The Pinnacle of Mystery and Detective Fiction 悬疑推理天花板

1. 51 恶 Dark Tales 3: The Abyss of Desire 恶谭3：欲望渊 The Out-of-Control Editorial Department失控编辑部Mystery209k WordsCompleted [Mystery + criminal investigation + deduction + episodic cases + the depths of human nature + no romance + solving cases] [Desire is a wildfire, hard to contain once it spreads. It burns away reason, leaving only ashes behind.] Young Jiang Tingxu was presumed to have died by suicide, but years later he suddenly reappears and mercilessly kills the family members he once knew. A bizarre family history begins to come to light... The shocking discovery of several skeletons brings Longxue Village, a 184Reads9.2Score109Shelves
2. 52 恶 Dark Tales 4: Tides of the Sea of Hate 恶谭4：恨海潮 The Out-of-Control Editorial Department失控编辑部Urban175k WordsCompleted [Mystery + Criminal investigation + Deduction + Case-by-case mysteries + The depths of human nature + No romance + Focused on solving cases] [Love and hate are poison. In excess, they consume flesh and blood and devour the soul.] A student at a foreign studies university carries explosives into a classroom, causing a tragedy that shocks the entire city! A wealthy boy vanishes on a rainy night, and his body surfaces in the river the next day. But the circumstances of his drowning are riddled with 246Reads9.3Score103Shelves
3. 53 恶 Dark Tales 5: The Power Game 恶谭5：权势局 The Out-of-Control Editorial Department失控编辑部Mystery243k WordsCompleted [Mystery + Criminal investigation + Deduction + Case-by-case mysteries + The depths of human nature + No romance + Focused on solving cases] [Beneath the power, there is nothing but desire] A dismembered body is found in an alley, its bones and flesh mixed with pork. The brutal method of killing is appalling, and the victim’s wife has vanished without a trace! A popular young star dies mysteriously in a luxury hotel. The crime scene is covered in blood, but a malfunctioning surveillance system l 131Reads9.2Score100Shelves
4. 54 过 Passerby: Secrets of the Ancient Scroll 过路人：古卷秘相 Passing Cat过路猫Mystery471k WordsOngoing Shen Xun, guardian of the cycle of reincarnation, suppresses evil spirits and keeps the balance between yin and yang. His time is running out, and he must pass on the guardians' legacy as soon as possible. The first successor is Lin Jian, who possesses a supernatural camera. The evil spirits have already set their sights on her. As Shen Xun reaches the foot of the stairs, he senses a pair of eyes watching him from behind. 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This new suspense novel is truly captivating! The protagonist, nearing the end of his life, searches for a successor, befriends a partner with a special camera, travels to the north only to be hunted down, and gradually uncovers long-buried secrets and a thousand-year-old trap. The more you read, the more addictive it becomes.

5. 55 迷 Tracking the Unsolved Case 迷案追踪 Mo XiaoxiMO莫小西MOMystery1.7M WordsCompleted Twenty years ago, a brutal murder took place in Jiangcheng. Song Xiaotian, captain of the city’s criminal investigation squad, was murdered at home. His pregnant wife, Yao Yao, was not only brutally killed but also had her abdomen cut open to take the baby. Their eldest son, Song Yunran, was five years old at the time. Traumatized by the ordeal, he lost his memory and could recall nothing about what had happened that night. Fearing the killer would come after him, Yao Yun, Song Yunran’s aunt, se 6.4kReads9.0Score747Shelves
6. 56 病 The Sickly Detective: Why Does Miss Killer Keep Acting on Me? 病弱侦探：凶手小姐她又演我 Qing Geng, the Big Headache青耕大头疼Mystery197k WordsOngoing [Two formidable leads playing each other] [Cat-and-mouse game] After killing someone, she washed her hands and returned to the bar to mix drinks. A sickly detective sat by the counter and claimed to be her "second victim". Half an hour later, the body vanished. The murder could no longer be classified as a murder, and the killer was forced to investigate the detective instead. She was Su Meng, a good girl who had deceived God for ten years and mastered the art of perfect murder in half a day. He 378Reads—Score128Shelves

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   Hey guys, you should check this out! The author's logical thinking is absolutely phenomenal, it's super, super good, and the author is very active.

7. 57 重 Major Crimes Unit One: Six Together 重案一组：六人行 Candied Sweet Potato Cake拔丝蛋糕地瓜Mystery1.3M WordsOngoing [Handcrafted from scratch, read with confidence, and discussion is welcome] The Municipal Public Security Bureau's Criminal Investigation Detachment, Major Crimes Unit One, has six people. They handle the city's toughest homicide cases, with one case barely solved before another comes along. There are no genius detectives or prodigies of deduction, just repeated trips to crime scenes, scrutinizing details, and painstakingly following leads. Team leader Old Fu says solving cases doesn't depend on 13.1kReads—Score924Shelves

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   A rare and restrained masterpiece of crime fiction! It doesn't deliberately exaggerate gore and horror, but focuses on detailed crime-solving and analysis of human nature. The extreme malice is hidden beneath the mundane daily life, making it chilling upon closer examination.

8. 58 凶 The Murder Case Detective 凶案大侦探 Candied Sweet Potato Cake拔丝蛋糕地瓜Mystery374k WordsCompleted Hard-hitting criminal investigations + team-based case-solving + standalone murder cases + high-stakes plots, with a tight pace and nonstop twists The six-member major crimes unit trusts only evidence, never appearances. A locked room, a woman with slit wrists, and an entire city convinced it was suicide. One word from the medical examiner exposes the lie: the fatal blow to the back of her head could not have been self-inflicted! Team leader Zhou Ke leads the investigation. Fingerprints, fibers, 5.9kReads—Score470Shelves
9. 59 鸦 Crows Descend on Sin City 鸦落罪城 Chive, Egg, and Caviar韭菜鸡蛋鱼子酱Mystery110k WordsOngoing (Mystery and deduction + criminal investigation + anti-drug operations + anti-corruption + mind-bending crimes) In Yacheng, Nanhuai Province, in the 1990s, a sensational case shocked the nation: the 712 serial murders. The case reached far and wide. The suspect brutally murdered a family of three, but the Qingsha Syndicate behind the killer controlled Yacheng's police, procuratorate, and courts, keeping justice out of reach. To solve the case, Zhou Zhen of the Nanhuai Provincial Police Departmen 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This book absolutely lives up to its name; it's not a case of false advertising. It's the best new book I've read recently. The author's writing is very skillful, and the plot and atmosphere are superbly portrayed. I highly recommend it.

