Any Detective or Crime-Solving Novels? 有没有破案，神探类的小说

1. 101 七 From Seventh-Rank Official to the Top: The Strongest Female Chief Minister 七品逆袭：最强女首辅 Fine Night良宵Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (A woman disguised as a man in an ancient political intrigue story) Qin Yuan first met He Lin in the summer of Jingli Year 29. The cicadas shrilled in the trees, and the heat was suffocating. In a dark, filthy prison cell, she sat in a corner, her face smeared with blood. Without a word, he left her a handkerchief to wipe the blood from her forehead. When they met again outside the prison, she was no longer in such a wretched state. Dressed in a vivid red official robe, her bright eyes blazing, 3.6kReads9.1Score480Shelves

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   This is an exceptionally good detective novel. Both the female and male leads are strong! [Laughing emoji] The logic is clear, and the female lead dresses as a woman to build her career from beginning to end. Super good, highly recommended! [Cool emoji]

2. 102 坑 Luring Ghosts and Catching Criminals: A Low-Ranking County Magistrate 坑鬼捉凶，一品小县令 Pipi Loves Tangerines爱吃橘子的皮皮Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted When Chu Ling opened her eyes, she had become the novel's number-one female side character, a troublemaker who ultimately got herself killed when the heroine shot an arrow through her heart. Knowing how the plot would unfold, Chu Ling spat in disdain, broke free of the story's control, and threw herself into building a career. But being a county magistrate is no easy job. One day, a ghostly maid comes to air her grievances; the next, a ghostly tutor shows up to reprimand her. Even stepping outsi 5.8kReads9.5Score956Shelves

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   A detective novel with incredibly strong logic! It even incorporates elements of metaphysics.

3. 103 大 The Female Detective of the Great Song Dynasty 大宋女刑司 Dog Sixteen狗十六Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted [High IQ + mystery-solving + suspense] She transmigrates straight into a murder scene. Framed for the crime and squeezed dry by her gambling-addict parents, she disguises herself as a man to escape trouble, only to be exposed without mercy by a general. Watch as this lowly servant latches on to the general, examines corpses, and deduces the truth behind each case. She punishes princes above and corrupt officials below, all with a loyal friend by her side. From hunting killers in Jiangnan to trek 7kReads9.2Score805Shelves
4. 104 刑 Criminal Investigation Unit Six 刑侦六组 Mo Huayun莫华云Mystery506k WordsCompleted The Sixth Criminal Investigation Unit. Cases are presented in separate installments, usually one case per chapter, though a few span three chapters. Jiang Yang leads the team in solving cases and unraveling mysteries, searching for the truth and showing you the unfathomable secrets of the human heart!!! 3kReads7.0Score228Shelves

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   Criminal Investigation Team Six's Case Files! No case is too difficult for Jiang Yang to solve. Each chapter reveals a trick, and every three chapters unveil a bombshell. Reading it will send chills down your spine—the human heart is far more complex than any case...

5. 105 我 One Sentence from Me, and a Death Row Inmate Walks Free 我一句话，死刑犯在法庭无罪释放 Phoenix Soaring to the Ninth Heaven凤凌九霄Urban1.0M WordsCompleted [System + lawyer + livestreaming + Madman Zhang San + no heroine + no romance + satisfying wish fulfillment + face-slapping + no logic. Short dramas have been released in multiple versions in China and overseas.] Xue Shen, an intern lawyer earning 2,000 yuan a month, unlocks the Ultimate Lawyer System from the start and takes the legal world by storm, shocking the globe! With his cheat ability Suspect A: “I killed someone.” Xue Shen: “You’re innocent.” Later, the truth comes out: the suspect rea 6.2kReads9.2Score757Shelves

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   Super incredibly beautiful

