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1. 151 眼 Professor Cobra's Formula for Solving Crimes 眼镜蛇教授之破案公式 Long Bean长豆Mystery101k WordsCompleted He solves a four-stage Rubik's Cube by hand, and everything can be quantified. The truth behind a crime = ∑(clues × logic) + the human factor Over two days and one night, he works remotely, using a Rubik's Cube to unravel the mystery and formulas to deduce what people are thinking. While everyone else hunts for the killer, he calmly calculates the one “ε” that cannot be eliminated. “Give me five minutes.” He says it into the phone, then scrambles the Rubik's Cube in his hand. Hardcore crime-solv 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   It's a good book that was delayed by the title. The name was so uninteresting that I wasn't even interested in reading it at first. I thought the introduction was good so I gave it a try. It was really well written. The male protagonist used a Rubik's Cube to solve the puzzle and hit the nail on the head right away!!

2. 152 破 Breaking Through the Waves 破浪 Ke Mulan柯沐兰Mystery516k WordsCompleted She was once a happy daughter, cherished by her parents. But her mother died young, and her father, an undercover agent, was brutally murdered. Still a child, she had to hide her identity and live with her grandmother on a remote island. Her unusual life made her keep her distance from others, but her inborn talent and desire for revenge set her on the path to becoming a police officer. He was a born star, but had no interest in business and refused to inherit his parents’ vast fortune, joining 487Reads8.8Score100Shelves

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   These are all. In the last book, the male protagonist solved a series of robbery and murder cases, police murder cases, corpse dismemberment cases, kidnapping and trafficking cases, and went on a business trip to Hong Kong to challenge a gang boss.

3. 153 让 You Drive a Taxi, So Why Are You Competing with the Police for Work? 让你开出租，你跟警察抢活？ Shredded Pork肉丝子Urban135k WordsOngoing [System + action + everyday life] Jiang Cheng transmigrates to a parallel world and starts driving a taxi to support his family! By chance, he binds himself to a Super Detective System! All he has to do is catch fugitives to earn a reward! And so Jiang Cheng begins his pursuit! A squad captain: “Everyone, pay attention. This criminal's methods are extremely vicious! He's recently fled to our city. Every squad needs to stay on high alert and bring him to justice!” “Reporting to the chief: Jiang C 1Reads6.0Score—Shelves
4. 154 开 From the Start, I Have Three Months to Live, So I Bet Everything on Solving Cases 开局三个月寿命，我全梭哈破案了 Mysterious Cherry神秘车厘子Urban1.0M WordsCompleted [No female lead + crime-solving + suspense + minimal romance] [New book: "Reborn in 1992: Starting with a Cold Case"] I transmigrated into a police officer! I was happy for less than a second before the System informed me I had only three months left to live. Huh? How is that supposed to work? Solve cases to earn more life? I'm going all in! And so the criminals across the whole city went crazy. [Officer, I was just delivering food. The lady of the house had too many mosquitoes, so I helped her 5.5kReads9.2Score659Shelves
5. 155 疯 Are You Kidding Me? I Catch a Murderer on My First Day as an Intern? 疯了吧，实习第一天就抓杀人犯？ The Cat Who Won’t Nap不午睡的喵Urban256k WordsCompleted [Police + everyday life + comedy + no System + one heroine] Detective Xiao Nai was reborn in 2104. After eight years on the force, he recalled case after case: thieves, murderers, robbers... He never forgot a face. On his first day at work, he caught a murderer. On his way out to buy lunch, he ran into a smuggler at the corner. While eating pork trotter rice, he caught an A-list fugitive. The desperate thief cried, “When did you start watching me?” Xiao Nai replied, “In my previous life!!!” 7.7kReads9.2Score748Shelves
6. 156 追 Notes on a Manhunt [Criminal Investigation] 追凶笔记[刑侦] Fou Ye否靥Mystery802k WordsCompleted An elderly passenger dies mysteriously on a bus. A male student vanishes without a trace from his university dorm. A small-shop owner is brutally murdered... The cases are intertwined and baffling. As the criminal investigation team follows the trail to the truth, they uncover even more untold stories of hardship and dark dealings... Open this notebook of murder investigations and join the search for truth and light. May you and I raise the banner of justice, advance side by side, and leave nowh 7.9kReads9.2Score1.1kShelves
7. 157 新 New Cop on the Job: Two Wanted Criminals as My Welcome Gift 新警入职：抓两个通缉犯当见面礼 Murong Longcheng慕容龙城Urban810k WordsOngoing Zhao Yichuan accidentally transmigrates to a parallel world and becomes a rookie police officer, then successfully awakens the Heaven's Eye System! Every criminal he catches raises his Heaven's Eye permissions, and he can grow stronger without limit! On his first day at work, he runs into a child kidnapper? What? The kidnapper is holding a child hostage? No problem. I'll fight fire with fire: I'll disguise myself as a kidnapper and “kidnap” the hostage back! A quick sweep of the streets is enoug 25Reads9.2Score—Shelves
8. 158 上 On My First Day at Work, I Tore Up the Wanted List 上班第一天，手撕通缉榜 Years Flow Like Water似水留年Urban2.5M WordsCompleted He transmigrated to a parallel world and became a graduate of the police academy. When Xu Lin received his job assignment, he was completely bewildered. He had graduated top of his class with perfect marks in criminal investigation, and was about to become a criminal investigator. So why had they assigned him to the traffic police? What was that supposed to mean? They wouldn’t let him work criminal investigations? Fine. A traffic cop could take on criminal investigations, too. On his first day a 99.2kReads9.3Score11kShelves

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   🌈Exceptionally beautiful! The first book, although there is a golden finger, it is also growing in the early stage. In the later stage, it does not rely entirely on the golden finger. It is very enjoyable and the text is very beautiful. Trust me! 😎The second book, the male protagonist has three roles: army, police, and special service. He has a big golden finger and a good-looking brain. He is serious and alert when handling cases. When he is with the female protagonist, he is playful. It means that work and life are very separate.