10. 60 第 Investigation Unit Seven 第七调查组 Candied Sweet Potato Cake拔丝蛋糕地瓜Mystery464k WordsCompleted [No CP] [Pure Detective Cases] [Intellectual Showdown] [Mystery and Intrigue] No romance, only logic. No personal vendettas, only justice. A collection of standalone stories. Read whichever ones you like. Thank you all for your support! Seven years ago, the "White Whale" left behind three perfect crimes, casting an indelible shadow over the police force. Seven years later, that shadow returns. Lin Tao, head of the city's criminal investigation unit, leads his team against a network whose members 515Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I'm completely hooked on this detective novel; the author is an expert at creating suspense. The opening is captivating, the case is intricate and mysterious, and various clues intertwine, keeping me guessing the culprit as I read. The logic is complete and coherent, with no illogical plot points. The character portrayals are also very realistic. It goes beyond simply solving a case; it offers many thought-provoking insights. Detective novel fans should definitely check it out.

11. 61 电 Digital Homecoming: Breaking Free from the Cocoon 《电子归途之破茧》 Guest of Qinggu Valley箐谷客30k WordsCompleted Electronic Journey Home: Breaking Free 404Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Hello fellow book lovers! I sincerely recommend to you two hard science fiction novellas, "Electronic Journey: Breaking the Cocoon" and "Electronic Journey: Rebirth", which are both suspenseful and mystery. The novels have a unique science fiction perspective and novel ideas. They are about a series of ups and downs caused by the discovery of micro-intelligent civilization by mankind in the future. The author's work is conscientious. It is not a fast-paced, formulaic, or trendy work. It is a work that is truly written with seriousness. It is just because of the love of writing that I want to leave behind some good stories with thoughts and meaning. The novels have vivid descriptions, rich character emotions, grand story scenes, and a complete world view. The author's writing is very smooth and the logic is very rigorous. All science fiction elements are based on reasonable conjectures about the development of science and technology and contradictions. (1) The novel puts forward the idea of ​​"future macro and micro symbiotic civilization", which is a new thinking from the perspective of science fiction. (2) The novel's conjecture that "oxygen atoms and the structure of the solar system are isomorphic, and the 8-planet system may have similar environments and may give birth to similar life forms" is worth discussing and pondering for science fiction fans. (3) The novel's view that "the 'simultaneity' of time in the human world may be a very large time scale in the microscopic world, and the 'superposition state' in quantum mechanics, if viewed from the long time scale of the microscopic world, may be a collection of multiple states of events occurring in a linear sequence, and therefore there is no superposition state" is worth thinking about and discussing. (4) The novel's view that "electrons observed in experiments are not necessarily passively excited, but may also be active escapes generated by life behavior" is worth thinking about and studying. (5) The novel's vision of the future combination of brain-computer interfaces and bionic robots is worth looking forward to. (6) The novel's connotation is satirical towards extremism. Technological extremism, scientific extremism, fame and fortune extremism, and extremism that gets stuck on trivial matters are all objects of satire in the novel. (7) The novel has the connotation of advocating morality and harmonious coexistence of all things. (8) The novel embodies a spirit of self-sacrifice and boundless love, a manifestation of a free and unrestrained love. I sincerely recommend it to fellow readers!

12. 62 电 Digital Homecoming: Reborn 《电子归途之重生》 Guest of Qinggu Valley箐谷客31k WordsCompleted The Electronic Road Home: Reborn 352Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 63 罪 Crime Scenes: The Cases That Shook the Nation 罪案现场，那些轰动全国的大案 Still the Same Mountain还是那座山Mystery995k WordsOngoing This book is adapted from several real, high-profile criminal cases that once made headlines across the country. Baffling murders, shocking robberies, investigations into cold cases, manhunts spanning multiple provinces... Every case once stunned the nation; every crime concealed a truth unknown to the public. Told from a documentary perspective, this book reconstructs the crime scenes, investigative details, criminals' minds, and the full process of bringing them to justice. These stories are 85.1kReads8.8Score6kShelves

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    I wouldn't dare call it the pinnacle of suspense and mystery, but I can say this book will definitely blow your mind!

14. 64 杀 Killing His Wife 杀死妻子 20/100 Vision视力零点二一Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted To deal with scumbag men, use their own tactics against them and leave them with nowhere to turn. Lin Xia is busy uncovering the truth, inheriting a fortune worth over a billion, and helping women hurt by their partners. Her enemies are formidable: a scheming man who marries into a wealthy family to exploit it, a crafty tycoon, a faithless husband who murders his wife for insurance money, a manipulative man who scams women out of money and sex, and an elite lawyer who commits sexual violence… 961Reads9.3Score179Shelves

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    They're all incredibly good; every single one is captivating.

15. 65 冥 The City of the Dead Descends: I'm the Only One in the City Who Hasn't Been Forgotten 冥城降临：全城只有我没被遗忘 Moving Sand搬沙Mystery572k WordsOngoing A strange knocking suddenly echoed from beneath the Dongzhuang antiques market. The streets cracked open, blood flowed backward, and armored ghosts crawled out from the depths of the city. A Western Regions royal city that had vanished more than two thousand years ago began to overlap with modern skyscrapers beneath the dark clouds. Ordinary young man Gu Chuan was trapped in the sealed-off zone. He joined forces with Wu Taifeng, a mysterious antiques dealer, to survive. They soon discovered that 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The supporting characters are well-developed. The antique dealer and the male protagonist team up temporarily, initially wary and suspicious of each other, but ultimately dependent on each other for survival in dire circumstances. The tension is well-executed, with no cookie-cutter characters, making their interactions particularly enjoyable to watch.

16. 66 请 Please Begin Your Murder 请开始你的谋杀 Chino-chan智乃酱呦Mystery553k WordsOngoing Sixteen players of all kinds woke up to find themselves imprisoned in a luxurious yet despair-filled room. There were only two rules: 1: Kill one of your fellow players, then escape being identified during the deduction and trial phase to win your freedom. 2: If the vote is correct, the killer will be executed, and everyone else will continue to the next round of the death game. “Congratulations, Mr. Tang Mo. You have correctly identified the killer three times in a row.” The voice over t 2.9kReads8.0Score272Shelves
17. 67 罪 Sin Fetish I 罪癖I Shi Fan狮帆Mystery209k WordsOngoing 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Behind every murder case lies a long-standing grudge spanning many years. The old stories of hospital patients and welfare home abandonment from twenty years ago are unearthed layer by layer, and the timeline is clear and easy to understand.