6. 106 外 Is It Really So Strange for a Delivery Driver to Show Up at a Crime Scene? 外卖员出现在案发现场很合理吧？ Clear Summer Night夏夜晴朗Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [System + crime-solving mystery + one heroine] Food delivery driver Su He accidentally gets caught up in a murder case and binds to a God-Tier Choice System! Every choice he makes earns him a reward! With the System's help, his life starts taking some unexpected turns. “Hello, I need to report a murder. Mingjia Community, Building 1, Unit 2, Apartment 603. Someone's been killed... Yes, I'm safe right now... Two people are dead... The killer? Well, I locked him outside... I had nothing to do with 15.5kReads9.2Score1.7kShelves
7. 107 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
8. 108 重 Major Crimes Pursuit: The Dead's Testimony 重案追缉之亡者证言 Purple Dragon, Clear River紫龙晴川Mystery2.0M WordsCompleted Vengeful spirits killing people, voodoo curses claiming lives, walking half-corpses... Forensic examiner Song Rui draws on the ancient skills of an autopsy coroner to uncover the truth behind one bizarre, baffling case after another. 40Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 109 案 Case Bounty: Split Personalities Help Me Solve Crimes 案件悬赏：人格分裂助我破案 Sending Off the Underworld Maiden送冥姑Mystery150k WordsCompleted Transmigration + mystery enthusiast + split personality + System = The Thousand-Faced Detective “Why can you always find new clues?” “You’re just looking. I’m observing. There’s a clear difference.”, Chang Luoke Yu Ermusi “Why save me, a criminal?” “Maybe killing someone needs a reason, but does saving someone?”, Chang Yuchuan Kenan —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A promising new book, featuring a protagonist who collaborates with various detectives.

10. 110 刑 Criminal Investigation: Major Crimes Unit, Part Two 刑侦之重案组第二部 Tong Xiaoxiao桐筱筱Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted Criminal investigation + no System + episodic cases + fast-paced A butcher’s killing spree on a rainy night brings Lin Mu, a former member of the Special Cases Investigation Team, back into action alongside top forensic pathologist Bai Miao. As they follow the clues, they discover the truth is far more complicated than it first appears. A mysterious hallucinogenic drug has surfaced again. Can they follow the trail this time and uncover who is pulling the strings...? 18.3kReads9.1Score2kShelves
11. 111 民 The Republic-Era Detective’s Casebook 民国神探缉凶录 Treading the Sun踏日Mystery404k WordsCompleted The Laughing Detective consists of fifteen installments, each featuring a standalone case. The mysteries include social detective fiction, locked-room puzzles and alibis in the style of the New Orthodox School, as well as ingenious theft schemes. The novel brings to life the atmosphere of Republican-era Beiping. Every legend, unofficial history, and official account mentioned in the story has been verified through research, rather than made up by the author... 146Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    Folklore-themed detective stories

12. 112 与 Dancing with the Dead 与尸共舞 Yao Looks at the Jianghu姚看江湖Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted 15kReads8.5Score1.6kShelves
13. 113 暗 Shadows All Around 暗影重重 Revelry Before Dawn黎明前的狂欢Mystery777k WordsCompleted [Criminal Investigation] [Mystery and Deduction] [Murder-Mystery Game] [Romantic Suspense] [Strong Leads Clash] [Social Realism] [A Cross-Section of Humanity] Some lose the love of their life. Some commit murder in a fit of passion to protect the person they love. Some hurt everyone around them in the name of love. Some are willing to give up everything in pursuit of a little light and warmth! This is a tribute to Keigo Higashino. The writing is delicate, the emotions profound! The plot is tight 691Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    Suspense, mystery, and crime-solving. While not exactly a master detective, the logic is sound and flawless! The male officer is adept at psychology and possesses meticulous observation skills. The female officer is proficient in computer network technology. Through the process of investigating cases, the two gradually come to understand each other, evolving from initial dislike to a completely trusting and reliant partnership! They never imagined that a simple school murder case would uncover a long-hidden heinous crime… After being murdered and losing his family, the former country boy transforms into a super hacker, returning to unleash a vengeful rampage… Countless lives are lost, but the police cannot find any evidence left by the killer at the scene. The ultimate hacker wants to kill and escape unscathed; will he succeed? Will the police ultimately bring the murderer to justice and uphold the dignity of the law?

