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

1. 251 暗 Hunting Killers in the Dark River: The 1998 Mystery Reopens 暗河追凶：1998谜案重启 Dawn and Gentle Breeze熹微和风Mystery547k WordsCompleted 6.8kReads8.9Score713Shelves

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   In 1998, a horrific case occurred in the woods of Yaojia Village, Meizhuang Town, where a young girl was raped, murdered, and beheaded. The perpetrator remained at large for a long time, and the case reached a stalemate. Twenty years later, a series of murders linked them together, prompting Ding Zhihua to reopen the investigation and finally uncover the truth. 🤗🕰😎😇✨

2. 252 聊 Strange Tales from Liaozhai 聊斋奇谭 Bai Ze白泽Eastern Fantasy653k WordsCompleted Pu Liuxian's greatest wish was once to explore the world's most wondrous and mysterious places and phenomena. Then one day, he found himself in a world overrun by ghosts and monsters. Here there were immortals, demons, ghosts, and monsters. At first, he traveled everywhere in search of the world's ghost stories, hoping to make a fortune from them. Later, he met more people and more ghosts, and glimpsed hidden truths about the world through his own stories. It turned out that the ghost realm was 223Reads9.1Score—Shelves
3. 253 精 Psychiatric Hospital: I’m a Patient 精神病院：我是病人 Zuo Feng Thirteenth Moon左逢十三月Two Male Leads737k WordsOngoing [Dual Male Leads + Criminal Investigation + Infinite Flow + Suspense and Wild Theories + Ensemble Cast + Happy Ending] Ten years ago, Zuo Qing was Jiang Yue Bai’s guiding light. Then, for no apparent reason, Zuo Qing vanished, and no matter how hard Jiang Yue Bai searched, he couldn’t find him. Ten years later, a murder case brings the two of them together again... But things aren’t that simple. What secrets lie within that mysterious, terrifying psychiatric hospital? And why has Zuo Qing become 1.1kReads8.2Score537Shelves
4. 254 规 Rule Horror: From the Start, My Talent Is a Mini Ghost 规则怪谈：开局天赋是迷你小幽灵 Deep Sea Forest Whispers深海森语Mystery1.3M WordsOngoing [National Fate + Livestream + Supernatural Horror + Low-Profile Aura + Adorable Creatures Appear] Dear reader, if you're reading this book, it means you've broken through the limits of the low-profile aura and successfully found a great read. This book will never let you down! Three years ago, supernatural horrors revived and invaded the world. The rules-based horror games select "players" from each country to enter their scenarios. The players' success or failure has a huge impact on their nati 1.5kReads8.6Score179Shelves

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   In the first book, the male protagonist kills his own mother (a monster) and is labeled as mentally ill. In the second book, the male protagonist has a very low profile and is almost invisible to others.

