Looking for Mystery Stories with a Highly Intelligent Protagonist and Multiple Cases 求高智商主角，悬疑，多案件的

1. 301 海 Case Files of Haizhou 海州凶案实录 Shang Xiang尚香Mystery299k WordsCompleted What is good, and what is evil? In certain situations, the distinction can be hard to make. But greed, resentment, and hatred can make people vicious and cruel. Only by staying true to your principles can you keep from becoming a monster. 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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2. 302 刚 I Just Transmigrated and Solved a Major Case. That's Totally Reasonable, Right? 刚穿越，就破了大案，很合理吧 Lone Thinker独思客Urban761k WordsCompleted 426Reads8.4Score100Shelves

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   Suspense, multiple cases, the protagonist assists the police in solving one bizarre case after another.

3. 303 围 Outside the Siege, Inside the Livestream 围城外，直播里 Xi Fengyue西枫月Modern Romance536k WordsCompleted [Urban] + [Marriage Story] + [Putting Scumbags in Their Place] + [Suspense] + [Two Female Leads] + [No Romance] Less than a month after we got married, my husband secretly sold the house my parents left me to pay for his younger brother's wedding! I turned to the livestream chatroom "Sister's Hideout" for help, only to uncover an old case involving a body dumped in the water three years ago. It turned out I wasn't his first wife, nor would I be his last target. He used marriage as bait, laying 11Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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   This is a crime-solving and suspense novel disguised as a marriage story.

4. 304 重 The Major Crimes Unit's Female Constable 重案女捕快 Su Yang苏扬Mystery374k WordsCompleted A series of ancient crime-solving mysteries with no System, no romance, and pure deduction. A trio of investigators, a constable, a young physician, and a prince demoted to commoner, work together to solve a string of major cases, including the disappearance of silver notes, a missing horse from the Crown Prince’s residence, and a case of ghostly footprints. 123Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 305 命 Behind the Murder 命案背后 Li Wangshu李望舒Mystery302k WordsCompleted Mystery, investigation, and case after case unraveled thread by thread. It takes multiple twists before the truth finally comes to light, letting readers share in the thrill of solving each crime. The cases grow more complex as the story goes on, making it even more compelling. 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Suspense, investigation, and a series of independent cases.

6. 306 水 A Murder Buried at the Waterworks for Twenty Years 水厂埋凶二十年 Bai Suzhen白素针儿Mystery192k WordsCompleted Twenty years ago, in the autumn at the Xichang Waterworks in Qingcheng, three people vanished one after another, leaving no trace, dead or alive. Police officer Qi Xiaojun pursued the lead for half his life, only to be forced out by fate just as he was about to reach the truth. Zhang Youfei, the young factory director, once loved a woman named Jinhua deeply, but he had no idea how many secrets her silence concealed. Twenty years later, another person disappears from the Xichang Waterworks. Sick 4.2kReads8.5Score405Shelves

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   There are no protagonists with cheat codes; it all comes down to logical reasoning! Tracing back to old cases and dispelling the fog of lies, the darkness of human nature is far more chilling than the murders themselves.

7. 307 正 The Light of Justice Shines on Me 正道的光照耀着我 Never Picky About Food从来不挑食Mystery413k WordsCompleted 12.4kReads8.9Score1.5kShelves

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   The female protagonist has a special constitution; to survive, she wears a uniform to solve wrongful convictions. In the process of uncovering the truth behind each case, she comes to understand the meaning of the uniform and develops a unique story with the male protagonist. This is, in essence, a novel featuring a high-IQ protagonist, suspense, and multiple cases.

8. 308 旧 Old Case Files: A Place No One Ever Returned From 旧案录：无人归还的境地 Zhao He Xiang Nuan昭禾向暖Mystery216k WordsCompleted Three years ago, every member of the team investigating a major case in Wuluo Ancient Village on the outskirts of the city died in the line of duty. All evidence from the scene was deliberately destroyed, case files were altered, and witnesses were silenced. The incident was ruled an “accident.” Shen Yan, the heroine, was suspended from duty, but she never accepted the official conclusion. When she pieced together clues from the old case by chance, she met Lu Ci, who specializes in taboo cold ca —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   No romance, just pure suspense and mystery, with characters whose identities are shrouded in mystery. Highly recommended!!

