Any Mystery or Crime-Solving Novels with Highly Skilled Leads? 有没有悬疑破案的小说，男女主专业超强的

1. 1 执 Rose with a Blade 执刃玫瑰 Heaven Opens to Delusions天开妄想Modern Romance523k WordsCompleted Print edition on sale June 20 [The Second Male Lead Takes the Spotlight + Crime Mystery + Marriage Before Love + Age Gap] [Cool, aloof high-ranking official with a fatherly streak + elegant, reserved beauty who works as a mortician] After the Nan family went bankrupt, Nan Qing was raised in the Gu household for decades. She and Gu Zhun were childhood sweethearts, with their wedding date fast approaching. But on the eve of their engagement party, a scandal involving Gu Zhun broke. In a video, Gu 36.9kReads9.4Score5.4kShelves

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   All three books are absolutely fantastic! The first one leans mainly towards romance; the male lead works for the government, and the female lead is a specially hired forensic doctor—a powerful duo. The second is primarily a crime-solving story; both leads are incredibly intelligent, and the female lead, Nan Nan, famously says, "Nan Nan's life is so tough!" The third is set in the Republican era, with episodic crime-solving. And just between you and me, the male and female leads have other special identities besides solving cases! You definitely won't regret reading them.

2. 2 追 Notes on a Manhunt [Criminal Investigation] 追凶笔记[刑侦] Fou Ye否靥Mystery802k WordsCompleted An elderly passenger dies mysteriously on a bus. A male student vanishes without a trace from his university dorm. A small-shop owner is brutally murdered... The cases are intertwined and baffling. As the criminal investigation team follows the trail to the truth, they uncover even more untold stories of hardship and dark dealings... Open this notebook of murder investigations and join the search for truth and light. May you and I raise the banner of justice, advance side by side, and leave nowh 7.5kReads9.2Score1kShelves
3. 3 名 The Society Heiress and Forensic Doctor: Dancing in the Heart of the Cold Detective 名媛女法医：在高冷探长心尖起舞 Notes on Nature's Splendor物华笔记Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Fictional Republican-Era Setting + Episodic Mystery Cases + Happy Ending] In Republican-era Haicheng, one baffling and dangerous case after another unfolds. Are they the work of ghosts and curses, or the schemes of men? A sharp-witted, sharp-tongued, aloof detective and a witty, daring beauty of a forensic examiner join forces to cut through layer upon layer of mystery. Yet whenever the truth comes to light, a faint fragrance always lingers in the air. When the glittering extravagance fades, th 1.1kReads9.3Score163Shelves
4. 4 重 Reborn to Solve Crimes: My Eyes Can Identify the Killer 重生破案：我的眼睛能锁定凶手 Putting Pen to Paper to Herd Cattle提笔放牛Mystery3.9M WordsCompleted 30.3kReads8.1Score2.4kShelves

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   The plot is reasonable, the case is realistic and full of twists and turns, and it can evoke empathy from the reader.

5. 5 你 You Think You Can Get Away with the Perfect Crime? No! You Can't Hide Anywhere 你想完美脱罪？不！你无所遁形 Mu Yan牧延Two Male Leads1.1M WordsCompleted [Two male leads, episodic investigations + overarching case, 1v1.] [The story focuses on solving cases, with romance as a secondary element. The romance develops very slowly and subtly. Early on, it's roughly a 9:1 split, with 9 parts investigation and 1 part romance. The romance gets more focus later.] [The male lead, Song Kui, isn't entirely a righteous person.] [Volume One: Song Kui, Tang Yu, Tao Li] [Volume Two: Song Kui, Tang Yu, Li Zeru] [Volume Three bonus stories: Chen Yunning, Rong Chen 2.6kReads8.8Score431Shelves

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   The first book features two male protagonists, the second has no romantic pairing. It consists of episodic cases (approximately ten chapters per case) plus a main, longer case. There's no system, no cheat codes, and no overpowered abilities; the focus is on plot-driven crime-solving with romance as a secondary element. It covers criminal investigation, forensic science, trace evidence examination (blood, footprints, ballistics, handwriting analysis, etc.), Criminal psychology (criminal cartography), and forensic autopsy. Although there's no female lead, the characters possess sufficient professional skills.