5. 255 巷 Tales of Strange Things in the City of Demons 巷说魔都奇谭 Out-of-Control Theater失控剧场Mystery317k WordsCompleted [Mystery + criminal investigation + dark themes + human nature + crime + serial murders + episodic cases] Six people have died in Shanghai in the past three months. Since the beginning of the year, bodies have kept turning up by rivers, at the foot of mountains, and at the entrances to deserted villages. Cases include a woman whose liver was cut out, a child who mysteriously vanished, fingers found among minced meat at a market, and a series of beheadings... Join police inspector Ruan Xing, bril 17Reads8.6Score—Shelves
6. 256 末 Orphanage at the End of the World: Migration of the Last Flame 末日孤儿院：火种迁徙 Just Writing for Fun in My Spare Time闲时写着玩36k WordsCompleted Doomsday Orphanage: The Migration of the Flame 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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7. 257 大 Strange Tales of the Great Song: The Headless Corpse 大宋诡事：断头记 Jin Ran瑾然Mystery26k WordsCompleted [Song Dynasty mysteries + suspense + detective work + headless corpses + shocking twists] On a dark, windy night, it’s the perfect time for murder and arson! The newly appointed magistrate of Changqing County dies suddenly in a woman’s chambers in the middle of the night. The next day, his headless body turns up in the countryside! Qiaoniang, the famous courtesan who spent that night with the magistrate, flees in a panic and becomes the prime suspect! Ye Jun is ordered to investigate, only to di 394Reads9.1Score—Shelves
8. 258 午 Midnight Entry: Clear the Dungeon or Die (Season One) 午夜入场，副本通关才能活下去(第一季) Just Writing for Fun in My Spare Time闲时写着玩13k WordsCompleted Enter at midnight. Clear the instance to survive (Season One) 1Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 259 读 Ghost-Reading Master: I Can See Through the Thoughts of Every Ghost in the World 《读鬼大师：全世界阿飘的心思被我看穿了》 Just Writing for Fun in My Spare Time闲时写着玩86k WordsCompleted Ghost-Reading Master: I Can See Through the Thoughts of Every Ghost in the World —Reads—Score—Shelves
10. 260 被 After a Mad NPC Set Its Sights on Me, I Took Control 被疯批NPC盯上后，我直接拿捏 Cactus Heart仙人掌心Mystery813k WordsCompleted [Female lead grows over time] [Male lead is thoroughly rotten] [One-and-only relationships] [Games include survival, horror, and rule-based mysteries…] A strange bus travels through time and space, crossing into another dimension… Jiang Song never imagined that her life as an overworked office drone would end on the day she finally clocked out. To survive the terrifying games, she must complete every mission without making a single mistake. The games are already perilous, but then an NPC s 35kReads9.3Score4.5kShelves

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    It's really good. I like the male lead's character. He wants to kill the female lead but can't do anything about it. They love each other (but are also at odds with each other). It's so good.

11. 261 护 Night Shift Rules for Nurses 护士夜班守则 Just Writing for Fun in My Spare Time闲时写着玩10k WordsCompleted Night Shift Rules for Nurses 1Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 262 谜 The Mystery: Chasing the Light 谜局：逐光 Elegant Pavilion亭亭楼阁Two Male Leads398k WordsCompleted The first book in the Mystery Series: Mystery: Chasing the Light [Two male leads + only each other + older love interest + no angst + happy ending + multiple side couples] * Fifteen years ago, his parents died in an “accident.” For fifteen years, he searched desperately for the one ray of “light” that could guide him. Fifteen years later, he joined the police force with top marks and finally found himself standing behind that man. * Huo Ye is the youngest captain of the criminal investigation un 3.4kReads9.1Score493Shelves

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    Two male detectives, thrilling cases, and a romantic subplot.

13. 263 晚 After Evening Study, an Extra Floor Appeared at School 晚自习后，学校多了一层楼 Just Writing for Fun in My Spare Time闲时写着玩17k WordsCompleted After Evening Study, the School Had Gained Another Floor 1Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 264 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

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    The logic is clear, the plot is exciting, and everything is intricately linked. With a sequel already, the content speaks for itself. [Shy][shy]

15. 265 重 Reborn One Month Earlier: The Heart I Gave Away Will Find Its Home at Last 重生一月前：错付的真心终有归处 Just Writing for Fun in My Spare Time闲时写着玩7k WordsCompleted Reborn One Month Earlier: At Last, My Misplaced Love Finds Its Home 9Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 266 刑 Criminal Investigation: Major Crimes Unit, Part Three 刑侦之重案组第三部 Tong Xiaoxiao桐筱筱Mystery1.7M WordsOngoing Crime investigation + episodic stories + no female lead + understandable even if you haven't read the first two books Book One: Crime Investigation: Major Crimes Unit Book Two: Crime Investigation: Major Crimes Unit, Book Two The city bureau in Linghai is once again caught in turmoil, and the Major Crimes Unit led by Lin Mu is back in action. The former captain has become the sole suspect in a mass murder. What is the truth behind it all? 42.1kReads8.8Score2.4kShelves

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    These are all brain-teasing books; once you start reading a chapter, you can't put it down. Staying up all night to read is really exhausting. The plots are all well-structured, with one twist after another. I love these kinds of mystery-filled books; they're captivating. I feel like the authors have incredibly vivid imaginations or a wealth of knowledge.

