Mystery and Deduction, Solving Cases Plus Romance, All Through Reasoning, No Special Powers 悬疑推理，破案+恋爱，全靠推理，不要有特殊能力

1. 1 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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   ❗️❗️❗️High-IQ mystery, episodic format!!! The writing and plot are amazing; you absolutely have to use your brain to succeed… well, I went back and read it several times 😳, it's so good, everyone, go check it out! 💐💐

2. 2 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
3. 3 寻 Searching for Cases [Crime Investigation] 寻案[刑侦] Jing Tan璟探Mystery398k WordsCompleted He has always struggled onward beneath the weight of darkness! This time, too, he heads into the darkness, searching for evil along the way. But because that's where she is headed, he carries warmth with him and turns toward the sun! Qin Xiao says, “Even if I can't share his burden, I'll stay by his side all the way, watching him break through the darkness and bring light back to the world!” Qi Zhan jokes, “With our captain by my side, I'll always be warm!” The figure against the light wears a c 49Reads—Score—Shelves

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   🍅Highly recommend *Hard Bones* and *Covering the Clouds*. The male and female leads are evenly matched and it's a great read. In *Hard Bones*, the female lead returns from undercover work and solves cases with the male lead; it's a reconciliation story. *Covering the Clouds* and the book below, *The Forensic Doctor's Obsessive Addiction*, are both about involvement in organized crime. 🍅*Captain Qiao is probably in love, I'm currently reading it and haven't finished it yet. 🍅*The Underworld Detective* is also amazing. 🍅*Captain Lu, don't look at the policewoman's eyes too much!* Is also great, a combination of comedy and crime-solving.

4. 4 心 The Psychological Analyst 心理分析者 Bug Baby虫宝宝Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted A twisted criminal psychology expert VS a stoic criminal investigation captain Former title: The Psychological Analyst Fungal threads that control the brain, human-shaped ant nests, sinister mukbangs... These bizarre cases reflect the killers' warped inner worlds. Genes load the weapon of crime, psychology takes aim, and the environment pulls the trigger. Those who gaze into the abyss must beware of the abyss. Jiang Ningxi: I want to jump into the abyss and see what it's like. The Abyss: Don't c 19.4kReads9.1Score2.9kShelves

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   These are some super engaging and entertaining crime-solving novels. The first book features adorable main characters and supporting cast, and the cases just keep coming one after another. The second book has a really interesting female lead; I love her character design that challenges everyone—it's so satisfying! The third book is also very interesting and has a grand theme, but it's quite long and still very enjoyable.

5. 5 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 106.6kReads9.4Score16.8kShelves
6. 6 你 You’re the Expert Team, So Why Are You Learning Criminal Investigation from Me, a Fugitive? 你专家组，怎么跟我一逃犯学刑侦 Ling Jiu San Yao零九三妖Mystery3.3M WordsOngoing Su Chen, who specialized in unsolved cold cases, transmigrated to a parallel world and was selected for a reality show about escape. He would be the show’s sole fugitive, hunted by a team of top experts selected from within the public security system! The show’s purpose was to showcase the power of the police and show the public just how easy it was to catch someone in modern society. But no one expected Su Chen to infiltrate the public security system from the start. Using his own methods of si 14.7kReads9.3Score1.9kShelves
7. 7 三 Case File No. 37 三十七号档案 One Cry, and the World Turns White一鸣天下白Mystery890k WordsCompleted A headless female corpse hanging in a medical school anatomy lab, a woman’s body in a box floating at sea, an innocent girl held captive for years, and university students dying by suicide one after another… Behind these horrifying events, killers lurking in the darkness turn into demons and devour people’s souls. Follow Shen Zezhi and his team as they untangle the clues and uncover the truth behind each case. 84Reads7.5Score—Shelves
8. 8 罪 On the Edge of Crime 罪案边缘 VerdureMystery549k WordsCompleted The first time Chen Xi saw Qin Yu, she knew he would belong to her. She was a romantic, so she wanted to preserve him in formaldehyde. That way, Qin Yu could belong to her alone. Someone once described Chen Xi this way: all that stood between her and becoming a criminal was Qin Yu. “I walk toward the sun, unafraid of the long, dark night.” [Obsessive forensic doctor Chen vs. upright police officer Qin] 3.6kReads8.9Score427Shelves

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   The crime novels written by Chongbaobao and Erniang are both very good, and their other books are also very good.