9. 309 罪 On the Edge of Crime 罪案边缘 VerdureMystery549k WordsCompleted The first time Chen Xi saw Qin Yu, she knew he would belong to her. She was a romantic, so she wanted to preserve him in formaldehyde. That way, Qin Yu could belong to her alone. Someone once described Chen Xi this way: all that stood between her and becoming a criminal was Qin Yu. “I walk toward the sun, unafraid of the long, dark night.” [Obsessive forensic doctor Chen vs. upright police officer Qin] 3.5kReads8.9Score418Shelves

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   I found a great book yesterday afternoon and read it in one go. It was really good. The female lead seems to be someone who hovers in a gray area. The female lead is a forensic pathologist, 19 years old. The male lead is a police officer, a captain, and he's almost 30 years old.

10. 310 重 Major Case Evidence Log 重案证物薄 My Lord, Go with the Wind君且随风Mystery91k WordsOngoing Seven years ago, a girl mysteriously disappeared. The only thing left at the scene was an old eraser carved with a strange symbol, and the cold case was buried. That same mysterious mark has repeatedly appeared on evidence from a series of later cases. One suspicious piece of evidence after another, one seemingly unrelated crime after another. Lu Heng leads the task force, using physical evidence to unravel the many deceptions laid by the killer. The individual cases are solved one by one, but t —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A casket of bones buried beneath an abandoned factory, neatly numbered organ barrels in the basement of a defunct nursing home. Every murderer's seemingly flawless scheme leaves behind physical evidence. No confessions come out of thin air; the real culprit is identified solely through traces, skeletal remains, and lab results. Lu Heng leads his team to unravel meticulously planned serial murders, uncovering the truth hidden within every seemingly insignificant piece of evidence. Fans of serious crimes, criminal investigations, and solving cases with physical evidence shouldn't miss this book, *The Serious Crime Evidence Book*!

11. 311 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. 312 破 The Wall-Breaking Judge 破壁审判者 A Kid from the Countryside农村里的娃Sci-Fi & Apocalypse139k WordsOngoing Su Han, a solitary wanderer at the end of the road, sets out through the Corridor of Myriad Worlds in search of the truth behind the “Primordial Furnace” and the “Black Tide,” hoping to break through the bottleneck of his inner demons. Caught between the hunts and schemes of seven great factions, he ultimately discovers that his own authority is both the cause of the myriad worlds’ collapse and the only spark capable of bringing forth new life. He must choose: become nothingness, or serve as the —Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 313 六 The Six-Nosed Fox Demon 六鼻狐妖 Rong Big ShotRong大物Mystery209k WordsOngoing Linghu Yin of Ningcheng is a renowned constable of the Six Fan Gate, known by the nickname Fox Demon of the Six Noses. He is exceptionally skilled, and his foxlike cunning in solving cases often helps him spot the smallest clues where none seem possible. So come along with me and see how this official, Linghu Yin, cracks his cases. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Linghu Yin is a vivid character, not only exceptionally skilled but also incredibly intelligent. His nickname "Six-Nosed Fox Demon" vividly depicts his keen insight and ability to capture the details of cases. The increasingly exciting plot makes the audience unconsciously immersed in it and unable to extricate themselves.

14. 314 冰 Zero Point Detective Agency 冰点侦探事务所 Sister Corpse尸姐Modern Romance314k WordsCompleted [Standalone Cases + Republican-Era Crime Investigation + Crime + Hard-Boiled Deduction + Stunning Twists] One head, two heads, three... Look at those heads, swaying precariously in the depths of a cold well, their dark blue hair spreading out. Deep in the memory, crimson blood blooms like flowers. ...There’s a famous detective agency in Shanghai. They say its owner is a young lady, yet everyone insists on calling her Second Young Master! There’s no case in this city she can’t solve! Six people h 465Reads—Score100Shelves

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    A suspenseful horror series with multiple cases, hardcore reasoning, and surprising plot twists! Highly recommended!