9. 159 罪 Crime Without a Trace 罪行无间 Passion Runs Deep意正浓Mystery178k WordsCompleted Two male leads join forces to solve cases: a homicide detective and a brilliant forensic pathologist, both formidable in their own right, one skilled in combat and the other in investigation. Together, they are a pair worthy of the name “hands of God,” piecing together the bizarre deaths of victims and uncovering the true causes of their deaths, so the dead may rest in peace and the victims may be vindicated. With their fists and fighting skills, they capture criminals and deliver justice. Is th 71Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The two male protagonists work together to investigate the case. The serious criminal police and the top forensic doctor join forces. They are both civil and military, and they can be called the hands of God. They restore the true cause of the mysterious death of the victim, let the deceased rest in peace, and also use the victim Xuezhao, a pair of fists and feet, to capture the criminal. , Justice, is it a serial murder or a random selection of victims, the world is clear, is there a pair of blood-red eyes in the midnight dream, staring at you sleeping peacefully, let us uncover this dusty secret together, and restore the truth!!!

10. 160 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 4.4kReads8.4Score488Shelves

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    6. Say no to mindless cool articles! Focusing on the dusty past, peeling off the cocoons to find the truth, the case is realistic, and the book reads with a strong sense of immersion.

11. 161 六 The Six Gates: A Battle Against the Demons 六扇门：与魔争锋 Niu Dun牛墩Mystery1.5M WordsCompleted [Full-cast audio adaptation now available] [Court and martial world, political intrigue and mystery, decisive and ruthless] Who is caught in the scheme, and who stands outside it? Who is a pawn, and who has been cast aside? The only thing that makes their enemies tremble isn't the pair of blades in their hands... With a group of like-minded friends by their side, they can find the strength to keep going, no matter how dark the road ahead! 2.3kReads8.8Score198Shelves

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    Ancient suspense, reasoning to solve cases, clear logic, online IQ, disputes in the court, grievances, love and hatred, Lu Yao, Qiu Yu, Wan Qing, Duo'er, Lian Yi, Furong, Bi Luo, Feng Yi, Lin Mubai, Hu Yue, Chen Chang'an, all the vivid characters, in the layers of fog, who is the chess piece and who is the chess player? Who's in the game? Who is behind the scenes?

12. 162 恶 Tales of Evil 恶谭 Bai Ze白泽Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted [Mind-Bending Mystery + Episodic Cases + Crime + Criminal Investigation + Jaw-Dropping Twists + Partners in the Field + Comedy] “When a person’s heart is filled with darkness, evil takes root there. The guilty are not those who commit crimes, but those who create the darkness.” A desperate call for help in the early hours of the morning came from a dead person’s phone number. A news report about a murder in a village claimed the Wolf God might be responsible! In Liangcheng, men kept turning up w 21Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Unit stories, each one is very attractive

13. 163 逐 Code of the Killer 逐凶密码 Little Master小师傅Mystery263k WordsCompleted Private detective Luo Jincheng takes on a lucrative job to find a missing girl. While investigating, Luo Jincheng finds himself caught in a kidnapping crisis! His pursuit of the case leads to a vast black-market empire! They monopolize capital and engage in vicious competition. To win favor with powerful officials, they even traffic underage girls in sex-for-power deals! Before one case is solved, another emerges. Coincidence, or carefully orchestrated? Beneath the city’s dark clouds, a massive 228Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    The character's IQ is online, the writing is smooth and delicate, the logic is perfect, and the ending is a twist! [Cool]

14. 164 阴 A Genius of Yin and Yang 阴阳鬼才 Yu Wen御文Mystery1.5M WordsCompleted A calamity when I was fourteen changed my whole life. Then, at eighteen, I was set firmly on the path of yin and yang, where I mastered top-tier secret arts and went ever farther along the road of slaying demons and vanquishing evil. 1.4kReads8.8Score118Shelves

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    Story introduction: Character characteristics:

15. 165 地 Underworld Courier 地府快递员 Loanword Character通假字Urban3.0M WordsCompleted On the surface, I’m an ordinary deliveryman, zipping around on an electric scooter loaded with parcels, come rain or shine. In private, I still work as a deliveryman, but the routes I take are anything but ordinary. They’re the roads of the legendary underworld... 699Reads8.8Score111Shelves
16. 166 深 Deep Tracking 深度追踪 The Flying Conch想飞的海螺Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted A dismemberment case brings old secrets to light, and as the killer goes on a spree, the city’s residents are gripped by fear. You Hemei, a forensic science student, is caught up in the case. Are the markings at the crime scene a coincidence, or is this nightmare happening all over again? Though she has her doubts, she joins the investigation in pursuit of the truth. For a forensic pathologist, a corpse is the most honest witness of all! Tangled romances, one case after another… What truth lies 3Reads6.8Score—Shelves
17. 167 奇 Strange Case Files 奇案集 Drunken Dream Crab醉梦蟹Mystery226k WordsCompleted A modern office worker and homebody transmigrates to ancient times to solve cases. Strange mysteries, endless court conflicts, and a mysterious person bound to his fate: how will he face them all? Does the truth really matter that much? 324Reads8.5Score116Shelves
18. 168 千 One Slip After a Thousand Careful Thoughts 千虑一失 Old Dong from Yichang宜昌老董Mystery315k WordsCompleted [Criminal Investigation] [Mystery and Deduction] [No Supernatural Elements] A man commits a brazen crime in front of the police and jumps into a river during the manhunt, but the body they find in the water is not the culprit’s. Afterward, new victims appear one after another in an apartment elevator, at a hospital, and outside the Public Security Bureau, setting off a kidnapping crisis as well. Four people die in a single day. Is this a deliberate provocation, or is something else at play? Face 18Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    Self-recommended debut novel "Thousands of Thoughts and One Mistake" [Complete/Criminal Investigation/No Supernatural] 1. In just one day, four people died. The suspect turned out to be the male police officer's elementary school teacher and the female police officer Hua's savior when she was young. 2. The four serial murder cases in 2024 are actually inseparable from the three old cases in 1999. What kind of unknown emotional entanglement is hidden behind it? 3. The cunning murderer waited for 25 years to avenge his sweetheart, and plotted carefully. He thought it was perfect, but he made a fatal mistake. [Plot] A man stabbed a woman in front of the police and jumped into the river during the roundup. But the body recovered by the police was not that of the murderer. Immediately afterwards, new dead people appeared one after another at the entrance of the community elevator, hospital, and public security bureau, and a kidnapping incident was triggered. The task force discovered that behind this series of conspiracies were related to three old cases from 25 years ago, as well as the love, hatred and business interests of several families. The murderer was cunning and well-organized, but he made a ridiculous mistake. [Plot] Covers criminal investigation, reasoning, suspense, business war, and a small amount of romance. There are two timelines, one is the detection of the serial cases from October to November 2024, and the other is the whole story of the old cases from 1996 to 1999.

19. 169 我 I Am the Suspect 我就是嫌疑人 Zhong Yichu钟意初Mystery348k WordsCompleted A high-IQ suspect versus a criminal investigator [Mystery and deduction, ensemble cast, no CP or romance, slow-paced. Please don’t read if that’s not your thing.] Ten years ago, the head of Guangyang Orphanage was found dead in a gruesome state. A twelve-year-old child named “A Lang” became the prime suspect, but has never been brought to justice. Ten years later, A Lang reappears. After killing three people, he takes an entire junior high school class hostage and calls the police himself. In fr 337Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    Come on, let's use our reasoning skills.

20. 170 小 Mystery in a Small Town 小城谜案 May Chang'an Last Day and Night盼日夜长安Mystery846k WordsOngoing A death case brings to light the past of educated youths sent to the countryside many years ago, a mystery surrounding someone’s identity, and an unsolved headless case... Piece by piece, the truth emerges. Facing pressure from powerful business magnates, Zhou Zhimo presses on and uncovers the truth... 6Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    The inspiration for opening the book came from the experience of seeing the person involved, and the content material was completely adapted from what happened around me. Zhou Zhimo, an ordinary policeman who lives in a small county town, devotes himself to his work and wants to investigate cases and find the truth. Even when facing powerful people and capitalists, he can withstand the pressure from his superiors and lead his teammates to solve mysterious cases one after another, exposing the ugliness and cruelty of human nature...

21. 171 悬 Suspenseful Investigation 悬侦 Camille可蜜儿Mystery483k WordsOngoing The city is a vast chessboard, and all living beings are its pieces. He heard the sound of a chess piece falling: a taunt from hell, and a death knell leading to the truth. Every cold case has an ending. He used the dead as a mirror to reconstruct the sins of the living, and the chess game as a ruse to conceal a heart that devoured people. 510Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Me: Just read one chapter. 3 A. M.: Read one more chapter and go to sleep. 🌙

22. 172 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 359Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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    Ancient reasoning, the chapters are not very long, but they are all the essence, no cp, brainstorming throughout the process, the author's writing style is very good, the logic is online, a rare high-quality article, it is not a loss if you enter the pit [Note][Note][Note]

23. 173 神 Detective Peter 神探皮特 Mo Shou陌手Mystery3.4M WordsCompleted The protagonist, Pete Li, gets called Detective Pete by someone after a chance encounter, and then sets off on a remarkable journey through life. 147Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    This book is an excellent work of suspense mystery novels, with quick thinking and interlocking reasoning, which is amazing and stunning. Moreover, the description of love, which is just a side story, is also very interesting. It seems cliché, but in fact it is clever. There are six different types of stunning beauties in one book, both good and evil, but all of them are in love with the protagonist, which is fascinating. But the suspense is left until the end. I am eager to see the sweet love, but I still feel the sour first experience of love. All the things here make people impatient and make random mistakes. Welcome to visit us...

