Mystery and Deduction with a Female Lead Who Has a Special Identity 悬疑推理，女主有特殊身份

1. 51 她 Dancing on the Edge of a Blade [Criminal Investigation] 她于刀尖起舞【刑侦】 Elva Purple CatElva紫猫Mystery135k WordsCompleted “To revisit a place once dearly loved, yet find none of its former sights: not because the place has changed, but because time has passed. Returning to old haunts, one is no longer the person one once was.” Marcel Proust, In Search of Lost Time Lin Shu is the woman in control of the biggest nightclub in Nancheng. Everyone in the underworld calls her Sister Lin. Her life of luxury and power has never corrupted her heart. Time and again, she finds a way out of desperate situations, all for the sa 502Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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   Undercover. The female lead is beautiful, cool, and powerful, with a meticulous mind and a carefully planned strategy. She's also very emotional, risking her life to complete her mission for her lover who might sacrifice himself. The novel has many memorable moments!

2. 52 罪 City of Sinful Love 罪爱之城 Seven Leaves七叶Mystery201k WordsCompleted He was a rich kid who grew up in the slums, with impressive martial arts skills and an untamed spirit. He was suddenly assigned to Songzhao City as captain of the criminal investigation squad. She was the team’s top student and tech geek, always drinking goji berry tea. She seemed quiet, but hid tremendous strength within. At the start of the new year, these two oddballs were forced to become partners. Together, they solved one bizarre case after another, going from clashing at every turn to spa 169Reads9.1Score2214d adds

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   Super incredibly beautiful

3. 53 血 Blood-Tinged Rose 血语玫瑰 Chasing the Moon and Flowers追月逐花Mystery84k WordsCompleted Every girl hopes her boyfriend will be young, handsome, rich, and well educated. The Devil ticks all those boxes, yet no one wants to date him. Mu Hanjun was being hounded by a demon from the human world. Her tormentor, Ming Yu, was as handsome and wealthy as the Devil. Ten years ago, he killed four people, then escaped punishment by claiming he had been mentally ill when he committed the crimes. Mu Hanjun accidentally fell into his clutches, and he forced her to date him. Sharing a bed with th 1.9kReads9.1Score31314d adds

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   I've read all of these suspenseful mystery books without skipping a single chapter or page. They're truly gems among Tomato Books. The first one, "The Devil Reversed," is a breath of fresh air. I love the female lead; she's calm and intelligent. After reading so many cheesy, cheesy romance novels, I was still captivated by the boy who only had eyes for Liu Li. Pure and not greasy, just the right amount of cleanliness. The cases are full of twists and turns, though the ending leaves many plot holes unresolved. It's incredibly good, the pacing is excellent, the logic is clear, the language is concise, and the professional knowledge involved is quite accurate. A super high recommendation! [Heart emojis] I hope everyone will check it out; it's incredibly addictive.

4. 54 白 The White Zone 白色禁区 Flowers Don't Forsake the Trees花不辞树Modern Romance326k WordsCompleted [Two equally powerful leads + both inexperienced + one-on-one romance + heroine with multiple secret identities] Sharp-tongued, straight-shooting criminal investigation captain x wealthy heiress and undercover agent with two faces For revenge, she was willing to sell her soul, setting a trap to win his trust. She thought she could throw him away once she had used him, but a kiss unsettled her heart. She fell for him. They fell in love and naturally became a couple. But how could a love born of 8.5kReads9.3Score88014d adds

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   The first three books are tragic endings (BE), the fourth book has a female protagonist with a special identity, and there's some angst in the middle.