15. 315 罪 Crime Without a Trace 罪行无间 Passion Runs Deep意正浓Mystery178k WordsCompleted Two male leads join forces to solve cases: a homicide detective and a brilliant forensic pathologist, both formidable in their own right, one skilled in combat and the other in investigation. Together, they are a pair worthy of the name “hands of God,” piecing together the bizarre deaths of victims and uncovering the true causes of their deaths, so the dead may rest in peace and the victims may be vindicated. With their fists and fighting skills, they capture criminals and deliver justice. Is th 103Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 316 入 My First Day on the Job: I Happened to Arrest a Seafood Dealer 入职第一天：顺手抓了个海鲜商人 An Old Turtledove一只老斑鸠Mystery176k WordsCompleted This book is also known as: “I Run Into a Murder Case Every Time I Go on a Blind Date!” “As an investigator, it’s perfectly reasonable for me to show up at a crime scene!” “The Brilliant Investigator” “Please welcome the next corpse, brother!” “Corpse brother? Corpse brother! Another corpse brother!!!” The disappearance of Ms. Wang in Xihong City! The murder of a woman in a bathroom! A dungeon imprisonment case! The bizarre case of a woman’s corpse kneeling in worship... Looking at his apprentic 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This one is pretty good!

17. 317 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 81Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    The writing is fluent, gripping, and meticulously crafted, with an exciting case!

18. 318 神 Detective Peter 神探皮特 Mo Shou陌手Mystery3.4M WordsCompleted The protagonist, Pete Li, gets called Detective Pete by someone after a chance encounter, and then sets off on a remarkable journey through life. 89Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    This book is a masterpiece of high-IQ protagonist suspense and multi-case novels. The protagonist is a brilliant detective, but he has his own assistant named Watson? Who would guess that these two are freshmen in college? In addition to constantly turning the tide in solving a series of major, mysterious, and unsolved cases, the detective is unintentionally drawn into the vortex of an international criminal group's frenzied plunder of national treasures. Whether it's thwarting heavily armed high-tech intruders, salvaging a pagoda that fell into the Yellow River under the cover of night, seeing through the thief's elusive tricks, or cleverly preventing a precious staff from falling into the hands of tomb raiders, all his actions are truly amazing. The detective has been repeatedly summoned to the capital by various powerful departments as their top-notch and ace detective. Whether it's his meticulous logical reasoning that swiftly solves cases and identifies the sole suspect at the scene, his cleverly devised schemes to successfully lure and capture special "guests" from abroad, or his miraculous capture of an "old friend" on the verge of escaping danger and defecting to the enemy at the estuary, his feats are truly breathtaking. Come on! Let's enter the wondrous world of "Detective Pete" together.

19. 319 神 The Mysterious Pry Marks 神秘的撬痕 Mountains, Rivers, Flowers, and Trees山川花木Mystery201k WordsCompleted 31Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Suspense, mystery, and many cases

20. 320 生 Survival Game: My Sanity Meter Is Off the Charts! 生存游戏：我的san值爆表了！ Northwest Agent西北经纪人Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted [Story-driven + infinite worlds + horror game + no female lead] This is a survival game. All selected players must take part in terrifying instances. They must fight to survive in the cracks! Ji Bai is a doctor at a psychiatric hospital, and his best friends are his patients. Suddenly, a ghostly face lunges out! “A jumpscare?” Ji Bai looks at his SAN value. It has already shot up to 130. “I’m a doctor. If I say you’re sick, then you’re sick!” He grips his cleaver and swings hard. The ghostly fac 3kReads9.2Score293Shelves

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    It looks amazing, it's so cool!

21. 321 惊 Thriller Game: From the Start, I Urge the Ghost Courtesan to Reform! 惊悚游戏：开局劝鬼花魁从良！ Sweet Sweet Sweet Stories甜甜甜故事Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted [Horror game + comedic mild horror + infinite-flow + livestream + no heroine + the protagonist doesn’t act human + everyone is clever + everyone lies + original game scenarios] [The only novel online to tell the story of what happened before the horror game invaded!] [Horror scenario “Ghost Brothel” fully loaded. Players, please get ready!] Lin Xun, a hack screenwriter, is transported into a horror game. Unblockable horror livestreams spread across the internet, turning this into a terrifying sp 5.6kReads9.3Score619Shelves

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    The protagonist has extremely high intelligence, but lacks physical strength. He compensates with his intelligence. It's a mystery novel with deep foreshadowing.