17. 267 重 Reborn in 1988: Cutting Off the Pyramid Scheme Storm 重生1988：截断传销风暴 Just Writing for Fun in My Spare Time闲时写着玩Modern Romance19k WordsCompleted Reborn in 1988: Cutting Off the Pyramid Scheme Storm 3Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 268 致 Deadly Survival Game 致命生存游戏 Having a Little Taro吃个小芋头Mystery1.5M WordsCompleted (Infinite-loop game, suspense, mystery, survival, no supernatural elements, no urban legends, original games, no independent System, no golden finger) ‘Selecting a game...’ ‘Player level detected: L1. Available game difficulty range: 1–2 stars.’ ‘First game detected. A one-star game is guaranteed.’ ‘Game selection successful!’ A black screen with white text immediately appeared. [Game Name: The Devil Beside You] [Game Type: Multiplayer] [Difficulty: One Star] [Clear Condition: Find the disguised 1.2kReads7.8Score102Shelves

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    [High IQ Challenge!] A million-word suspenseful mystery masterpiece, with an intricately linked plot and constant suspense. The main storyline is clear, and the subplots are rich. It has a strong sense of destiny, numerous climaxes, a beautiful, strong, and tragic protagonist, and supporting characters who don't lose their intelligence. [Already hooked!][Already hooked!][Already hooked!]

19. 269 禁 Fortune-Telling Is Forbidden! 禁止算命！ Just Writing for Fun in My Spare Time闲时写着玩22k WordsCompleted Fortune-telling is prohibited! 11Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 270 尸 The Dead Speak: Cases from Harbor City 尸语追凶：港城谜案录 Hairpin Edge簪锋Mystery528k WordsCompleted In a prosperous harbor city where neon lights blot out the sky, crime never sleeps in the shadows. A red-clad corpse found floating in Victoria Harbour shocks the entire city and sets off a string of murders. It also forces three people who can barely stand one another to form an unlikely crime-solving trio. He is Lu Chen, a senior inspector in the Major Crimes Unit: domineering and hot-tempered, he trusts experience and speed. Beneath his machismo, he is protective and soft-hearted, but he can 421Reads—Score111Shelves

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    Triple plot twists, mind-bending plot twists galore—highly recommend Zanfeng's *Corpse Whisper: The Mystery of Hong Kong - Part 3: Rainy Night Murder*. Think you've guessed the killer? Too naive. *Rainy Night Murder* opens with a male corpse found in a shipping container—e-sports player Xu Hao, fatally stabbed in the chest. Purple nail polish, an e-sports gym membership card, and a Blues cigarette butt are left at the scene. Every clue seems like a signpost deliberately placed by the killer. Female streamer Qin Mingyue becomes the prime suspect. The nail polish matches, the cigarette butt DNA matches, and the live stream recording was interrupted for ten minutes—the evidence seems overwhelming, right? But Qin Mingyue tearfully confesses: the recording was pre-recorded; she went to the dock for the appointment but didn't see Xu Hao; her nail polish was borrowed by the gym owner, Zhou Yang. She was just a pawn being framed. Then Zhou Yang is murdered, and a text message, "Second traitor, cleaned up," signals a series of killings. All evidence points to Zhou Yang's ex-boyfriend, Lin Mo. Lin Mo calmly confessed, his testimony and physical evidence fitting perfectly, even reciting the details of the crime verbatim. Was the case solved? No, a high-level DNA test report devastated the interrogation room—the DNA on the gloves found at the scene was a 46, XX/46, XY chimeric karyotype, while Lin Mo's was a standard 46, XY. He was taking the blame for his twin brother. A triple twist, each layer building upon the last, supported by solid evidence. Zan Feng has mastered the art of "evidence-driven plot twists," never relying on a "detective's sudden inspiration." Reading this book will give you a true intellectual battle, and you'll be willingly fooled. Search "Zan Feng" or "Corpse Whisper: The Mystery of Hong Kong" on the Tomato Novels App to activate your brain-training mode.