5. 55 越 Crossing the Line 越线 Wen Ke Gui文可归Mystery216k WordsCompleted On her first day in the major crimes unit, Chen Miao got into a fight with the captain, Shen Chan. The captain seems to have it in for Chen Miao and gives her a hard time at every turn. "New girl, get me some tea." "New girl, sweep the floor." "New girl, tidy up the office." Chen Miao silently puts up with it and does everything she's told. So she swaps the water in the tea for bitter juice and brings it to someone; carefully sweeps the floor, then dumps all the rubbish she collected under Shen 486Reads8.1Score10314d adds
6. 56 女 The Female Physician Xin Yi: A Case Investigation 女医辛夷【探案】 Shopkeeper Qian钱大掌柜Mystery600k WordsCompleted Completed. A cool-hearted female physician and a male lead from the Court of Judicial Review join forces to track down mysterious cases. Relief silver is stolen, 130 bandits are found dead, corpses litter a small town, blood grapes bewitch the minds of men, a daughter who vanished ten years ago, and a tree that begins singing folk songs at midnight... In the eerie capital, strange cases abound, but no crime can escape the law. 6.3kReads9.3Score1k14d adds
7. 57 拨 Clouds Part, Moonlight Shines [Crime Investigation] 拨云见月【刑侦】 Chen Guan沉官305k WordsCompleted [Cool, Beautiful, Fierce Forensic Doctor VS Dominant, Wolfish Police Captain] Behind a succession of brutal cases, it seems a hidden hand is pulling at people's heartstrings. Zhou Yan and Jiang Tan meet by chance during a murder investigation. The former lovers, who once loved each other but parted on bitter terms, come face to face again. Holding up his police ID, Zhou Yan formally asks, "Miss Jiang, I hear you went on a blind date today?" Jiang Tan: "That's my private business. We've broken up 16.5kReads8.8Score2.3k14d adds
8. 58 心 Psychological Crime Files 心理诡案 Long Night长宵Mystery517k WordsCompleted [The psychological mystery series, Shadow Pursuit, is currently being serialized!] A black notebook left behind by her mentor, and one strange psychological mystery after another. Su Yun says, “Captain Song, the human heart is a place of demons and monsters.” A cool, beautiful police detective × an arrogant, unconventional genius profiler. A formidable team joins forces to solve one baffling case after another… 1.4kReads9.2Score17614d adds
9. 59 她 She’s Back at the Station for Tea Again 她又进局里喝茶啦 Gai Youyou盖又又Mystery343k WordsCompleted When you’re down on your luck, even drinking cold water makes you choke! Zhou Wan can’t help feeling wronged. Why is she always mistaken for a suspect? She could walk down the station’s corridor with her eyes closed by now. Chi Jin has started paying attention to this strange person, too. She acts cheerful and friendly on the surface, but behind closed doors she’s someone else entirely. It seems she has quite a few stories of her own. An outgoing, lonely office worker × a straight-laced detectiv 4.1kReads9.0Score35814d adds

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   "Officer, I'm really not the murderer!" In the interrogation room, Zhou Wan's hands were naturally clenched into fists, resting on the table as she tried her best to explain. Huang Xin, dressed in a police uniform, clearly didn't believe her and continued to interrogate her: "Then tell me, why were you in Jinsha Park at 1:30 AM?" Zhou Wan shook her head, having lost most of her patience, and repeated: "I already said it! I just finished my night shift at 12 o'clock and happened to be passing by there!" "Finished your shift at 12 o'clock, instead of going home to rest, you lingered in the park until 1:29 AM?" Huang Xin's tone was full of doubt, her eyes sharp as she stared directly at her. Zhou Wan showed no fear, blinked and nodded: "Yes! Well, for people like us who are all alone, we're all alone when we go home, it makes no difference! Is there any law that says you can't walk outside after 12 o'clock?" "Quick-tongued." Huang Xin blurted out, then leaned back, lowering her head to observe the shoes of the person opposite her under the table. The white sneakers were clean on the front, but the wrinkles on the leather and the worn soles showed they had been worn for a long time. "Your shoes are quite clean," Huang Xin suddenly said.

10. 60 阴 Yin-Yang Pursuit of the Killer 阴阳缉凶 Chu Qi初柒Mystery767k WordsCompleted When Chaoyao, the head of Qingcheng Taoist Temple, is called upon in a crisis to help people find answers, half a bowl of clear water reveals the secrets of the universe, while a single talisman wards off ghosts and evil spirits. But an online fortune-telling session draws her into a murder case. The “Faceless Mask” openly taunts the police, sending them a murder threat, then carries out a string of bloody killings right under their protection, leaving everyone helpless. To prove her innocence, 103Reads6.6Score—14d adds

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    A blend of metaphysics and crime-solving, the female lead is a physiognomist who, through face reading, unexpectedly becomes involved in a case. Using her metaphysical knowledge, she catches the culprit and becomes an unofficial consultant for the police department. The male lead is a down-to-earth detective with a husky-like personality, full of inner turmoil, and whose intelligence seems to plummet when he's around the female lead.

11. 61 开 From the Start, I Had a Three of Diamonds. This Hand Is in the Bag 开局一张方块3，这把稳了 Looks Like a Scholar酷似书生Mystery742k WordsCompleted [Mystery and Imagination + Twists + Strong Female Lead + Play the Pig to Eat the Tiger + Plot-Driven + No Golden Finger + A Ruthless Heroine] Chuan Liu has always believed: “Chaos isn’t a pit. Chaos is a ladder.” So the magician Chuan Liu chose the isolated prison island for criminals: “Paradise Island.” On this island, teeming with criminals and ranked by the value of your playing card, how can you survive from the start with nothing but a Three of Diamonds? Find the Joker and she’ll set y 2.3kReads9.1Score42614d adds

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    Strong, capable women are very attractive; they grow through intelligence and achieve their goals.

