walking stack of buffs, she loves looking for loopholes in the rules and taking out NPCs. She’s a professional a 215Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Understand

32. 32 刑 Major Crime Investigation Files 刑侦大案录 A Life Like a Probe探似人生Mystery3.8M WordsCompleted 6.5kReads6.9Score42414d adds

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    Suspenseful crime-solving detective novels; if you like this genre, you might want to check them out.

33. 33 提 The Clue System: No Criminal Can Escape 提示线索系统之犯罪分子无处可逃 A Life Like a Probe探似人生Mystery370k WordsCompleted (Urban crime investigation + System + mystery and deduction + team investigations.) The protagonist, Song Mozhou, unexpectedly awakens a System that provides clues to criminal cases. Follow along as he solves one baffling case after another with the System’s help. This is a pure crime-solving novel, with no romance, featuring a series of standalone cases. All cases and characters in this book are fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental. Here’s hoping you’ll enj 278Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Crime investigation novels, mystery and suspense novels, male protagonist is a criminal police officer and female protagonist is a forensic doctor, episodic cases, many cases.

34. 34 倒 The Unlucky Police Chief: Every Shift Brings a Murder 倒霉警长：一值班就来命案 Muzi Surong木子苏蓉Mystery96k WordsCompleted Every case pushes the limits of human nature. Every chapter turns conventional wisdom on its head. Not for the faint of heart! My name is Lu Xun, and everyone at the Lijiao Bridge Police Station knows me as the “unlucky police captain.” I seem to have a natural magnet for murder cases. Whenever I'm on duty, there's a body in the Yu River, a corpse in a freezer, a dismembered body in an apartment, a body soaked in poison... One bizarre case after another always finds its way to me. The darker a 201Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The third case is incredibly satisfying…it's chilling! The perfect murder case has finally been solved, with irrefutable evidence crushing everything! ✅ Human tissue was found in the sewers, and DNA confirmed the victim's identity. ✅ A paternity test confirmed the killer's bloodline. ✅ Cloud video captured the entire murder process. ✅ Access control records revealed the mastermind behind it all. The killer dismembered, destroyed, cleaned up the scene, and deleted evidence, thinking he had gotten away with it all, but Lu Xun uncovered flaws in the details of his spending. One thing led to another, and all the pretense was torn apart! A respectable businessman in public, a ruthless murderer in private—the ugliness of human nature is laid bare! A thrilling crime-solving novel, full of hardcore details and fast-paced action. The moment the truth is revealed, you'll be instantly satisfied! "Mirror Flower Crime Records"—a poem, a bloody case, a mirror reflecting crime and punishment.

35. 35 镜 The Mirrorflower Case Files 镜花罪案录 Muzi Surong木子苏蓉Mystery367k WordsCompleted The Mirror Blossom Case Files In Nanzhou, an ancient city with a history of a thousand years, its most refined culture is being twisted into the most intricate criminal code. Rookie police officer Chu Ran discovers that behind an unsolved case her father has investigated for twenty years lies a dark network called “Mirror Blossom,” which uses Tang poetry as its code system. Its workings are chilling: the most elegant tonal patterns disguise the bloodiest criminal orders, while the most timeles 49Reads—Score—14d adds
36. 36 独 The Lone Goddess Detective: Last Night’s Fog 独孤女神探：昨夜迷雾 Silver-Haired Newbie银发小新人Mystery370k WordsOngoing [Episodic Case Solving]+ [All-Around, Hard-Nosed Deduction]+ [A Touch of Romance] Ten years ago, Han Songming, deputy captain of the Jiangzhou Public Security Bureau’s criminal investigation team, his wife, and their eldest son were murdered at home. Their fourteen-year-old daughter, Han Yuling, was away and survived. The police quickly identified the killer, but despite years of searching, they never found him… Ten years later, now an adult, Han Yuling inherits her father’s badge number and vow 8.4kReads—Score83114d adds

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    Female-led detective + special forces soldier

37. 37 水 The Narcissus Killing Game 水仙杀局 Li Miaoran李妙然151k WordsCompleted [Crime investigation + mind-bending schemes + undercover intrigue + corporate conspiracies] Word that the Water Nymph had appeared on Tongji Lake spread across Caiyun City overnight. Some said they saw a white-robed fairy dancing across the waves. Others claimed a god had descended to punish the wicked. Han Hu, chief of the East District Public Security Bureau, had vanished. His deputy chiefs fell silent as one, and police stations were buried under a mountain of reports, yet no one dared invest 75Reads8.6Score714d adds

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    The plot is fast-paced and suspenseful, with new discoveries every page turn. The case is cleverly designed. The logic is rigorous. The reasoning process is incredibly thrilling!

