Mystery and Crime-Solving Stories, One Case After Another 破案悬疑的，一个剧情一个剧情的

1. 1 佞 The Treacherous Minister 佞臣 Read a Little, Xu Bai读点叙白Mystery549k WordsCompleted [Amnesiac, Highly Skilled Detective X Cold-on-the-Outside, Warm-Hearted Eunuch in Power] [Historical fantasy + Mystery-solving + Two Beautiful, Powerful, Tragic Leads + Taking Another's Place + Marriage Before Love + Amnesia] After Zhao Yuqing is gravely wounded and loses her memory, she wanders to Jianzhou, where she is rescued by the kindhearted young lady of the Jia family. To repay her, Zhao Yuqing, gifted with both martial prowess and intelligence, solves the Jia family's murder case, only 808Reads9.1Score125Shelves

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   More than 20 unsolved cases are linked together! One after another, they're connected! [Thumbs up]

2. 2 沈 Captain Shen's Madness Turns a Crime Thriller into a Sweet Romance 沈队靠疯，把刑侦文硬掰成甜宠文 Silly a Melon呆a瓜Mystery560k WordsCompleted [Mystery + deduction + sweet romance] [Seven-year age gap + government-employed boyfriend + ruthless pursuit] [Reader advisory: This is a fictional setting, very fictional] Mad-dog, nurturing mom-type police captain x gentle, S-obsessed fairy-like policewoman Eight years ago, Yan Wan's father was murdered by the person he had helped through legal aid. Of the family of four, only Yan Wan survived. Eight years later, Shen Hong finds Yan Wan and uses her father's death to threaten her into using he 2kReads9.1Score332Shelves

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   [Suspense + Mystery + Sweet Moments] [7-Year Age Gap + Boyfriend with a Government Career + Clever and Forced Acquisition] Fictional setting, very fictional. A crazy, domineering male police captain versus a gentle, charming, and adorable female police officer.

3. 3 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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   This book is really amazing! There's no romance, 100 individual cases, and it's not filler at all. The cases are very brain-teasing and incredibly exciting!

4. 4 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
5. 5 心 The Psychological Anatomist 心理解剖者 Bug Baby虫宝宝Mystery549k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication] Genius Forensic Doctor VS Tough-as-Nails Police Captain [Mystery + deduction + sweet romance + high-IQ crimes + serial murders + criminal profiling + suitable for the timid] Original title: The Psychological Anatomist Schizophrenia, antisocial personality disorder, high-IQ crimes... This is a world overrun by psychopaths. The Cat-Fetus Man case, the Couple Butchers, the Angel of Death... Twisted fantasies of evil always burst into reality alongside violence. A corpse is 95.5kReads9.5Score13.3kShelves

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   I've read quite a few crime-solving and suspense novels; I've compiled a list of 12 in total, covering ancient, Republican-era, and modern settings, all with very exciting cases. Books 2 and 8 are long ancient-era detective novels with numerous cases, enough to keep you reading for a long time. For those experiencing a reading slump, I recommend adding them to your collection and reading them at your leisure. Books 3 and 9 are not only thrilling but also incredibly moving; I almost cried while reading them! I highly recommend them! [Kissing emoji] I won't go into detail about the other books, but for those interested, I suggest adding them to your collection and reading them slowly. [Heart emoji]

6. 6 听 I Can Understand Animals: Now I'm a Regular at the Police Station 听懂动物语言：我成了警局常客 Lute and Evening Breeze琴涩晚风Modern Romance1.6M WordsCompleted No romance pairing + cute animals + a deathly aura + fiercely protective Sui Nuan, a wealthy, beautiful young lady who transmigrated into a book as a cannon-fodder lovesick fool, dumps her boyfriend, who’d been living off her while taking advantage of her, then turns around and buys the top-of-the-line fishing gear she’d dreamed of owning in her previous life. Excitedly, she devotes herself to her lifelong passion: fishing. What’s a man, anyway? Nothing beats the thrill of catching a huge fish y 49.1kReads9.2Score6.1kShelves

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   The female lead can understand the speech of some animals. While fishing, she finds a small snake. The snake smells the scent of people and helps her fish up a suitcase filled with fragments of people's lives... Female lead: "I know what I'm doing." [Laughing and crying emoji]

7. 7 恶 Dark Tales 2: The Fame and Fortune Circuit 恶谭2：名利场 The Out-of-Control Editorial Department失控编辑部Mystery267k WordsCompleted [Mind-bending mystery + criminal investigation + deduction + episodic stories + the depths of human nature + stunning twists + hard-core sleuthing] “Where fame and fortune reign, disputes are sure to arise.” A woman's corpse hidden inside a Buddha statue in an ancient temple, a mysterious online celebrity, and a group of suspects with tangled connections: Tan Zheng takes on a baffling murder case. As the investigation deepens, he discovers that the case is far more complicated than it first appe 257Reads9.3Score104Shelves

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   An episodic crime-solving mystery series with constant twists and turns – highly recommended!