12. 62 卧 One-Stop Undercover Wedding: President Li, Can You Spoil Me? 卧底结婚一条龙，厉总宠我行不行 Nai Si Tu Mi You奶思兔米尤Modern Romance389k WordsCompleted An undercover policewoman and female crime boss versus a cold CEO who keeps women at arm's length “An undercover cop is like a rat in a gutter: hidden from the light, unable to love anyone.” Love at first sight, falling harder the second time, wanting to marry her the third! “Li Beichen, can't you spoil me just a little?” “Didn't you say you wanted me to spoil you?” “I'm a police officer. My job is to protect the people and keep the lights burning in every home.” The reason you cannot see the 205Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is an undercover narcotics police officer, and the male lead is a company president. The female lead goes undercover to the male lead's company. The first time the female lead meets the male lead is in the men's restroom. After that, they get married first and then fall in love. The male lead is unaware of the female lead's identity and has some suspicions. The female lead also uses the male lead's identity to do some missions. The male lead's family atmosphere is very good!

13. 63 内 The Entertainment Industry's Street Drifter: I Took Bandits on a Wild Ride from the Start 内娱街溜子，开局带劫匪狂飙 I'm a Kitty是猫猫吖丶Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted For female readers! Complete!! [Entertainment industry + absurd comedy + shamelessness + memes + face-slapping + mysticism + no logic] After transmigrating, Lu Ling became a washed-up actress. From the start, she had to deal with a cheating scumbag boyfriend, being blacklisted by her company, and a ruthless rejection from a director... Faced with this thoroughly unfriendly world, Lu Ling decided to go completely crazy and wreck everyone’s day. And so the entertainment industry gained a new menac 43.5kReads9.0Score5.8k14d adds

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    🌿🌿The female lead in this book is absolutely hilarious, super silly! A female celebrity takes a job crying at a funeral for 1000 yuan, then the corpse escapes, and she runs three miles to carry it back… followed by a whole bunch of people, it's absolutely hilarious… 💥💥A simulated murder reality show: The female lead kills someone at the last second, and the murder process is still so thrilling. A perfect crime, Lu Ling, this is what you call a perfect crime. The director is trembling with excitement; he really found the right guest. After the show ends, he absolutely has to collaborate with Lu Ling on a crime film, it's bound to be a hit! The film, it's bound to be a hit! 🥂🥂

14. 64 硬 A Hard Nut to Crack 硬骨头 Beidou Erniang北斗二娘Mystery640k WordsCompleted The new major-crimes squad captain, Lin Cuo, is gorgeous, cool, confident, and bold enough to take on Jiang Yi, the icy demon king of the criminal investigation corps. Everyone waits for her to make a fool of herself, but... Captain Lin keeps sending in good news: the shattered-skull case, the Lolita case, the death of a female livestreamer... Captain Lin is incredible! Jiang Yi is a top criminal investigator, a walking iceberg who solves cases with ruthless speed and dominates the police force. 3.1kReads9.3Score69114d adds

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    My family members all rated it around nine points. I've seen it myself, and it's absolutely fantastic! A powerful collaboration, sisters!

15. 65 特 Special Case Squad: The Police Belle Got Confessed to Again Today 特案组：警花今天又被表白了 Icy Rice Ball冰团小丸子Mystery592k WordsOngoing [Case-by-case + criminal investigations + everyone’s favorite + not one-on-one + romantic rivals + strong female lead] [Content warning: The heroine is not sexually inexperienced. If you can’t accept a heroine who’s a bit of a player, this may not be for you.] [Also known as: Special Case Unit: The Police Beauty Gets Confessed to Again Today] After Su Wu’s seven-year undercover mission comes to an end, she is assigned to the Special Case Unit, and her life changes dramatically. The steady, level 1.1kReads8.5Score15914d adds

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    It's super good! The main focus is on crime-solving, with romance as a secondary element. I would be heartbroken if anyone missed this book, okay?

16. 66 天 The God of Odd Jobs in Tianfu 天府打工神 Pear Blossom Lover花痴梨Modern Romance311k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + urban crime-solving + reincarnated deity + genius girl + cool, swaggering God of Death + two couples] Who could have guessed that the so-called insane genius girl was actually a deity who had fallen into the mortal world? With a clear goal in mind, she sets her sights on the stern captain of the criminal police and launches her pursuit. The haughty God of Death descends to the mortal realm and lands in a spectacularly embarrassing situation. When an earnest human policewoman te 74Reads9.3Score—14d adds

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    A suspenseful yet sweet romance unfolds! 18-Year-old genius Shen Youyi, in an attempt to overcome her emotional barriers, directly confesses her feelings to Detective Captain Ning Fangzhi, unexpectedly embarking on a detective journey. The former genius and the arrogant grim reaper team up to solve cases, achieving spiritual redemption amidst the mysteries. When sweet romance meets urban crime-solving, the "genius cop with a twisted personality" duo comes together, finding love and growth in the midst of these intrigues.