22. 322 法 Forensic Bone Evidence 法医骨证 Wulilong五里珑Mystery164k WordsCompleted A torrential downpour triggered a landslide, and a young woman's hip bone was swept into a vegetable garden in Dongjia County. Su Tianyi, a forensic bone-evidence expert with the Public Security Department, discovered marks indicating the body had been dismembered with a chainsaw. Alongside Miao Xiaoyu, a local female forensic examiner from Dongjia County, he dug up three more bags of remains at the scene, but found no skull. The garden's owner, the prime suspect, suddenly hanged himself. The ca 8.5kReads9.4Score962Shelves

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    A heavy rain triggered a landslide, and a young girl's hip bone was washed out of a vegetable field in Dongjia County. Su Tianyi, a forensic expert from the Public Security Bureau, discovered traces of dismemberment with a chainsaw on the bone. Together with Miao Xiaoyu, a female forensic doctor from Dongjia County, they excavated three more bags of bones at the scene, but found no head. The primary suspect, the vegetable field owner, suddenly hanged himself, plunging the case into mystery, but leading to a cold case of a girl falling off a cliff. As the case progressed, the head of the hip bone's owner was found in a secret underground chamber, but a male corpse was also found at the scene, and the fate of two other girls remained unknown… The ending was chilling.

23. 323 包 Judge Bao: The Daily Struggle to Survive as Grand Preceptor Pang's Son 包青天：庞太师儿子苟命日常 Meng Zixi孟子溪Historical272k WordsCompleted A Daoist master transmigrates overnight and becomes Marquis Anle Pang Yu, who is about to die beneath the dragon-headed guillotine. That’s right, the very same Marquis Anle Pang Yu who harmed hundreds of thousands of people in Chenzhou and countless women. He’s in the Northern Song Dynasty, with the dragon-headed guillotine right in front of him and Judge Bao nearby, shouting for the execution to begin. What should he do? Waiting for answers online! It’s urgent! Reader’s guide: 1. This isn 197Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    A suspense novel set in the Song Dynasty (1765-1766), featuring metaphysics and supernatural beings. A Taoist master transmigrates into the body of Pang Yu, the son of Grand Tutor Pang. From the start, he faces being tricked into being switched and kidnapped. The fake Pang Yu commits heinous crimes in Chenzhou and is about to be executed by Judge Bao. The case of the real and fake Pang Yu aims to incite hatred between the Grand Tutor and Judge Bao. After the master returns, he gets caught up in one conspiracy after another. It's quite good! [Heart emojis]

24. 324 贾 Detective Jia 贾案侦探 Still Falling into the Profound Dust静落玄尘Mystery208k WordsCompleted [Mystery + detective + case-solving + deduction + no System + mind-bending cases + steadily unfolding plot] A locked-room murder leads to an antiques donation case from years ago. A ruthless killer lurking in the shadows carefully assassinates the people who know what the police have discovered, cutting off every lead. But evidence of a crime never disappears, and the law's net may be wide, but no criminal can slip through forever. 28Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Pure crime-solving, no romantic pairings or systems, multiple cases involving serial murders.

25. 325 加 The Encryption Mystery 加密疑案 Fox Cat狐狸猫Mystery802k WordsCompleted A master detective from the Republic of China era; a detective’s notebook whose records begin in 1931; a special cipher tailored for detectives of the future; and an intellectual duel that forcibly draws in the Queen of Crime… A conspiracy passed down through generations, inherited schemes, an endless cycle of revenge, and a detective who cannot rest in peace. Only by cracking the double cipher hidden in the notebook can one reach the truth buried in the distant past. The detectives’ wordplay be 51Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    Superb book

26. 326 青 The Bronze Tribunal 青铜提刑司 Xu Muyang许慕洋Mystery195k WordsOngoing The body of an online celebrity streamer, dressed in Ming Dynasty robes, bears a tattoo of the Twenty-Eight Lunar Mansions on her collarbone. Its pattern matches the cracks in an ancient mirror that is a thousand years old. When Detective Captain Chen Mo wakes from a coma, he discovers that the soul of Murong Xuan, Prince of Zhenbei of the Great Zhou, has taken up residence in his consciousness. When ultraviolet light in a modern forensic lab reveals a glowing ancient poison in the body's meridi —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    An ancient prince travels to the modern era to solve a mysterious case.