24. 174 洛 Three Days in Luoyang 洛阳三日簿 Great Sage Duo Duo大圣铎铎Historical511k WordsCompleted If you open the account book titled The Luoyang Three-Day Ledger, every line of numbers represents a life. Three days before the Lantern Festival in the first year of the Zhengsheng era, Li Suan, a low-ranking clerk in the Ministry of Revenue, discovers a ledger that could turn the entire court of the Wu Zhou dynasty into a river of blood. The charcoal and ice gratuities are bribes; the sunken grain ships are murder. And the bloody fingerprints of twenty-seven ministers on the final page point t 417Reads—Score100Shelves

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    [Bookshelf plus one] An account book lit up Chang'an Night, changing the ending of the prosperous Tang Dynasty in 72 hours! "Three Days in Luoyang" uses an account book to cut into Wu Zhou's darkest conspiracy heart. [Like] Three must-read highlights: Why it is worth staying up all night. This is not only a historical suspense novel, but also a high-concept work that creates a unique track. Your reading time will be exchanged for three high-density values: 1. The first "account book review" type of suspense, with an unprecedented angle of entry · Core setting: While other protagonists are practicing and upgrading, the protagonist of this book, Li Suan, a ninth-grade household official, is using an abacus and absolute sensitivity to numbers to solve murder cases and corruption networks in piles of account books, and finally prevent a coup that overthrows the dynasty. Audit reports have become the most lethal weapon, and the crackling sound of abacus is more frightening than a sword. · Reading experience: This is not a time-traveler using modern knowledge to reduce dimensionality, but a local little guy who uses his own expertise to survive under extreme pressure. You will follow him, smell the smell of blood from boring numbers, and experience the ultimate sense of wits and wits that "numbers are like knives, capable of killing dynasties". 2. Accurately meet the taste of high-quality readers · The game of human nature: The core of the story is the extreme dealings and psychological games between Li Suan and Wu Zetian, Princess Taiping, Lai Junchen and other forces. In the desperate situation of "unfair accounts and lives at stake", every choice is a gamble of life and death, brain-burning and exciting. · Textual research-based creation: The background of the story is set in Wu Zetian's first year of Zhengsheng, and details such as water transportation, charcoal and ice worship are all carefully planned. The author uses solid details to make the atmosphere and undercurrents of the prosperous Tang Dynasty vividly appear on the page, making reading both a sense of historical immersion and the pleasure of solving puzzles. · Strong rhythm and famous scenes: The whole book closely follows the countdown of "72 hours before the Lantern Festival", and the rhythm is as tight as a drum beat. From the discovery of the account books to being chased by ruthless officials, to the final showdown at the lantern festival, the whole process is high-energy and has a strong visual sense. It naturally has the potential for readers to spontaneously generate "famous scene" pictures and discussions. 3. The perspective of a small person triggers the strongest resonance. The protagonist Li Suan has no system or powers, only an abacus and survival instinct. His fear, struggle and wisdom in desperate situations can make every ordinary person who faces pressure in reality find a strong sense of empathy. This narrative of "little people leveraging big history" is the most empathetic theme at the moment. [Love] One-sentence summary: If you are tired of the same time-travel routines and long for a historical suspense masterpiece with online IQ, novel setting, and explosive rhythm, "Three Days in Luoyang" will be your best choice. Open this "King of Hell's Account" and join the storm of little people's accounts that determine life and death in the city of God. . .

25. 175 我 I'm an Assassin, Not a Detective 我是杀手，不是侦探 Dharma Name: One More Watch法号一更Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted (No transmigration, no System.) Lu Yutang, a professional killer, never imagined that his wealthy landlady would turn out to be a police detective, living right across the hall from him. What a predicament. (Other works in this series are now available. Visit the author’s page.) 48.6kReads9.1Score5.4kShelves
26. 176 黑 Tracking the Black Zone 黑域追踪 Eternal Restlessness无恒安息Mystery423k WordsOngoing A cold case pursued for ten years finally tore open Linjiang's gray sky screen. The black-gold empire crumbled, the protectors fell from power, and police detective Zheng Xiaotian won the battle, yet chose to leave the front line. His departure told everyone: you only win when you hold fast to the bottom line of justice. The dawn in Linjiang has never meant that the sky has grown bright, but that people's hearts have. All the stories in this book are artistic adaptations of real cases and events 58Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This new book is good

27. 177 阴 The Underworld Detective 阴间神探 Old Nine of the Daoist Sect道门老九Mystery1.9M WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 88.7kReads9.4Score10.9kShelves

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    🔥① Aunt Zhang, who lives frugally, picked up a bag of meat from the trash can and made it into wonton stuffing. But this meat is a bit scary. What big case will it lead to? How will the truth be revealed in the end? What other bizarre cases will there be...

28. 178 谎 Testimony of a Burning Lie 谎焰证词 ZhouzhouzZZ周周zZZMystery292k WordsCompleted There is no truth in the ashes, only deeper lies. When your best friend dies for you twice, only then do you understand: being alive is the ultimate revenge. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Criminal investigation version of "The Truman Show" with two male protagonists: What you think is the truth is just the bait they set, Physiological heartbeat record: When Chen Mo discovered Lin Shen's scar, his heartbeat shattered the office surveillance system. The Metamorphosis of Plastic Brotherhood: The little crybaby in the orphanage photo grew up to become a life-or-death disaster for each other.

