Forensic Crime Novels Without a Female Lead, I’m Desperate for Something to Read 无女主的刑侦文，啊啊啊最近太书荒了

1. 1 我 I Became a Criminal Profiling Expert with the System 我靠系统，成为犯罪心理侧写专家 The Cat Is Eating an Orange猫吃橙子呢Mystery1.9M WordsCompleted [System] + [No Romance] + [Episodic] + [Criminal Psychology] For Lin Yun, ever since a System calling itself a “master of criminal psychological profiling” crashed into his mind, life has become a case of a tiny cop carrying enormous questions. Is this thing really suitable for a beat cop? 53.4kReads8.4Score7.7kShelves

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   These three books are explicitly labeled as crime novels without a female lead; the first two feature a system.

2. 2 刑 Criminal Investigation: I Can See Crime Records 刑侦：我能看见犯罪记录 Beneath the Fuli Shrine佛狸祠下Mystery1.3M WordsOngoing Cen Lian was a junior-college general education teacher who did just enough to get by, and always thought he would keep coasting through life. Then a cheat ability fell into his lap: every criminal revealed their crimes in front of him. Driven by a simple sense of justice, Cen Lian began matching wits with criminals, both smart and stupid. He became a specially appointed consultant and, alongside a group of like-minded partners, embarked on a career solving criminal cases. 27.5kReads9.2Score1.7kShelves
3. 3 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 7.7kReads9.0Score961Shelves
4. 4 小 A Rookie Forensic Doctor Cracks Major Cases, and Bigwigs Line Up to Back Me 小法医破大案，大佬排队给我撑腰 I'm Not Cao Wei我不是曹魏Mystery2.1M WordsOngoing Shen Ming, a forensic pathologist who has just joined the criminal investigation unit after graduating, discovers that his eyes can always spot details others overlook. At crime scenes, important clues always appear in his vision with strange red borders. So here’s the question: if something is boxed in, do you take the shot? My name is Shen Ming, a forensic pathologist with a cheat ability who walks alongside the dead. 311kReads9.1Score47.6kShelves

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   📖 [Must-Read for Book Sufferers] A 1.81 Million-Word Forensic Novel, Pure Crime Solving with No Female Lead – So Addictive! I recently discovered a gem of a suspense novel on Tomato Bookstore, and once I started reading, I couldn't stop! 🔥 📌 Title: *The Junior Forensic Doctor Solves a Major Case, with Big Shots Lined Up to Back Me Up* ✍️ Author: I'm Not Cao Wei 📊 Rating: 9.0 | 110,000+ Readers | 1.81 Million Words Updated 🩺 [Synopsis] The protagonist, Shen Ming, joined the criminal investigation team as a forensic doctor right after graduation, possessing "red-framed X-ray vision"—key clues at crime scenes automatically flash with red borders. But don't mistake this for mindless cheating! Readers say, "Apart from his eyesight, all his other skills are self-taught." The cheat-like abilities are just an aid; his solid professional skills are his true strength. 💪 🔍 [Recommendation Reasons] ✅ Forensic perspective + criminal investigation reasoning, each case more hardcore than the last. ✅ Visually presented clues in red boxes, making it feel like watching a crime drama. ✅ No female lead! Pure career storyline! No romance, just focused on solving cases. ✅ 1.81 Million words, a substantial and satisfying read with a tight pace. ✅ Incredibly satisfying; from a novice to a powerful figure with powerful backers, it's all about skill. ⚠️ [Reading Reminder] Be cautious if you mind the lack of romance~ But if you, like me, hate when romance drags on the pace, this is a godsend!

5. 5 病 Sickly Consultant! Captain Lu Is So Mean to Me 病弱顾问！陆队他凶我 Dan Is an Iron Egg丹是铁蛋Two Male Leads402k WordsCompleted Sickly criminal psychologist Shen Tinglan joins the Rainy Night Butcher case as a consultant, and his precise profile leaves Lu Lin, the captain of the criminal investigation team, stunned. When the bizarre drowning of a wealthy man reveals traces of the “Dark River” organization, Shen Tinglan’s forged records and the “father” he mutters about while unconscious spark a crisis of trust. At the scene of a murder involving an amusement park mascot, someone leaves a message in his handwriting: “The 1.2kReads7.1Score164Shelves

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   I read a lot of these kinds of stories, so I have a lot of recommendations. My top recommendation is the seventh novel; it's absolutely amazing!