17. 67 六 The Sixth Line: Initial Nine 六爻之初九 Zi Wu子芜Mystery813k WordsCompleted Lu Yao has shared a bond with Zhou Yi since childhood and is well versed in divination. But a college student from a remote mountain village who practices fortune-telling is an oddball in her classmates’ eyes, so she moves off campus and rents a place of her own. One day, she checks her bank statement and sees she’s in the red. She hops on the little scooter she uses to deliver packages. “Dear customer, you have a romantic disaster in store. Please don’t go out today!” Customer: “Are you crazy?” 1.6kReads8.5Score18714d adds
18. 68 真 The Real Heiress Is a Mystical Master, and She’s Impossible to Kill! 真千金是玄门大佬，超难杀！ Sangyu Poetry and Wine桑榆诗酒Modern Romance1.2M WordsOngoing [Metaphysics Expert + Satisfying Power Fantasy + Strong Female Lead + Ghost Hunting + Powerful Families + The Ex Who Begs for Forgiveness] Jiang Wanyi, a prodigy of the mystic arts, accidentally transmigrated into a small world during a secret-realm trial and became the biological daughter abandoned by a wealthy family. Branded a “cursed loner” by a fortune-teller, she was sent to a Taoist temple and left there for twenty years! On her first day back with her birth family, the driver kicked the 17.1kReads8.9Score1.8k14d adds

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    Sister, this is gorgeous! [Heart emoji][smile emoji][heart emoji]

19. 69 旧 The Third Hand in the Old Building 旧楼里的第三只手 User44143732用户44143732Mystery182k WordsCompleted Because the rent was cheap, Lin Wanqiu moved into an old apartment complex in the western part of the city. During her first week there, she noticed something was wrong: food kept disappearing from the fridge, the bathroom tiles were wet when no one had used it, and strangest of all, at three in the morning she kept hearing the sound of fingernails scraping the wall from the empty apartment next door. 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Suspense, female protagonist. Lin Wanqiu moved into an old neighborhood in the west of the city because of the cheap rent. During her first week there, she noticed something was wrong—the refrigerator was always missing food, the bathroom floor tiles were wet when no one was using it, and most strangely, she always heard the sound of fingernails scratching the wall coming from the empty room next door at three in the morning.

20. 70 鹿 Lu Ling Feng Shui Shop 鹿灵风水铺 Silent Worry不语忧Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted [Lighthearted paranormal suspense + mild horror + one-on-one romance + episodic stories] Lu Ling is forced to take over the feng shui shop her father left her and shoulder the Lu family’s duty as spirit-contractors. Only after she starts taking on cases does she realize that people can be far more terrifying than ghosts. 7.1kReads9.0Score1k14d adds
21. 71 暗 Dark Flame Rose: The Drama Queen Lawyer and the Rogue Detective 暗焰蔷薇：戏精律师与浪子刑警 The Little Orange Cat on the Top Floor顶楼的小橘猫Mystery123k WordsOngoing In court, she strikes fear into the hearts of her opponents. In bars, women flock to him. A murder case brings them together. She thinks he's a rule-breaker; he thinks she's too rigid. Jiang Yan has no idea that the smooth-talking playboy in front of her is an undercover detective. Lin Ye has no idea that the woman who pushed him away with a single “Let's break up” all those years ago is now standing against him, trading blows word for word. One case, one trap, and a truth buried for seven years 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    You could check out this new book. The male lead is an undercover detective, and the female lead is a somewhat immature lawyer who's always acting; it seems like she has a split personality.

22. 72 来 The Bad Woman from Prison 来自监狱的坏女人 Who Could Be My Match谁与为偶Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted Original title: The Chaste Police Commissioner: I've Locked Away Your Heart Workplace romance + suspenseful romance + soul swapping + unhinged villainess forces her love + forbidden cop-and-criminal romance + the queen returns I'm Su Yu. The “Goddess of Finance” admired by everyone in the business world. A meticulously planned car accident sent me tumbling from the clouds into the mud. I became the “suspect” everyone cursed and was personally delivered to a detention center. My best friend betra 830Reads9.2Score11414d adds

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    The female protagonist is a financial criminal imprisoned and suffers from dissociative identity disorder and mental illness. (Suspense/Thriller)

23. 73 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 91Reads—Score13114d adds

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    The first book had a super cool female lead who was also very efficient at solving cases; I found it quite enjoyable. The second book was about forensic medicine. There wasn't much romance.