38. 38 通 The Spirit-Speaking Coroner Wakes Up as a Top Forensic Scientist 通灵小仵作醒来穿成了顶尖女法医 Salty Salt咸咸盐Mystery143k WordsCompleted (From Coroner to Forensic Pathologist: I Use Spirit Mediumship to Blow Every Case Wide Open) (Just launched, rating will rise later!) [Two equally matched leads + spirit mediumship + transmigration + solving cases + love that grows over time + a match made in heaven] [Brilliant female forensic pathologist who can communicate with spirits × genius captain of the major crimes unit] Qin Shutong transmigrates from Dahua and finds herself inhabiting the body of a female forensic pathologist who share 31Reads8.0Score—14d adds
39. 39 狄 Judge Dee Case Files: The Red Pavilion 狄公案：红阁子 Gao Luopei高罗佩66k WordsCompleted Three curses in a secret chamber, a beauty’s debt from hell On Paradise Island, the nights are a whirl of luxury and revelry. Di Renjie, magistrate of Puyang County, is just passing through when he is forced to stop and take on what seems like an open-and-shut suicide case: Li Hanlin, a newly appointed top scholar, is heartbroken and has slit his throat in the Red Pavilion at the Yongle Inn. Thirty years earlier, the wealthy merchant Tao Kuang also cut his own throat in this room. Three days lat 33Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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    Solving cases used to be so difficult!!! [Heavy Blow][Heavy Blow][Heavy Blow]