21. 271 大 Ming Dynasty Coroner: The Forbidden Records 大明仵作：禁忌录 Zhuang Qi of the Fan Clan凡门的庄祁Mystery406k WordsCompleted [Historical Transmigration, Mind-Bending Mystery] A graduate student in forensic medicine transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty and becomes a coroner in a small county town. He discovers that the murders in this world aren’t all committed by people; many are connected to local folk “taboos.” Those who break them meet their end in an extraordinarily bizarre manner, as if they had “killed themselves.” Using modern forensic knowledge and his ability to unravel folk taboos, he must solve strange cases a 21Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    A forensic science graduate student transmigrates into the body of a coroner in the Ming Dynasty, solving a series of bizarre suicide cases amidst local customs and taboos.

22. 272 都 Urban Demon Martial Arts: Where Martial Arts and Monsters Coexist 都市妖武：武道和妖怪共存 Just Writing for Fun in My Spare Time闲时写着玩28k WordsCompleted Urban Demons and Martial Arts: Martial Arts and Monsters Coexist 5Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 273 花 Divine Detective of Huadu: Touch a Corpse and Identify the Killer 花都神探：碰触尸体就能锁定凶手 Qian Ye Linyi千夜林一Mystery4.8M WordsOngoing A distant cousin's story in The Long Night [Crime-Solving + Deduction + Episodic + Not a Power Fantasy] Ten years ago, Lin Er was wrongly convicted of murder and sent to prison. Now that he’s out, is history about to repeat itself? No! I’m not the same person I was ten years ago... Serial murders, family massacres, poisonings, dismemberments, mountain god cases... There’s no case I can’t solve! Wait, how did you become a brilliant detective after ten years in prison? Heh, did you think I wasted 29.7kReads8.2Score2.5kShelves

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    It's very well written, with no unnecessary words, each element seamlessly connected, the plot full of twists and turns, captivating the reader! Absolutely brilliant, don't miss it!

24. 274 9 The County Town Murders of 1997 97县城凶案 Nian Yiru念伊如Mystery376k WordsCompleted [Detectives +] [Interlocking Cases] [A Blend of Manhunts and Anti-Corruption] At the end of 1997, a series of murders takes place in a county town in Northeast China. The killer’s first victim is Liu Jing, head of the county’s Culture Bureau. Her uterus is stuffed inside a mannequin and dumped across from the entrance to the county committee offices. The second body part dumped is Liu Jing’s heart, left in the same spot among a crowd of people clearing snow for the county committee. An old scave 2.6kReads8.4Score256Shelves

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    ⚠️Warning! Extremely impactful! A snow-covered county town, a series of body disposals, and the killer brazenly declares war on the police. A murder case unravels a long-standing web of vested interests; the police face not only the killer but also layers of obstacles. "The 1997 County Town Murder Case," a pinnacle of period crime drama, is suspenseful from beginning to end, with an unpredictable ending!

25. 275 坊 The Three Scoundrels of the Market 坊市三贱客 Just Writing for Fun in My Spare Time闲时写着玩17k WordsCompleted The Three Scoundrels of the Market 5Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 276 重 Reborn in 1993: I'm a Criminal Profiling Specialist 重生1993：我是刑侦侧写师 Listening to the Wind Beyond the Tower楼外听风Mystery2.5M WordsOngoing [Crime Investigation] [Case-Solving Focus] Lin Zhimo, a leading expert in criminal psychology, is reborn as a frail records clerk at a police station in 1993. While violent criminals run rampant and veteran detectives rely on legwork, he opens his notebook and says, “The killer is 28, left-handed, has a stutter, rides a green bicycle, and lives within three blocks.” The captain tears up his report. “Get back to the records room!” A week later, when a suspect matching every detail is arrested, th 2.9kReads6.6Score259Shelves