18. 68 南 A Dreamlike Scene of Nanke 南柯幻景 Kent Is Here肯特来啦Mystery420k WordsCompleted [Chinese-Style Infinite Flow + Strange Tales from Ancient Books + Rule-Based Suspense + Six-Person Ensemble] If you discovered that every classical poem you memorized as a child concealed a loophole from which a living person could never escape, would you dare turn to the next page? While restoring a damaged page from a Song-era printed volume, ancient book restorer Qu Youyang was dragged into the Nanke realm behind the lines of poetry. "At Hanshan Temple outside Suzhou," why does the temple bel 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A highly recommended read! A book restorer's bizarre journey through time leads him into a strange illusion formed from poetry. Suzhou's Hanshan Temple, Xinghua Village, and the "Pipa Ballad"—each ancient poem becomes a dangerous dungeon. Words are shackles; the story needs living people to complete its ending. Everyone has a story, witnessing each other's struggles, upholding their principles against the illusion. The ending's dramatic twist will leave you reeling for a long time.

19. 69 神 Detective Di Renjie: The Golden Flower Pursues the Dragon 神探狄仁杰之金花逐龙 Situ Feiyu司徒飞宇Historical858k WordsOngoing Di Renjie, Li Yuanfang, and his disciple Su Wuming pit their wits against the Lord of the Golden Flower Token. Every time, they come this close to success, only for Empress Wu Zetian to intervene... Before he dies, Di Renjie entrusts all the evidence to Su Wuming. In the end... The twists never stop, and you can never guess who is good and who is a mole... 1.4kReads7.2Score111Shelves

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    Suspenseful mystery detective novels, suspenseful thriller horror

20. 70 缠 Entwined Red and White Threads 缠绕的红白丝线 Yuzu Tea Miss柚茶missTwo Female Leads229k WordsOngoing It Is Love That Moves the Sun and Shifts the Stars [Dual heroines + nonhuman love interest + happy ending + two powerful leads; a scrappy pup and a gentle mommy] Horror, mystery, Strange Tales, and Lovecraftian elements [Taciturn sword-bearing knight Yuliu / gentle, proud, radically selfless Fenghe] Two people whose hearts are set on the future Two people determined to save others Two people destined to be together Two people... who can hardly be called human At the center of the vast web fo 22Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The story begins with new life emerging underwater. Knight Yu Liu silently wields his blade, while Maple Lotus harbors a heart set on saving the world. Under a giant net, the identities of all beings are indistinguishable. Those seeking redemption desperately plead for forgiveness, while those trapped try to break free from the vortex of sin.

21. 71 与 Married Life with a Bad-Luck Tsundere Little Detective 与倒霉系傲娇萝莉侦探的婚后日常 MahoMystery333k WordsOngoing Patrick Julius's career as a detective ended when he was twenty. During a major field operation, he accidentally shot and killed his fiancée. The former star of the police force sank into despair for six whole years, until his family arranged a marriage for him. His intended was Belfast Christina, a twenty-four-year-old detective in the field. Though she is a detective, this petite young woman, who loves imitating famous figures, never seems to have much luck. Under her influence, Julius begins 1.7kReads—Score210Shelves

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    You can try it, but there are supernatural elements involved.

22. 72 失 The Heartbroken Detective and His Stunning Client 失恋名侦探与绝色委托人 Mr. Steady Profits Pei稳赚不裴先生Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Urban Romance + She Chases Him After Losing Him + Regret + A Shocking Murder Plot] Detective Lin Yi is betrayed by his fiancee, a female CEO, and decisively ends the relationship before things get worse. On the very day they break up, a heartbroken Lin Yi receives a mysterious commission from a stunning beauty and is drawn into a major case that could turn Luosang City upside down... The loss of loved ones, bizarre causes of death, a terrifying mining district, grisly corpses: a decades-long co 3.6kReads8.4Score378Shelves

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    The romance and mystery are both excellent! The mystery is absolutely thrilling! Highly recommended!

23. 73 凶 The Killer Is Behind Me: I Solve Cold Cases in a Book 凶手在身后：我在书里破悬案 Su Hui苏会Mystery292k WordsCompleted The human brain is like a knife: the more you sharpen it, the keener it becomes. The contest between criminals and the police is what brings the brain to its full potential. Solving cases is an activity that demands great intelligence. Governed by the rule that “the devil is a foot taller than the priest,” participants in this game are always devising newer and more ingenious methods in an attempt to outwit one another. This book brings together the finest detective stories from China and abroad 6.7kReads9.6Score137Shelves

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    The plot is well-designed and quite mind-bending. Just be careful not to watch it at night, as it might be scary. [Facepalm]

24. 74 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 305Reads8.5Score102Shelves

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    I impulsively checked the coordinates, and after looking them up, I was stunned for a long time—Reykjavik, Iceland. I won't spoil the specific plot, but I can say that these coordinates weren't just randomly chosen; they fit perfectly with an old story in the main text, giving me a shiver the moment I saw them. Thinking back to the word "dream," combined with the protagonist's chronic insomnia, gave me goosebumps. The author really spared no time in planting the seeds; even a side story title connects to details from dozens of chapters ago. Many people in the comments section are digging into the connections they've found, like a collective crime-solving session, which is an extra enjoyment of reading this book. I've even considered a second reading.

25. 75 第 The Ninth Special Zone 第九特区 Wei Jie伪戒Urban6.1M WordsCompleted After the catastrophe, the land was scarred beyond recognition. Food was scarce, resources were in short supply, and the situation was chaotic... A young man who had fought his way out of an undeveloped zone, with endless yellow sand at his back, came alone to District Nine to make a living. Yet he never expected to meet a few good friends by chance, rise to prominence in the chaotic era over a single thought, and embark on a legendary journey... 210.6kReads9.6Score22.9kShelves

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    The pinnacle of suspense and mystery! This supernatural mystery is absolutely amazing, with so many twists and turns that it's chilling. I was so scared reading it at night that I didn't dare turn off the lights, but I just couldn't put it down!