14. 114 诡 The Bloody Trail of a Strange Case 诡案凶迹 Young Master of the Ghost Family鬼家公子Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted At the home of the killer who mailed the dead man’s mouth and ears, and in a terrifying monastery forest, several police officers are found missing. Police chief Zhao Sen dies mysteriously while watching a video, and his daughter Zhao Simeng is arrested and imprisoned. Suspected of being the killer, I flee to the monastery, where a horrific case involving murder, the extraction of tendons, and their use as bowstrings comes to light. While desperately evading the police, I learn that an elite law 48Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 115 嫌 The Suspect's Traces 嫌疑人的痕迹 Wan Zhi纨纸Mystery371k WordsCompleted A frontline criminal investigator encounters a bizarre case, while a forensic trace expert examines the crime scene firsthand: a pregnant model is found dead and naked in her apartment, and the fetus has been removed from her womb. How will the Special Case Unit identify the traces left at this chaotic crime scene? A restaurant chef vanishes without a trace, and multiple key pieces of evidence at the scene point to different cases. The baffling clues leave the Special Case Unit at an impasse. Ju 134Reads8.4Score—Shelves
16. 116 标 The Taxidermist 标本师 So Clumsy I Keep Bouncing笨得直蹦Mystery181k WordsOngoing A woman's skinned corpse was discovered on the roof of an office building, her body wrapped in layers of plastic wrap. The police suspected that the victim had conspired with her killer to take her own life. Meanwhile, fingerprints found on a hand at the crime scene revealed that each of its five fingers belonged to a different person. All five were involved in last year's murder case. Wang Chi, who solved that case, was transferred out of the police force after being suspected of having mental 1Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 117 罪 Mottled Crimes 罪案斑驳 Xin Mu辛木Mystery605k WordsCompleted Before one crisis has passed, another arises. A series of murders has struck Harbor City. The killer is ruthless, and several citizens have already been killed. The Special Cases Unit launches a full-scale investigation. All signs point to the same person behind the crimes: Gu Jinghao. Ye Ziyu arrives in the nick of time to help the team pierce the layers of mystery. The battle with Gu Jinghao is about to begin! 361Reads8.7Score—Shelves
18. 118 逃 Fleeing Famine: My Whole Family Is Reborn 逃荒，我全家都是重生的 Mo Mo Is Master Mo墨墨是墨爷Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Dreams of the Future + Whole Family Reborn + No Romance] In her previous life, Su Yin, her mother, and her aunt were brutally killed by rioters. In the blink of an eye, the three of them were reborn together. Before the rioters stormed their village, they took refuge in Xinghua Village, where their uncle lived, and fled in advance. On the road as refugees, they ran into Su Yin’s abandoned, blindly filial father. They thought he’d be dead weight, but it turned out he could see the future, and hi 70kReads9.4Score8.4kShelves
19. 119 你 What Kind of Cop Is a Fatso Like You? 你一个胖子当什么警察 Yang Xiaodong杨小东Mystery1.9M WordsOngoing [Reborn + no System + crime-solving + comedy + tough cop] Tian Ping'an, a fat man, dies unexpectedly during a competitive eating contest, only to be mysteriously reborn in a parallel world more than thirty years in the past. Here, he is still a trainee in the criminal investigation unit, while his beautiful partner, Liu Tingting, is destined to be assassinated by a notorious thief king. His parents, too, are about to meet with misfortune. Faced with such peril, how can Tian Ping'an, a devoted fo 6.8kReads9.3Score780Shelves

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    This crime novel is absolutely brilliant, with a gripping plot and vivid, delicate writing that makes it impossible to put down. It's truly a rare gem. [Laughing][Kissing][What][Admiration][Kissing]

20. 120 致 Deadly Scorpion 1: A Male Criminal's Case Files 致命毒蝎1：男子犯罪档案 Yingzhong and Wu应钟和伍Mystery170k WordsCompleted 3.3kReads9.2Score367Shelves