6. 6 犯 Crime Scene Investigation: The Clues 犯罪现场调查：蛛丝马迹 Mu Yan牧延Mystery604k WordsCompleted (Not a wish-fulfillment story, no System, no romance, traditional criminal investigation) While the officers of the Changlin Criminal Investigation Division were still grieving the death of former Deputy Division Chief Xu Wei, who had died in the line of duty, their new deputy chief, Shen Yanning, arrived out of nowhere, stirring up resentment and rejection among them. But as time went on, they discovered that their young, handsome new superior could unravel cases thread by thread, finding the t 1kReads8.7Score130Shelves
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 3.9kReads—Score732Shelves

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   This looks good, but it's a dual-strength build. You can check it out if you're interested.

8. 8 查 The Charlie IX Story Collection 查理九世故事集 Cherry Blossom Snow Fate樱花雪缘Mystery270k WordsOngoing [Horror + Mystery + Alternate Universe + Anime...] Mo Duoduo: “Ghosts, the dead coming back to life, haunted houses, Tibetan mastiffs... Charlie, why do I feel like our adventures are getting more and more dangerous?” Charlie rolled his eyes and said disdainfully, “You scaredy-cat, Duoduo! The world has always been full of unsolved mysteries. Solving them is an adventurer’s mission!” 118Reads6.2Score—Shelves

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   Believe me, he's incredibly handsome, and the first Charles IX must be a dream for many. [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

9. 9 地 Journey Through Hell: Northern Myanmar 地狱行之缅北 Xiao Ke萧客丶Urban1.3M WordsCompleted Synopsis: You think places like Muse, Kokang, and Wa State in northern Myanmar are hell? Heh. The real hell is hundreds, even thousands of times more terrifying! Myanmar is vast, and northern Myanmar isn't the only hell there! You've watched those online videos about northern Myanmar and think the methods shown are cruel enough? You have no idea. Their worst methods are far beyond that! They are more terrifying than demons who devour people without a trace. From the day I was tricked and lured i 40.6kReads9.1Score3.9kShelves
10. 10 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. 7.1kReads7.6Score726Shelves
11. 11 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! 18.7kReads8.7Score2kShelves
12. 12 律 Lawyer: The Bully Is Innocent? I'll Get Him the Death Penalty! 律师：霸凌者无罪？我送他死刑！ Xun Wen熏文Urban3.1M WordsOngoing Lin Mo is a top lawyer with a 100% win rate. He transmigrates to a parallel world. His first case is a bullying incident that no one else knows how to handle. Bully: “You’re suing me for bullying? You lousy lawyer, ever heard of the law protecting minors? You start talking about the law, and I can’t help laughing. Guys, ignore him. Keep the music playing and the dancing going!” Lin Mo: “Heh... Dancing sounds great. Finish your bullets, then go dance downstairs.” The final verdict: The bullies ar 115.8kReads8.9Score12.3kShelves

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    Suspense and mystery, the second book has a very imaginative plot and is quite funny. The male protagonist reverses the routine in various outrageous cases. Even when he thinks he can't win, he always finds a way to shut down his opponent's lawyer and even send him to jail. It focuses on hot topics and discussions!