6. 6 当 When a Genius Painter Joins Investigation Team One 当调查一队来了个天才画家 Long Night长宵Two Male Leads882k WordsOngoing (Two Male Leads + Imaginary Planet + Crime Solving + Strong Partners + Both Pure) They say it's hard to paint the bones beneath a face, but Zhan Youxia is different: he can paint a person's “spirit.” On planet W, in K City, an unresolved case brings a man with medium-length hair and peach-blossom eyes, as exquisite as a timeless work of art, into the First Investigation Team's office. There are plenty of rumors about him. “A genius!” “A psychology expert!” “I heard he's Gao Jun's childhood frie 2.4kReads9.1Score328Shelves
7. 7 秦 Captain Qin! Forensic Doctor Zhao Is Head Over Heels for You 秦队！赵法医他超爱你 Gui Mu鬼木Two Male Leads339k WordsCompleted (A carefree, unruly husky-type top × a cool, aloof beauty who loves to tease, bottom; 1v1, both pure; romance-focused) Qin Han died in an explosion. When Zhao Chengbo heard the news, he ran to the scene like a madman, only to find a charred corpse. Looking back on the past, Qin Han had followed him for three years. They had finally become a couple, only to be separated by death. Later, Zhao Chengbo finally got his revenge, capturing the criminal gang in one fell swoop, but he was left on the mou 2.7kReads9.2Score301Shelves
8. 8 小 So What If I Stutter? I Can Still Turn the Cold-Faced Captain Around 小结巴又怎样？照样爆改冷面队长 Xiao Chun Liang Yue小春良月Two Male Leads485k WordsCompleted [Dual Male Leads + Alternate Universe + Healing + Age Gap + Mystery and Twists] [Stone-Faced Yet Gentle Squad Leader VS Sensitive but Tough Stutterer] In H Country, the June heat in Xucheng was scorching. Then a refreshing, charming young man showed up out of nowhere at the GHI Precinct in the northern suburbs. With brows like distant mountains and eyes like stars, he left everyone in awe. But no one knew where he came from, and he barely spoke. Apart from being handsome, he knew nothing about a 6.6kReads9.5Score1.2kShelves

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   These two books are absolutely fantastic! The first one features a protagonist who's a bit slow but incredibly powerful, with high combat abilities. The captain is also wonderful, and everyone dotes on him. The story's message is also excellent! Super enjoyable! The second book has a great romance between the two main characters, and the plot is fast-paced and engaging. So good!