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    Beyond imagination! Every detail is perfectly arranged, the logic is strong, and it's a very easy read. Highly recommended! [Admiration][Admiration]

21. 121 逐 Code of the Killer 逐凶密码 Little Master小师傅Mystery263k WordsCompleted 136Reads9.3Score—Shelves
22. 122 不 I Only Refuse to Betray the World 不负天下而已 Doudou’s Darling豆豆的宝贝Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Cultivation setting + no rebirth + no transmigration + not a wish-fulfillment novel] A kind person may be swept along by the ways of the world and fall into darkness; A great villain with blood on his hands may also turn over a new leaf through a single act of kindness; Li Chenxi is one of the rare people who, even after experiencing a major upheaval, can still hold fast to his true nature; The fates of people like him are often more troubled than those of ordinary people; They are usually eit 280Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Personally, I highly recommend Zijin Chen's books in the detective genre; the latter one is just a side note...

23. 123 大 The Little Detective of the Tang Dynasty: What Do I Do After Being Beheaded from the Start? 大唐小神探：开局被斩首怎么办？ Drifting Duck随波逐流鸭Historical1.5M WordsCompleted 6.6kReads9.2Score802Shelves

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    Song Zhen, having just transmigrated to the Xianqing era of the Tang Dynasty, is unexpectedly embroiled in a murder case and is immediately sent to the execution ground. Fortunately, he is rescued by Di Renjie, and the two become sworn brothers. Relying on his perfect knowledge of "Collected Cases of Injustice Rectified," they work together to solve cases along the way.

24. 124 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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    I recommend a high-quality crime-solving suspense novel. The protagonist is just a freshman at the police academy, yet he is an indispensable expert in the police force. Whenever faced with a difficult situation, the young detective is always the one to step in, cautiously accepting the mission under pressure, yet managing to turn the tide and reverse the situation. He solves numerous major and bizarre cases, leaving readers amazed and thrilled.

25. 125 让 You Asked Me to Solve Cases, So How Did I Become Police Chief? 让你破案，你怎么当上警察局长了？ A Bucket of Paste一桶浆糊Urban2.1M WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can find it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 10.6kReads8.6Score1kShelves
26. 126 国 The International Sleuth 国际名探 My Imperial Treasure Pavilion朕之宝藏阁Mystery123k WordsOngoing Ahem, ahem... Rise, my beloved ministers. I have an important announcement at this morning's court session. Since I am exceptionally talented and stunningly good-looking, I am currently writing a novel. As the author of this book, I have high hopes for it. I expect all my beloved ministers to read it carefully. Be sure to leave a memorial with every chapter. I will burn the midnight oil, personally read them, and review your memorials. Before writing this book, I read widely, studied world m —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ahem, make way! My novel, *International Detective*, incorporates elements of civilizations from around the world. The protagonist will solve cases in over 200 countries. And here's the important part: 5 million words!

27. 127 雨 Venus on a Rainy Night 雨夜维纳斯 The Black-Bearded Storyteller黑胡子说书人Mystery377k WordsCompleted In 2001, a museum in Linhai City reports a late-night emergency. A damaged statue of Venus stands quietly in place. When its plaster cracks open, a young woman's corpse is found sealed inside. The victim's arms have been severed, and blood streams from her eyes. The scene is identical to the old case from eleven years ago, the Rainy Night Venus murders. In 1990, detective Tang Yuliang paid a terrible price to solve the serial murder case, only to get a resolution that was half true and half fals 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You can take a look! But you need to be patient!

28. 128 开 From the Start, I Have Three Months to Live, So I Bet Everything on Solving Cases 开局三个月寿命，我全梭哈破案了 Mysterious Cherry神秘车厘子Urban1.0M WordsCompleted [No female lead + crime-solving + suspense + minimal romance] [New book: "Reborn in 1992: Starting with a Cold Case"] I transmigrated into a police officer! I was happy for less than a second before the System informed me I had only three months left to live. Huh? How is that supposed to work? Solve cases to earn more life? I'm going all in! And so the criminals across the whole city went crazy. [Officer, I was just delivering food. The lady of the house had too many mosquitoes, so I helped her 5.7kReads9.2Score727Shelves

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    This book is worth having.