29. 179 凶 Case Files: Irregular Tales from Criminal Investigations 凶案密档：刑侦不规则怪谈 Rousseau's Forest Cabin卢梭的森林小屋Mystery272k WordsCompleted [Mystery + criminal investigation + horror + human nature + crime + serial murders + fast-paced] A horrifying event unfolds inside an old tailor shop: welcome to the world of the Doll Tailor! This collection of bizarre murder mysteries features more than a thousand baffling cases full of twists, including The Doll Tailor, Ghost in the Mirror, The Midnight Bus Mystery, The Soul Possession Case, The Killers' Circle of Friends, and The Wicked Child. Urban mysteries return as criminal investigation 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    When we turned to the first page of "Murder Files: Irregular and Weird Stories of Criminal Investigation", we may not have expected that this series of cases would lead us into such a complex and bizarre world. Bloody crime scenes, unexplained supernatural phenomena, and the dark corners buried deep in people's hearts are all intertwined to form a horrifying picture. In this book, the line between good and evil seems blurred. Seemingly rational and scientific criminal investigation methods often fail to fully reveal the truth. Behind every case, what is hidden may not only be human sin, but also power beyond common sense. We follow the investigators time and time again as they travel between reality and the unknown, trying to find some explanation, trying to reveal the secrets deep in the human heart, and trying to find order amidst chaos and fear. But the final conclusion is that some truths may never be known. Looking back at the cases: The confrontation between human nature and fear. Looking back at these cases, we find that they not only reveal criminal behavior, but also tell the story of the fragility and tenacity of human nature. In many cases, the irreversibility of time has plunged investigators into deep despair. No matter how hard he tries, there always seems to be some force controlling him, preventing him from changing the trajectory of his destiny. Many cases force us to think, does fate decide us, or can we decide fate? When humans face unexplainable forces, the feeling of powerlessness and fear is so real and shocking. In mirror-related cases, the mirror image reflects not only the external image, but also the sin and regret deep inside. Those souls swallowed by the mirror seem to remind us that everyone has an inner dark side, but some people choose to face it, while others choose to escape. As the investigator said: "Sometimes, the most terrifying enemy is not the monster in the outside world, but the devil in our own hearts." The criminals in these cases may not just be evil people driven by desire. The motivations for many people to commit crimes stem from inextricable pain, fear, and escaping from reality. Each case explores the complexity of human nature: good and evil are not distinct. Many times, they coexist in the same soul. However, these cases also tell us that no matter how great the fear and darkness is, humans will still choose to fight. In the case, the investigators faced the threat of death itself, but they still chose to delve into the mystery and look for the slim chance of survival. This desire for truth and the pursuit of justice are the light for mankind to move forward in the darkness. Reality and Supernatural: The Boundary of Criminal Investigation A core theme in "Crime Files: Irregular Stories of Criminal Investigation" is the intersection of reality and the supernatural. As a crime novel, it explores the tension between science and mysterious phenomena. The advancement of science has allowed us to explain many phenomena in the world, but some things still cannot be understood rationally. In every case in the book, supernatural elements are always present, challenging the investigators' knowledge and beliefs. In secret room cases, strange disappearances in the room break the basic laws of physics, and the supernatural sounds in some cases make people wonder whether it is the undead complaining about their grievances, or the human psychology at work. Investigators are often ambivalent about these unexplained phenomena. On the one hand, they firmly believe in the power of science, but on the other hand, they have to face facts that science cannot explain. As the main character of the detective, his character growth is also based on this kind of questioning and exploration of the unknown. From his initial insistence on science to his gradual acceptance of the possibility of supernatural phenomena, he showed a transformation from rationality to sensibility, and from science to mystery. However, this does not mean abandoning rationality, but a deeper understanding of the complexity of the world. The power of science is undeniable, but it cannot explain all phenomena. When facing the unknown, we may need not only scientific tools, but also a more open mind and the courage to admit that our understanding of the world is still limited. Behind the Case: The Source of Terror The reason why horror stories resonate with people is that they often profoundly reflect the deepest fears in human beings. In this book, horror does not only come from external monsters or supernatural phenomena, but more from human beings themselves. Every case in the book reflects some kind of real-life fear: fear of death, fear of losing oneself, fear of the unknown future. These fears are universal and something everyone feels at some point. For example, in dream-related cases, the boundary between dream and reality becomes blurred, and the victim is killed in the dream, but no one notices in reality. This loss of self-control is the source of deep fear for many people. Dreams are supposed to be a safe haven, but when dreams become dangerous, the sense of security in reality collapses. In some cases, the victims feel the fear of being spied on all the time, as if there is a pair of eyes staring at them in the dark. The helpless feeling of being attacked at any time is a reflection of the deep-seated fear of life safety. The horror elements in these cases are often not created through bloody scenes or sudden scares. On the contrary, they are more like gradually invading the reader's mind in a subtle way, making people unconsciously fall into a kind of continuous tension and uneasiness. This kind of terror comes from a precise grasp of human psychology and a profound insight into human weaknesses. Searching for the truth: The ultimate dilemma Searching for the truth is the theme throughout "Crime Files: Irregular Stories of Criminal Investigation". This is not only the truth about the case, but also the truth about the nature of the world. Readers see time and time again in the book that investigators try to find the truth behind the mystery at all costs. However, as the story develops, we gradually understand that some truths may not be suitable to be revealed. In some cases, investigators finally solved a mystery that had plagued them for years, only to find that the truth was more unacceptable than imagined, and even brought greater disaster. This illustrates a profound philosophical proposition: Is the truth always worth pursuing? Humanity's desire for the unknown is an important driving force for the progress of civilization, but this desire may also bring devastating consequences. Are we ready to face truths that are beyond our comprehension? Do we have the capacity to bear these truths? By the end of the book, the detective and his team finally uncovered many mysteries, but lost much as a result. They have suffered great psychological and physical trauma from these cases. Perhaps this is the price of seeking the truth. Conclusion: The Unfinished Story Although Carter's story comes to an end at this moment, the search for the truth will never end. The end of every case does not mean the end of terror. As the characters in the book said: "The real horror does not come from the monsters we see, but from the unknown we cannot understand." Through these cases, we see the fragility and tenacity of human beings in the face of the unknown, and also see the delicate balance between science and the supernatural. This book is not only an analysis of crime, but also an in-depth exploration of human nature. It reminds us that the world is far more complex than we imagine, and human knowledge is always limited. Perhaps, this is also the core idea that Carter wants to convey: the truth is not always black and white, and the nature of the world may always be hidden in the fog. What we can do is to continue to look for our own light in this fog. As the detective said at the end: "Even if the road ahead is still unknown, even if the truth follows us everywhere, we still can't give up the pursuit of justice." The world is still full of mysteries, and the story will never really end.