8. 8 恶 Dark Tales 3: The Abyss of Desire 恶谭3：欲望渊 The Out-of-Control Editorial Department失控编辑部Mystery209k WordsCompleted [Mystery + criminal investigation + deduction + episodic cases + the depths of human nature + no romance + solving cases] [Desire is a wildfire, hard to contain once it spreads. It burns away reason, leaving only ashes behind.] Young Jiang Tingxu was presumed to have died by suicide, but years later he suddenly reappears and mercilessly kills the family members he once knew. A bizarre family history begins to come to light... The shocking discovery of several skeletons brings Longxue Village, a 184Reads9.2Score109Shelves
9. 9 恶 Dark Tales 4: Tides of the Sea of Hate 恶谭4：恨海潮 The Out-of-Control Editorial Department失控编辑部Urban175k WordsCompleted [Mystery + Criminal investigation + Deduction + Case-by-case mysteries + The depths of human nature + No romance + Focused on solving cases] [Love and hate are poison. In excess, they consume flesh and blood and devour the soul.] A student at a foreign studies university carries explosives into a classroom, causing a tragedy that shocks the entire city! A wealthy boy vanishes on a rainy night, and his body surfaces in the river the next day. But the circumstances of his drowning are riddled with 246Reads9.3Score103Shelves
10. 10 恶 Dark Tales 5: The Power Game 恶谭5：权势局 The Out-of-Control Editorial Department失控编辑部Mystery243k WordsCompleted [Mystery + Criminal investigation + Deduction + Case-by-case mysteries + The depths of human nature + No romance + Focused on solving cases] [Beneath the power, there is nothing but desire] A dismembered body is found in an alley, its bones and flesh mixed with pork. The brutal method of killing is appalling, and the victim’s wife has vanished without a trace! A popular young star dies mysteriously in a luxury hotel. The crime scene is covered in blood, but a malfunctioning surveillance system l 131Reads9.2Score100Shelves
11. 11 医 The Secret on the Hospital Rooftop 医院顶楼的秘密 Jade Ruling the World玉临天下Mystery271k WordsCompleted The city hospital was bustling with people, seemingly ordinary. But hidden on its top floor was a dark secret capable of dragging the world into an abyss. A merciless “Eternal Life Project” was being conducted in secret, part of a mad plot by a mysterious organization to awaken an ancient evil slumbering at Earth’s core. By a twist of fate, Lin Qian, Chen Feng, and David ventured into the forbidden top floor of the hospital, becoming embroiled in a thrilling global adventure. From ruins radiati 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These two books are essentially short stories, and they're worth reading!

12. 12 重 After Being Reborn, I Choose Not to Forgive 重生后，我选择不再原谅 Jade Ruling the World玉临天下Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Revenge and a comeback after being reborn! In her previous life, Wen Ning died in despair, trapped in a mire of betrayal and slander. When she opened her eyes again, she had returned to her college days. There, she met Ji Yunshen by chance. His sunshine and warmth were like a beacon in the darkness, illuminating Wen Ning's world after her rebirth. But Wen Ning had not forgotten the pain of her past life. The flames of revenge burned fiercely in her heart. Drawing on the experience and wisdom sh 42Reads7.4Score—Shelves
13. 13 大 The Great Coroner: Xilai, Another One’s Dead 大仵作：喜来，又死一个 Dog Sixteen狗十六Mystery2.2M WordsCompleted She was a posthumous child pulled from a pile of corpses. She spent her days among the dead, playing with skulls and amusing herself by catching maggots. To uncover the truth behind her adoptive father's death, she even took it upon herself to dissect a corpse. Others mocked her as a freak and kept their distance, but the ruthless commander of the realm's forces doted on her beyond measure. Dismemberment and cremation, for love or for money. In this bizarre world, joy comes from seeing clearly f 5.7kReads8.9Score877Shelves

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    Both of the books I'm currently reading are excellent. The first is a mystery about a woman in ancient times committing a crime, and the second is a modern criminal investigation. Both cases are captivating, and the reasoning is very logical.

14. 14 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! 18.4kReads9.1Score2.6kShelves
15. 15 别 While Others Solve Cases, I Just Look Up the Answers 别人破案我直接看答案 I Eat Tomatoes Without Spitting Out the Skins吃西红柿不吐番茄皮Mystery860k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + golden finger + light mystery + historical workplace drama + career advancement and raises + 30% feel-good power fantasy, 70% hard work] A heroine who grows over time, with a love interest. She isn’t ruthless or vengeful… If that’s not your thing, please don’t read. Thank you. By now, Yan Dan has become a renowned chief constable, famous throughout the land. Someone once asked how she went from being a lowly, unknown county constable to one of the most sought-after investigator 7.3kReads9.2Score1.4kShelves

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    The plot of this book is particularly interesting. The main story revolves around a detective who is transported to ancient times and becomes a constable. With a slight cheat-like ability, she gradually becomes a female constable.