24. 74 谢 The Xie Family's Short-Lived Son Has Lived to a Hundred 谢家的短命鬼长命百岁了 Yi Ran怡然Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [Screen adaptation rights sold] The lid of a dead person's coffin won't lie flat because they had an unresolved longing in life. Given time, that longing turns into a demonic obsession, and unless it is resolved, their descendants will suffer. Yan Sanhe's job is to release the dead from their obsessions. One day, she gets hounded by Third Master Xie, who claims to have one. Yan Sanhe says she doesn't deal with the living. Third Master Xie replies, “Everyone says I won't live long. Just think of 124.8kReads9.6Score17k14d adds

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    Healing the Demons of the Heart and Restoring the Wishes of the Previous Life

25. 75 哑 Northeast of the Silent Woods: The World Beyond Return 哑林东偏北：无回界 Moon Crossing the Clouds and Waters月渡云水Mystery83k WordsCompleted [Adventure + Suspense + Light Horror + Two Powerful Leads] There's a saying in Shilin Town: “Enter the No-Return Realm, and even the gods are done for.” Song Zongli is the best “living map” in this forest. She never promises her clients will make it out alive. She only agrees to take them into the central area. After all, none of the teams she's led have ever come back alive. She takes the money and sends people to their deaths. She's done this for seven years, until Liu Song, a forest ranger, c 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    If you're looking for something to read, check this out! A suspenseful adventure masterpiece. The Silent Forest, a forbidden area in the town of Shilin, hides endless dangers. The female protagonist has made a living by guiding people for seven years. A cold-faced forest ranger forcibly invites her, and the secrets of the forest gradually surface.

26. 76 末 Apocalypse Cockroach 末日蟑螂 Mighty Cockroach伟岸蟑螂Sci-Fi & Apocalypse6.3M WordsCompleted Zhang Xiaoqiang is an insignificant nobody, a lazy loser who had been content to lounge around and wait to die. Staying at home lets him avoid the first outbreak of the zombie virus. When he sees his neighbors in the same apartment complex turn into zombies, he is overcome with boundless terror. He struggles to survive alone in an Apocalypse where people prey on each other. At last, worn down by loneliness, he picks up his gear and heads out into a world shrouded in smoke and fire. He takes the 26.8kReads8.9Score2.4k14d adds

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    This post-apocalyptic suspense novel is absolutely amazing! The female lead has a complicated background, the plot is full of high-energy twists and turns, and the descriptions of human nature are so realistic they'll send chills down your spine. You won't be able to put it down once you've finished reading it!

27. 77 末 Apocalypse: The Whole Company Denies the Existence of the 18th Floor 末世：全公司否认18楼存在 On Jiufeng Mountain九峰山上Sci-Fi & Apocalypse783k WordsCompleted [Apocalypse + No System + Reborn + Mystery + One Female Lead + Zombies + Hard Sci-Fi + No Mindless Decisions + Revenge] Reborn six hours before the apocalypse, Chu Yan has not only retained his memories of the future, but also mastered the ultimate secret of genetic evolution! He can become the most powerful god in the apocalypse! He frantically stockpiles supplies, builds weapons, modifies vehicles, and saves his parents, racing against time! He will kill his enemies with his own hands and turn 3.6kReads8.7Score31414d adds
28. 78 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... 210.7kReads9.6Score22.6k14d adds
29. 79 墓 Reborn in the Graveyard, I Go on a Rampage with the “Am I Dead?” System 墓地重生，我靠死了吗系统杀疯了 Wan Hua琬华Mystery890k WordsOngoing [Reborn in a graveyard + Death System + mystery and crime-solving + powerful heroine seeking revenge] [Nonstop thrills + a badass heroine + lots of twists + crushing scumbags every step of the way] ⊗ Orphan Qin Mo is kidnapped and thrown into a mass grave. After crawling out of a coffin, she unexpectedly binds herself to the [Are You Dead Yet] System. ⊗ Fail six missions in a row, and the System will erase you! ⊗ Watch Qin Mo plan each move carefully, turn the tables against all odds, and make h 1.2kReads9.2Score10214d adds

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    Reborn in a mass grave, she comes with a "Are you dead?" Interrogation system. Every mission is a life-or-death gamble, and the female protagonist grows increasingly insane with each kill. 👿👿👿

30. 80 教 Professor, You’ve Got Your Hand in the Wrong Place 教授，你的手伸错位置了？ Bronze Monkey Mask青铜猴面Mystery606k WordsCompleted A fresh take on dark, sweet romance that blends suspense with business warfare: This story breaks free from the usual school romance formula, deftly weaving together three elements: revenge, corporate intrigue, and suspense. The heroine infiltrates a school to investigate her sister’s death, only to enter a dangerous battle of wits with the hero, a man who is both a professor and a financial magnate. The plot is tightly interwoven, with hidden currents running beneath their sweet exchanges. It d 152Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Female-oriented suspense and mystery

31. 81 被 Three Years After Being Cast Out of the Marquis's Household, the Entire Capital Awaits My Autopsy 被逐侯府三年后，全京城等我验尸 Nobody Knows You谁也不知道你Mystery518k WordsCompleted Pei Zhaotang was once the brightest jewel in the Marquis’s household. Skilled in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, she was said to be blessed with good fortune. Then the Marquis’s true-blood daughter was found, and overnight Pei Zhaotang went from treasured child to a sinner accused of stealing another’s place. Her father said nothing, her mother looked on coldly, and her brothers despised her. Even the heir she had been promised to turned around and protected the true heiress. Pei Zhaot 374Reads6.6Score10214d adds