30. 180 谜 The Mystery: Thaw 谜局：融冰 Elegant Pavilion亭亭楼阁Two Male Leads748k WordsCompleted The Mystery Series, Books Two and Three * [Book One: The Mystery, Part Two: Thawing Ice. Two powerful leads · Crime] * Wen Qi is cocky, handsome, and bold, and he handles cases with ruthless efficiency. * Song Li’an is the young heir to the Song Group, cold and aloof by nature. ** “How many days do you think he’ll last?” “Three. The last person Team Leader Wen drove to tears only lasted 48 hours.” * Everyone was waiting to witness this once-in-a-century showdown, but no one expected... ** When W 3.4kReads9.2Score574Shelves

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    "He is very good, he must be good." - Yang Zheng's affirmation is his trust in his colleagues and his persistence in the truth. The novel conveys positive energy with its positive themes and touching stories.

31. 181 长 The Long, Long Night 长夜长夜 Iron Bull, Ah Iron Bull铁牛阿铁牛Mystery170k WordsCompleted Long Night, Long Night is an engrossing criminal investigation novel. It opens with the suicide of a veteran detective, drawing readers into a world of suspense and danger. The story then leads to the suicide of a female student more than a decade earlier, which in turn brings to light the accidental death of a police officer and a series of related cases. The plot is tightly paced, packed with suspense and twist after twist, making it impossible to stop reading. Every chapter leaves behind clu 504Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    What a nice book

32. 182 七 Seven Departures 七出 Plum Has Crossed the Jianghu梅有过江湖Mystery821k WordsCompleted In the 21st century, someone is committing a series of crimes using ancient forms of punishment. This forces two rival senior fellow disciples to join forces, solve the case, and pursue a highly intelligent suspect. But they don't expect this to open a mysterious door… 105Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Full of suspense, smooth reasoning, very interesting to watch [Like][Like][Like]

33. 183 破 Solving Cases Takes Someone Like Me [Criminal Investigation] 破案需要我这样的人才【刑侦】 Never Imagined未曾设想Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted When it comes to Ling Wuyou, even an ant passing by would turn to its companion and say, “Don't mess with that lunatic!” Say a couple of words to her and she'll blow up like a firecracker. She doesn't care one bit about acting like a respectable adult. While she was studying at the police academy, she taught quite a few classmates a lesson more than once. It's because she's not very strong, but her dirty tricks are endless. Later, the lunatic became a proud police officer. She'd say, “Who wants 91.4kReads9.4Score13.7kShelves

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    It is a very interesting book. You can reason along with Sherlock Holmes, practice observation, analysis, and judgment, capture every detail, peel off cocoons, and form a rigorous logical chain.

34. 184 卧 The Undercover Agent Returns: His First Case Shocks the Entire Bureau 卧底归来，第一次破案震惊全局 Spicy Rabbit Head with a Little Sugar麻辣兔头加点糖Mystery754k WordsCompleted [A Not-So-Serious Traditional System Story (The System Barely Appears and Might Be Fake...) + Mystery and Crime Solving (Sort Of) + One Heroine + Mutual Devotion + Nontraditional Fluff + Slow-Building Plot + Sweet, Sweet, Sweet, Sweet] [This is a romance story! This is a romance story! This is a romance story! Important things must be said three times!] [As usual, the cases start in Chapter Four. I’m no good at writing blurbs (the opening is pretty bad too, haha), so please read 50 chapters. If 8.8kReads9.3Score955Shelves
35. 185 咸 The Laid-Back Detective: From the Start, I Show Up with a Robbery Suspect in Tow 咸鱼警探之开局拎着抢劫犯报到 The Cat That Took Flight飞起来的猫Mystery682k WordsCompleted Bu Tongfeng had hoped to lie flat, but somehow ran into an unreliable System. Before long, he found himself caught up in one bizarre case after another. Fine. If you won't let me take it easy, then none of you are getting away unscathed. I'll use the iron fist of justice to teach you that being a couch potato is an attitude, not a lack of ability. 3.9kReads9.2Score368Shelves