27. 327 白 Funeral Affairs Master: I Can Solve Cases Too 白事先生：我也会破案 Stardust Tells Stories星尘讲故事Mystery683k WordsCompleted My childhood friend got caught soliciting sex. There’s no problem with me bailing him out, right? But what’s the deal with making a funeral director like me the head of a special investigation team? All I want is to focus on making money, but the appearance of a confession letter completely changed my life, and nearly got me killed (Chapter 164). For personal and professional reasons alike, Chou Wan, I’m going to catch you... This is a traditional detective novel, not a power fantasy. The pacing 36Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Unit-based crime solving

28. 328 古 Mysteries of the Ancient Realm 古境谜案 Overnight Sensation一夜惊人Historical281k WordsCompleted During the Song Dynasty, the Jin Yiwei detective Shen Yan teams up with Su Wanjing, master of Mirror Flower Valley. After gathering the Nine Ancient Bone Mirrors, they cross a thousand years into the modern era to continue solving cases… —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is my type

29. 329 我 I Can Hear Everyone's Bank Balance 我能听到所有人的余额 No Pen Tip没有笔头Urban628k WordsOngoing My boss said, “The company has a bright future.” But I heard what he was really thinking: “We can’t make payroll again this month.” My name is Lin Bei. I’m 24, and I make 4,200 yuan a month. The day I quit, my bank account had a balance of 437 yuan and 28 cents. But starting today, I can hear what everyone really thinks about money. Their balances, debts, salaries, scams: I can hear every thought they have about money. The investor thinks, “This project is valued at three times what it’s wor 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Looking for high-IQ crime-solving stories: ① *The Shredded Paper Files*: A bank risk control engineer uncovers 700 million yuan in fraudulent accounts by collecting shredded paper. One case leads to another, pure professional hard-solving, no lapses in intelligence throughout; ② *I Can Hear Everyone's Balance*: A mind-reading protagonist's information warfare, from slapping his boss in the face to investigating 30-year-old accounts. Both are set in the same world, but on different timelines, investigating the same account. High-IQ enthusiasts, go for it!

30. 330 绑 Bound to National Fate: Playing Conan from the Start 绑定国运：开局扮演柯南 Eldest Miss Yang杨家大小姐Anime Fanfiction598k WordsCompleted She transmigrates to a parallel world, activates a golden finger, and role-plays as Conan. The role-playing function is now 45% unlocked. Gain the protagonist’s halo. Gain extraordinary powers of logical deduction. Gain a photographic memory. Gain exceptional language skills. Gain exceptional driving skills. A game of national destiny begins. There are 233 participating countries, and each country selects only one contestant. Ye Tian is one in more than a billion people from the Dragon Kingdom t 179Reads5.5Score—Shelves

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    This book has a slightly low rating, but it's the only one I know with a high-IQ protagonist. So I'll just have to make do with it.

31. 331 高 The Wall Is Four and a Half Meters High 高墙四米半 Carefree LXY乐逍遥LXYUrban207k WordsCompleted The author is a grassroots police officer who drew on personal experience to write this story. Using a detention center as its starting point and major cases once reported by CCTV as its basis, the novel recreates the reality of life inside a detention center and the process of investigating cases. Its greatest strength is its authenticity: this is a realistic novel that reads more like literary reportage. 137Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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    I recommend "Four and a Half Meters High Wall." The protagonist isn't exceptionally intelligent; he's just an ordinary person like you and me. Investigators aren't anything extraordinary; they're just like us—ordinary looks, ordinary intelligence, ordinary skills. The most outstanding qualities of a good investigator are meticulousness, a strong sense of responsibility, and relentless pursuit. This book is an autobiographical novel by a grassroots investigator, resembling reportage or a case study. It's entirely based on true stories. Before reading, feel free to search for "Li Huancheng's armed robbery case" and "Li Huanwen's family murder case" online. Reading the novel with these real-life stories in mind might offer a unique perspective. I look forward to your reading and comments.