26. 76 听 I Understand Animal Speech and Escape a Perverted Killer 听懂兽语，我从变态凶手手中逃生 Cloud Bao Tangtang云宝糖糖Mystery71k WordsOngoing When Cen He woke up, someone had tied her up at a murder scene. She discovered that she could understand animals! The good news was that she now had a special ability. The bad news was... she could only use it secretly, right under the killer's nose. With the help of a rat carrying her messages, Cen He passed information to the police, found a way out of a dead end, and held on until the officers arrived. Later, Cen He somehow ended up interning at the Ning City Public Security Bureau. She joine 126Reads—Score131Shelves
27. 77 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 1.7MReads9.9Score183.1kShelves
28. 78 为 I Started a World War for Her 为了她我引发了世界战争 The Midnight Zero凌晨的零Urban99k WordsOngoing Tags: Mystery, America, brain-computer interface, mind games, puzzle-solving, urban, death game. Thanks to the rapid development of brain-computer technology, people can experience sensations in virtual worlds just like those in reality. For reasons unknown, Song Yuan gets caught up in a virtual-world death game. As the game progresses, a shocking conspiracy is brought to light. Technology has not only changed our way of life, but is also pushing humanity's fate toward the abyss. Swept up in thi 6Reads—Score333Shelves

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    This is a sci-fi novel I've been following lately! The story opens by throwing the protagonist into a realistic virtual death game, without any unnecessary dragging or exposition. Every plot point is filled with clues. As you follow the protagonist deeper into the game, you discover that the conspiracy behind it is far beyond your imagination, making it a very immersive read.

29. 79 诸EN The Gods' Foolish Game 诸神愚戏 Ninety Autumns in January一月九十秋Urban3.7M WordsCompleted I have two principles in life: 1. I never lie. 2. I never believe anything anyone says, including myself. “Sir, I would like to point out that your second statement conflicts with the first.” “How so?” “If you never lie, why don’t you believe what you say?” “Oh, sorry. I forgot to mention that I don’t consider myself human.” “?” Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Cheng Shi, Cheng Shi who never lies. What, you’ve never heard of me? That’s all right. You simply haven’t been deceived by m 519.5kReads9.7Score69kShelves
30. 80 破 Solving Cases Takes Someone Like Me [Criminal Investigation] 破案需要我这样的人才【刑侦】 Never Imagined未曾设想Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted When it comes to Ling Wuyou, even an ant passing by would turn to its companion and say, “Don't mess with that lunatic!” Say a couple of words to her and she'll blow up like a firecracker. She doesn't care one bit about acting like a respectable adult. While she was studying at the police academy, she taught quite a few classmates a lesson more than once. It's because she's not very strong, but her dirty tricks are endless. Later, the lunatic became a proud police officer. She'd say, “Who wants 106.6kReads9.4Score16.8kShelves

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    I highly recommend the first book. The female lead is a cartoonist, courageous and decisive; everything she does is meticulously planned and executed! [Bookmark this]

31. 81 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 93.7kReads9.5Score13.2kShelves

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    I really enjoy it so far. The way the female lead deals with her exploitative family members is incredibly satisfying, and the way she snaps back at those who criticize her is so cool. So far, the main storyline focuses on the police team solving cases, interspersed with glimpses of the female lead's past experiences, allowing for a better understanding of her. There's almost no romance, which makes it feel like a crime novel recommendation. Many aspects are worth reflecting on and learning from for women. It's great! The story is similar to the synopsis of "Forensic Doctor Qin Ming," and the characters really resonate with me: a highly intelligent autistic forensic doctor and a brave and righteous police officer. At first, I felt very sorry for the female lead's background, but later I saw how much her sister loves her, how good her adoptive parents are to her, and how she's progressing further on her path to achieving her dreams, even meeting a like-minded male lead. I'm really looking forward to how the story unfolds. Thank you to the author for bringing me such a wonderful novel.

32. 82 全 Watched by the Whole Internet: The Frail Junior Student Outwits a Top Criminal Investigator 全网围观，病弱学妹戏耍刑侦王牌 Still Feeling Cold依然觉得寒冷Mystery589k WordsCompleted Award-winning work in the Fifth Tomato Web Literature Competition Finals, Selected Mystery Case Award “I only ever kill people who deserve to die!” [High-Octane Dark Fantasy | Elite Mind Games | A Life-or-Death Battle Between Good and Evil | A Strong Heroine and an Even Stronger Heroine] [Shocking Twists | No Romance | Two Powerful, Unhinged Rivals Face Off] From the day Ling Zhi became a criminal police officer, he believed in only two things: evidence and procedural justice. Criminals were cri 78.9kReads9.5Score14.9kShelves

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    This is highly recommended! It's unlike typical mystery novels; the entire story revolves around a single plotline: the ultimate power struggle between the male and female leads. When the law fails to protect the weak and instead pushes them into hell, is her return for revenge right or wrong? Does the procedural justice upheld by the male lead hold any value in the face of the harm she suffered? Since the law failed to protect her before, she has no choice but to resort to her own methods. My favorite line is from Ali: "Captain Ling, showing me sympathy comes at a price." A strong dual-protagonist setup, perfect!

33. 83 骨 Sin in the Bone 骨中罪 Candied Sweet Potato Cake拔丝蛋糕地瓜Mystery415k WordsOngoing Everything is made by hand, so read without worry. Corpses don't lie. But the living do. Forensic pathologist Shen Yan uses a knife to cut through every disguise. Detective Lin Wanxing has eyes that see through every lie. They believe in neither ghosts nor gods, nor in coincidence. They believe only in evidence. But when the evidence starts lying, when the people around you become strangers, when the reflection in the mirror makes an expression that isn't its own... Who can you still trust 316Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A reading slump is here! We've compiled a list of highly-rated crime thrillers for you. Some hide a massive conspiracy beneath a funeral, with forged documents used to cover up the truth; others span decades, with an old mining accident unraveling a series of secrets. The investigations are fast-paced and engaging, with no unnecessary padding, explosive plot twists, and no clichéd tropes. Pick one in your spare time, and you won't be able to put it down!

34. 84 弥 Atonement 弥罪 A Single Mysterious Word一语玄臣Mystery967k WordsCompleted I fell through the darkness and saw my own eyes in the reflection. The more someone fears trouble, the more trouble comes looking for them. We are all creatures struggling to survive among the thorns, reaching out our guilty hands in the direction time flows. And now, what can I use to make amends for my sins? 889Reads9.1Score125Shelves

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    They're all great, especially the Agatha Christie classics like "And Then There Were None." The books by the Insect Team are also very good; the seventh book is particularly heart-wrenching.