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    They are all about solving crimes, there are no women, and the author is active

36. 186 滨 The Binjiang Normal University Student Murder Case: An Investigation Diary 滨江师大女生碎尸悬案调查手记 Xun Lu荀鹿Mystery404k WordsCompleted I, Xun Lu, am an ordinary mystery writer. A friend recommended me for a screenwriting job. The upcoming New Year's Day in 2018 would mark twenty years since the unsolved dismemberment of a female student at Binjiang Normal University. I planned to use the case as the basis for a story about a psychic girl solving a murder and dismemberment case. I would call it The Psychic Cold Case. To find inspiration, screenwriter Xun Lu, investor Xiao Hao, consultant Lao Ma, cameraman Jin Ming, leading man N 197Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    Pure logical flow reasoning! Although the title of the book contains the word "psychic", it has nothing to do with supernatural beings. There is a threshold for readers, those with obviously low IQs, or those who are not fans of mystery should read with caution!

37. 187 凶 The Haunted House: The Midnight Wind Chime Murders 凶宅之午夜风铃杀人事件 Fifty-Year-Old Immortal五十老仙8k WordsCompleted The Haunted House: The Midnight Wind Chime Murders 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Kill invisible!

38. 188 锦 The Embroidered Guards' Case Files (Complete in Five Volumes) 锦衣拍案（全五册） Wang Shengxiang王圣翔Anime Fanfiction554k WordsCompleted Set against the real history of the early Ming dynasty, this legendary mystery series inserts the fictional character Hua Gang, a brilliant investigator in the Imperial Guards, into the past. With an authentic historical backdrop and vivid depictions of local customs, it aims to transport readers to the vibrant yet perilous early years of the Great Ming. The Case Files of the Imperial Guards series consists of five books, in chronological order: The Ghost Postmaster, Farewell, My Concubine, The 1.7kReads9.2Score169Shelves

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    The real historical background, the characters' distinctive personalities, the ups and downs of the case, and the writing style are sophisticated yet humorous. This is a book not to be missed!

39. 189 非 Abnormal Frequency 非正常频率 Chu3初3Modern Romance595k WordsCompleted Li Yunqing: “In your twenty-nine years, have you only managed to grow a potbelly and a double chin, without growing a single bit of courage?” Su Erfeng was so furious she could hardly speak. Had this man soaked his tongue in poison? How could he be so vicious! A pair of glasses brings a strange stroke of fate; One bizarre, heart-wrenching story after another; A romantic waltz between an older single woman and a truly exceptional man. When the darkness is at its deepest, the light will appear… 577Reads9.0Score101Shelves

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    The most recent book I couldn't stop wanting to know the result of, finally I really got the idea.

40. 190 我 I Solve Cases, and the Leaders Fight to Be Team Captain 我办案，领导争先恐后当组长 A Tiger Snatched Along the Way顺手牵虎Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted Volume Two of “The Young Cop's Big Cases.” The first volume follows Du Dayong's growth, while the second chronicles his brilliant detective work. The first volume alone shows how the author keeps a story of over two million characters consistent and engaging, packed with substance and no filler. The cases in the second volume are even more gripping, and its quality is sure to surpass the first. 19.7kReads9.6Score3.4kShelves
41. 191 悬 Major Case: 1 悬案大用：1 A Tiger Snatched Along the Way顺手牵虎Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted This is the third book following A Cop's Big Break and The Great Detective, divided into Volumes 1 and 2 to distinguish the different unsolved cases. The new book begins when Du Dayong is transferred from the Ministry's Fifth Bureau to Min Province, starting with the baffling case in the mountains of Pingnan. This story places greater emphasis on the essence of each case, analyzing them from more angles and bringing more artistic touches to criminal investigation, forensic examination, forensic 25.1kReads9.6Score3.6kShelves
42. 192 刑 Difficult Cases Reviewed by a Detective 刑警翻阅的疑难案件 A Tiger Snatched Along the Way顺手牵虎Mystery2.2M WordsOngoing This book continues The Major Case Files 1. It also marks the beginning of a new generation of police officers gradually coming into contact with internet crime. The carefully selected cases span several different categories. As always, the author will continue the previous writing style, bringing readers the stories of Du Dayong and his fellow criminal police officers as they fight to keep society safe and take on all kinds of criminals. The book will also continue to explore criminal psycholog 45.7kReads9.4Score2.7kShelves
43. 193 凶 Hunting Down Murderers 凶案追缉 Fang Xiaotang方小糖Mystery521k WordsOngoing [Criminal Investigation and Deduction] [Unraveling the Clues to Dispel Layer Upon Layer of Mystery] The Rainy-Night Predator Case The Flower Shop Owner’s Lover The Death of a Streamer A Captive in the Cellar… Murder after murder… Deputy Captain Lin Yi leads his team in solving one bizarre case after another. Who could have guessed that in the end, he would uncover the mystery of his own origins! 140Reads7.3Score108Shelves