9. 9 罪 The Perfect Partners in Crime 罪佳拍档 Let Ah Rang让阿让Two Male Leads443k WordsCompleted [Powerhouse Duo + Two Male Leads + Criminal Investigation] A battle-ready squad leader X a brilliant forensic doctor from a wealthy family After three years without a single murder, Jing'an City is hit by seven or eight major cases in one year. The killers are executed one after another, yet someone is always one step ahead of the police. Who is punishing the murderers in place of the law? What is the true original sin behind the seven deadly sins? As it turns out, they are the same kind of pers 4.4kReads9.2Score540Shelves
10. 10 韩 Captain Han Specifically Asked for You. The Rising Police Star Isn't Going Anywhere 韩队点名要你，刑警新星别想走 Chocolate Fried Rice巧克力拌饭Two Male Leads500k WordsCompleted Original title: The Light of Truth [Crime Investigation] Also known as: [Captain Han Has His Eye on You. The Rising Police Star Isn’t Going Anywhere] [The story is entirely fictional. All organizations, positions, and events are original creations for the plot, with no real-world implications. Please don’t compare it to reality.] [Two male leads, crime investigation · Case-of-the-week format] Two formidable partners · Bickering frenemies · Fast-paced deduction and crime-solving · Long-unsolved 1.2kReads8.8Score169Shelves
11. 11 辨 Telling Good from Evil in Chaos: A Detective Captain Teams Up with a Consultant 辨善恶混沌：当刑侦队长携手顾问 Good Night, L晚安啦LTwo Male Leads420k WordsCompleted [Two male leads] [Crime investigation] [Both are each other's only partner] [Brilliant, handsome crime squad captain VS refined, composed psychological expert] [P.S. Their world has nothing to do with ours. Nothing is unreasonable; it’s simply how that world is set up.] Mysterious methods of committing crimes? Fugitive criminals who would rather die than talk? Under an overwhelming advantage in intelligence and psychological control, none of these things are a problem. 2.3kReads8.6Score274Shelves
12. 12 身 As a Police Officer, Isn't It Only Reasonable to Have a Few More Skills? 身为警察，多会点技能很合理吧 Ju Jiuzhi桔九织Mystery638k WordsCompleted A new work is here! You can read my stories on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy them. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 7kReads9.1Score617Shelves
13. 13 你 You're a Police Officer! Do You Even Know What That Means? You're Not a Criminal! 你是警察，警察懂吗！不是罪犯！ Shin-chan Without His Crayons没了蜡笔的小新Urban1.6M WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read my stories on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy them. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 10.8kReads8.0Score725Shelves
14. 14 系 The System Keeps Feeding Me Success, and I’ve Won So Many First-Class Merits I’m Tired of Counting 系统追着喂饭，一等功拿到手软 Charcoal-Grilled Rice Cake炭烤切糕Urban1.4M WordsCompleted Ye Chang’an was once saved by the police, and from then on, he was determined to become a police officer. On his first day at work, just after arriving at the local police station, a voice rang out in his mind. [Ding! Criminal System successfully bound.] [As a professional criminal, you must make preparations before taking action.] [Commit crimes when police presence is thin to reduce the risk of getting caught.] [Mission: Investigate the detailed shift schedule of the police officers at Tangwu 62.9kReads8.5Score9.1kShelves
15. 15 兽 Beast-Soul Police Officer: I Can Extract the Skills of Ten Thousand Beasts! 兽魂警察：我能提取万兽技能！ Three Full Meals a Day一天三顿饱Urban1.7M WordsCompleted [Feel-good power fantasy] [System] [No romance] [Fast-paced] Su Yun awakens the Beast Soul System from the start. From that day on, he goes farther and farther down the bright path of law enforcement. Eagle Eye awakened: Become a walking radar, and no crime can escape detection! Canine sense of smell: I can sniff out whether your rock candy is pure, and whether you’re a hopeless simp! Shark sense: Everything related to water is under my control… Cheetah speed, black bear strength, fox-like cunni 1.9kReads7.4Score226Shelves
16. 16 疯 Are You Kidding Me? This Humanoid Beast Is a Police Officer? 疯了吧，这个人形凶兽是警员？ A Flying Dinosaur飞舞的恐龙Urban1.2M WordsCompleted Ma Da was reborn in Jiangzhou City and bound to the Brute Force Police System. Thus began his righteous career of hunting down criminals. He stood 240 cm tall and weighed 240 kg. Most people drink water from a cup. Ma Da drinks it by the bucketful, glug glug glug... He doesn't even have to do anything. Just standing there is enough to make kidnappers think night has fallen. "Apprehended a fraudster. Strength +3." "Apprehended a purse-snatcher on a motorcycle. Agility +2." "Apprehended a wanted c 2kReads7.2Score165Shelves
17. 17 身 Terminally Ill, I Win Over the Internet by Solving Cases 身患绝症，我靠破案感动全网 You Are Ye Xuanxin卿为叶玄心Mystery380k WordsCompleted [Criminal Investigation + System + Mystery + Justice + Livestreaming] Lin Yi is an ordinary police officer on the criminal investigation team, where his only regular duty is sketching portraits of suspects. But when Lin Yi is diagnosed with cancer and falls into a coma, with little time left to live, the Life-for-Crime-Solving System binds itself to him. From then on, his life is turned upside down! Risk your life to solve a case and earn ten extra days of life, plus the permanent Detective’s Ey 272Reads6.7Score107Shelves
18. 18 警 Police Li: First-Class Merits for the Taking 警鲤：一等功随便拿 Su Yi Ya宿义吖Urban357k WordsCompleted Thanks for asking. I'm at the police station, where I just “found” another A-rank fugitive. Don't ask me how I do it. The answer is supernatural luck! I'm Han Mo, an utterly ordinary prospective college student who just wants to graduate from police academy without a hitch. But ever since I got stuck with a ridiculous System called “Police Koi,” my whole worldview has fallen apart! Wasn't I supposed to become a defender of the people through hard work? And yet... Buying soy sauce → A thief walks 276Reads6.7Score—Shelves
19. 19 你 You're Just an Auxiliary Police Officer, and Your First Assignment Is to Arrest Two Murderers? 你一辅警，入职提两杀人犯？ Little Zuanfeng小钻风Urban503k WordsCompleted Su Ming dreamed of becoming a police officer. One day, he transmigrated to the early 2000s and became an auxiliary police officer. After awakening the Crime Buster System, he could see through every criminal's disguise. From then on, he devoted himself to catching crooks. On his first day on the job, he caught a murderer at the train station, stunning the major crimes unit. He went out for a stroll and took down a massive criminal gang. Eventually, criminals across Jiangcheng were so terrified t 272Reads9.0Score100Shelves
20. 20 一 A Murder with Every Cast? You Call This Fishing? 一竿一个凶杀案？你管这叫钓鱼？ Heng Dao恒道Urban685k WordsOngoing [Fishing] [Livestream] [I Reel in Evidence and Turn the Police Station Upside Down] [Comedy] [Crime Investigation] Chen Ye is a well-known fishing streamer who's gone everywhere fishing for the past six months. He hasn't caught a big fish, or even a small one. He goes live every day, waiting for a bite, and “Fish see Chen Ye and swim the other way” has become a daily comment in his stream. Then, after accidentally binding to a fishing System, his fishing life takes a completely unexpected turn. 3.2kReads5.9Score352Shelves