13. 13 猎 Sin Hunter Detective 猎罪神探 Old Nine of the Daoist Sect道门老九Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted What's the most terrifying case you've ever heard of? The Corpse Immortal Madam, the Medical University's Sex Fiend, the Human-Head Planters, the Zombie Baby in Building Seven... There are no ghosts in this world, only wrongs waiting to be righted by a master hand. The legendary coroner Song Yang returns to the scene with his disciples, piercing through layer upon layer of mystery to hunt down the killers lurking in this world. Come face-to-face with the bloodiest, most baffling, and most hair-r 5.9kReads9.4Score819Shelves
14. 14 沉 Lost in You 沉溺 Meng Xie梦邪Mystery482k WordsCompleted A week ago, An Lan’s criminal investigation unit received a report about a strange kidnapping that had taken place on the night of the twenty-fifth of this month. The people who reported it were Long Jia, a student who had taken a year-long leave from Provincial Normal University, and her mother. During the rescue operation, an anonymous video appeared on the campus video-bulletin website of Xuan City’s famous Provincial Normal University. These two seemingly unrelated exposés would set off the 782Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    The male lead is a logic genius, and the female lead is a sharp blade in solving cases. The cases are intricately linked and unraveled, with every clue precisely proving the incompetence. Their reasoning is so advanced it's like they're cheating, leaving my brain spinning!

15. 15 悬 Mystery and Detective Notes 悬疑推理笔记 Obsessively Nostalgic念旧到偏执Mystery298k WordsCompleted My new work is out! Welcome to read it on Tomato Novels. I hope you enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 32Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A lifesaver for those looking for something to read! This collection of suspenseful mystery novels is practically etched with mind-bending twists on every page. Whether you enjoy the intricacies of classic detective fiction or are captivated by social realism, there's bound to be a story here that will send chills down your spine.