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    Take a look at my book, the real process of solving the case [laughing evilly] [laughing evilly]

44. 194 多 Domino Kill Formation (Humanity Lost and Psychological Redemption) 多米诺杀阵（人性迷失&心理救赎） Cheng Gang成刚Mystery234k WordsCompleted Yan Ting, a police officer in the Major Crimes Unit, gets help from criminal psychology expert Lu Yu to solve a series of honeymoon murders. But the killer soon becomes the victim of another murder. Next, a sense of duty brings the Oracle Killer onto the scene, targeting only people with moral failings. Yuan Qingzhou, an expert from the provincial Criminal Psychology Research Center, comes in to assist. With an outstanding criminal psychology report, she identifies the suspect and brings them do 1Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    They are all about crime solving, suspense, and reasoning.

45. 195 火 She's a Hit! A Washed-Up Actor Makes a Comeback on a Brainy Variety Show 火了！过气演员靠烧脑综艺翻红 Yue QingYa月清YaModern Romance594k WordsCompleted [Female-oriented] [Romance] [Entertainment industry + livestreaming + suspense + mystery + variety show + couples + multiple protagonists] The country’s first live-action role-playing mystery reality show. A low-budget livestream variety show versus has-been actors. The guests are locked in a dark room from the start, and then they’re taken to a crime scene… Case One: The Art Museum That Couldn’t Be Beautiful… Case Two: The Legend of the Five-Colored Stones… Case Three: Terror at the Old Ma 79Reads6.9Score—Shelves
46. 196 一 The Top Forensic Pathologist 一线女法医 Pillow Baby枕宝儿Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted Li Jingyan, a forensic expert, is drawn into one dispute after another when her best friend dies unexpectedly. In these cases, she is a person involved, an observer, a listener, and, above all, a seeker of the truth. Her best friend is brutally murdered; a beauty queen accidentally sets a building on fire; a baby is found in a trash can; a highly educated PhD takes her own life at home; a husband and wife who love outdoor adventures are subjected to both mental and physical abuse; and a vile hus 56Reads5.4Score—Shelves
47. 197 我 I’m Watching You 我在看着你 Corn玉米Mystery438k WordsCompleted A skull that saw daylight again after two years, unceasing roars in an abandoned warehouse, a madwoman at a nursing home in the foothills, a doomsday hell with a returning avenger... One bizarre case after another unfolds. Ji Nian, a justice-minded detective, and Du Ruo, a cold and distant forensic examiner, are both drawn into the mystery. Can they get out safely? Half of Du Ruo’s face was hidden in the dim light, but her eyes were unusually bright. As she gazed at the flames in the distance, J 23Reads6.7Score—Shelves
48. 198 重 Reborn as a Man of Iron and Blood, I Won’t Let You Down This Life! 重生之铁血男儿，今生不负！ Decide by Heaven以天决Mystery597k WordsCompleted A veteran undercover agent, reborn as a rogue cop! Chu Xiao had planned to coast through life and slack off, but he unexpectedly activated the Super Detective System. Super Eagle Eye, Track Someone Across a Thousand Miles, Rewind Time and Space… With all kinds of overpowered abilities at his disposal, he can spot the tiniest clues at a crime scene and expose the evil lurking in the shadows! He no longer fears the powerful, and dares to confront corruption head-on: “Who do you think you are?” He’ 518Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    A rhythm that will definitely make you unable to stop [thinking][thinking][thinking]

49. 199 新 New Bao Qingtian Fan Fiction: The Fragrant Consort of Luoshen 新包青天同人：洛神香妃 Moonlight Gaze月潋凝眸Female-Channel Fanfiction1.6M WordsOngoing [Steady Daily Updates, Period-Style Dialogue] Bai Yutang x Original Female Lead She is the reincarnation of the celestial realm's narcissus flower goddess, with a pure and holy soul. She has no noble status, only a mysterious and extraordinary background. She cares for all under heaven, is high-minded, excels in both letters and arms, and brings blessings to all living beings. … An adaptation of The Seven Heroes and Five Gallants, beginning when Zhan Zhao receives the title “Imperial Cat” from 126Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend this ancient criminal investigation, a story about solving crimes in Kaifeng Mansion in the Northern Song Dynasty, a unit case, a group drama, a heroine story, focusing on suspense reasoning and human nature analysis. The lines are ancient and the dialogue is real and down-to-earth, just like two ancient people talking. Immersive, exciting, and beautiful!

50. 200 骑 Rider Number 0137 骑手编号0137 Folding an Oil-Paper Umbrella折油纸伞Mystery258k WordsOngoing [Traditional Criminal Investigation] [Hard-Boiled Deduction] [Brain-Twisting Suspense] [Spycraft and Shadow Wars] [No System] Ye Feng was once a star agent in the national security service. Three years ago, an accident killed his teammates and left him all alone. After moving to Linjiang City, he made a living delivering food, only to become entangled in a series of poisonings. Hoping to resolve the trouble quickly, he chose to work with Lin Yu, a beautiful young police officer who had just joi —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This one is being pursued, but it's only the second case.

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