29. 129 千 One Slip After a Thousand Careful Thoughts 千虑一失 Old Dong from Yichang宜昌老董Mystery315k WordsCompleted [Criminal Investigation] [Mystery and Deduction] [No Supernatural Elements] A man commits a brazen crime in front of the police and jumps into a river during the manhunt, but the body they find in the water is not the culprit’s. Afterward, new victims appear one after another in an apartment elevator, at a hospital, and outside the Public Security Bureau, setting off a kidnapping crisis as well. Four people die in a single day. Is this a deliberate provocation, or is something else at play? Face 62Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    In just one day, four people died, and the case also uncovered three cold cases from 25 years ago. The prime suspect turned out to be the male captain of the special task force's elementary school homeroom teacher and the policewoman's childhood savior.

30. 130 让 You Sent Me to Provide Legal Aid, Yet I Got the Judge Thrown in Prison to Study the Law 让你法律援助，你送法官牢里背书 Lycoris莉可丽丝Urban641k WordsOngoing Shen Yu transmigrates into a parallel world as a down-and-out lawyer and gets a legal aid case from the start. A couple get a sham divorce to qualify for a home in a school district, but the wife refuses to remarry him? It turns out the child isn't even his! What's more, both homes have vanished into thin air. The final ruling says the wife must repay the husband over 120,000 yuan in child support and 20,000 yuan in emotional damages? Shen Yu: First, our demands are that the woman return the pro 33Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    (((O(*ﾟ▽ﾟ*)o))) 1️⃣, A protagonist who has been a cricket for 5 years suddenly receives a system that grants him a chat bubble. He uses this chat bubble to solve unsolved and mysterious cases. There are no perfect cases in this world! 🔥🔥🔥🔥 2️⃣, The protagonist gains simulation abilities, simulating 100,000 cases, mastering the art of solving perfect cases. He graduates, joins the team, and uses clues to solve cases and find the culprit! 🔥🔥🔥🔥 (((O(*ﾟ▽ﾟ*)o)))

31. 131 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 a captivating case.

32. 132 阑 Late Night 阑夜 Shaomai and Red Bean Buns烧卖豆沙包Two Male Leads1.2M WordsCompleted “I've never had the sun, so I have nothing to fear losing. A hard-boiled detective novel combining criminal psychology and criminal investigation. At its heart are two protagonists: the resilient police officer Xu Zhaoyang and the controversial psychologist Jiang Huai. Together, they tackle one harrowing case after another, delving into human nature and seeking redemption. Xu Zhaoyang is an elite officer, renowned for his keen insight and exceptional investigative abilities. He was once one of 887Reads8.9Score122Shelves

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    A handsome and imposing police captain and a meticulous psychologist work together to solve a case!

33. 133 大 The Great Coroner: Xilai, Another One’s Dead 大仵作：喜来，又死一个 Dog Sixteen狗十六Mystery2.2M WordsCompleted She was a posthumous child pulled from a pile of corpses. She spent her days among the dead, playing with skulls and amusing herself by catching maggots. To uncover the truth behind her adoptive father's death, she even took it upon herself to dissect a corpse. Others mocked her as a freak and kept their distance, but the ruthless commander of the realm's forces doted on her beyond measure. Dismemberment and cremation, for love or for money. In this bizarre world, joy comes from seeing clearly f 5.7kReads8.9Score877Shelves

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    Yes, all of them!