16. 16 坑 Luring Ghosts and Catching Criminals: A Low-Ranking County Magistrate 坑鬼捉凶，一品小县令 Pipi Loves Tangerines爱吃橘子的皮皮Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted When Chu Ling opened her eyes, she had become the novel's number-one female side character, a troublemaker who ultimately got herself killed when the heroine shot an arrow through her heart. Knowing how the plot would unfold, Chu Ling spat in disdain, broke free of the story's control, and threw herself into building a career. But being a county magistrate is no easy job. One day, a ghostly maid comes to air her grievances; the next, a ghostly tutor shows up to reprimand her. Even stepping outsi 5.8kReads9.5Score956Shelves

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    Each case can be viewed as a complete story, with the entire book linked by interconnected episodic criminal investigations, from a family annihilation case to a grain theft case, each case standing up to scrutiny. The female protagonist, through her unique perspective of "reverse engineering the process from the known answer," meticulously unravels the logic of the crimes, from crime scene details to interpersonal relationships, each step of the reasoning is clear and detailed. The author avoids unnecessary suspense, allowing readers to follow the protagonist's thought process and solve the cases simultaneously, experiencing the exhilarating thrill of intellectual stimulation.

17. 17 重 Major Crimes Unit One: Six Together 重案一组：六人行 Candied Sweet Potato Cake拔丝蛋糕地瓜Mystery1.3M WordsOngoing [Handcrafted from scratch, read with confidence, and discussion is welcome] The Municipal Public Security Bureau's Criminal Investigation Detachment, Major Crimes Unit One, has six people. They handle the city's toughest homicide cases, with one case barely solved before another comes along. There are no genius detectives or prodigies of deduction, just repeated trips to crime scenes, scrutinizing details, and painstakingly following leads. Team leader Old Fu says solving cases doesn't depend on 14.1kReads—Score938Shelves

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    If you're looking for a serious crime investigation novel and are experiencing a reading slump, this is worth checking out. There's no fantasy or wild imagination involved; all the clues come from real-world investigations. The author's attention to detail in the case-solving process is excellent, and the motives and characters' psychology are portrayed with subtlety. The plot twists are well-placed and never feel forced. The team members each have their own roles, their interactions are natural, and there are no stereotypical villains. After finishing one case, you'll want to keep reading the next.

18. 18 倾 The Alluring Female Coroner 倾城女仵作 Yue Mo月莫Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted (Comic adaptation of The Beautiful Coroner now available) (Print edition of The Beautiful Coroner now on sale) After the mysterious death of her father, a coroner, Ye Caitang was saddled with a huge debt of fifty taels of silver. She had no choice but to sell herself to the Six Doors and work like a beast of burden for her creditor, Xia Yue, a renowned detective. Fortunately, Ye Caitang possessed the soul of an experienced modern forensic pathologist. Using modern forensic science, she deciphere 21.6kReads9.4Score3.1kShelves
19. 19 凶 The Murder Case Detective 凶案大侦探 Candied Sweet Potato Cake拔丝蛋糕地瓜Mystery374k WordsCompleted Hard-hitting criminal investigations + team-based case-solving + standalone murder cases + high-stakes plots, with a tight pace and nonstop twists The six-member major crimes unit trusts only evidence, never appearances. A locked room, a woman with slit wrists, and an entire city convinced it was suicide. One word from the medical examiner exposes the lie: the fatal blow to the back of her head could not have been self-inflicted! Team leader Zhou Ke leads the investigation. Fingerprints, fibers, 6.2kReads—Score471Shelves
20. 20 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 285Reads8.8Score100Shelves
21. 21 法 The Poison-Treating Forensic Doctor: From Cast-Off Consort to Chief Coroner 法医毒妃从下堂妃到首席法医 Wandering the World, Splashing Ink云游泼墨Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted When she opened her eyes, she was a discarded princess consort, divorced and condemned to drink poison. Her “crime” was plotting to kill the prince's beloved, the moonlight in his heart. In front of the coffin, the assembled guests watched her “atone with her death.” But she held the poison wine and gave her former husband, the powerful prince, a cool, professional smile: “Your Highness, are you sure your beloved really died from my ‘poison’?” “According to my preliminary examination, she died 550Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    1. **Precise Hook:** The opening uses the stark contrast between a death row inmate's rise to power and a "living devil" to instantly grab attention. 2. **Numerous Thrilling Moments:** Highlights multiple explosive moments such as "professional face-slapping," "the shock of the powerful," and "the male lead's unexpected charm." 3. **Vivid Characters:** The charm of the male and female leads is enhanced through dialogue and memorable quotes. 4. **Interactive Engagement:** The "comment section" increases reader participation and boosts post popularity. 5. **Memorable Closing:** A concise and powerful sentence elevates the theme, resonating with readers and encouraging wider sharing.