35. 85 谁 Who Was the Witness? 谁是目击者 The Convenience Store by the Clouds云边有个便利店Mystery206k WordsOngoing The Gu family’s recognition banquet in Lanzhou glittered beneath crystal chandeliers. Gu Zhihua, who controlled the hidden side of the Gu family, watched the farce unfold with cold detachment. Su Qingya was eager to cozy up to the powerful, while Tian Qin took the chance to put her down and prove she wasn’t an outsider. Everyone thought it was just an ordinary family-reunion squabble. Until Su Qingya collapsed beside the sofa and Tian Qin fell at the doorway. Every guest in the hall saw it. N 30Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's really good! A suspenseful crime thriller with many mysteries shrouded in mystery.

36. 86 毕 No More Wage Slavery After Graduation: I'm Becoming a Bounty Hunter 毕业后不做牛马，去当赏金猎人 What Kind of Trash Did I Write?写的什么垃圾Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted [Comedy + Alternate setting + A touch of mystery + Adventure + Urban + No female lead] Investigating a murder from more than a decade ago, he pits his wits against a deranged serial killer. He transmigrates into a primeval jungle no one dares enter, searching for the bodies of people lost in a sinkhole. He enters a mysterious village deep in the Hundred Thousand Mountains to find a little girl... What drove a recent college graduate to embark on this one-way journey? It all began with a haunted 79.3kReads9.3Score8kShelves

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37. 87 恶 The Devil Reversed 恶魔逆位 20/100 Vision视力零点二一Mystery737k WordsCompleted “If I wanted to kill him, I wouldn’t use a method this laughably clumsy.” After the black-haired girl in black finished speaking in the interrogation room, she didn’t say another word. The way she calmly studied the photograph made it seem more like she was admiring the victim’s gruesome death. In the photo was a cold, white bathtub filled with shocking amounts of blood. A man lay slumped inside, his deathly pale body visible only from the shoulders up. The deceased was Zhou Haixiong. He had 39.3kReads9.5Score6kShelves

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    A suspenseful story with a strong female lead, where everyone is intelligent and the cases unfold layer by layer. The protagonist navigates the crime, and the series of cases twists and turns, tearing apart the gray area between crime and humanity, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats from beginning to end.

38. 88 无 A Survival Guide to Strange Tales: The Headless Girl's Evolution 【怪谈生存指南】无头少女进化论 Rain in the Color of Begonias棠色雨Fantastical Romance534k WordsOngoing [Main Plot] [Mild Horror] [Eerie Otherworld] [Urban Legends] [Beloved Girl, Everyone's Favorite] [Content Warning: The female lead is an aloof, low-energy type with a gravity-like personality, and this is a reverse harem.] What do you do when you accidentally end up in the Otherworld? This awful place is full of bizarre rules and monsters. One wrong move, and your whole team gets wiped out! There's the woman in red in the stairwell, the headless monster in the classroom, the cat-faced monster th 2kReads—Score276Shelves

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    This one is perfect! The world-building is incredibly novel, the protagonist is a fantastic character with irresistible charm, and the horror atmosphere is exceptionally well-written, creating an immersive experience. Most importantly, the updates are consistent, with two chapters daily! [Strange Tales Survival Guide] The Evolution of the Headless Girl

39. 89 第 The Wish of the Eighth Day 第八天的愿望 Begonias in March三月海棠Mystery3.2M WordsOngoing [Ensemble Cast | Supernatural Powers | Instances | Game | Infinite Flow | One Female Lead] (No intricate battles of wits! Not a ruthless, action-packed power fantasy! Readers with “sensitive skin” should proceed with caution!) The ones most in need of salvation have never been those suffering in the real world, but the kind thoughts we nearly drowned in despair... At first, A shooting star fell into their eyes, and despairing souls were dragged onto a strange island. “They” said that any wis 35.3kReads9.2Score4.2kShelves

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    Single female lead, not invincible, ensemble piece, superpowers (few appearances), infinite loop with multiple storylines, smooth plot, superb writing. [Drooling] Note: 1. The male lead's first death is not a plot hole, but foreshadowing. Someone is plotting behind the scenes. The female lead's talent is crucial later on, therefore the male lead doesn't get revenge (possibly due to a lucky talent). If you mind this, please don't read. 2. A group of people protecting a little girl is not a plot hole, but foreshadowing. The gathering of kind participants is not a coincidence. I won't spoil it here, please be patient. If you mind this, please don't read. 3. The male lead's death rewind is limited, he is not invincible. If you mind this, please don't read. 4. Ensemble piece, if you mind this, please don't read. 5. I've read it twice, most of the inconsistencies are foreshadowing, some short, some long. Suspense and mystery novels require patience, if you mind this, please don't read. New life, fairy tale, youth, lost, decadence... [If possible, see you tomorrow]