34. 134 直 Livestreaming Fortune-Telling: All My Top Supporters Are in Jail 直播测字：我的榜一全在局子里 Dog Sixteen狗十六Mystery2.2M WordsCompleted A ghost-seeing girl and a genius young detective make the perfect supernatural duo! Jiang Chen: Can you check whether there are any nasty things around us? Su Su: Do you think I'm a ghost-hunting police dog or something?! Ghost: You're the nasty thing! Your whole family is nasty! The supernatural duo always cracks the case! 18.4kReads9.1Score2.6kShelves
35. 135 洛 Records of the Luoyang Pagoda 洛阳浮屠录 Yun Yuan Shaoze云鸢少泽Two Male Leads472k WordsCompleted (Main story complete) The young master, Sixteenth Lang, of the Duke of Chu's household has been kept at home all day and raised like a sheltered young lady. At last, he works up the courage to run away, only to end up aboard an enemy ship loaded with poison, ready to take on the Tang navy's hundred thousand men. Faced with a victim stabbed until he is covered in bloody holes, it isn't Sixteenth Lang who screams. It's Ashimi, a beautiful Qin-Tang mixed-blood who can't stop clinging to him like a 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Di Renjie's ex: A stunningly beautiful mixed-race coroner * A cunning and (playboy) young nobleman * A 996 workaholic young minister, the iron triangle joins forces to solve cases! The Wuhuhai naval bombing case, the Wuliangge massacre case, the Tibetan envoy to Tang Dynasty puppet case... Each case is interconnected, with an unpredictable ending. Explosions, massacres, conspiracies, the blood-stained Tang Dynasty, countless white bones beneath the prosperity, where will Gayetari lead people?

36. 136 超 Genius-Level Crime 超智商犯罪 Loves Maocao Liquor 521爱吃茅草酒521Mystery479k WordsCompleted [China's Death Note] + [A high-tech version of Detective Chinatown] [Mind Games] + [High Tech] + [Mystery] + [Suspense] + [Brain-Twisting] + [Genius Protagonist] + [Multiple Twists] The world's most brilliant detectives have formed the Blue Moon Society, dedicated to investigating complex cases linked to abnormal phenomena among humans. How can a genius criminal who gained immortality through the quantum suicide principle be arrested? How can a highly intelligent villain who can freely invade ot 916Reads8.4Score133Shelves

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    This one will satisfy your taste!

37. 137 罪 Crime Investigation 罪案调查 The Fragrance of Sugar-Roasted Chestnuts Fills the Garden糖炒板栗香满园Mystery1.5M WordsCompleted Investigate a series of unusual cases, bring the criminals to justice, and ensure they receive the full punishment of the law. Let everyone believe that justice always prevails, that every criminal will be severely punished and none can escape. The people's police will see that victims get justice. The Lotus Town murder, the 312 serial killings, the locked-room murder, the kidnapping, the murder-by-proxy case, and others were solved one after another thanks to Zhang Wende and his teammates. 3.4kReads8.8Score229Shelves

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    It should be correct.

38. 138 重 Reborn as a Man of Iron and Blood, I Won’t Let You Down This Life! 重生之铁血男儿，今生不负！ Decide by Heaven以天决Mystery597k WordsCompleted A veteran undercover agent, reborn as a rogue cop! Chu Xiao had planned to coast through life and slack off, but he unexpectedly activated the Super Detective System. Super Eagle Eye, Track Someone Across a Thousand Miles, Rewind Time and Space… With all kinds of overpowered abilities at his disposal, he can spot the tiniest clues at a crime scene and expose the evil lurking in the shadows! He no longer fears the powerful, and dares to confront corruption head-on: “Who do you think you are?” He’ 672Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    It perfectly suits your taste. [Thinking][Thinking]