22. 22 首 The Chief Secretary's Adorable Forensic Surgeon Wife 首辅家的法医娇妻 Flowing Water and Clouds水流云Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted She was a forensic doctor in the 21st century. One day, she transmigrated into the body of a farmer's daughter. When her younger brother became entangled in a murder case, she stepped in to save him. The newly appointed county magistrate was impressed by her forensic skills and hired her as the county office's female coroner. For the sake of her family, Xie Ziyun resolutely accepted the new magistrate's offer. She helped him solve one strange case after another, until he rose to become the Grand 11.4kReads9.1Score1.5kShelves
23. 23 解 The Dynasty Dissected: The Empress Coroner Goes on a Killing Spree 解剖王朝：仵作皇后她杀疯了 Wandering the World, Splashing Ink云游泼墨Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted A modern forensic examiner is reborn as a corpse collector, using her exceptional autopsy skills to expose the imperial court's deadly secrets She opens her eyes to find herself a corpse-collecting maid, condemned to execution after autumn. In prison, she examines bones with her bare hands and overturns an ironclad case in three sentences, stunning the entire court. She only wants to keep her head down and survive, but the unsolved case of “nine nameless skeletons” drags her before the emperor. 36Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 24 第 The Twelfth Second 第十二秒 SunnessMystery274k WordsCompleted Nine years ago, she vanished without a trace while pregnant, leaving him only one clue: an eleven-second phone call to his police station, and a longing she never got to express. Nine years later, a strange warning call and two photographs of her set ablaze the longing he had buried for so long. As the police investigate and he makes inquiries of his own, a flood of astonishing secrets and buried memories comes to light. Through layer upon layer of mist, her face gradually emerges... Once, t 4.8kReads9.5Score1.1kShelves
25. 25 日 Sunset Without End [Crime Investigation] 日落无涯【刑侦】 Chocolate Fried Rice巧克力拌饭Mystery303k WordsCompleted Original title: Sunset Without End [Criminal Investigation] Alternate title: Tracing the Clues Criminal investigation deputy captain Leng Yan vs. Shao Yu, a beautiful forensic doctor who always carries cilantro with her. [The characters, organizations, positions, and events in this story are fictional creations serving the plot. Please do not compare them with real life!] [Before reading, please be aware: this story is overflowing with sweetness and romance amid criminal investigations. If you’ 8.2kReads9.0Score744Shelves
26. 26 奇 The Strange Her 奇怪的她 Affogato阿芙佳朵Mystery425k WordsCompleted The new girl is an oddball, but she’s smart and solves cases fast, so everyone figures they can put up with her personality flaws. She often forgets she’s “weak” and rushes into things, but she’s quick to admit her mistakes and has the right attitude, so everyone decides they can put up with her a little longer. Until one day, she sets her sights on the captain of the criminal investigation team. That’s going too far! He’s handsome, rich, and brilliant, and the two of them together look… well, l 8.7kReads9.3Score1.1kShelves
27. 27 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 7.5kReads9.2Score1kShelves
28. 28 诡 The Eerie Case Coroner 诡案女仵作 Qie Qie Isn't Sleepy茄茄不困Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted A lazy salted-fish coroner who just wants to lie flat VS a workaholic commander who knows nothing about romance. They crack bizarre cases and fall in love over time. As religious sects rise to prominence, people commit murder in the name of gods and ghosts, and strange cases erupt throughout the Great Qing Dynasty. After dying from overwork, forensic pathologist Jiang Ning joins the Yuning Guard, an organization of imperial investigators, hoping to lie flat and coast along as a low-ranking nobod 1.7kReads9.2Score226Shelves
29. 29 御 The Imperial Detective 御赐女神捕 A Pig Decked Out in Pearls珠光宝气的猪Mystery783k WordsCompleted Renowned woman detective Shen Xia'an repeatedly has her limits tested by the spoiled young heir Jin Yixuan. The two become a pair of bickering frenemies and set off to solve cases together. With the addition of a mature, levelheaded prefect and a teenage prodigy with exceptional medical skills, their detective squad becomes even more formidable! Serial murders, monster attacks, corpses in a coffin shop, a fire in the national treasury... Bizarre cases keep piling up, and danger lurks at every tu 61Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 30 伏 Pleading Guilty 伏罪 Du Shi Ya渡十鸦Mystery300k WordsCompleted [Now available in print] [Wild, calculating, wolfish captain vs. quirky, inscrutable genius girl, with deduction and crime-solving at the heart] Three years ago, Jiang An, the renowned genius girl of the police force, vanished without a trace after a meticulously planned bombing rocked the city. Three years later, Jiang An, now a famous mystery novelist, was arrested as a suspect and drawn into a bizarre murder case. Fu Jinhan, captain of the criminal investigation team, personally made the arre 11.2kReads9.2Score1.5kShelves
31. 31 猎 Hunting Down the Guilty and Pursuing the Wicked [Criminal Investigation] 猎罪逐凶【刑侦】 Delicate Bluebell玲珑风铃草Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted A stunning, icy female detective, a rough-around-the-edges but perceptive male team captain, and a plump forensic examiner who can never sit still. They seem like bickering oddballs, but in truth they make a perfectly in-sync team. Faced with one baffling case after another, this ironclad trio joins forces to pierce the layers of mystery. They support one another. They are comrades, and they are family. They trust and redeem one another. Who says truth is as dirty as lies? Beyond the fog, there 5.8kReads8.9Score593Shelves
32. 32 自 Surrender 自首 Glazed Luanhua琉璃栾华Mystery691k WordsCompleted (Now streaming on iQIYI. Starring Xu Weizhou, Guo Junchen, and Xiao Yan. A criminal police captain, played by Xu Weizhou, teams up with a psychologist, played by Guo Junchen, to solve cases and capture the monsters of the human heart. Mystery + deduction + psychologist + episodic cases + serial murders + high-IQ crimes + revenge plots + strange tales and records + best partners + light horror + suitable for the faint-hearted) “I killed someone.” A girl turns herself in, claiming that she killed 20.6kReads9.4Score2.9kShelves