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    Ceiling of Reasoning

27. 277 南 Tales of Nanyang’s Old Town 南阳老城往事 Feng Laojiu风老九Mystery137k WordsOngoing Memories of a bizarre and absurd era, somewhere in the 1980s and 1990s. A girl vanishes into thin air; two murders over a pair of corneas, with a condemned woman repaying her debt at the execution ground; a thousand-year-old pottery shard traps a rich heir for life; a murder in a narrow alley shrouded in mystery; a disfigured old man fishes for ghosts by the river; a family’s secret history spanning half a century... These stories offer more than an eerie atmosphere. They focus on the suffering, 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No tropes, no system, no cheat codes, no time travel, no rebirth, no showing off or face-slapping—nothing at all… Zero AI, purely handwritten by a human. I'm not doing a job to make money; I'm seriously writing a readable storybook. If you're destined to read it, take your time; if not, that's fine too. We'll meet again someday. [Heart]

28. 278 摆 A Laid-Back Golden Core, Refusing to Ascend 摆烂金丹，拒绝飞升 Just Writing for Fun in My Spare Time闲时写着玩11k WordsCompleted A Laid-Back Golden Core Cultivator Refuses to Ascend 4Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 279 大 Bro, You're a Cop, Not a Taoist Priest! 大哥，你是警察啊，不是道士！ Mou Zui谋醉Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted [If you dislike cutesy, whimpering heroines, read no further] [Also known as: Me, a humble paper effigy maker, and you want me to crack a major case] When Yue Dong went to a telecom service center to cancel his late grandfather’s phone service, the staff gave him a hard time. “Rules are rules. The account holder has to be here in person!” “You have to follow the rules!” Yue Dong laughed in exasperation, then waved his hand and used his paper effigy-making skills to summon his late grandfather. T 69.1kReads9.2Score7.1kShelves

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    "When Major Cases Can't Be Solved, the State Asks Me to Take the Lead" is a breath of fresh air in the world of suspense novels! 🌊📚 The protagonist, Yue Dong, a paper craftsman, unexpectedly becomes the key figure in solving cases—this plot twist deserves full marks! 🌟👌 Each case in the book is cleverly designed, allowing readers to experience the charm of traditional culture while enjoying the suspenseful investigation. 🔮📖 The author not only constructs a world full of mystery but also allows readers to gain a deeper understanding of the paper craftsman's profession while solving puzzles. If you enjoy suspenseful novels with cultural exploration elements, this book is definitely worth reading!

30. 280 大 Great Qin: The Heroic Ruler Arrives 大秦：雄主临世 Just Writing for Fun in My Spare Time闲时写着玩Historical70k WordsCompleted Great Qin: The Heroic Ruler Takes the Stage 9Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 281 让 You Were Supposed to Take the Arts Exam, So Why Did You End Up in Criminal Investigation? 让你艺考，你考到刑侦去了？ Lord DD大爷Mystery88k WordsCompleted Li Guan has a secret: everyone looks like an old person to him. People say it’s hard to paint skin and harder still to capture the bones beneath. For him, it’s the other way around. The pretty campus belle looks like an old woman, and a strapping young man looks like an old man, making it remarkably easy for him to draw bones and muscles. He thought he would spend his life this way, different from others but otherwise uneventful. Then a young, handsome female classmate showed up, and with her ca 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A new author and a new book; the protagonist gradually moves from an ordinary detective to a larger stage.