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    The first book features Chen Ye, an air force pilot and angler who streams his fishing for six months without catching a single fish, until he's bound to a fishing system. However, this "fishing" is unlike any other; he catches mysterious "fish"—fragments of the people, etc. While the descriptions are somewhat exaggerated, the platform isn't too outrageous. There's no female lead, but it's readable. The second book features Jiang Tinghan. The story begins with intercepting the body of a billionaire at a crematorium. He's bound to a subconscious resonance system, sharing a part of the deceased's subconscious. The protagonist is a bit overwhelmed. He also has two brothers: one is the son of a high-ranking official in Beijing with a powerful background, and the other is a reclusive hacker. The three team up to solve major cases. There's no female lead. The third book features Lu Xingzhou, a Jin Tianyi type with a live-streaming challenge system. He discovers fragments of the people on his first stream. His sister is a detective, and they team up to solve major cases. There's no female lead. The fourth book, a completed work, features Jian Wenxing, a portrait artist. No criminal can escape his scrutiny. It's extremely good, and definitely no female lead.

21. 21 编 Unofficial Forensic Examiner: Cutting Off a Corpse in Front of the Cremator from the Start 编外法医：开局火化炉前截尸 User6979300用户6979300Mystery450k WordsCompleted [Peak catharsis | Hard-boiled forensic investigation | No female lead] A wealthy Jiangcheng businessman dies suddenly of an acute illness, and his body is rushed straight to the crematorium. Jiang Tinghan, a forensic assistant without a permanent post, steps forward and halts the procedure in front of everyone, declaring that the man did not die of natural causes. The family is furious, his colleagues sneer, and no one believes the judgment of a trainee assistant. Under enormous pressure, Jiang 418Reads—Score101Shelves
22. 22 直 Livestream Challenge: 100 Times Walking Into Crime Scenes by Mistake 直播挑战，百次误入案发现场 Stray Cat流浪猫Mystery1.9M WordsOngoing [No heroine + going straight to crime scenes without warning while crimes are in progress + Kindaichi's uncanny luck (Conan's stories focus on killing one, while Kindaichi's leave one alive) + daily life + no CP + goofy comedy + lighthearted] Lu Xingzhou, a fitness streamer, gets a livestream challenge System. By completing challenge tasks set by the top donor, he can randomly earn financial rewards such as money, attributes, and skills. He thinks this will make him rich, help him marry a beauti 44.2kReads8.4Score4.7kShelves
23. 23 让 I Asked You to Teach Art, and You Went and Arrested a Wanted Criminal 让你教美术，你顺手就去抓通缉犯 Sleeping Cat熟睡的猫Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted [System + crime-solving + golden finger + no female lead + Conan-like constitution + everyday life + criminal investigation + lots of cases + positive energy + crime buster + forensic artist] Ever heard of an art teacher solving crimes? Jian Wenxing, a freelance art teacher, unexpectedly gains a crime-solving System, and from then on, a rising star is born! He even becomes the crime buster who strikes fear into the hearts of wanted criminals! He hunts down the truth! He paints the skin, the bone 8.1kReads9.1Score975Shelves
24. 24 重 Reborn, I Turn Myself In with the Stolen Goods 重生后带着赃物去自首 Fallen Butterfly, Fragrance Gone落蝶别香Mystery522k WordsCompleted No System No female lead No supernatural powers No cultivation No spiritual qi revival No transformation What will Lu Feng, reborn as a Labrador with human-level intelligence, do to return to the investigative work he once loved? 3.2kReads9.2Score323Shelves

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    These three books are quite good, and none of them have a female lead. Because how can a cat have a female lead? How can a police dog have a female lead? [Facepalm][Facepalm][Facepalm] In the first book, everyone is intelligent; the other characters aren't made less intelligent just to highlight the male lead!