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    The case-solving system makes every case exciting.

33. 33 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
34. 34 模 I Simulated Crimes a Hundred Thousand Times and Somehow Became a Top Detective 模拟犯罪十万次，我竟成王牌神探 Chilly Early Autumn初秋微寒Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted [Crime Investigation + Crime + Invincible + All-Rounder + Hardcore Detective] A killer capable of committing the perfect crime must also be a master detective. Su Ming should have become the perfect criminal, but instead he aced the entrance exam for the criminal investigation team and chose to stand on the front line of the fight against crime. He has pored over tens of thousands of case files and scrutinized hundreds of millions of cases. In his eyes, every crime is riddled with laughably obvi 80.8kReads9.1Score7.6kShelves
35. 35 破 Crime-Solving Group Chat: From the Start, Hannibal Taught Me How to Find Bodies 破案群聊：开局汉尼拔教我找尸体 Haha Spicy哈哈辣Mystery1.1M WordsOngoing Shen Ting transmigrates to a parallel world, where he activates the Detective System and becomes the owner of a crime-solving chat group. Hacker Kiko, Tang Tan's Qin Feng, forensic examiner Qin Ming, White Night detective Guan Hongfeng, and even chef Hannibal and educator Jigsaw are all in the group. As long as he solves cases, the group can bring in more detectives and deranged killers. Shen Ting can also earn skill coins to redeem all kinds of crime-solving skills: Anthropometry! Criminal 53kReads8.7Score4.8kShelves
36. 36 破 Solving Cases Is a Little Bitter, but My Sister Is Super Sweet 破案微苦，我姐超甜 KISS in the CloudsKISS云中Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted Lin Xuan was reborn. No System, no cheats, no golden finger. But Heaven had given him an outrageously powerful body. And at that very moment, the wheels of fate began to turn. Mu Qingtian: Brother-in-law, do you have a dream? Lin Xuan: I do. I want to show off. Mu Qingtian: ... Lin Xuan: Showing off is a longing for dignity, a fantasy about reality, and the right to pursue what you desire. What’s the difference between not showing off and being a salted fish? ... Hey, honey, why’d you hit me 53.3kReads9.4Score3.7kShelves
37. 37 恶 The Devil Reversed 恶魔逆位 20/100 Vision视力零点二一Mystery737k WordsCompleted “If I wanted to kill him, I wouldn’t use a method this laughably clumsy.” After the black-haired girl in black finished speaking in the interrogation room, she didn’t say another word. The way she calmly studied the photograph made it seem more like she was admiring the victim’s gruesome death. In the photo was a cold, white bathtub filled with shocking amounts of blood. A man lay slumped inside, his deathly pale body visible only from the shoulders up. The deceased was Zhou Haixiong. He had 39kReads9.5Score6kShelves

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    This book stands out from many mystery novels for its clear and logical thinking. The female lead isn't there to highlight the male lead's strengths, nor is the male lead there to highlight hers; they are both independent individuals with their own ways of thinking. It's not a typical "strong leads, weak leads" story; it also has its vulnerable moments, making it quite well-rounded. Definitely worth reading.