32. 282 深 A Dark Kiss Beneath the Deep Lake 深湖之下的暗吻 Slowly Coming Home徐徐归来Mystery281k WordsCompleted On the glittering annual gala night at Xingguang Group, senior finance executive Lin Wei “accidentally” falls into a lake and dies. While sorting through her belongings, her younger sister Lin Yue finds a bloodstained encrypted USB drive. On the night she died, her sister sent one last message: “They’re here.” Lin Yue’s investigation hits a hidden reef. Witnesses are silenced one after another, and every lead is cut off. Then Song Feng, just back from studying abroad, enters her life with perfe 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend this book, "Suspenseful, Mind-Bending, Thrilling, First-Person Perspective." The protagonist, Lin Yue, embarks on a quest to catch a murderer. Witnesses are murdered one after another, a conspiracy lies hidden beneath a deep lake, her bedmate is a monster, and a multi-billion dollar financial scheme is waged with bloodshed. This investigation is fraught with peril at every turn.

33. 283 老 They Stole My Family Home. I Awakened a Truth-Telling System and Gave Those Ungrateful Wretches a Thorough Face-Slapping 老宅被抢，我觉醒真话系统，狠狠打脸白眼狼 Just Writing for Fun in My Spare Time闲时写着玩15k WordsCompleted My Ancestral Home Was Seized, So I Awakened a Truth-Telling System and Gave the Ungrateful Backstabbers a Thorough Face-Slapping 4Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 284 渣 The Sleuthing Scumbag 渣探 Master Guoba锅巴大师Mystery436k WordsCompleted (Mystery + thriller + mind-bending) When a former scumbag boss gets out of prison and doesn’t plan to make a comeback or reclaim his territory, but instead becomes a detective, you’d better watch out. What happens when ruthlessness, cunning, scheming, and viciousness are all turned toward solving crimes? Every crime and conspiracy will be crushed completely! As the saying goes, only a villain can deal with another villain. For the sake of justice in his heart, he doesn’t mind playing the devil f 77Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 285 替 The Mad Consort by Proxy: Prince, I Hope You're Well 《替嫁疯妃，王爷别来无恙》 Just Writing for Fun in My Spare Time闲时写着玩Ancient Romance16k WordsCompleted My Replacement Bride Is a Madwoman, Stay Away, Prince! 11Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 286 警 Captain, Stop Flirting: The Forensic Doctor Is Losing His Mind 警花队长别撩了，法医先生要疯了 Cloud Bao Tangtang云宝糖糖Mystery79k WordsOngoing Ye Xi, a former narcotics officer, was suddenly appointed captain of a criminal investigation team. In a short time, she solved one difficult case after another, earning the respectful nickname Captain Ye from everyone around her. Ye Xi had always kept her personal and professional lives strictly separate, until Si Ye unexpectedly entered her life. Their first meeting was a comedy of errors. Si Ye came across her at her lowest and, with one offhand warning, set their fates on a tangled course. I 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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