16. 16 探 Hunting Evil [Crime Investigation] 探恶【刑侦】 Autumn Wind秋之风Mystery270k WordsCompleted A jaded, easygoing, flirtatious intern, Ye Yi × a reserved, gentle, strategic elite detective, Ji Wang Mutual crushes, finding their way to each other. One-on-one romance, both devoted and strong, happy ending, alternate universe, with some original settings. . Ji Wang, captain of the city bureau’s criminal investigation team, has had his handsome photo on a matchmaking site for three years, but still hasn’t found a buyer. Ye Yi says, “Someone like him is either not interested in romance, or alr 9.4kReads9.2Score1.3kShelves
17. 17 棉 Cotton Lover 棉花爱人 Serein Sairuien DaiSerein赛瑞恩戴Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted [Suspense romance at the forefront · criminal investigation in a supporting role] #Hot-tempered, messy police captain vs. easygoing, book-loving forensic science PhD #Suspense romance #Reunion after a long separation #Mending a broken relationship #One-on-one romance #Happy ending [Not an episodic crime-solving story] [Long novel, both leads are devoted to each other] [Reading guide: For their sweet school-days romance, read Volumes Three and Six; their devastating breakup is in Volume Seven; t 303Reads8.5Score102Shelves
18. 18 寻 In Search of the Light [Crime Investigation] 寻光【刑侦】 Autumn Wind秋之风Modern Romance321k WordsCompleted Also known as The Gentle Captain Yan’s Cool, Aloof Fiancée Is So Hard to Woo and The Fiancée Who Solves Cases Her Own Way [Mystery + sweet romance + both leads are inexperienced + one-on-one romance + happy ending + crime-solving + suspense] The plot takes center stage, with romance as a secondary thread. . On the first day Yan Mo reunites with his long-lost fiancée, he handcuffs her and brings her back to the police station as a suspect. Facing Chu Xi, who is cool and aloof while pretending to 686Reads8.9Score103Shelves
19. 19 小 A Little Land of Mountains and Rivers 小山河 Beidou Erniang北斗二娘Mystery937k WordsCompleted When Chi Xia first joins the special investigations team, Luo Xun strongly recommends transferring her elsewhere. The intern is so thin-limbed and wooden, like she can barely keep her eyes open. What makes her suitable for this team? She’d be much better off in Publicity! The thin-limbed intern says nothing, responding to everything with, “Captain Luo, solving the case comes first.” Luo Xun is so frustrated he can barely contain himself. The team is doomed, he thinks. Before long, Captain Luo ge 69.2kReads9.5Score12.3kShelves
20. 20 硬 A Hard Nut to Crack 硬骨头 Beidou Erniang北斗二娘Mystery640k WordsCompleted The new major-crimes squad captain, Lin Cuo, is gorgeous, cool, confident, and bold enough to take on Jiang Yi, the icy demon king of the criminal investigation corps. Everyone waits for her to make a fool of herself, but... Captain Lin keeps sending in good news: the shattered-skull case, the Lolita case, the death of a female livestreamer... Captain Lin is incredible! Jiang Yi is a top criminal investigator, a walking iceberg who solves cases with ruthless speed and dominates the police force. 3.1kReads9.3Score691Shelves
21. 21 犟 Stubborn as Hell [Criminal Investigation] 犟种【刑侦】 Beidou Erniang北斗二娘Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted As the horrifying Yeti skinning case shocked the nation, Zhu Suixi returned from distant Tibet. On her first day back, the bureau chief said a brilliant researcher was joining the team. She looked up and saw her ex-boyfriend, whom she had not seen in years. Qin Shiyuan stared at the major-crimes squad leader standing before him, pretending not to know him, and fell into deep thought. Eight years ago, she had told him her name was Li Xia, and that she was a foreign correspondent. They fell in lov 11.4kReads9.1Score1.7kShelves
22. 22 心 The Psychological Anatomist 心理解剖者 Bug Baby虫宝宝Mystery549k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication] Genius Forensic Doctor VS Tough-as-Nails Police Captain [Mystery + deduction + sweet romance + high-IQ crimes + serial murders + criminal profiling + suitable for the timid] Original title: The Psychological Anatomist Schizophrenia, antisocial personality disorder, high-IQ crimes... This is a world overrun by psychopaths. The Cat-Fetus Man case, the Couple Butchers, the Angel of Death... Twisted fantasies of evil always burst into reality alongside violence. A corpse is 95.5kReads9.5Score13.3kShelves
23. 23 觅 Following the Clues [Criminal Investigation] 觅迹【刑侦】 Chocolate Fried Rice巧克力拌饭Mystery308k WordsCompleted Criminal Investigation Deputy Captain Nan Feng vs. Officer He Yi [Some plot details are fictionalized. Please don’t compare them to real life!] [A secret-crush story from the heroine’s perspective, with a little angst.] [If you don’t like criminal investigation stories with a heroine and a romance plot, this may not be for you.] [If you’re okay with the premise, follow the story where it leads.] [Features a fantasy crossover with other protagonists on the author’s bookshelf] Seek an unknown tru 905Reads8.9Score102Shelves
24. 24 推 Case Files 推案实录 Observing Appearances观相Mystery220k WordsCompleted Si Li never dreamed that a trip back to her old family home would end with her grandfather foisting her and all her luggage onto Yan Huai, captain of the city bureau’s criminal investigation squad, to serve as her “human bodyguard.” Fine. If it would help the old man sleep peacefully, she could stay there. She’d just shut herself in and paint. They could mind their own business. For the first month, they got along without incident. She worked on game illustrations while he went out to crime s 1.6kReads7.3Score180Shelves

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    The male and female leads are both strong, solving cases while falling in love.

25. 25 恶 Malicious Growth [Crime Investigation] 恶意生长【刑侦】 Observing Appearances观相Mystery720k WordsCompleted Fifteen years ago, a car accident was officially classified as a traffic accident. By now, dust had long settled over the case file in the old archives of the Hequan Public Security Bureau. “Your father's death wasn't an accident.” An anonymous email brought Chi Sang back to her hometown. To tear open the truth sealed away for fifteen years, she returned alone to the small city she had left behind so long ago, posing as a forensic science intern. On her first day at a crime scene, she ran in 1.2kReads8.1Score209Shelves
26. 26 栩 Vivid as Life 栩栩若生 Xiao Xu小叙Mystery2.3M WordsCompleted A fortune-teller said I was born destined for greatness, the reincarnation of the Flower Goddess, with the power to turn stones into gold and command flower spirits and tree sprites. Once I came of age, my family was sure to prosper. But when I was twelve, I came down with a strange illness. My fever wouldn’t break, and I kept seeing terrifying visions... In a dream, I met an old woman who told me to find an expert with supernatural powers to save my life. Millet to summon souls, altars and form 19.7kReads9.5Score3.4kShelves

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    The male and female leads are both incredibly intelligent and emotionally intelligent; I've read all of her novels! They're all so good!