25. 25 水 A Murder Buried at the Waterworks for Twenty Years 水厂埋凶二十年 Bai Suzhen白素针儿Mystery192k WordsCompleted Twenty years ago, in the autumn at the Xichang Waterworks in Qingcheng, three people vanished one after another, leaving no trace, dead or alive. Police officer Qi Xiaojun pursued the lead for half his life, only to be forced out by fate just as he was about to reach the truth. Zhang Youfei, the young factory director, once loved a woman named Jinhua deeply, but he had no idea how many secrets her silence concealed. Twenty years later, another person disappears from the Xichang Waterworks. Sick 4.2kReads8.5Score405Shelves

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    There are no ghosts or gods, only the wickedness of the human heart! A twenty-year-old cold case involves the guilt and sins of several generations...

26. 26 你 You're Just a Cat, So Why Are You Competing with the Police for Their Jobs? 你就一只猫，干嘛和警察抢饭碗？ Gao Wei高纬Urban436k WordsCompleted [Cat protagonist + System + a smooth ride all the way] “Dude, how’d you get in here?” “A cat brought me in.” “Huh? You call the cops ‘cats’ where you’re from?” “Heh. Ever heard of the Black Cat Detective?” A black cat that catches mice at the police station goes viral online! Netizens affectionately dub it “Black Cat Detective.” But after the little guy catches a hundred mice, the Cat Detective System activates, and the whole story takes a sudden turn… “You don’t think catching mice is all I can 5.7kReads9.5Score975Shelves
27. 27 你 Your Mystery Novels Make You Better at Solving Cases Than the Police? 你写悬疑小说比警察还会查案？ Ju Jiuzhi桔九织Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted (No System, no female lead, not invincible, mostly everyday life, Conan-like bad luck, cases both big and small.) (Warning: The protagonist does everything for himself and is no conventional good guy. Don’t read if that bothers you. Also, no female lead doesn’t mean no female characters; it just means there are no romantic scenes. Don’t read if you don’t want women to appear.) Other people transmigrate and find opportunities and connections waiting for them. When Lu Ci transmigrates, the only th 7.1kReads8.9Score846Shelves

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    This book is so quiet you won't hear a thing. The protagonist is incredibly intelligent, calm, and has a touch of madness; he plans every step of the way! I love his nonchalant yet all-knowing demeanor—his personal charm is off the charts!! The author's writing is also excellent, very engaging. "He absolutely won't let his guard down until the very last moment. Opening champagne mid-game isn't his style." "Look at what he's driven to." "Isn't living just like preparing for your own funeral?"

28. 28 刑 Crime Investigation: My Eyes Are as Precise as a Ruler 刑侦：我的眼睛就是尺 Jian Wuyi简无意Mystery614k WordsOngoing Xie Chen, a police academy graduate, is a trace evidence examiner with the county criminal investigation unit. Since childhood, he has known his eyesight was extraordinary. His vision is sharp, he notices the tiniest details, and he can discern the fine patterns on even the smallest objects. That keen eyesight always brings unexpected discoveries when he uses it to solve cases. One glance at a dent on a taxi's steering wheel was all it took for Xie Chen to tell it had just been made and left by 21.7kReads7.2Score2.4kShelves

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    Both are well-written, have no romantic pairings, and feature vivid and well-developed characters. The first book has a system, but its presence is not strong.

29. 29 重 Major Crimes Investigation Division 重案调查科 Lu Lufa Fa路路法法Two Male Leads461k WordsCompleted [The rating just came out a little low, but don’t worry, read on!] (A roguishly handsome, gentle criminal investigation captain × a cool-on-the-outside, warm-on-the-inside, delicate-looking criminal psychology expert + episodic mysteries + mutual salvation + two equally matched, devoted leads) Shen Mengshu is a 24-year-old psychology prodigy with an exceptional IQ. He’s used to treating everyone with gentle detachment, until he meets Yun Zhiyuan, captain of Luoyang City’s criminal investigation 8.9kReads9.0Score1.4kShelves

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    This is a crime-solving anthology series featuring a detective captain and a criminal psychology expert.