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    It's beautiful, I recommend it! [Kiss][Admiration][Shy]

32. 82 惊 The Horror Game Is Too Hard? Huohuo, I Only Want Joy! 惊悚游戏太难？花火我只要欢愉！ Sweet Tofu Pudding with Extra Sugar甜豆腐脑再加点糖Mystery1.0M WordsOngoing [Mind games + fireworks + madness + infinite flow] I am Sparkle, but I am not Sparkle. I am in a world of despair. When the heavens and earth are torn open by an indescribable, mysterious force and countless “abominations from beyond” descend, humanity’s fate is forced into a horror game. Slaughter, monsters, abyssal dungeons, illusions, eerie towers... Every time someone clears a game, a new Cthulhu entity may step into reality. Everyone is fighting to survive. But amid all this despair, I’m l 2.2kReads9.2Score26114d adds

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    [Shocking] This novel surpasses 99.9% Of suspenseful and supernatural works. It combines horror, suspense, high intelligence, infinite flow, games, and live streaming. This book is absolutely divine. It will exceed your imagination. The writing style, concept, plot, emotions, and humanity are all top-notch and unparalleled.

33. 83 昼 Daylight Erodes Zhao 1003 昼光蚀昭1003 Zhaozhao of Little Mumu小沐沐的昭昭Modern Romance118k WordsOngoing Gentle, devoted Xia Zhou'an × aloof, teasing Mo Zhaozhao: a maze of memories, the gaps between dreams, and truth and love hopelessly entwined. He hides his guilt and stays by her in secret, while she leads him on at every turn, driven by her obsession. Altered memories, unspoken feelings, and an unsolvable puzzle. 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    After losing my memory, my childhood sweetheart and I uncovered a chip conspiracy. You don't need to find the truth; I am your truth—either stay by my side, or… stay by my side forever. You say you're afraid of me? But besides me, who else would protect you so well, not even letting the wind touch you? You say you want to find the 'old place'? Don't go there, okay? Where I am is where you belong. You don't need to find the truth, nor do you need to remember the past—just stay quietly by my side, that's enough.

34. 84 诡 Cursed Wishes: A College Student’s Guide to Exorcism 诡愿：大学生除灵手册 Liu Shang Can't Afford It流殇充不起Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted [Semi-infinite flow] + [Strong female lead] + [No System] + [Vengeful spirits return] When you see my name, it means I'm already... No, it means you are the ones who should die, you vengeful spirits. "Captain of the first special team, Spirit Slayers, at the Paranormal Supervision Bureau." "This isn't our first meeting, but I look forward to working with you." "Everyone." After death, consciousness remains, bound to the world by the soul. But the present world exerts a strange erosion on souls. 526Reads8.2Score14714d adds

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    Highly recommended. The female protagonist gets involved in a supernatural murder case and ends up in the police station. After finally proving her innocence and leaving the police station, she is haunted by a strange woman in red.

35. 85 教 The Accomplice 教唆犯 RodaDaleTwo Female Leads272k WordsOngoing [All-Female Ensemble + Alternate Universe + Mystery + A Cast of Villains] A gripping plot packed with twists. Who is the real culprit? Does justice always prevail? Ye Jixi, chairman of Zhongneng Group, was a billionaire listed on the Forbes rankings. But as this wealthy man departed the world, the Ye family seemed cursed, beset by one disaster after another. At a gathering to announce his will, Ye Jixi had hoped his children would sit down and share a peaceful meal. Instead, a fire broke out at 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A suspenseful story featuring an all-female cast, the declaration of the Ye family's will becomes a turning point, and the survivors of the ancestral home fire each harbor their own secrets. As the four generations of heirs fight over the inheritance, they discover that the accident years ago was man-made. The plot twists are exciting, and readers are advised to be cautious if they are 18+. There is no pure romance, only slight angst, and the characters are complex and worth pondering.

36. 86 双 Two Maidens Ferry Spirits, but the Ghost Immortal Hasn’t Earned Enough Merit to Keep Her Head 双姝渡灵，鬼仙功德不够头掉了 Flaming Lotus炎炎若莲Mystery144k WordsCompleted [Criminal investigations]+ [Supernatural fantasy]+ [Can understand plants and animals]+ [Female-female romance] (Plot-focused, with little emphasis on the romance) After the only flower of the other shore in the world gained sentience, it sneaked into the cycle of reincarnation and was reborn as police detective Xiao Yun. During a mission, she was gravely injured, and her soul left her body, turning her into a ghost. To rebuild her body, she must find the ghosts lost by the Underworld and earn 82Reads—Score10214d adds

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    The female lead is a police detective and a ghost (with another special identity in the underworld), while the second female lead is an author and a special consultant for the police station (also with another special identity in the mortal world).