27. 27 萤 A World of Fireflies 萤萤众生 Xiao Xu小叙Rural Life3.8M WordsCompleted When I was thirteen, I had an accident and nearly died. Everything I saw and felt was horrifying, and I could only keep company with bad luck. But I swore a solemn oath: I would not fail Heaven and Earth or my parents, nor harm my friends and family. I would hurt only myself, devote myself to goodness, and hold fast to sincerity! From then on, I walked between the realms of yin and yang, sought a master and learned the Dao, awakened my spiritual senses, and slew demons and evil spirits... I fear 8.1kReads9.2Score779Shelves
28. 28 坠 Fallen from Grace 坠落失格 Zhi Jin纸今Mystery202k WordsOngoing Psychological suspense | High-IQ battle of wits | The boundary between reality and illusion collapses | Criminal profiling “My name is Chi Xiaochuan. I’m 26 years old, a hyperthymesia patient, and a full-time writer. Years from now, when I write this book, I’ll still remember that rainy night ten years ago. When the creator becomes the one to solve the puzzle, will the words on the page bring salvation, or lead to an even deeper trap? I’m not a profiler. I’m just someone who writes stories. I do 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Hyperthymesia allows her to accurately replicate every criminal detail in her novels, but it also forces her to confront the bloodshed of real-life murders. The person who once constructed the logic of evil with her pen now has to use her own works to hunt down the real killer in reality.

29. 29 小 The Little Cop Who Makes a Big Difference 小警大用 A Tiger Snatched Along the Way顺手牵虎Mystery2.4M WordsCompleted Du Dayong once hoped to grow up to be a great chef. He never expected to become a low-ranking criminal investigator. This is the story of a young police officer growing up. There is no reborn protagonist showing off and face-slapping people, no System or golden finger making him invincible, and no ridiculous transmigration to another world. Here, you'll find the humor and warmth between comrades, a touch of youthful romance, loving family bonds, mischievous leaders, and absurd coworkers. Young o 89.5kReads9.6Score10.8kShelves

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    "A Small Police Officer, a Big Role": This book is excellent. The plot is intricately woven, logically sound, and without exaggeration. Highly recommended.

30. 30 刑 Major Crimes Unit: The Struggle Between Good and Evil 刑侦重案组：正与邪的博弈 My Name Is Liang Sheng我叫良生Mystery396k WordsCompleted [High-Stakes Suspense] [Mystery] [Forensic Medicine] [No Romance] [Clash of Wits] At the heart of this novel is the political protection shielding a cross-border organ trafficking network, along with the infiltration of foreign forces. The provincial public security department's Criminal Investigation Corps has a Major Crimes Special Operations Unit. Using a big-data analysis platform, it investigates cases through an integrated approach combining crime-scene examination, psychological profiling 2.8kReads6.9Score179Shelves

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    These two books are worth reading.

31. 31 午 Sins at Midnight 午夜十二点罪孽 My Name Is Liang Sheng我叫良生Mystery238k WordsCompleted [Based on real cases, episodic stories, forensic science, no romance] Based on real cases, this is a suspenseful mystery told in episodic stories. Liu Xing, a newly graduated police detective, interns with the major crimes unit in Lingyun City. Alongside his mentor, a forensic examiner, and other colleagues, he solves a series of bizarre murders. Using forensic analysis, DNA technology, and professional investigative techniques, he pursues the killer through bloody crime scenes and the tangled d 920Reads—Score100Shelves
32. 32 心 Psychological Crime: Ten Bizarre Cold Cases 心理罪：十大诡异悬案 Three Lives, No Hope三生绝Mystery4.0M WordsCompleted A novelist’s bizarre suicide conceals the filthy ugliness of human nature, hidden from the world! A haunted murder house reopens a cold case buried for fifteen years. Is it the work of vengeful spirits, or a descent into an abyss of evil? On a remote island overseas, a terrifying priso 8.1kReads8.9Score863Shelves

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    A top choice for suspenseful crime-solving, the male lead's fiancée is tragically murdered. Disliking the pressures of the police force, he decides to quit his stable job and become a private investigator. The female lead is a Sanda (Chinese kickboxing) champion who teams up with him to solve many major cases. In the end, the male lead and female lead live happily ever after!