38. 38 K KISS Yun's Seventh Book KISS云的第7本书 KISS in the CloudsKISS云中Urban606k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 24.3kReads9.4Score2kShelves
39. 39 病 The Frail Consultant Goes on a Rampage, and the Wolfish Captain Would Give His Life for Him 病弱顾问杀疯了，狼狗队长命给他 Doudou from Zhongyue Province中月省的逗逗Two Male Leads1.8M WordsOngoing The main story is complete. [Crime investigation and suspense | Two formidable partners | Criminal psychology | High-IQ mind games | Passionate ensemble cast] Five years ago, Yan Guici left without a word. Five years later, at the scene of a bizarre murder, He Wenxiao finally came face-to-face with the person who owed him an explanation. In an art gallery, a woman in a red dress hung above the display platform, while white lisianthus covered the scene. Everyone was searching for the killer, but 7.9kReads8.2Score1.1kShelves

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    [Criminal Investigation, Tsundere, Protective, Loyal Wolf Dog × Cold, Aloof, Noble, and Frail Beauty, Strong Couple, Mutual Pampering, Broken Mirror Reunited] Five years ago, Yan Guici, the most renowned genius scholar at C University, left without saying goodbye. Five years later, he returns as a top-tier specially appointed consultant, still exuding a cold and noble aura, his intelligence still overwhelming everyone, but he's unfortunately afflicted with a "sickly beauty" constitution, prone to fainting from a gust of wind and suffering from stomach aches at any moment. And coincidentally, his partner is none other than his old acquaintance whom he cruelly abandoned years ago—now the decisive and hot-tempered captain, He Wenxiao. Upon their first meeting, Captain He is sarcastic and cynical, but Yan Guici ignores him completely. Everyone in the department assumes these two are irreconcilable enemies. Until one day, after working overtime—everyone witnessed the usually volatile Captain He, who had vowed to be "business as it is," wrap a heavy coat around Consultant Yan's thin shoulders with a dark expression, holding a cup of freshly made warm honey water, and coaxing him in a low voice, "Darling, can you take your stomach medicine before looking at the documents?" What was supposed to be a misunderstanding turned into intimate care. What was supposed to be impartial turned into endless favoritism and protection. Yan Guici thought he would have to navigate the mysteries alone, but he never expected that the seemingly wild and untamed man had actually been waiting for him for five years, barging back into his world without explanation, facing all the storms together. This was a long-awaited reunion of equals, and a warm and healing display of absolute favoritism. No matter how many times it's you, as long as it's you, my heart will flutter.

40. 40 什 What? You Reached the Top of the Ladder in Just Five Years as an Intern? 什么？你一实习生5年就升到头啦 Wu Yueming伍月明Urban1.0M WordsCompleted Criminal investigations, solving cases, a golden finger, teamwork, meticulous reasoning, criminal organizations, and a tightly connected plot. Watch as protagonist Zhou Mo uses his skills to move freely through the darkness! 4.8kReads8.4Score407Shelves
41. 41 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! 1.1kReads9.4Score326Shelves

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    The plot of two powerful duos solving a case is so satisfying! Yan Jiyuan charges into battle, while Jiang Yuan meticulously unravels the mystery. One searches for the true culprit amidst gunfire, while the other sifts through piles of corpses for clues. Who can understand the sense of security this powerful combination provides? The romance is also delicate and natural, blossoming slowly as they pursue the truth. It's both heartwarming and tear-jerking.

42. 42 嫌 They Said Being a Traffic Cop Was Useless, but I Awakened a Daily Intelligence System 嫌我交警没用，可我觉醒每日情报 Three Thousand Gentle Words Over Wine三千温言对酒Mystery1.9M WordsCompleted Deep devotion goes unappreciated, while the halfhearted are always remembered. Gao Ze thought that giving his girlfriend everything and offering her his sincere love would lead to a happy ending. Instead, she looked down on him for being a useless traffic cop and for offering too little in bride price, then forced him into a breakup. After the breakup, Gao Ze was lucky enough to awaken the Daily Intelligence System. [1. Your girlfriend, Liu Yating, has passed the Donghai City Finance Bureau exam 14.7kReads8.4Score1.6kShelves
43. 43 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
44. 44 尸 The Dead Speak: Cases from Harbor City 尸语追凶：港城谜案录 Hairpin Edge簪锋Mystery528k WordsCompleted In a prosperous harbor city where neon lights blot out the sky, crime never sleeps in the shadows. A red-clad corpse found floating in Victoria Harbour shocks the entire city and sets off a string of murders. It also forces three people who can barely stand one another to form an unlikely crime-solving trio. He is Lu Chen, a senior inspector in the Major Crimes Unit: domineering and hot-tempered, he trusts experience and speed. Beneath his machismo, he is protective and soft-hearted, but he can 412Reads—Score111Shelves