40. 90 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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    Chapter 10 Cao Junxian 4 Section 4 Emergency Call Cao Junxian tried to calm himself down, wiped away his tears, and continued, "She... She suddenly picked up the ashtray on the table and threw it at me. I couldn't dodge in time, and... That's how it happened." He pointed to his forehead. "You fought back? You were fighting?" "No, no, I didn't fight back. I just... I just wanted to explain, to make her understand my thoughts, but she wouldn't listen. She just... Just kept venting her anger." Cao Junxian's voice was tinged with despair. He shook his head, tears welling up in his eyes again. Xiao Fengjie frowned and continued to press, "And then? You just mentioned she called 120, but why did she cancel?" Cao Junxian took a deep breath, trying to make his voice sound more stable, "She... She saw I was bleeding, and she was probably scared, so she picked up the phone and called 120. But when I told her I was fine, just a superficial injury, she hung up." Wan Nian stood up and began pacing around the room, pondering Cao Junxian's words, "So, you mean Wu Meili attacked you in a fit of rage, and then canceled the emergency call because she was scared?" Cao Junxian nodded, "Yes, she... She seemed very flustered at the time. I don't know where she went afterward, I really don't know." "Then how did you hurt your hand?" Xiao Fengjie noticed the injury on Cao Junxian's hand. "It was burned." "Burned? How did it get burned?" Before he could finish speaking, Xiao Fengjie grabbed Cao Junxian's hand and examined the injury on his palm. His palm was red and swollen, with several obvious blisters in the center that had scabbed over. The surrounding skin was bright red, gradually fading to a pale pink at the edges. New skin had grown over the scalded area, and there were small red dots around the burn area, likely minor burns from the hot liquid splashing out during the scalding. His other hand showed the same injury in the same spot. "I was cooking... Cooking noodles, and I got burned." "Cooking noodles? Using your hands to scoop them up?" Xiao Fengjie almost laughed at himself for asking that question. He tried his best to suppress his laughter, but Cao Junxian's hand injury didn't match the description of cooking noodles at all. "Holding the pot, like this—" Cao Junxian gestured as if holding the pot with both hands. "Doesn't your pot have handles? You have to hold it?" Wan Nian was speechless. "No, I forgot to wear gloves that day, so I held it and got burned, that's why I'm unlucky—" Cao Junxian then started crying again. Xiao Fengjie wrote down Cao Junxian's words and then asked, "Did you go to the hospital afterwards? Does anyone else know about this?" Cao Junxian shook his head: "No, I went home and treated my wound myself. I didn't tell anyone about this; I feel ashamed." Wan Nian stopped and faced Cao Junxian: "Cao Junxian, why didn't you say so sooner? This could be a key clue in Wu Meili's disappearance case." Cao Junxian lowered his head, his voice low: "I was afraid... I was afraid this would affect my work, I was afraid of what others would think of me. I... I really didn't know it would be this serious." Xiao Fengjie closed his notebook and said seriously to Cao Junxian: "Cao Junxian, your actions may constitute concealment of evidence. Now, we need you to provide more information, including how Wu Meili left the company that night and her emotional state." Cao Junxian nodded, indicating his willingness to cooperate. Wan Nian and Xiao Fengjie knew that the investigation of this case had only just begun, and Cao Junxian's statement might be the key to solving the mystery of Wu Meili's disappearance. Xiao Fengjie glanced at Wan Nian, and both realized that Cao Junxian might really be hiding something, or he might have chosen not to say it. They needed more evidence; they needed to further investigate the testimonies from the 120 emergency services to uncover the truth of that night. "Alright, Cao Junxian," Wan Nian finally said, "We have no further questions for now. But please stay in touch, and if you remember any details, however small, please notify us immediately." Cao Junxian nodded, indicating his understanding. Wan Nian and Xiao Fengjie left the office, casually taking the ashtray with them, but they knew this case was far from over; they needed to continue digging until they found the truth behind Wu Meili's disappearance. "Listen to the recording of the 120 call," Xiao Fengjie said, handing Wan Nian the audio recording on his phone. After a while, Wan Nian finished his work and was about to listen when his phone screen locked, so he had Xiao Fengjie unlock it. Xiao Fengjie, busy with his work, didn't even look up before replying, "9877." "Oh, 9877," Wan Nian typed, asking, "How did you set this password? Is there any significance to it?" "No, it's just convenient. You can type it with your thumb when you're using one hand." Wan Nian listened carefully to the recording several times and asked, "What do you think?" "It feels strange, but I can't quite put my finger on it." "Me too. After the call connected, no one spoke. The 120 operator had to ask three times before they finally spoke, saying they had the wrong number," Wan Nian commented. "It matches Cao Junxian's account of what happened that night," Xiao Fengjie recalled Cao Junxian's confession. Wu Meili hit Cao Junxian on the head with an ashtray, and seeing his head bleeding, she called 120 out of fear, then hung up because Cao Junxian said he was alright. Wan Nian and Xiao Fengjie were engrossed in discussing the case, trying to find clues from the 120 call recording. At that moment, their colleague Zhang Gelong walked over, holding a document. "Hey, you two, don't overwork yourselves." Zhang Gelong said, placing the files on the table. "Listen to me about this case. If we upgrade it to a criminal case and submit it to the higher-ups, you can relax a bit." Xiao Fengjie frowned, clearly disagreeing with Zhang Gelong's view: "Zhang Gelong, what do you mean? We can't just upgrade the case level because we want to make things easier. We need solid evidence to do so." Wan Nian also shook his head, knowing Xiao Fengjie was right: "Zhang Gelong, you're trying to hide something, okay? We have to be responsible for the case, responsible for the missing person. Right now, the evidence we have isn't enough to support classifying the case as a criminal case." Zhang Gelong shrugged, looking somewhat helpless: "Okay, I was just making a suggestion. If you need more evidence, you'll have to make a few more trips." Xiao Fengjie nodded to Xiao Fengjie: "We need to re-examine Cao Junxian's confession and that 120 call recording. We need to find contradictions or any details that might have been overlooked. But I still think it's impossible that he didn't fight back, and the burns on his hands are also very—strange." Wan Nian agreed with Xiao Fengjie's point of view: "That's right, we need to interview Cao Junxian again to confirm every detail in his confession. At the same time, we also need to investigate Wu Meili's surroundings to see if there are any other clues." "Can I speculate like this: around 7 pm on April 30th, Wu Meili returned to Xiangxu Company, had an argument with Cao Junxian, and then a fight broke out. Wu Meili was no match for Cao Junxian and was killed. Around 8 pm, Cao Junxian impersonated Wu Meili and left the company to escape—" Xiao Fengjie deduced. "The timeline works that way, but Cao Junxian impersonating—, the height is wrong—" Wan Nian pondered. "Right! Cao Junxian is over 180cm, no matter how he impersonates a girl, he's still burly, and the arm length doesn't match?" The thought process got stuck on the fact that the girl impersonating Wu Meili had narrow shoulders and short arms. "Maybe, there's another person in the office," they both said in unison, exchanging a knowing smile. Seeing their resolute attitude, Zhang Gelong didn't say anything more. Wan Nian and Xiao Fengjie continued their discussion, ignoring Zhang Gelong. The next day, Xiao Fengjie sat alone in his office under the dim light. The clock on the wall ticked, each tick a reminder of the urgency of time. His eyes were glued to the surveillance footage on the computer screen, his fingers tapping the desk unconsciously, the rhythm growing faster and faster, revealing his inner anxiety. His gaze fell again on the blurry figure, the double who had appeared in the elevator. Every movement, every detail of this figure seemed to challenge his reasoning abilities. Xiao Fengjie took a deep breath; he knew that this double might be the key to solving the entire case. He tried his best to reconstruct that thrilling, chaotic night, as if those scenes were playing out in his mind like a movie. Every minute detail was magnified infinitely, appearing vividly before his eyes. Cao Junxian's lack of resistance in the face of attack—this unusual behavior made Xiao Fengjie's heart sink. Could it be that Wu Meili had really met with misfortune? The mysterious double who appeared suddenly, like a ghost, shrouded the entire incident in a thick fog. Could these seemingly scattered clues actually constitute a complex and unfathomable conspiracy? Xiao Fengjie slowly stood up, his steps slightly heavy as he walked towards the window. He stood there quietly, his gaze fixed on the pitch-black night outside. The twinkling stars in the night sky mirrored his chaotic thoughts. He took a deep breath, trying to calm his restless heart. He knew that all current deductions and assumptions about this case were based on the lack of solid evidence. It was like groping forward in the dark; a slight misstep could lead to losing his way or even falling into an abyss. Therefore, he had to be extremely cautious, carefully considering every decision, because any small mistake could cause the investigation to stall or even veer off course. "Still not gone?" Zhang Yi frowned, clearly displeased with the drunkard's unreasonable behavior. "Help me, take him to sober up." He forcefully shoved the drunkard toward Xiao Fengjie, seemingly wanting to get rid of this trouble as quickly as possible. Xiao Fengjie steadied himself and caught the swaying figure. His eyes revealed a hint of helplessness, but even more so, a sense of responsibility. "How much did you drink?" Xiao Fengjie frowned, trying to get some useful information from the drunkard. His voice carried a hint of sternness, but even more so, concern. He knew that such a person was prone to dangerous actions when drunk, and he had to sober him up as soon as possible. "Go ask around, the whole street belongs to my dad—" The drunkard seemed unaware of his state. His eyes remained unfocused, a smug smile playing on his lips, as if he truly owned the entire street. His words were slurred, but his unrealistic fantasies were still evident. "Your dad? Who's your dad? You must be dreaming!" Xiao Fengjie sneered. He knew that such drunken boasting was nothing but empty arrogance. "Let's take him inside to sober up first; this can't go on," Zhang Yi suggested, gesturing towards the lounge. Xiao Fengjie nodded, knowing Zhang Yi's suggestion was correct. He firmly supported the drunk man and began walking towards a quiet corner nearby. They needed to find a safe place to sober him up and prevent him from causing further trouble. "Listen carefully, no matter who your father is, what you need now is to clear your head," Xiao Fengjie said to the drunk man as they walked, his voice firm and powerful, trying to penetrate the drunk man's confused consciousness. The drunk man was completely unmoved by Xiao Fengjie's words; his body writhed even more, requiring Xiao Fengjie's full support. They slowly made their way to the corner. The man before them was clearly completely drunk; his steps were unsteady, as if each step was a struggle against the ground. He reeked of alcohol, a complex mixture of various liquors, causing Xiao Fengjie to frown. His eyes were unfocused, his gaze wandering aimlessly through the air, as if searching for something, yet seeing nothing. Several obvious stains were on his clothes, starkly contrasting in the dim light. These stains were perhaps the result of a fall while drunk, a close encounter with the ground. They bore witness to his indulgence that night, silently telling the story of his out-of-control behavior. Night fell, but the city's hustle and bustle didn't diminish with the setting sun; instead, illuminated by neon lights, the nightlife became even more vibrant. Xiao Fengjie suddenly remembered that Wu Meili was also a regular at this nightlife spot; her figure was often seen amidst the lively atmosphere of the bar. He quickly checked Wu Meili's phone, searching through her spending records, and soon found the name "Romantic Bar" under the Zhejiang Merchants Hotel. It seemed...