37. 87 听 After She Learned to Speak Plant, She Became Infamously Stinky 听懂植物语言后，她【臭】名昭著 Flaming Lotus炎炎若莲Mystery572k WordsCompleted [The rating has just come in and will rise later] [Mystery]+ [Crime Solving]+ [understanding plant language] The protagonist is smart, and her golden finger gives her an edge without making her invincible. At home: Kuikui, the legitimate eldest plant, constantly competing for attention + a pothos with maxed-out clinginess + an old luan tree skilled in both offense and defense + a cactus that won't hesitate to stick you... Chance encounters: an aquatic-plant choir + an original reed marsh + a sob 1kReads8.3Score17114d adds
38. 88 通 Psychic Detective: She Can Share a Killer's Point of View 通灵神探：她能共享凶犯视角 Brother An Is 1.8 Meters Tall安哥一米八Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted [Mystery + crime-solving + criminal investigation + no romance + Is the female streamer who tells ghost stories actually a brilliant detective?] “I saw a murder scene again!” Shen Yuan had been able to dream of murder scenes since she was a child. Because of her supposed supernatural abilities, she lost her job as a police officer. After seeing countless psychologists, all of whom said she was perfectly normal, she decided to go online and tell people about her dreams. The next time she describe 5.9kReads7.8Score85414d adds

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    The female protagonist has psychic abilities and can "see" the criminals' crimes.

39. 89 益 The Yi Province Mystery: The Mysterious Rouge House 益州谜案之神秘的胭脂楼 Judy Sauce Who Can't Wake Up睡不醒的朱迪酱Mystery274k WordsOngoing “If Heaven has any eyes, then even if I die, I’ll reopen this Rouge House in the underworld!” Years later, those words set off a storm of bloodshed in Yizhou City... The mysterious Rouge House, the people and paintings that vanished without a trace: what other secrets does this city hold? —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Tang Jun, a student in Beiping, receives a letter from home saying his father is critically ill. He rushes back to his hometown in Yizhou, but upon arriving at the train station, a strange woman stops him and hands him a letter addressed to "No. 102, Shibazi Lane, Zhuangyuan Road." However, the place is long abandoned, the yard overgrown with weeds, and in the main room sits a black coffin with his name written on the memorial tablet! Before he can understand what's going on, he's forcefully pushed into the coffin. When he wakes up, the Tang family receives news: "Your son has gone to the Rouge Pavilion." What exactly is this Rouge Pavilion? Why is it connected to him? When the detective Chang Di and his assistant investigate, they find everyone around them suspicious—the beggar's words are contradictory, and even the butcher's daughter, to whom he is betrothed, is hiding something. Old grudges, family secrets, and strange events in the city unfold layer by layer, each chapter ending with a hook that keeps the reader wanting more. Readers who enjoy the Republican era setting and slow-paced mystery should give this a try. Join Tang Jun as he unravels the secrets hidden in the everyday life of old Yizhou City.

40. 90 请 Please Kill Me Before I Wither 请在我凋零前杀了我 Ji Nongdong季浓冬Mystery455k WordsCompleted A series of bloody cases unfolds around the struggles of three women from the lowest rungs of society. Poverty-stricken families are like a curse, twisting into a cold, terrifying chain that follows them like a shadow and weighs heavily on the whole family. Will fate offer them a key to break the code? Can Shu Yunyan, Chen Xuanlan, and Chen Jingyun break the chain that passes misfortune down through generations, find redemption, and escape the tragic paths laid out for them? “Officer Peng, this 40Reads9.3Score—14d adds

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    A story that will take root in your heart; even long afterward, recalling a certain scene will still bring tears to your eyes.

41. 91 坠 Fallen from Grace 坠落失格 Zhi Jin纸今Mystery202k WordsOngoing Psychological suspense | High-IQ battle of wits | The boundary between reality and illusion collapses | Criminal profiling “My name is Chi Xiaochuan. I’m 26 years old, a hyperthymesia patient, and a full-time writer. Years from now, when I write this book, I’ll still remember that rainy night ten years ago. When the creator becomes the one to solve the puzzle, will the words on the page bring salvation, or lead to an even deeper trap? I’m not a profiler. I’m just someone who writes stories. I do 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Not a profiler, yet she used her knowledge of hyperthymesia and criminal psychology to dissect the mind of a copycat. From novelist to game-changer, she not only had to confront the killer but also face the risk of being misunderstood and predicted.

42. 92 惊 Thriller Game: Forced to Lead the Team, but I Just Want to Lie Flat 惊悚游戏：被逼带队，可我想躺平 Bu Ning不泞Mystery108k WordsOngoing [Infinite-Flow Horror + Easygoing Female Lead + Pretending to Be Cold + Ultra-Satisfying + Passionate, Funny Ensemble] Shen Zhiwei is an industry-renowned cold-blooded director, famous for putting “efficiency above all” and showing no mercy, even to family. Who would have thought that beneath her seemingly cold and heartless exterior was a goofy young woman who hated going to work? One day, the overworked office drone suddenly dies and wakes up inside an infinite horror game. Great! I finally do —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    What an incredible premise! An infinite flow novel with a laid-back female lead and an incredibly satisfying story. Shen Zhiwei is forced to lead a team, but not only does she survive, she thrives. The plot twists and turns will keep you hooked!