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    A Hexagonal Talent, an All-Round Narrator—A Review of Female Writer Zan Feng's Crime Novel *The Corpse Whisperer: The Mystery of Hong Kong*, Part Six: *The Case of the Masked Lover* In the landscape of genre fiction, some writers excel in logic, some in psychology, and some in writing style. Zan Feng, however, is a rare "hexagonal warrior"—she has reached the pinnacle of professional writing in all six dimensions: logic, psychology, forensic science, narrative, emotion, and social concern. *The Case of the Masked Lover* is a concentrated burst of her all-round talent. Reading this book, you will be amazed by her different talents in different chapters: it turns out that one person can be so rational, so sensitive, so professional, and so good at storytelling simultaneously. I. Logical Talent: The Weaver of the Chain of Evidence Zan Feng's logical reasoning ability is once again demonstrated in *The Case of the Masked Lover*. She constructed a triple chain of evidence: fiber tracing led to a specific model of windbreaker from a garment factory in the western part of the city (using a unique Disperse Red 167 dye); dust analysis pinpointed a demolition area in the suburbs (calcium sulfide "regional fingerprint"); and DNA and fingerprints directly pointed to Wen Xubai. These three chains, independent yet mutually corroborating, ultimately led to the arrest in an abandoned rental house. Zanfeng's greatest strength lies in engaging the reader in the deduction process—she doesn't conceal clues, yet keeps the ending unpredictable. When Su Wanqing announces the "fiber match," you'll regret missing that detail; when the dust "regional fingerprint" is revealed, you'll applaud the thrill of this "scientific crime-solving." This intellectual thrill is Zanfeng's gift to her readers. II. Psychological Talent: A Dual Anatomy of the Paranoid and the Victim. Zanfeng possesses a surgical precision in understanding human psychology. She writes about Wen Xubai's physical trauma: the inferiority complex after the car accident, the suffocation under the mask, the despair after being rejected, and the distortion during the killing. She didn't simply use the word "perverted" to summarize it, but instead showed readers how an ordinary person was gradually driven into a demon. His confession in the interrogation room—"They say they don't care about looks, but they care more than anyone else"—is the most chilling line in the entire book, because it reveals the cognitive distortion of paranoid personality disorder: attributing all rejection to appearance discrimination. Her portrayal of Zhou Ruosi's Stockholm syndrome is equally moving. Su Wanqing's question, "Has he ever given you a piece of his own clothing?" Is the most incisive question asked in the gentlest tone. Zanfeng understands that true psychological manipulation is not violence, but the gentle erosion of a person's boundaries. This insight requires years of observation and reflection on human nature. III. Forensic Talent: Making Science the Engine of Narrative Zanfeng's forensic knowledge is astonishing. She not only knows Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, STR typing, and IP redirection, but also knows how to transform this professional knowledge into suspense that readers can understand. Fiber is no longer just fiber, but a "red dye clue"; dust is no longer just dust, but an "identity card for the demolition area." She pioneered the "Poetics of Evidence"—giving the coldest data the most passionate narrative warmth. Even more commendable is that she never uses jargon to intimidate, but rather makes each of Su Wanqing's tests a cog in the machine that propels the plot forward. Reading her books, you'll unconsciously learn half of a "Forensic Handbook." IV. Narrative Talent: A Master of Rhythm and Tension. Zan Feng is a master of rhythm. The opening two murders in *The Masked Lover Case* quickly establish tension; the middle section intertwines the ambiguity of the "undercover fishing" plot with the tension of the surveillance, keeping readers both enjoying the "fake couple" and worrying about Mei Qi's safety; the failed arrest at the hot pot restaurant in the latter half plunges the reader into despair; finally, through layers of evidence, the arrest is completed in an abandoned rental house, releasing the tension. The farewell in the meeting room at the end leaves a lingering sense of melancholy. With its well-paced structure and controlled tension, Zan Feng has a firm grasp on the reader's emotions. She is particularly adept at setting "hooks" at the end of chapters, making you eagerly click "next chapter." This narrative instinct is a muscle memory honed through extensive writing practice. V. Emotional Talent: Warmth Within Coldness Zanfeng's language consistently maintains a restrained coldness, but in *The Case of the Masked Lover*, this coldness takes on a more delicate layer. She writes about Wen Xubai removing his mask: "He thought they would be like others. They would scream, they would back away, they would call him a monster. But she didn't. She trembled and told him, 'Looks don't matter.'" There's no sentimentality, yet it tightens the heart. She writes about the farewell in the meeting room: "Wen Xubai slowly calmed down, putting on his usual indifference again, his voice as soft as a farewell: 'Don't come again. Live your life well, forget me.'" Beneath the calm narrative lies a turbulent despair and reluctance. Zanfeng understands: the deepest pain doesn't need wailing; the truest feelings don't need vows of eternal love. This "aesthetics of leaving blank space" is her most mature literary mark. VI. Cross-genre Integration Talent: A Narrator Who Breaks Boundaries *The Case of the Masked Lover* cannot be simply categorized. It possesses the hardcore elements of a forensic drama, the depth of a psychological drama, the realistic concerns of social realism, the tragic core of a romance novel, and even the philosophical speculation of existentialism. Zan Feng seamlessly blends these five genres without allowing any one to overshadow the others. Like a conductor, she orchestrates a quartet of logic, emotion, science, and philosophy, each finding its proper place. This ability to integrate different genres requires a broad knowledge base, flexible narrative skills, and a profound understanding of genre conventions. VII. Conclusion: Zan Feng's talent deserves wider recognition. "The Masked Lover Case" is a concentrated display of Zan Feng's all-around talent. She can write hardcore reasoning as well as delicate psychological drama; she can master forensic techniques as well as craft poetic physical evidence; she can construct complex structures as well as portray realistic characters; she can create suspense and tension as well as evoke philosophical reflection. She is not a "genius" writer—her talent is the result of countless research trips, logical training, and meticulous writing practice. This is why her works withstand repeated readings. Open the Tomato Novels app and search for "Zanfeng" or "The Corpse Whisperer: The Mystery of Hong Kong". In Zanfeng's universe of Hong Kong mysteries, you'll experience a feast of talent. Don't miss this rising all-around author.