30. 30 凶 Murder Investigation Squad 凶案调查组 Candied Sweet Potato Cake拔丝蛋糕地瓜Mystery603k WordsOngoing [Detective Captain vs. Genius Forensic Pathologist] [Standalone Horror Cases] There are two kinds of people Lu Chen hates most: self-important know-it-alls, and forensic pathologists. Lin Che happens to be both. One is a detective captain who solves cases with his fists and instincts: rough, hot-tempered, and never without a cigarette, he believes human nature is wicked. The other is a genius forensic pathologist who speaks through scalpels and microscopes: fastidious, aloof, and distant, he b 5kReads—Score152Shelves

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    Fans of hardcore crime investigation shouldn't miss this. A composed detective and a professional forensic pathologist team up to solve a series of perplexing murder cases. Each case delves deep into human nature, featuring innovative and unconventional plots, with clues meticulously unraveled. The two support each other through countless crime scene investigations and late-night interrogations. The cases are tense and thrilling, and the characters' bonds are nuanced and deeply moving, making for a completely immersive reading experience.

31. 31 民 Strange Tales from the Civil Affairs Bureau (Complete in 8 Volumes) 民调局异闻录（全8册） Er Dong Shuishou耳东水寿Mystery1.6M WordsCompleted The Strange Tales of the Bureau of Investigation series creates an entirely new world of suspense: a mysterious organization dedicated to uncovering the truth behind bizarre, uncanny, and supernatural events, and the world it faces. The stories are wildly strange and utterly captivating, with a witty, playful style and one suspenseful twist after another. Once you start reading, you won't be able to put them down. Throughout history, strange cases and evil monsters have always been dealt with by 37.4kReads9.6Score5.8kShelves

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    All are excellent, each with its own suspenseful moments and unique writing style. Books 1, 6, and 9 are particularly interesting. Reading time explains everything. I highly recommend the poll record; you can also read a book that took a full 91 hours to listen to. It's brilliant, no explanation needed.

32. 32 民 Strange Tales from the Bureau: The Final Chapter 民调局异闻录之最终篇章 Er Dong Shuishou耳东水寿Mystery3.1M WordsCompleted A strange past, a mysterious department, an eccentric white-haired man, and a fat man who can see through everything: the final chapter in the history of the Folk Affairs Investigation and Research Bureau. 16.6kReads9.3Score1.8kShelves
33. 33 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 24.9kReads9.3Score3.1kShelves

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    I recommend these two books. Both are romance-free, with no romantic subplots between the main characters. They are by the same author; one is completed, and the other is still being updated. Each has its own unique appeal!

34. 34 三 Three Terrible Fortune Sticks? This Daoist Will Defy Heaven and Change Your Fate! 三次下下签？贫道替你逆天改命！ Water Is Blue水是蓝色的Urban1.4M WordsCompleted [Lighthearted comedy + Meme references + Satisfying power fantasy] Fang Yang transmigrates to a parallel world and becomes a Taoist priest, invited to take part in a livestreamed variety show. Visitor: “Reverend, I can’t get over her. What should I do?” Fang Yang: “She’s bad luck for you!” Visitor: “Reverend, I found a huge tomb. Want to come with me?” Fang Yang: “No. I can’t handle those mechanisms.” Visitor: “What mechanisms?” Fang Yang: “The public security authorities!” Visitor: “Reverend, a 43.9kReads8.9Score3.6kShelves

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    No one can outdo this Taoist priest in burning fire, I'm sure of it!!!

35. 35 罪 The Crime Specimen Museum 罪案标本馆 Fu Zhaolan傅昭澜Two Male Leads703k WordsCompleted (The rating just came out and is still climbing) [Two male leads + equally matched + criminal investigation captain x stone-faced forensic pathologist + one-on-one romance + devoted couple + happy ending] A genius forensic pathologist and a tough, battle-hardened detective join forces to unravel baffling major cases. Bizarre murders, serial puzzles, and locked-room mysteries keep cropping up. Everyone else is at a loss, but these two face every challenge head-on. He charges into danger, protect 3.9kReads8.6Score594Shelves

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    The second season is out, so you can enjoy it without worry! The charismatic and hot-tempered detective captain Yan Jiyuan and the cold-faced, sharp-tongued forensic doctor Jiang Yuan team up, chasing suspects from muddy fields to high seas, digging for clues among piles of corpses, and finding the real culprit amidst gunfire. The cases are intriguing and mind-bending, and the romance is delicate and captivating—you won't be able to stop watching!