32. 332 碎 The Shredded Paper Files 碎纸档案 No Pen Tip没有笔头Mystery696k WordsOngoing A fired risk-control analyst finds a piece of paper in a shredder, bearing his father’s name. Twenty years ago, his father uncovered the bank’s most secret ledger, then was fired and never came back. Now the paper has resurfaced. Every name in the ledger corresponds to money that should never have existed. Ye Chen follows the names one by one, only to discover that the last name is his own. He needs to find out more than where the money went. Who made the ledger disappear all those years ago, an —Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 333 逆 Counterattack: A Beautiful Revenge 逆战：美丽的复仇 Thirteenth Prince十三阿哥Mystery525k WordsCompleted His new novel, Doomsday: Stockpiling Supplies in a Shelter to Save a Goddess, is currently updating to rave reviews. [Manhunt]+ [Escape]+ [Revenge]+ [Explosive Action]+ [High Intelligence] He graduated from the School of Architectural Design at a top university. While out for a night run, he was abducted and thrown from a car. The police found drugs on him, then discovered more drugs at his home and office. All three packages bore his fingerprints. With no other evidence, the court sentenced him 52Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    Highly intelligent people should definitely try this book! It starts with someone being imprisoned for 20 years based on just three fingerprints. In order to find out the mastermind behind it all, he forms a small team to escape from prison and plans a series of plans including escape, escape, return, and revenge. Every step must be perfect; one wrong step and the whole thing is lost. It's really exciting!

34. 334 全 The Whole Picture 全局 Yu Yan鹆彦Mystery418k WordsOngoing The Longjing City Public Security Bureau has an undefeated warrior on its force. According to officers from every precinct, there isn't a case he can't crack. Longjing Police College is a small school affiliated with Longjing People's Police University. And yet, somehow, it produced a young woman who dares to challenge anyone. Even our undefeated warrior doesn't dare talk back to her. One strange case after another unfolds: the Man in Black case, the Human-Skin Mask case, the Marionette case.. 50Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    Hey hey hey, if you happen to be here, and if you happen to have a little time, would you like to listen to some of my little stories? [Attention][Attention][Attention] After reading, please give me a little star and feedback for improvement! Maybe even a request for more updates! 🫣 PS: There's no rating because the bookmark was wrong when the new book was released. It's not a suspenseful supernatural story, it's a suspenseful romance!

35. 335 推 Deduction: A Hidden Life 推理：隐秘的人生 Han Helan韩河蓝Mystery131k WordsCompleted The murder of a writer in City B brings many long-buried events to light as the investigation unfolds. A troubled police detective has no choice but to face both himself and the killer with courage. 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Everyone has little secrets.

36. 336 我EN I'm Not a God of Theater 我不是戏神 Three Nine Sound Domain三九音域Urban4.0M WordsCompleted The brand-new masterpiece by San Jiu Yin Yu, author of Slay the Gods | Winner of the Best Science-Fiction Web Novel Award at the Macau International Science Fiction Awards | A Chinese grotesque epic that turns the tide of an era After a scarlet meteor streaked across the sky, human civilization ground to a halt. From that day onward, humanity could no longer build a rocket, a nuclear bomb, an airplane, a car... The pyramid of civilization built upon modern science collapsed with a thunderous roa 1.7MReads9.9Score178.8kShelves
37. 337 世 Major Cases Around the World: The Death of Humanity 世界大案之人性的泯灭 Beibei Bear's Candy贝贝熊的糖Mystery767k WordsCompleted On February 9, 2015, just ten days before the Spring Festival, Sichuan tycoon Liu Han was executed in accordance with the law. His business empire spanned numerous sectors, with total assets exceeding 40 billion yuan. He had even appeared on the Forbes list of global billionaires, becoming a prominent business magnate. Liu Han was born in Guanghan, Sichuan, and his rise to wealth began in the 1980s. At the time, China’s wave of reform and opening up was just beginning. Liu Han seized the opportu 127Reads—Score—Shelves

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    On November 20, 2015, in Huangling County, Shaanxi Province, night had fallen, and the bustling city had gradually quieted down. However, Xiaotian's father was extremely anxious, pacing back and forth at the door. Xiaotian usually returned home on time after get off work every day, but tonight it was already past 9 pm, and she hadn't shown up. Her father repeatedly called her cell phone, but it was always switched off. Worried that something had happened, he quickly contacted Xiaotian's fiancé. Upon receiving the call, Xiaotian's fiancé rushed to her home. According to him, Xiaotian had spoken on the phone after getting off work at 8 pm, hanging up only when she was almost at her doorstep. But more than an hour had passed, and Xiaotian was nowhere to be seen. Just then, Xiaotian's fiancé noticed a lipstick and tissues lying at the door; upon closer inspection, they belonged to Xiaotian. At this point, Xiaotian's father realized something was seriously wrong and immediately called the police. After receiving a report, police officers from the Chengguan Police Station of Huangling County Public Security Bureau immediately rushed to the scene and conducted a preliminary investigation. Xiao Tian worked at the Huangling County Health Center, finishing get off work at 8 PM every day and always arriving home before 9 PM. Xiao Tian had not exhibited any unusual behavior recently. The police suspected that Xiao Tian might have encountered some danger on her way home, so they assisted her family in searching her route home, but found nothing suspicious. Time passed, and Xiao Tian remained missing. The next morning, the police deployed more officers to continue the search. This time, the police found what appeared to be drag marks on the road leading from east to west to the river near Xiao Tian's house. Following the direction of the drag marks, the police suddenly found a pink jacket in the weeds on the riverbank less than 200 meters from Xiao Tian's house. Xiao Tian's mother immediately recognized it as her daughter's clothes. However, upon examining the clothing, the police discovered bloodstains on it. This discovery made the police realize that this might not be an ordinary missing person case, so they immediately reported it to the criminal investigation team.