45. 45 你 You Think You Can Get Away with the Perfect Crime? No! You Can't Hide Anywhere 你想完美脱罪？不！你无所遁形 Mu Yan牧延Two Male Leads1.1M WordsCompleted [Two male leads, episodic investigations + overarching case, 1v1.] [The story focuses on solving cases, with romance as a secondary element. The romance develops very slowly and subtly. Early on, it's roughly a 9:1 split, with 9 parts investigation and 1 part romance. The romance gets more focus later.] [The male lead, Song Kui, isn't entirely a righteous person.] [Volume One: Song Kui, Tang Yu, Tao Li] [Volume Two: Song Kui, Tang Yu, Li Zeru] [Volume Three bonus stories: Chen Yunning, Rong Chen 2.6kReads8.8Score431Shelves

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    The first book features two male protagonists, the second has no romantic pairing. It's an episodic crime-solving series with no system or cheat codes. Crime-solving is the primary focus, romance is secondary, and it's plot-driven. It includes elements of criminal investigation, criminal psychology, crime mapping, crime scene reconstruction, and footprint analysis.

46. 46 犯 Crime Scene Investigation: The Clues 犯罪现场调查：蛛丝马迹 Mu Yan牧延Mystery604k WordsCompleted (Not a wish-fulfillment story, no System, no romance, traditional criminal investigation) While the officers of the Changlin Criminal Investigation Division were still grieving the death of former Deputy Division Chief Xu Wei, who had died in the line of duty, their new deputy chief, Shen Yanning, arrived out of nowhere, stirring up resentment and rejection among them. But as time went on, they discovered that their young, handsome new superior could unravel cases thread by thread, finding the t 1kReads8.7Score130Shelves
47. 47 千 Record of a Thousand Lanterns 千灯录 A Chilly Breeze on Either Side侧侧轻寒Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Mystery solving + palace intrigue and household scheming + face-slapping and revenge + powerful families + court and kingdom] Fifteen prospective husbands are locked in a fight to the death in my family’s back courtyard, while all I want is to become a nun. Schemes and deceit, suspicion at every turn, bloodshed and tragedy piling up, a deadly battle in the back courtyard with no survivors allowed. [The high-born judge of the Court of Judicial Review, who loves wiping out entire households] x [T 22.7kReads9.6Score4.3kShelves

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    The comments section for this book is already divided, with everyone guessing who the male lead is. It's a real brain teaser, with people trying to figure out the murderer on one hand and the male lead on the other.

48. 48 悬 Suspenseful Investigation 悬侦 Camille可蜜儿Mystery504k 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. 793Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I've struck gold! "Suspense Detective" is an absolute must-read for suspense lovers! Very little romance, pure hardcore crime-solving. The ensemble cast is brilliantly written, and the cases are full of high-energy twists and turns. A perfect read on its own! Add it to your bookshelf and rate it now! 🌟

49. 49 暗 Hunting Killers in the Dark 暗夜逐凶 Xu Moyan徐默言Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Delicate, sickly beautiful forensic examiner vs. tough, handsome elite criminal investigator] On her first day at work, the beautiful forensic examiner earns a reputation for being a scammer after the captain of the criminal investigation team mistakenly issues her a ticket. The victims in a string of murders are all found with their hands joined in a strange prayer-like pose. A poor college student is dismembered into countless pieces, but when the body is put back together, the liver and kidn 566Reads8.9Score142Shelves

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    Various suspenseful romances and crime-solving elements. A series you won't be able to stop watching once you start! Don't miss it, my darlings!

50. 50 大 Everyday Cases in Great Yong 大雍破案日常 Gu Qianqian Loves Money爱钱钱的顾钱钱Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted After transmigrating, Zhu Ning, a forensic doctor, returned to her old line of work. So what if coroners have low status? So what if people look down on female coroners? Want to solve a case? Then you’ll have to listen to me! 6.3kReads9.0Score973Shelves

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