9. 9 过 Crossing the Street 过街 Mr. Gardener花匠先生Mystery219k WordsCompleted To complete his mission, Zhuang Yang, a composed, reserved man who makes ruthless decisions, disguises himself as a sunny young man and applies for a job at Xiang Yu’s family stir-fry restaurant. He ends up living on the same street as a bunch of narcissistic, spoiled, melodramatic, artsy, childish, and gossipy old folks, women, and children. He thought it was just an ordinary neighborhood, but while searching for an heir, Zhuang Yang discovers that everyone on the street has a hidden connection —Reads8.4Score—Shelves
10. 10 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 11.3kReads9.2Score1.5kShelves
11. 11 硬 A Hard Nut to Crack 硬骨头 Beidou Erniang北斗二娘Mystery640k WordsCompleted The new major-crimes squad captain, Lin Cuo, is gorgeous, cool, confident, and bold enough to take on Jiang Yi, the icy demon king of the criminal investigation corps. Everyone waits for her to make a fool of herself, but... Captain Lin keeps sending in good news: the shattered-skull case, the Lolita case, the death of a female livestreamer... Captain Lin is incredible! Jiang Yi is a top criminal investigator, a walking iceberg who solves cases with ruthless speed and dominates the police force. 3.1kReads9.3Score691Shelves
12. 12 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 93.7kReads9.5Score13.2kShelves
13. 13 小 A Little Land of Mountains and Rivers 小山河 Beidou Erniang北斗二娘Mystery937k WordsCompleted When Chi Xia first joins the special investigations team, Luo Xun strongly recommends transferring her elsewhere. The intern is so thin-limbed and wooden, like she can barely keep her eyes open. What makes her suitable for this team? She’d be much better off in Publicity! The thin-limbed intern says nothing, responding to everything with, “Captain Luo, solving the case comes first.” Luo Xun is so frustrated he can barely contain himself. The team is doomed, he thinks. Before long, Captain Luo ge 66.5kReads9.5Score11.9kShelves
14. 14 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’ 8.1kReads9.0Score740Shelves
15. 15 神 Detective Di Renjie: The Golden Flower Pursues the Dragon 神探狄仁杰之金花逐龙 Situ Feiyu司徒飞宇Historical858k WordsOngoing Di Renjie, Li Yuanfang, and his disciple Su Wuming pit their wits against the Lord of the Golden Flower Token. Every time, they come this close to success, only for Empress Wu Zetian to intervene... Before he dies, Di Renjie entrusts all the evidence to Su Wuming. In the end... The twists never stop, and you can never guess who is good and who is a mole... 1.4kReads7.2Score111Shelves

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    Recommended suspense, thriller, horror, and mind-bending novels

16. 16 暗 A Ten-Year Secret Crush, Reunited at a Crime Scene 暗恋十年，重逢在案发现场 Teng Er藤洱Modern Romance1.2M WordsOngoing [Complete] [Post-marriage and child-rearing extras in progress] [Mutual crush] [Reunion after years apart] [Police captain] [Contrasting forensic pathologist] Shen Shiyin's boyfriend died in a car accident. At the crime scene, she ran into Lu Siyan, her former high school classmate. He was a criminal investigation captain who had been parachuted in from the provincial department. They had not seen each other in ten years. The reclusive boy from back then had become a brilliant detective who had 22.3kReads8.7Score2.7kShelves

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    The female lead is a forensic pathologist, and the male lead is a police captain. The series is episodic, focusing on crime-solving. The two are high school classmates who reunite after a long separation. The female lead loves only the male lead, and the male lead loves only the female lead; their love is mutual and boundless. The cases are thrilling, the romance is sweet, and the crime scenes are overflowing with sweetness.

17. 17 漫 The Manga Prophecy Murder Case 漫画预言杀人事件 Hong Yao红摇Mystery393k WordsCompleted [Comic artist X avenger] A flop comic Chen He had abandoned three years ago suddenly went viral because it had predicted a murder. Netizens trembled in the comic's comments: [Have you seen the news? Why is this scene exactly like what they're showing on TV?!] [Am I seeing things? They only just found the body, but the comic was published three years ago!] [How did the artist come up with a burial site like that? What are the odds?] [I have a pretty wild theory...] [Could the author actually be t 56.6kReads9.5Score11.8kShelves

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    The novel is very logically structured, with many foreshadowing elements. Every seemingly casual conversation could be a clue planted by the author—it's truly brilliant! Every character is vivid and well-developed, the plot is tight, and the language is witty and humorous. One moment I was about to cry, and the next I was laughing! 🤣