37. 287 民 Republic-Era Mysteries, Volume One 民国迷案录（一） Just Writing for Fun in My Spare Time闲时写着玩27k WordsCompleted Republican-Era Mystery Case Files (I) —Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 288 离 Unbelievable! From the Start, I Was at a Crime Scene 离谱！开局就是案发现场 Cloud Bao Tangtang云宝糖糖Mystery413k WordsCompleted [The rating has just been posted; it will rise later] When Xia Zhu woke up, she had become the prime suspect in a dismemberment case, and the victim's head was in her refrigerator. She was the unluckiest person alive! While others panicked and rushed to prove their innocence, she stayed at the crime scene to examine the details. Drawing on her forensic expertise, she pieced together the clues, investigated the inconsistencies, cleared her name, and helped the police identify the real culprit. Sh 6.2kReads7.0Score745Shelves
39. 289 离 After the Divorce, I Became the Artist He Could Never Hope to Win Over 离婚后我成了他高攀不起的画家 Just Writing for Fun in My Spare Time闲时写着玩29k WordsCompleted After the Divorce, I Became the Painter He Could Only Dream of Marrying 5Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 290 警 Officer, Stop Guessing. I’m Really Innocent 警官别猜了，我真是无辜的啊 Cloud Bao Tangtang云宝糖糖Mystery99k WordsOngoing [Don’t read this. Check out the new book with the same title instead.] Everyone thought the young heiress of the Si family was a timid pushover, known in their circle for liking nothing but corpses and barely speaking. But no one expected that after disappearing and returning, the once timid, soft-spoken girl would change her name, become decisive and ruthless, and join the criminal investigation squad. When faced with a case, she calmly analyzes the situation and offers to act as bait to help t 30Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 291 午 Enter at Midnight: Clear the Dungeons to Survive (Season 7) 午夜入场，副本通关才能活下去(第七季) Just Writing for Fun in My Spare Time闲时写着玩13k WordsCompleted Enter at Midnight: Clear the Instance to Survive (Season 7) 1Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 292 八 The 1980s Crime Drama: Even a Chef Can Be a Great Detective 八零刑侦剧场：厨子也能当神探 Big White Sail大白帆Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted Was life in the 1980s really that boring? Not necessarily. Pigs eat people, dogs poison people, and a dragon falls from the sky! Are these bizarre cases real or not? Welcome to the world of a female criminal investigator in the 1980s. See how detectives of that era solved cases without surveillance cameras or DNA evidence. A word of caution: The heroine is not a transmigrator or someone who transmigrates into a book. There is no System and no golden finger. 17.1kReads9.0Score2.6kShelves
43. 293 名 The Famous Constable's Wife 名捕夫人 Carefree Girl清闲丫头Mystery261k WordsCompleted Jing Yi thinks there can’t be a more miserable groom in the world than him: his wedding date was set in a jail cell, he investigated a murder on his wedding night, and he spent his honeymoon running all over the place after criminals. Even worse, his childhood sweetheart of a wife seems to have “ulterior motives” toward him... That would be bad enough, but his superior is “settling a personal score” by assigning him case files that get thicker and more troublesome every time. He can’t go on livi 34Reads9.5Score—Shelves

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    ✨✨Female "Butcher" saves lives? [Fear] Young Master captures corrupt official? [Shock] A powerful alliance unveils all the mysteries [OK][OK][OK] 🌟🌟The head constable's wife is furious [Angry] I've done it all, what use are you? [Pouting] Jing Yi touched his messy hair, shaved by the murderer [Sad][Sad] and said: I'll love you, spoil you, and take care of you for life. [Shy][Shy][Shy] 💫💫The last three are contemporary romance suspense novels by the great author "Beidou Erniang" [Sending hearts][Sending hearts] who only publishes high-quality criminal investigation and reasoning novels [Learned][Learned][Learned] [Heart][Heart] Follow me, I'll solve your book drought problem anytime!!!🌹🌹🌹🌹

44. 294 午 Midnight Entry: Clear the Dungeon or Die (Season Two) 午夜入场，副本通关才能活下去（第二季） Just Writing for Fun in My Spare Time闲时写着玩14k WordsCompleted Midnight Entry: You Can Only Survive by Clearing the Dungeon (Season 2) 2Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 295 规 Rule Horror: My Family Isn't Normal 规则怪谈：我的家人不正常 White Beard白胡子Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted [Horror + mystery + livestream + national fate + System] The supernatural returns, and rule-based horror games invade countries around the world. As one chosen by fate, Zhou Bai represents the Great Xia Kingdom in a horror game. The first scenario is a family of four. [You live with your wife and your parents. But remember, there are only three people in your home.] [You can trust your wife, unless she takes off her red hair clip.] [You and your wife have never had a child. If you hear a baby cr 46.2kReads9.4Score5.7kShelves