33. 33 大EN The Tang Dynasty's Pearl-Dispelling Record (Original Novel of the TV Adaptation Starring Tian Xiwei and Song Weilong) 大唐辟珠记（田曦薇、宋威龙主演同名影视原著） Meal Card饭卡Martial Arts810k WordsCompleted [All-New Bonus Edition] [A Screen Adaptation with the Same Title Has Been Officially Announced, Starring Tian Xiwei and Song Weilong] [Beloved Princess Reborn: Looks Like a Delicate Crybaby, Actually a Well-Rounded Warrior] ✖ [Defiant, Doomed, Devoted, Pure-Hearted Top Jianghu Big Shot] [Their Romance Is So Sweet It Makes You Cry] Princess Wanshou, blessed with the Tang emperor's favor and love, died of an illness at just seventeen. A thief secretly opened the eerie underground palace, only to d 203.8kReads9.7Score25.2kShelves

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    It's a crime thriller, hilarious, and touching story – just look at the rating! If you haven't seen it yet, you absolutely must!

34. 34 老 Bro, You're a Cop, Not a Thug! 老弟，你是警察，不是暴徒啊 KISS in the CloudsKISS云中Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted Reborn? Xiao Mu: No need to panic. This is nothing. Remembering how he had worked himself to death in his previous life, he wanted to live a lazy life this time around. Fate’s Wheel: No, you don’t. Congratulations, you’ve acquired the abilities of a human weapon, an all-seeing eye, mastery of a hundred martial arts, superhuman hearing, an extraordinary physique, an unparalleled sense of smell, the power to imitate, and more... Xiao Mu: (￣ω￣;) Are you trying to force me to show off in front of ev 4.4kReads9.5Score490Shelves

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    Mind-bending, the protagonist solves the case with exceptional clarity of mind.

35. 35 破 Solving Cases Is a Little Bitter, but My Sister Is Super Sweet 破案微苦，我姐超甜 KISS in the CloudsKISS云中Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted Lin Xuan was reborn. No System, no cheats, no golden finger. But Heaven had given him an outrageously powerful body. And at that very moment, the wheels of fate began to turn. Mu Qingtian: Brother-in-law, do you have a dream? Lin Xuan: I do. I want to show off. Mu Qingtian: ... Lin Xuan: Showing off is a longing for dignity, a fantasy about reality, and the right to pursue what you desire. What’s the difference between not showing off and being a salted fish? ... Hey, honey, why’d you hit me 53.3kReads9.4Score3.7kShelves

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    The male and female leads have well-matched backgrounds, the cases are particularly interesting, the mystery is suspenseful and mind-bending, and the romance is also very sweet.

36. 36 猎 The Crime-Hunting Trio: An Unsolved Vendetta, a Deadly Gambit 猎罪铁三角：宿仇悬案，以命赴局 Word Weirdo文字怪人Mystery501k WordsCompleted The ultimate crime-solving team is ready to roll: A hard-nosed female team leader, a young psychology prodigy, a criminal investigation king, a search specialist, a computer whiz, a highly personable cleaner, and a theatrical security guard! Unsolved cases that have piled up for thirty years keep landing on their desks, and the team tackles them with all kinds of methods: Reconstructing crime scenes with AI, Werewolf-style psychological deduction, hypnotic mind-reading, and designing custom murd 1.3kReads—Score217Shelves

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    Family members, if you're looking for something to read, check this out! I've found an incredibly addictive suspenseful crime novel ✨ The male lead is a top-notch criminal investigation consultant with an amazing deductive ability 🔍; the two female leads are even better: a strong-willed female leader who is decisive and efficient in managing everything ⚖️, and a criminal psychology genius who can accurately analyze people's minds 🧠! The three of them have no romantic subplots throughout, focusing solely on solving cold cases that have been sealed for two or three decades. The logic is impeccable with constant plot twists, offering pure, high-IQ crime-solving thrills. Just go for it!