36. 36 法 The Forensic Doctor Was Supposed to Be His Partner, So Why Is He the Exception? 法医是给他搭档的，怎么成了例外 Fu Zhaolan傅昭澜Two Male Leads1.5M WordsCompleted Crime Scene Specimen Room 2. A modern crime investigation novel starring Yan Jiyuan and Jiang Yuan, with many new supporting characters. A dual-clean, dual-strong pairing, with standalone cases and no characters acting stupidly. Hope you enjoy! 1kReads9.4Score326Shelves
37. 37 主 The Streamer Does a Good Deed Every Day, Sending Criminals to Prison for Life 主播日行一善，罪犯牢底坐穿 Chilled Orange冰镇橙子Urban603k WordsCompleted [Livestream] [Comedy] [Living King of Hell] [No heroine] Originally titled: This Kindhearted Streamer Makes Even Satan Offer Him a Cigarette Su Chen, who transmigrates from a parallel world, gets bound to a Good Samaritan System. His whole thing is being kindhearted! One day, while Livestreaming, he’s suddenly stopped by a deaf-mute person on the roadside. The person pulls out a phone, opens a payment code, and asks for a donation. The people nearby gesture to Su Chen, warning him that the deaf- 5.3kReads9.0Score558Shelves
38. 38 我 I'm a Taxi Driver, So Isn't It Reasonable to Compete with the Police for Fares? 我开出租的，跟警察抢活很合理吧 Gull of the Far Sea远海的鸥Urban362k WordsCompleted [Criminals + comedy + entertainment + all kinds of skills] Su Chen transmigrates to a parallel world and joins a reality show, where he draws the job of taxi driver. But there seems to be something a little strange about his livestreams. Su Chen: That woman’s acting suspicious, carrying a child around. Doesn’t she look like a trafficker? Viewers: The baby isn’t crying, and she’s even making it laugh. You call that a trafficker? Ten minutes later. Viewers: Holy crap! She really is a trafficker!? 1.4kReads9.2Score223Shelves
39. 39 余 Embers (Also Known as The World Lost Its Guard) 余烬（又名《人间失守》） Mottled Garment斑衣Two Male Leads790k WordsCompleted [Seasoned, calculating, hot-blooded detective VS. an enigmatic, morally ambiguous young nobleman from the slums] [Two powerful male leads + Criminal investigation + Mystery + Case-solving + Happy ending] A seasoned, calculating, hot-blooded detective VS. an enigmatic, morally ambiguous young nobleman from the slums. The world is a city, and even when its walls crumble, you can still see the light from atop the ruins. Wei Heng: “This world is strange. People only care about when you’ll die; no on 24.8kReads9.6Score4.7kShelves

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    The first five books feature two male protagonists, and the romance doesn't interfere with solving the cases; the plots are fast-paced and engaging. The last six books have no romance, and some are based on real cases! I've personally read all of these and think they're worth reading multiple times.