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    1. *Ten Days to the End*: The protagonist, Qi Xia, is trapped in the "Land of the End" and must solve a death game designed by the "Zodiac" within ten days. Through deception and reasoning, he overturns the rules and uncovers the truth of the world. The novel is known for its rigorous logic and plot twists, without any clichéd plot devices, emphasizing the struggle between humanity and survival. 2. *The Mysterious Abode*: The protagonist, Ning Qiushui, is drawn into the mysterious "Mysterious Abode" and must pass through a blood gate to enter a terrifying world and complete a life-or-death challenge. The novel attracts readers with its unknown fears and tight plot, vividly portrayed characters, and effectively creating a terrifying atmosphere. 3. *Strange Tales of Rules* 4. *The King of Feng Shui*: The protagonist is possessed by a fox spirit since childhood and embarks on the path of a Feng Shui master, involving the secret techniques of schools such as Eight Mansions and Xuan Kong. The novel combines folk legends with suspenseful detective work, with meticulous professional knowledge and intricately linked foreshadowing. 5. *No Missing Person Notice*: This novel unfolds around a missing person case, revealing the evil of human nature and the dark side of society. The writing style is realistic, like a documentary, with tight logic and closed-loop details, earning it the reputation of being a "suspenseful version of *Parasite*". 6. *Devil Reversed*: Emergency room intern Liu Li uses her negotiation skills to assist the police in solving cases and outsmarting criminal forces. The case design is novel, the female lead is calm and decisive, and the plot is full of high-energy twists. 7. *Hard Bones*: An undercover policewoman teams up with a criminal investigation captain to solve a case involving family conspiracy and the fight against drugs. The writing style is hardcore, the emotional arc is restrained, and it focuses on national righteousness and the struggle of humanity. 8. *Legend Management Bureau*: The protagonist enters a mythological instance (such as Yi shooting down nine suns, the Legend of the White Snake) to correct the deviation in the course of history in order to be reincarnated. Combining classic legends with suspenseful mystery-solving, the episodic format reduces reading fatigue. Which suspense novel is your top choice? 🤭🤭🤭🤭

46. 296 解 Dissociators: The Chronicles of Saint Judas Island 解离者：圣犹大岛纪事 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery203k WordsCompleted On the picturesque island of St. Judas, a series of locked-room mysteries and cunning murders unfold. The person who comes to solve them is a professional assassin. He understands killing and strategy, using a killer's instincts to unravel one impossible crime after another. Beneath the sunlit island, lies, old grudges, and conspiracies steadily rise to the surface. With classic locked-room mysteries at its heart, an immersive deserted-island atmosphere, and four linked cases, the story asks at 89Reads—Score—Shelves

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47. 297 午 Midnight Entry: Clear the Dungeon to Survive (Season 3) 午夜入场，副本通关才能活下去(第三季) Just Writing for Fun in My Spare Time闲时写着玩35k WordsCompleted Midnight Entry: Clear the Dungeons to Survive (Season 3) 2Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 298 解 The Dissociator: The Canary Heist 解离者：金丝雀大劫案 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery119k WordsCompleted This series focuses on a heist of the century. What seemed like an ordinary day at Collingwood Global Investment Bank is shattered when a gang of armed robbers breaks in. They force the bank employees to follow their orders. In the aftermath, a chief inspector caught in a dilemma races against time, vowing to discover who stole the £3.9 billion and why. 73Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 299 午 Midnight Entry: Clear the Dungeon to Survive (Season 4) 午夜入场，副本通关才能活下去(第四季) Just Writing for Fun in My Spare Time闲时写着玩10k WordsCompleted Midnight Entry: Clear the Dungeons to Survive (Season 4) —Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 300 不 No Missing Person Notice 不寻人启事 Lu Wu陆雾Mystery349k WordsCompleted [Mystery + Multiple Twists + Social Realism + Villainess] [Film and TV rights sold] Luo Meijuan's daughter has gone missing. She assumes the girl ran away with her boyfriend, but while searching for her, she discovers three things: First, her daughter loves her very much. Second, her daughter has fallen from being a top student at a prestigious university to becoming a gang leader who has killed someone. Third, the whereabouts of her daughter's twenty million in illicit funds are unknown. 5.6kReads9.1Score890Shelves

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