37. 37 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 6.2kReads7.0Score745Shelves

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

38. 38 十EN Ten Days to the End 十日终焉 Pest Control Team Member杀虫队队员Mystery3.2M WordsCompleted 2024 Tomato Novel Annual Peak Rankings TOP 1 | 2024 China Online Literature Influence List | 2024 China Good Novel Award | Over 2 million copies sold (No harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincibility, no System, no mindless antics, no wish fulfillment. Read with caution if these bother you.) Just when I thought it was an ordinary day, I discovered I had been captured and taken to the End. Just when I thought I could escape by continually taking part in death games, people began awakening supernat 1.7MReads9.9Score207.7kShelves
39. 39 大 Bro, You're a Cop, Not a Taoist Priest! 大哥，你是警察啊，不是道士！ Mou Zui谋醉Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted [If you dislike cutesy, whimpering heroines, read no further] [Also known as: Me, a humble paper effigy maker, and you want me to crack a major case] When Yue Dong went to a telecom service center to cancel his late grandfather’s phone service, the staff gave him a hard time. “Rules are rules. The account holder has to be here in person!” “You have to follow the rules!” Yue Dong laughed in exasperation, then waved his hand and used his paper effigy-making skills to summon his late grandfather. T 71.6kReads9.2Score7.4kShelves
40. 40 连 Chasing the Serial Killer 连环追凶 Blue Sky青空Mystery534k WordsCompleted A major robbery from ten years ago remains unsolved. A murder case hundreds of miles away ended with the real culprit caught, yet it is riddled with questions. The two cases seem completely unrelated, but in truth their threads are hopelessly intertwined. Ten years later, a murder case provides a clue to the old crime. But a deeper investigation reveals a tangled web with far-reaching connections... 349Reads8.3Score—Shelves
41. 41 阴 The Underworld Detective 阴间神探 Old Nine of the Daoist Sect道门老九Mystery1.9M WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 73.7kReads9.4Score8.8kShelves

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    This is truly the first time in all my reading experience that I've read a book from cover to cover without skipping chapters. For two weeks straight, I read during the day when I wasn't busy at work, stayed up late at night, and even read while eating! Finally, I finished it, and I'm really impressed with myself! The author is truly amazing, covering a wide range of knowledge points. While the content is extremely terrifying, and there are a few instances that are only briefly mentioned, the plot is generally tightly woven! However, wherever the protagonist goes, murders occur. It feels like the author is killing off all the people in China! Every time he solves a case, it's because of his self-righteous sense of justice, resulting in several deaths before he regrets his actions. But eventually, he comes to his senses and has a clear conscience!

42. 42 刑 Criminal Investigation Files: A Death Notice from a Dream 刑侦档案：来自梦境的死亡通知书 Bad-Tempered Peach暴躁桃子Mystery1.2M WordsOngoing (Criminal investigation + mystery + deduction + solving cases + murder + episodic + ensemble cast + romance) The finest hunters often appear in the guise of prey. She is Lin Mu, the youngest psychological counselor in Haishi. A paper crane can weave a beautiful dream, or deliver a death notice. Behind the cover of her “legal” profession, she carries out vigilante justice against the darkness beyond the law's reach. He is Xu Yang, the youngest and most promising captain in the criminal investi 394Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Episodic crime solving + hardcore criminal investigation + ensemble cast + main storyline with subtle romance: a restrained and brooding detective captain versus a charming and dangerous psychologist in a deadly cat-and-mouse game, also a story of mutual redemption. A large ensemble cast, fast-paced crime solving, intriguing cases, high-energy action—it's more than just a case; it's an exploration of human nature.