38. 338 窒 A Suffocating Marriage: The Mad Wife Strikes Back 窒息的婚姻——疯妻的反杀 ShuishengmuKK水生木KK8k WordsCompleted A Suffocating Marriage: The Mad Wife Strikes Back 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend "Suffocating Marriage," a suspenseful and unpredictable story where the female protagonist pulls off a stunning comeback from dire circumstances. The rules of the "Supermarket Neighborhood in Desperate Times" are the pinnacle of the supernatural genre!

39. 339 民 The Folk Feng Shui Master 民间风水之王 Miao Qimiao苗棋淼Mystery3.0M WordsCompleted The Nine Cauldrons Dragon Palace, the Secret Files of the Yellow Springs, the Snow Mountain Corpse Demon, the Yin-Yang Inn... Ever since I borrowed a life from the underworld, I have known no peace. Every time I borrow a life, it becomes a deadly game. After each desperate struggle and narrow escape, I wait for the next secret order from the underworld so I can keep living. Just when I thought I'd escaped the clutches of fate, I discovered that Heaven had prepared a coffin for me too! 52.2kReads9.4Score6kShelves

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    High IQ, no female lead, good-looking, not a Mary Sue/Saintly character.

40. 340 三 The Language of the Three Corpses 三尸语 Luo Xiaoyang洛小阳Mystery1.1M WordsOngoing You’ve heard of people who died with their eyes open, but have you ever heard of a dead person whose mouth wouldn’t close? His grandfather’s death turns the life of a broke college student upside down. A corpse glares, a soul is hooked; a corpse opens its mouth, and disaster strikes twice. As one bizarre incident after another unfolds, he accidentally discovers that there’s far more to it than ghosts… 69.1kReads9.3Score10.7kShelves

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    The main character isn't very bright, but it's still watchable.

41. 341 绝 A Survival Guide to the Desperate Supermarket 绝境超市的生存指南 ShuishengmuKK水生木KK10k WordsCompleted A Survival Guide to the Supermarket at the End of the World —Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 342 隐 Secret Prison Cell: Someone Else Was Entwined with Me in the Dead of Night 隐秘囚室：深夜与我缠绵的另有其人 ShuishengmuKK水生木KK10k WordsCompleted Secret Cell: Someone Else Was Entwined with Me in the Dead of Night —Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 343 真 The Truth Is Just Within Reach 真相近在咫尺 Meme Meme Wu么么么伍Mystery252k WordsOngoing Truth Is Within Reach is a mystery novel by Yaoyao Yaowu. It tells the strange story of a missing-person case that sends a rookie police officer further and further off course as he tries to solve it. The truth is within reach, but the ending is heartbreaking. Blending mystery, modern life, and romance, the novel uses a complex plot and intricate relationships to portray the challenges and dilemmas the protagonist faces while uncovering the truth. The novel's main elements include: A strange dis 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This novel tells the story of a bizarre disappearance that leads a rookie police officer astray in his investigation. The truth is within reach, but the ending is heartbreaking. The novel blends suspense, modern elements, and romance, [smirking][making a face] showcasing the challenges and dilemmas the protagonist faces in uncovering the truth through a series of complex plots and character relationships.