39. 139 鬼 The Ghost Hand Murders: Selected Detective Stories of Sun Liaohong 鬼手谜案：孙了红侦探小说精选集 Sun Liaohong孙了红Mystery107k WordsCompleted “He climbed out of his grave and strangled the enemy who had framed him with his bare hands!” Sun Liaohong was a bestselling detective novelist during the Republican era. He entered the literary scene in the 1920s and reached the height of his career in the late 1940s. His “The Strange Cases of the Gentleman Thief Lu Ping” series became one of China's best-known detective series, as celebrated as Cheng Xiaoqing's “The Huo Sang Cases.” This collection brings together several of his classic detect 9Reads8.5Score—Shelves
40. 140 唐 Strange Tales of the Tang Dynasty: Eternal Chang'an 唐朝诡事录之天下长安 The Brave and Fearless Kalovsky勇敢无畏的卡洛夫斯基Mystery285k WordsOngoing Beneath the prosperous age, undercurrents are stirring. When Di Renjie narrowly escapes death at the hands of a ruthless official, and fifteen-year-old Su Wuming shows his brilliance at a temple fair, an astonishing mystery spanning twenty years slowly begins to unfold. Here are just some of the cases: 1. A secret chamber in Youzhou, Cheng Wuting colluding with the Turks, and Wang Xiaojie operating undercover on both sides. Who is a pawn, and who is the player? 2. The Gobi Desert in Liangzhou. B 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is incredibly detailed! From the layout of Chang'an's markets and the strange tales of the Ghost Market, to the Tang Dynasty's official system and folk customs, everything is meticulously researched! Zoroastrian rituals, the mystery solved with the "Feng Li Ye" (a type of folk medicine), the aristocratic history of the Wei and Du families in the south of the city… every detail has its source, making the reading experience completely grounded in reality! The author uses delicate strokes to recreate the prosperity and undercurrents of the Tang Dynasty, allowing you to follow Su Wuming and Lu Lingfeng as they explore the streets and alleys of Chang'an, solving one bizarre case after another! A true feast for the eyes of history buffs!

41. 141 重 Back in the Eighties, I Solved Nine Thousand Murder Cases 重回八零，我破了命案九千宗 Fishing for the Moon, Farming the Clouds钓月耕云Mystery6.0M WordsOngoing Returning to the 1980s, Chen Qingfeng gets another chance to relive his past regrets and revisit nine thousand unsolved murder cases. This time, he has a chance to make up for the regrets he carried from his previous life as a police officer... After taking a break, I’m short on money again, so I’ve started a new book. This one isn’t a power fantasy, and there’s no System or golden finger. I just hope to capture the feel of the 1980s and write another crime-solving story, a genre I haven’t touch 78kReads8.8Score4.7kShelves

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    Absolutely a great book.

42. 142 青 Dark Rain Beneath the Blue Sky 青天暗雨 Fang Yi方迤Mystery1.5M WordsOngoing [Mystery and Twists] [Criminal Logic] [Psychology] [Case-of-the-Week] [No Romance] Jiang Li believes in one thing when solving cases: the odds of three coincidences happening in a row are one in a million. So what looks like an accident must actually be murder. At work, he always thought his apprentice, M Dou, was all he needed. He never expected the bureau to suddenly assign two new recruits: criminal photographer Ximen Yixuan and Du Ruo, who has just earned her doctorate in psychology... "The 979Reads—Score171Shelves

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    This book features a standalone case, with a mystery style reminiscent of Agatha Christie's locked-room mysteries. You could start with the "Pure Mystery Series," then "Landre," and "The Bad Seed" is also very good. The author must have had a real headache writing this! [Laughs][laughs][laughs]

43. 143 大 The Case-Solving Adventures of a Dali Temple Officer and His Unlucky Brother 大理寺丞和冤种兄弟的破案日常 Between the Sun and Moon日月之中Mystery583k WordsCompleted [Mystery + crime-solving + mind-bending + handsome men] Male lead: Xu Yougong, a nobody who has just joined the Dali Temple. Boss: A man with close ties to all the madams in the city’s brothels. Every time he goes to a brothel to investigate a case, he runs into Wang Shaoqing. Brother No. 1: An outstanding fighter, beautiful as a flower, born into a prominent family, and the man every woman in the capital wants to marry. Brother No. 2: A favorite of Heaven who can tell the future with unerri 551Reads8.8Score109Shelves
44. 144 紫 Fragrant Dust on Purple Paths 紫陌香尘 Eagle23雄鹰23Mystery204k WordsCompleted Drawing on more than a decade of experience as a police officer and my broader understanding of society, I wrote this original social realist mystery novel. This is not a wish-fulfillment story. It spans 20 years from beginning to end, with dozens of clues and echoes woven throughout. I hope to share it with readers who are patient and enjoy thinking things through. There are two cases, but what truth will you see in them? The Fragrance of Purple Dust is divided into four volumes, each named wit 23Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is not a light novel; it's a social suspense story with foreshadowing starting from the title and cover. What truth will you uncover?