43. 43 从 Starting Out as a Full-Time Undercover Agent in Northern Myanmar 从缅北开始做全职卧底 Moonlight Before My Bed床前明月光Mystery1.2M WordsOngoing “Perhaps the beings created in darkness can also defeat the darkness.” After being kidnapped, Mu Guang, born with a personality disorder, is trafficked to northern Myanmar. Faced with death and threats, he stays calm, decisive, and ruthless, earning the admiration of a drug lord. But no one knows that this antisocial man has long been an undercover police officer... Five years later, a new police officer named Mu Guang reports for duty at the Shun'an Municipal Public Security Bureau, only to be 10.3kReads9.5Score1.2kShelves
44. 44 破 The Art of Solving Cases 破案那些事 Third Watch Night Rain三更夜雨Mystery449k WordsOngoing Nameless bones, a butcher on a rainy night, and the evil in the human heart far surpasses the evil of ghosts... Layers of fog, shadows everywhere. Where is the real culprit hiding? (P.S. This novel has no female lead.) 1.6kReads9.2Score169Shelves
45. 45 规 Rule Horror: My Family Isn't Normal 规则怪谈：我的家人不正常 White Beard白胡子Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted [Horror + mystery + livestream + national fate + System] The supernatural returns, and rule-based horror games invade countries around the world. As one chosen by fate, Zhou Bai represents the Great Xia Kingdom in a horror game. The first scenario is a family of four. [You live with your wife and your parents. But remember, there are only three people in your home.] [You can trust your wife, unless she takes off her red hair clip.] [You and your wife have never had a child. If you hear a baby cr 46.1kReads9.4Score5.7kShelves

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    Highly recommend you go see it!

46. 46 变 A Tokyo Policewoman's Transformation Diary 变身东京女子刑警手记 Saionji Kōchō西园寺公长Mystery1.2M WordsOngoing An ordinary office worker nearing thirty suddenly transmigrates to Japan in another time and space, becoming twenty-three-year-old Assistant Police Inspector Natsuki Yanagi. What on earth is going on? With little time to make sense of it all, he has to adapt to his new identity while tackling all kinds of challenges as a detective. The author's previous book, Making Games in Akihabara Starting in 1991, is complete at over a million characters. Give it a look! Making Games in Akihabara Starting 3.7kReads8.8Score612Shelves

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    Recommend some Japanese mystery novels.

47. 47 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 3Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 48 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 30Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 49 执 A New Life for an Obsession 执念新生 Elva Purple CatElva紫猫Mystery566k WordsCompleted By day, he is a math teacher who keeps everyone at arm’s length; by night, he becomes an exorcist who punishes vengeful spirits. Gifted yet constantly in danger, he carries on until he meets her. She is clever and sweet, thoughtful and understanding, and willing to accompany him on the path to redemption. Along the way, she also fulfills the wish she has always held dear. Their love is a mutual choice, and neither of them ever backs down. With so many dear friends by their side, the senior and j 385Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    I recommend this book. It's a story about the male and female protagonists subduing vengeful spirits. It's suspenseful and thrilling, with crime-solving elements. The plot doesn't drag, and the story flows well. The male protagonist is devoted and powerful, and the female protagonist is genuine and not overly sentimental. There are no misunderstandings or those annoying "green tea" characters. The supporting characters are also very impressive.

50. 50 重 Reborn in 1993: I'm a Criminal Profiling Specialist 重生1993：我是刑侦侧写师 Listening to the Wind Beyond the Tower楼外听风Mystery2.5M WordsOngoing [Crime Investigation] [Case-Solving Focus] Lin Zhimo, a leading expert in criminal psychology, is reborn as a frail records clerk at a police station in 1993. While violent criminals run rampant and veteran detectives rely on legwork, he opens his notebook and says, “The killer is 28, left-handed, has a stutter, rides a green bicycle, and lives within three blocks.” The captain tears up his report. “Get back to the records room!” A week later, when a suspect matching every detail is arrested, th 3kReads6.6Score261Shelves

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    I recommend this suspenseful crime-solving novel.

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