43. 93 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 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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

44. 94 直 Livestreaming Fortune-Telling: All My Top Supporters Are in Jail 直播测字：我的榜一全在局子里 Dog Sixteen狗十六Mystery2.2M WordsCompleted A ghost-seeing girl and a genius young detective make the perfect supernatural duo! Jiang Chen: Can you check whether there are any nasty things around us? Su Su: Do you think I'm a ghost-hunting police dog or something?! Ghost: You're the nasty thing! Your whole family is nasty! The supernatural duo always cracks the case! 18kReads9.1Score2.5k14d adds

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    Why is nobody recommending this?

45. 95 阁 Attic Mints: The 30th Visitor 阁楼薄荷糖：第30个访客 Fei Yao绯妖Modern Romance290k WordsCompleted An old house, mint candy, and a mystery left unspoken. In the studio on the twelfth floor of an old office building in the western district, the bitter smell of instant coffee drifts in from the window. Lately, people with secrets have been gathering at the desk of the writer Miaoyi: someone clutching a silver birdcage with the faint pattern of an old house engraved on its base; someone holding a yellowed diary, its title page marked with a drawing of mint candy; and someone who keeps repeating, 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A new favorite for suspense lovers! The writer's studio has become a secret gathering place, where visitors' silver birdcages, old diaries, and the mystery of the cyclical days are all inextricably linked to the old house and peppermint candies. Each story is a piece of a puzzle, and the truth that comes together is incredibly impactful. The premise is novel, the plot is exciting, and the more you read, the more you want to know the ending.

46. 96 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—14d adds

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

47. 97 平 After the Parallel Shift 平行之后 En Ege恩额戈Mystery257k WordsOngoing This is no simple manhunt. It is a final letter addressed to the truth. Three years ago, the best friend of a close friend fell to her death from a cliff on Cuiwei Mountain. Everyone believed it was an accident. Only Shi Yi and Ai Min refused to accept that. They returned to the scene and used one tiny technical detail after another to overturn what had seemed like a flawless conclusion. But they never expected that this would drag Shi Yi into an international web of mysteries known as “Twin Lo 69Reads9.3Score—14d adds

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    He knew his obsession, so he was willing to stay with him until the end.

48. 98 畸 A False Artifact, Flawless Jade 畸器为伪，良玉无暇 Don't Eat Cilantro卜吃香菜Mystery117k WordsOngoing I’m just a vessel. They all want my heart. I only learned this secret later. Qin Jiao and Yu Hudie stumble into a mysterious space where everything exists, yet living people are few and far between. How will they survive here, and who will they meet? —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I think this new book is alright, it has two female protagonists, but the author updates a bit slowly. 😂

49. 99 刑 After Prison, I Draw Ghosts at the Police Station 刑满释放后，我在警局给鬼画像 The Fat Guy Who Won't Lose Weight不减肥的胖子Fantastical Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [No CP] [Real Ghosts] [Criminal Investigation] [Personal Growth] [Daily Life] [Family Bonds] [Friendship] [Romance] [Human Nature] [Society] At nineteen, Lin Yaoyao killed her grandfather. At twenty-eight, her grandfather appeared before her again. [Yaoyao, what you see is what other people want you to see.] … [Jiang Ge: Yaoyao, when are you going to be my wife?] [Lin Yaoyao: Maybe in a couple of days.] … [Zhao Hao: Sis, where are my buns?] [Lin Yaoyao: In your back pocket.] … [Wang Yanjie: Yaoz 3.8kReads8.4Score54514d adds

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    I'm secretly recommending mine. It doesn't have much of a romance, it's an episodic series, the female lead has the ability to see ghosts, and she works as a forensic artist. Her identity is part of the main storyline, and it's not scary. It's about trying to heal those who have suffered unexpected harm.

50. 100 快 Quick Transmigration: The Laid-Back Girl's Case Files 快穿，咸鱼少女断案记 Yuyu Yuyu Yuyu裕裕遇遇虞雨Mystery705k WordsCompleted Su Niaoniao’s greatest wish in life: eat for free, do nothing, and lie flat until old age. Who could have guessed that she’d open her eyes and find herself transmigrated to a strange world, where murders always seemed to happen right in front of her? Other people transmigrate to become wealthy heiresses or imperial favorites. She gets dragged into crime scenes every day. No golden finger, no System. She solves cases with nothing but her lazy instincts and twisted logic. Murderer: “My plan was fl 22Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    This is amazing, sis! You absolutely have to read this. It's incredibly good and addictive. Each chapter is a separate story, so you can easily understand it even if you skip around. Highly recommended!

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