40. 40 狄 Judge Dee Case Files: Chaoyun Temple 狄公案：朝云观 Gao Luopei高罗佩56k WordsCompleted While returning home with his family, the famed detective Di Gong is caught in a violent storm. Their carriage is wrecked, forcing them to seek shelter at the mist-shrouded Chaoyun Temple. The temple is celebrating its founding anniversary. Pilgrims fill the grounds, and a theater troupe takes the stage. It all seems lively and festive, yet something sinister lurks beneath the surface. Late that night, Di Gong looks out his window and catches sight of a burly man in an iron helmet in the opposit 7Reads8.6Score314d adds
41. 41 狄 Judge Dee Case Files: The Bronze Bell Case 狄公案：铜钟案 Gao Luopei高罗佩78k WordsCompleted [Historical mystery + locked-room murders + Detective Di Renjie + interwoven serial cases] A new official takes office, and the county yamen stays lit late into the night. On his first day in Puyang, Di Gong encounters a strange case: on Half-Moon Street, a butcher’s daughter is brutally murdered in her bedroom. A love poem and a gold hairpin point to a scholar. But hidden clues and the night watchman’s clappers reveal the real killer: a wandering fraud posing as a Daoist, using holy robes to di 20Reads8.8Score414d adds
42. 42 狄 Judge Dee Case Files: The Lakeside Case 狄公案·湖滨案 Gao Luopei高罗佩83k WordsCompleted [High suspense, nonstop twists, and ancient-style detective stories] Di Renjie, county magistrate of Hanyuan, attends a banquet aboard a pleasure boat. What should have been an elegant evening becomes the scene of a locked-room murder. Beneath the moonlit sky, at the heart of the lake, the music suddenly stops, and a woman’s corpse surfaces. Then an unsolved chess game from seventy years ago reappears, a bride mysteriously “comes back to life” on her wedding night, a carpenter is found dead in a 16Reads8.7Score—14d adds
43. 43 毛 The Mao Family Cases 毛公案 Chu Renxun储仁逊Historical22k WordsCompleted The Mao Gong Cases is a classic of Ming and Qing courtroom fiction. Centered on the legendary cases solved by Mao Dengke, an imperial censor sent to inspect Zhili during the Jiajing era, it presents the moral codes and judicial ideals of Ming society through shocking cases such as “A Wicked Brother Harms His Younger Brother” and “A Rebellious Son Kills His Mother.” The book consists of six chapters and follows the loyal official Lord Mao as he goes undercover to investigate and cleverly solve st 131Reads9.2Score—14d adds
44. 44 大 Judge Dee: Cracking the Case 大唐狄公案·破局 Mo Yu莫逾Mystery196k WordsCompleted What makes this book a great read: the victims’ bizarre deaths, painstaking deduction, and a style that shifts from witty and humorous to serious and meticulous. It’s a boy’s version of The Cases of Judge Dee and a Tang Dynasty version of The Washing Away of Wrongs! Rather than sketching out the plot in broad strokes, the story offers detailed, vivid depictions of the crime scenes. This makes the cases feel authentic while keeping the focus on the investigations! The Golden Mystery, The Secret T 1.6kReads9.3Score9514d adds
45. 45 狄 The Judge Dee Cases 狄公案 Wu Jianren吴趼人Mystery200k WordsCompleted [Four Great Mysteries of Empress Wu Zetian + Di Renjie + detective mystery + stunning reversals + Chinese-style horror] When Di Renjie takes up his first post as magistrate of Changping County, he never expects one murder after another to rock the small town! News arrives that a Huzhou merchant has been murdered at the Li Lidun inn. The innkeeper, Kong Wande, protests his innocence, but the local headman, Hu De, refuses to let him off the hook. When Di Renjie investigates, the evidence points st 288Reads9.5Score3014d adds
46. 46 刘 The Liu Gong Case Files 刘公案 Anonymous Author不题撰人Mystery308k WordsCompleted [Mind-Bending Mystery + Qing Dynasty Cold Cases + Shocking Twists + Chinese-Style Horror + Liu Luoguo] The Great Qing is at peace, but beneath the surface, unrest stirs in Jiangning Prefecture, Jinling. Liu Yong has barely arrived and settled in when he stumbles upon a shocking case: a married couple spends the night at an inn, but the husband dies under mysterious circumstances and the wife vanishes. The county magistrate beats a confession out of the innkeeper, who is then declared the murdere 182Reads9.5Score—14d adds
47. 47 白 The Mao Gong Cases in Plain Language: A Deadly Dispute Over an Inheritance 白话毛公案：兄弟争产酿血案 Xuan Lin煊霖Mystery36k WordsCompleted Modern Vernacular Translation of the Mao Gong Casebook retells the ancient casebook novel The Mao Gong Casebook in contemporary vernacular. It mainly tells the story of a tragic and inhuman murder during the Jiajing reign of the Ming dynasty, when the Yao brothers of Liangxiang, Zhuozhou, fought over their father’s inheritance. The elder brother, Yao Geng, and his sister-in-law, Liu, were consumed by greed and plotted to seize the family estate. They went so far as to murder Yao Yi, the younger 134Reads9.3Score10214d adds
48. 48 刑 A Crime Reporter’s Notes: The Ledger of Life and Death in Real Cases 刑侦记者手记：真实罪案的生死簿 Ask the Cold问冷Mystery58k WordsCompleted Where there are people, there's not only the “jianghu,” but also life and death. How long life lasts, we cannot know. But death comes at its own pace for everyone. One case after another unfolds, and killers spring up like bamboo shoots, piercing the calm surface of the world. As layer upon layer of real evidence is stripped away, their ugly faces are exposed. What happened to the missing young couple during their final eight hours? A pair of lecherous eyes follows a young woman's skirt, trailin 455Reads9.1Score—14d adds

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    Highly recommended! Just look at it and you'll see, it's amazing!

49. 49 犯 Crime Scene: A Homicide Captain’s Casebook 犯罪现场：刑警队长的死亡手札 Little Master小师傅Mystery257k WordsCompleted Tension! Suspense! Thrills! Disappearances! Kidnappings! Murders! A sealed room used to kill, cursed villagers, a sinister mirror... Who is the real culprit lurking in the darkness? 731Reads9.1Score5314d adds
50. 50 恶 The Evil Tale (Complete) 恶谭（全文） Bai Ze白泽Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted [Suspense + criminal investigation + deduction + episodic cases + the depths of human nature + no romance + crime-solving focus] “When a person’s heart is filled with darkness, evil takes root there. The guilty are not the criminals, but those who create the darkness.” A distress call received in the early hours comes from a dead person’s phone number. A murder in a village is reported in the news, with the Wolf God suspected of being responsible! Men in Liangcheng are repeatedly found to have b 1.4kReads8.8Score19714d adds

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    This book is amazing!!! I'm tired of saying it, over 60 cases, you could read it all in one go until the New Year! Each case is unique and ingeniously designed. High-IQ crime thrillers, absolutely fantastic!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 I'm giving it a five-star recommendation!

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