44. 344 悖 The Gate of Paradox 悖论之门 Yin Shi Nan Gui阴湿楠鬼Mystery132k WordsOngoing I walk among the wreckage of logic, repairing one twisted reality after another. My ability is both “hope” and perhaps the deepest of curses. Then I realized that every time I saved someone, a whisper sounded in my ear: The ultimate price of repairing this broken world may be becoming an even greater mistake. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The life you're living is a paradoxical trap! Dig deep to awaken the truth, mend reality within broken logic, and tread on the edge of a knife at every step.

45. 345 诡 Paranormal Invasion: I Win the Heart of a Female Ghost with Hints 诡异入侵：我靠提示赢得女诡芳心 Chai Chai Little Dumpling柴柴小团子Mystery1.9M WordsCompleted [Ghost wife protects her husband + horror + livestreaming + survival + national fate + fast-paced + one female lead] The whole world is pulled into a bizarre game. If a player dies, their country’s fortune collapses! Lin Ye is chosen to represent the Dragon Nation, and from the start he draws the deadliest boss in the instance: the [Red-Clothed Female Ghost]. He should have no chance of survival, but a System prompt lets him see the “hopeless romantic” passive skill hidden in the ghost’s skill l 43kReads8.8Score6.3kShelves
46. 346 国 National Security Bureau: Rapid Response Unit 国安局：快速反应小组 It's Da Bu Liu是达不溜呀Mystery525k WordsOngoing A hard-hitting crime novel with every kind of case you could want, one case per volume. Ensemble cast + no romance + no emotional subplots + standalone investigations + no idiotic characters. Cases involve murder, smuggling, drugs, undercover operations, counterterrorism, and more. The cases are intricately connected and full of twists. Until the very end, no one knows how the killer committed the crimes. See how the members of the rapid response team match wits with the criminals and ultimately 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's a suspenseful mystery with quite a few cases, one after another. The logic is tight, and I didn't notice any plot holes or overly imaginative moments. It's worth checking out. It's an ensemble piece, with no significant romance.

47. 347 破 Crime-Solving System: The Beautiful CEO Shows Up with Her Son 破案系统：美女总裁带儿子找上门 Spicy Rabbit Head with a Little Sugar麻辣兔头加点糖Urban338k WordsCompleted [A beginner's practice work, so please go easy on me. You're also welcome to check out my new book beside this one.] [Crime-solving System + Campus Heartthrob and Belle + One Female Lead + Nontraditional Sweet Romance ++ Stay-at-home Dad? + Girl Pursues Guy?] [Please don't take the cases in this story too seriously. They're mainly here to advance the relationship between the leads.] [The cases begin in Chapter Four. The blurb isn't very good. If you still don't like it after the first ten chapte 702Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    This book is great! [Staring emoji]

48. 348 人 A World Out of Balance 人间失衡 Xiao Youqian萧有钱Mystery94k WordsCompleted [Mind-bending suspense + short stories + no overarching plot + crime + criminal investigation + shocking twists + stories of ordinary people] The deepest wounds are often inflicted by those closest to us. A bloody case at an old family home, shrouded in mystery. Who is the real killer? After her father dies of illness, her sister-in-law sells her to northern Myanmar! The body of a baby girl is found in the woods. A kidnapping case turns into a murder investigation. Who would target an innocent i 203Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    💯 💢 💥I love novels like this where you solve case after case without any romance. There are plenty of cases, they're complex, and there are many different types—it's very enjoyable to read.

49. 349 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 1.5kReads8.8Score203Shelves
50. 350 六 The Six Gates: A Battle Against the Demons 六扇门：与魔争锋 Niu Dun牛墩Mystery1.5M WordsCompleted [Full-cast audio adaptation now available] [Court and martial world, political intrigue and mystery, decisive and ruthless] Who is caught in the scheme, and who stands outside it? Who is a pawn, and who has been cast aside? The only thing that makes their enemies tremble isn't the pair of blades in their hands... With a group of like-minded friends by their side, they can find the strength to keep going, no matter how dark the road ahead! 1.2kReads8.8Score104Shelves

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    A suspenseful mystery with clear logic and sharp intellect. Court intrigue, (jianghu grudges), love and hate intertwine. Lu Yao, Qiu Yu, Wan Qing, Duo'er, Lian Yi, Fu Rong, Bi Luo, Feng Yi, Lin Mubai, Hu Yue, Chen Chang'an—amidst layers of mystery, who is the pawn, and who is the player? Who is in the game? Who is behind the scenes?

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