45. 145 开 Strange Cases of Kaifeng: Niu and Zhou Investigate 开封奇案之牛周探案 Kalisifahe卡里斯法赫Historical693k WordsCompleted Niu Ce is a clever, calculating junior official in the Kaifeng Prefecture. Zhou Wanqing is a mature, capable woman, cold on the outside but warm within. The two join forces to investigate cases and unravel layer upon layer of mystery. Along the way, they face all kinds of dangers and challenges, but never give up. In the end, they uncover the truth behind the cases and win justice for the victims. 187Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Niu Ce, a clever and cunning minor official in Kaifeng Prefecture. Zhou Wanqing, a seemingly cold but warm-hearted woman. Together, they investigate cases, unraveling layers of mystery. Along the way, they encounter various dangers and challenges, but they never give up. Ultimately, they successfully uncover the truth of the case and bring justice to the victims. Don't miss it, come and watch!

46. 146 你 You're Just an Auxiliary Police Officer, and Your First Assignment Is to Arrest Two Murderers? 你一辅警，入职提两杀人犯？ Little Zuanfeng小钻风Urban503k WordsCompleted Su Ming dreamed of becoming a police officer. One day, he transmigrated to the early 2000s and became an auxiliary police officer. After awakening the Crime Buster System, he could see through every criminal's disguise. From then on, he devoted himself to catching crooks. On his first day on the job, he caught a murderer at the train station, stunning the major crimes unit. He went out for a stroll and took down a massive criminal gang. Eventually, criminals across Jiangcheng were so terrified t 272Reads9.0Score100Shelves

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    It feels pretty good.

47. 147 完 The Perfect Crime 完美犯罪 Three Lives Stone 3三生石3Mystery1.5M WordsCompleted I have a criminal gene. I was born a criminal. Fate led me to meet Lü Jie, and I followed her into the field of forensic medicine. Just before graduation, a horrific bloodbath took place on campus. Lü Jie vanished, her fate unknown. I fell from heaven into darkness, and a demon stirred in the depths of my soul. After graduating, I became a forensic doctor. On my first day at work, I was confronted with a shocking case: the Red-Clothed Killer, who had disappeared for years, was back. As I went a 11.4kReads8.7Score1kShelves
48. 148 重 Restarting the Investigation 重启调查 Strolling Through the Clouds mby漫步云mbyMystery300k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance + two equally formidable leads + mystery and romance + detective love story + healing each other + lighthearted comedy + multiple twists + high-IQ protagonists] One is Jiang Xiaochen, a female criminal police captain with outstanding combat skills who stands out among the men. The other is Xu Mo, an eccentric, obsessive criminal forensics consultant with unmatched professional skills, who can identify both victim and killer from a single bone fragment. They are teammates, but —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A good suspense novel.

49. 149 谜 Mystery Novel: The Final Chapter of Yiling 谜小说·异零终章 Crossed Saber横刀Mystery203k WordsCompleted A baffling story, an incredible mystery, an imagination that will shatter the heavens. Boundless wisdom, mysterious culture, and a shock that reaches to the bone. 32Reads9.2Score—Shelves
50. 150 神 Detective Liu Qingtian 神探刘青天 Zhu Zhu 2祝祝2Historical52k WordsCompleted During the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty, Grand Secretary Liu Tongxun is imprisoned for dereliction of duty while handling military affairs, and his son Liu Yong is implicated as well. Years later, Emperor Qianlong releases him in recognition of his service, while Liu Yong is demoted to a local education official. Several years later, when the post of prefect of Taiyuan in Shanxi becomes vacant, the ministers recommend Liu Yong for the position. The emperor approves, and Liu Yong begins his c 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A newly adapted version of the Detective Liu Luoguo story! Absolutely brilliant.

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