41. 91 长 The Long Night’s Journey 长夜行 Ge Zhao格照Mystery299k WordsCompleted The eyes are the angle observers most often scrutinize, so you must learn to disguise your own., Li Mu. From making up his mind to carrying out his plan, he spent a full three years. His first murder, his second, his third... Even when he was teetering on the brink of death, he would take a gamble if it meant he might escape. To everyone else, he was merely a weakling, not even as capable as an ordinary person... 249Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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    Excellent quality, I especially recommend the first one, it's truly wonderful.

42. 92 长 Long Night Walk 2: A Portrait of Human Evil 长夜行2：人间恶绘 Ge Zhao格照Mystery178k WordsOngoing “The eyes are the angle observers are most accustomed to scrutinizing, so you must learn to disguise your eyes.”, Li Mu The sequel to Long Night Walk, Season Two: The Evil Portraits of the Human World! 159Reads7.9Score—Shelves

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    You can always trust your brother Li [eating melon emoji]. The plot is intricately linked; you won't understand it if you miss a single moment [think about it carefully emoji].

43. 93 谁 Who Says a Mentally Ill Person Can't Solve Crimes? 谁说精神病不能破案 Transformed into Chief White Cat化身白猫警长Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted {Serial murder case + basement captivity case + human trafficking case + haunted ancestral home...} Multiple personalities, no romance, no golden finger, no System, and a sharp mind. Handsome with a sense of humor, funny and handsome all at once. Humanity's evil is magnified without limit, while goodness takes root in the midst of evil. A genius psychologist is locked away for three years because of dissociative identity disorder. After passing his evaluation and being released, he gets caught u 7.7kReads9.0Score973Shelves

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    No female lead; a psychologist specializing in dissociative identity disorder teams up with the police to solve a case. A powerful partnership, directly confronting the criminals; humorous and touching; well-written.

44. 94 别 Don't Say I Didn't Warn You 别说我没告诉你 Extra Chapter News番番外闻Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted I won’t waste words. Let’s get straight to the cases, solved in the freshest, most unconventional ways. The Twelve Detectives will open your eyes. “The Butterfly Case” “The Powdered Face and Vermilion Lips Case” “The Slow-Steamed Case” “The Cicada’s Shedding Case” “The Haunted Old Mansion Case” For anyone who likes detective stories and wants a few laughs... 165Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    "Fanfan's Hilarious Detective Stories" is a suspenseful mystery series; it might not be the best, but it's quite entertaining.