40. 40 死 Death Without Guilt 死无罪证 Mottled Garment斑衣Modern Romance781k WordsCompleted One of the [Crime Investigation Trilogy] series by Ban Yi. Chu Xingyun vs. He Cheng A brash, flamboyant, righteous police officer who thinks he rules the world vs. a cool, aloof, arrogant, refined scoundrel of a CEO who thinks he rules the world This edition is the complete, unabridged, uncensored version. 5.5kReads9.4Score972Shelves
41. 41 十 Thirteen Tales of the Strange 十三事诡录 Banana Fish蕉鱼Mystery342k WordsCompleted Her mother-in-law works in obstetrics and gynecology and is always bringing home strange medicinal soups to drink. Little Lu saw someone dump a body by the river with her own eyes, but the body disappeared. All night long, lights and shadows move inside the psychiatric hospital... 27.9kReads8.8Score492Shelves
42. 42 触 Spirit-Touching Detective Agency 触灵侦探事务所 Sui Sanhao岁三好Two Male Leads632k WordsCompleted [Supernatural + mystery-solving + two male leads] After working in a big city for two years, 25-year-old Chen Yu decides to return to his hometown and lie flat. But thanks to his special ability, he gets caught up in a case alongside a newcomer named Li Zelin. By touching a dead person’s belongings, Chen Yu can see everything the person saw just before dying. Using this unusual ability, Chen Yu and his friends solve a series of bizarre and dangerous cases. Every client who comes to them will bri 1.8kReads8.8Score370Shelves
43. 43 读 The Corpse Reader 读尸人 Tong Xiaoxiao桐筱筱Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted Standalone cases + criminal investigation + two male leads + mind-bending mystery The Linghai Public Security Bureau established a major crimes unit. Just as everyone was wondering which criminal investigation captain would be given the job, they were told that the provincial bureau had parachuted someone in directly. Everyone was curious about the new head of the major crimes unit. Cases piled up, from opening coffins for autopsies and childbirth after death to missing wives. See how a forensic 50.4kReads9.2Score4.8kShelves
44. 44 刑 Criminal Investigation: Consultant Shao Let the Wolf Into His House 刑侦：邵顾问他引狼入室了 Xia Qian夏迁Two Male Leads663k WordsCompleted Lin Yu was handsome and well put together. Everyone thought he had a bright future ahead, with success in both his career and love life just around the corner. Then, out of nowhere, he broke up with his girlfriend and was assigned to a tiny department most people might not even remember existed. H.A.D. The Harassment Assessment Department. While everyone else sighed over his misfortune, Lin Yu alone stayed upbeat and got on with his work. “Captain Lin, your girlfriend was so beautiful. Why did y 388Reads8.3Score—Shelves
45. 45 凝 Eyes of the Abyss: Season 2, Part 2: Cold Blood Boils 凝渊之眸.第二季2：冷血沸腾 Chen Meng陈猛Mystery143k WordsCompleted 351Reads9.4Score—Shelves
46. 46 渔 The Fishing Village’s Bizarre Case 渔村诡案 Jiang Gongzhi蒋公纸Mystery231k WordsCompleted [Mystery + Criminal Investigation + Strange Encounters and Folklore + Crime + Serial Murders + Rural Secrets] Behind a web of horrifying legends and eerie corpses lie hidden clues. A lone detective cracks one bizarre case after another, bringing long-buried crimes to light. Haifu Village in Qingtan City is an old fishing village by the sea. Most of its original residents are fishermen, yet no one dares to go there to buy seafood. Zhang Dahai is a villager in Haifu. His wife vanished under myster 16.1kReads8.8Score1.4kShelves
47. 47 犯 The Conservation of Crime 犯罪守恒 Lü Zizheng吕子正Mystery305k WordsCompleted [Case-of-the-week crime solving] + [No romance in the main plot] + [Forensic doctor] + [Based on real cases] Why were skeletal remains unearthed at a construction site? Why was a female body in an advanced state of decomposition found beneath a long-shuttered elevated highway? Why were multiple decomposing corpses found in a long-abandoned septic tank behind a farmstay? Why was blood dripping through the ceiling into an old person’s bedroom in the middle of the night? Who killed several sex work 233Reads6.6Score—Shelves
48. 48 杀 A Killer's Confession: The Human Devil Is Put on Trial! 杀人者的认罪法，人形恶魔审判！ Qing Hong Makes Trouble Again青红又造孽Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted Fast-paced crime-solving, trials, and deduction, with a variety of cases, no romance, and a plot-driven story (The rating is low because it just came out, so please give it a try!) Lu Zhi accidentally awakens the Judgment System and embarks on an unconventional path of judgment. “The real culprit actually wants to get away with it? Toss him straight into the septic tank.” “Brother Liu, you really shouldn't eat that! It's made of human flesh!” “Domestic abuse? PUA? Come on, I'm pretty good at tha 15.9kReads8.6Score1.8kShelves
49. 49 恶 Evil Bones 2: The Ashen Mystery 恶骨2：灰烬谜踪 Liu Gang刘港Mystery102k WordsCompleted [Criminal Investigation + Criminal Psychology + Hard-Core Deduction + Genius Detective + Serial Murders + Fighting Side by Side + Ensemble Cast] The dead can speak, and clues never lie! Thirty years ago, a shooting sent shockwaves through the entire town. A man and a woman died on the spot, while the killer remained at large. Years later, another case brought the true culprit behind the cold case to light! At the same time, a young girl vanished under mysterious circumstances, and every suspect 3.2kReads9.3Score716Shelves

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    Behind every case lies a heart-wrenching story. This novel kept me up all night; its impact was profound!

50. 50 恶 Evil Bones 4: Partners in Crime and Love 恶骨4：罪爱同谋 Liu Gang刘港Mystery134k WordsCompleted [Mind-Bending Mystery + Case-of-the-Week Stories + Crime + Criminal Investigation + Stunning Twists + Fighting Side by Side] A shadowy hand controls a deadly game. Out on the sea, a white suitcase drifts slowly across the water. When it's opened, it reveals the bloated, headless corpse of a woman! Is the butterfly tattoo on the body a clue to the victim's identity, or a warning from the killer? A blood-soaked coffin appears on a stormy night, its oozing blood horrifying against the darkness! The 1.3kReads9.3Score482Shelves

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