45. 95 让 You Told Me to Loiter in the Streets, So Why Are You Saying There’s a Nuclear Bomb on the Road? 让你当街溜子，你说路上有核弹？ Qing Hong Makes Trouble Again青红又造孽Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted Fast-paced crime-solving + deduction + livestreaming + all kinds of cases + no romance + plot-driven Su Ye awakens the Crime Evidence Livestream System, and everything he sees is evidence! Homemade explosives, dismemberment murders, new drugs, the sex-streaming industry, elaborate pig-butchering scams... Bizarre cases unfold every day. Su Ye: “Miss, let me see your skirt. The victim was wearing it.” Su Ye: “I was just taking a leak, and somehow found a murderer's toilet paper!” Su Ye: “A giveawa 24.8kReads9.3Score3.1kShelves

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    A high-quality, fast-paced crime-solving novel! No romance! Plot-driven! Su Ye possesses a clear mind, meticulous attention to detail, and top-notch reasoning skills. He remains calm and composed in the face of cases, upholding justice and fairness. He has a system that provides hints and can even broadcast cases happening in this world to another parallel world to prevent tragedies as much as possible! The writing is excellent, and the characters are well-developed: the kind-hearted, food-loving, and optimistic Dudu; the ever-working Captain Jiang; the constantly accelerating Xiao Zhang; the fiery aunt; the domineering uncle… all are very distinctive! The plot is full of twists and turns, with many interconnected plot points that ultimately form a perfect closed loop. The series of events triggered by Su Ye's parents' car accident is particularly exciting, and the anticipation for the truth to be revealed is incredibly high! The content is realistic, and many cases are thought-provoking! One interesting point is that most of the criminals share the surname Gou (苟). Seeing that surname, you can immediately guess who it is, haha, no suspense at all!

46. 96 九 The 1990s Crime Expert Takes the Criminal Investigation Team to New Heights 九零犯罪专家，带飞刑侦队 A Prize Claim Ticket一张兑奖券Mystery225k WordsCompleted [No CP, no female lead, no romantic tension] [Logical deduction] [Twists in the cases] [Not wish-fulfillment, no showing off] [There is a System, but it barely features and disappears soon] A bestselling mystery novelist becomes a returned doctorate holder in the 1990s and an expert in criminal psychology at a police academy. Teach a class? Sure, but that’s not exciting enough! Why not solve a few major cases and teach you on the scene? A county town with almost no surveillance cameras. A crimin 8.4kReads9.0Score711Shelves

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    The case is a single-episode series with a good pace and plot twists; I swear on my life there's no female lead and no ambiguous relationships.

47. 97 红 Murderous Beauty 红颜杀机 Handsome Xi Ge长得蛮帅的西哥Mystery148k WordsCompleted A young lady from a distinguished family dies under mysterious circumstances, and her body vanishes without a trace. An unknown old woman dies in an apartment, and her body is dumped in the wilderness. Before one wave can settle, another rises! The case is shrouded in mystery, its twists and turns impossible to fathom. What earth-shattering plot lies hidden behind it all? Grudges between family and country, love and hate intertwined. A beauty who could topple kingdoms, a supreme killing intent! 23Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A wealthy heiress dies without cause, her body mysteriously disappearing. An unidentified elderly woman is found dead in her apartment, her body dumped in the wilderness. The events are shrouded in mystery and twists of fate! What shocking secret lies hidden behind these events? A stunning beauty, a deadly threat!

48. 98 危 A True Account of a Dangerous Affair: Let’s Get Divorced! 危情实录，我们离婚吧！ Handsome Xi Ge长得蛮帅的西哥Urban376k WordsCompleted Xie Yuxuan and Zhou Qianyi have a loving marriage and a happy life. But trouble strikes out of nowhere: Xie Yuxuan accidentally discovers that Zhou Qianyi may be cheating, plunging their once-warm home into crisis. Xie Yuxuan loves his wife deeply and decides to give their love one last chance. Yet as he tries to deal with the marital crisis, he is shocked to find that his wife’s suspected affair is surrounded by layer upon layer of mystery and dark secrets. Before long, he is drawn into a botto 2kReads7.2Score136Shelves
49. 99 让 I Asked You to Simulate Crimes, but You Created the Perfect Crime Scene 让你模拟犯罪，你却制造完美现场 Wen Xin闻信Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted [Mystery + deduction + detective work + occasional comedy + no romance] Zhou You transmigrates and joins a show called Simulated Crime. After being selected for the criminal team, he discovers that his teammate is a beautiful campus belle. Together, they become unstoppable. “The detective world needs Zhou You as much as the West needs Jerusalem!” “When Teacher Zhou wanted to quit the detective scene, I slammed my hand on the table.” “Confirmed: he’s a man who knows how to kill!” “Zhou You, pleas 64.2kReads9.1Score7.1kShelves

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    "We Promised to Simulate Crimes, But All These Cases Are Unsolvable" is a novel combining suspense, mystery, and detective elements, written by Wen Xin. The novel tells the story of Zhou You, who travels to a parallel world and participates in a program called "Simulated Crimes." In this program, Zhou You is assigned to a "crime-solving team" and teams up with a beautiful school beauty, the two of them becoming invincible. The program's purpose is to raise public awareness of social safety, security, and crime prevention through simulated crimes, investigations, and explanations. The program consists of fifteen crime-solving teams, eight investigation teams, and one guest commentary team. The crime-solving teams have two hours to commit crimes, after which the investigation teams solve the cases. Depending on the complexity of the case, if the investigation team solves it within one hour, they gain points; otherwise, they lose points. If they solve it within one or two hours, they neither gain nor lose points. If they fail to solve the case within two hours, the investigation team loses points, and the crime-solving team gains points. Zhou You demonstrates extraordinary reasoning and crime-solving abilities on the program, leaving the investigation teams helpless against him, forcing the production team to seek help from various sources. The novel is filled with elements of suspense, the supernatural, systems, time travel, reasoning, invincibility, crime-solving, and face-slapping, making it a work that combines many popular novel features. Zhou You is described in the novel as a man who possesses the skill to kill; his existence is so crucial that the detective world cannot do without him, just as the West cannot do without Jerusalem. The novel has attracted the attention of many readers with its unique setting and suspenseful plot.

50. 100 少 The Young Judge of Cases 少年青天断案录 Hermit of the Cave Peak洞顶山人Mystery567k WordsCompleted [Mystery and Crime Solving] [Court and Jianghu] [Political Scheming and Wits]… A bizarre, earth-shaking case shattered twenty-seven years of peace in the Great Yan Dynasty. In a single day, three prefects of Jingnan Circuit died under mysterious circumstances. Xu Xinghe, the nineteen-year-old Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, was entrusted with the task in a moment of crisis and sent to investigate the southern frontier with the emperor’s sword. After enduring countless dangers and pain 2.6kReads—Score216Shelves

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    Suspenseful crime-solving, political intrigue, and the treacherous world of martial arts and the imperial court. Everyone is intelligent, no harem elements, no system. Layer upon layer of twists and turns, every step suspenseful!

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