18. 18 拨 Clouds Part, Moonlight Shines [Crime Investigation] 拨云见月【刑侦】 Chen Guan沉官305k WordsCompleted [Cool, Beautiful, Fierce Forensic Doctor VS Dominant, Wolfish Police Captain] Behind a succession of brutal cases, it seems a hidden hand is pulling at people's heartstrings. Zhou Yan and Jiang Tan meet by chance during a murder investigation. The former lovers, who once loved each other but parted on bitter terms, come face to face again. Holding up his police ID, Zhou Yan formally asks, "Miss Jiang, I hear you went on a blind date today?" Jiang Tan: "That's my private business. We've broken up 15.8kReads8.8Score2.3kShelves

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    These 5 books are all very good, especially the one about autism and Parting the Clouds and Seeing the Moon

19. 19 诡 The Strange Cases: A True Record 诡案实录 Old Xue老薛Mystery202k WordsCompleted Seven bodies with no apparent connection, a bloody murder broadcast live, a stolen uterus, and a manor-house maze that devours lives... A bizarre murder case brings the mysterious Ye Jiuyou to C City to help investigate. They say the law's net is wide, but the most brutal events of the past and present are still hidden in the darkness... 315Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    All five books are excellent, especially the one about autism and "Clearing the Clouds and Seeing the Moon".

20. 20 恐 Horror Game: The Female Ghost Fell for Me from the Start 恐怖游戏：开局女鬼爱上我 Buying Wine on a Cold Night寒夜沽酒Mystery1.4M WordsOngoing When Qi Feng entered a horror game, he discovered that the clues always helped him find the ghosts' weaknesses. And so, a villain was born in the world of ghosts. Faced with a ghostly young wife who was desperate to improve her son's grades, Qi Feng said, “Madam, I could tutor your son.” The ghostly young wife gave in. She even invited Qi Feng to be her son's private tutor. Faced with a ghost student who was determined to kill him, Qi Feng said, “I know all about you and Lili...” And when he saw 6.4kReads9.2Score677Shelves

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    Upon entering the game, I became a female ghost's tutor. Qi Feng entered a horror game, luckily possessing a cheat ability to see ghost information, thus beginning his life of completing quests and flirting with female ghosts everywhere.

21. 21 刑 Criminal Investigation Files: A Death Notice from a Dream 刑侦档案：来自梦境的死亡通知书 Bad-Tempered Peach暴躁桃子Mystery1.2M WordsOngoing (Criminal investigation + mystery + deduction + solving cases + murder + episodic + ensemble cast + romance) The finest hunters often appear in the guise of prey. She is Lin Mu, the youngest psychological counselor in Haishi. A paper crane can weave a beautiful dream, or deliver a death notice. Behind the cover of her “legal” profession, she carries out vigilante justice against the darkness beyond the law's reach. He is Xu Yang, the youngest and most promising captain in the criminal investi 367Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A charismatic and eccentric psychologist versus a reserved and secretly passionate police captain; she treads the line, he stands at the center of the game. A thrilling, two-way hunt, a psychological game of survival, episodic crime solving + hardcore criminal investigation + ensemble cast + fast pace + a main storyline with subtle romance, urban mysteries, dark reality...

22. 22 重 Major Crimes Investigation Division 重案调查科 Lu Lufa Fa路路法法Two Male Leads461k WordsCompleted [The rating just came out a little low, but don’t worry, read on!] (A roguishly handsome, gentle criminal investigation captain × a cool-on-the-outside, warm-on-the-inside, delicate-looking criminal psychology expert + episodic mysteries + mutual salvation + two equally matched, devoted leads) Shen Mengshu is a 24-year-old psychology prodigy with an exceptional IQ. He’s used to treating everyone with gentle detachment, until he meets Yun Zhiyuan, captain of Luoyang City’s criminal investigation 8.9kReads9.0Score1.4kShelves

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    This one! A delicate, high-IQ criminal profiler x a considerate, talkative police captain! Episode-style crime solving!! The case descriptions are incredibly detailed!! No superpowers, just a normal world!

23. 23 玫 Roses and Guns [Criminal Investigation] 玫瑰与烈枪【刑侦】 Beidou Erniang北斗二娘Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted [Their flesh and blood will forge my glory, becoming the honor I pursue for the rest of my life.] One June, two major events took place at the Qin City Public Security Bureau. First, a female captain named Gu Ji joined the anti-narcotics squad, and her darts flew in dazzling patterns. Second, a police badge number that had been dormant for ten years was reactivated, and this female captain was its successor. That same June, two major things happened to Song Yanci, leader of the major crimes 13.5kReads9.4Score1.9kShelves

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    The first four books were all written by the same author, and each one gave me different insights and no two were alike. These are some of my favorite detective novels, and I highly recommend them. I just finished reading Crazy Bones (Stubborn Seed), and you absolutely must read this one. I highly recommend it.

24. 24 犟 Stubborn as Hell [Criminal Investigation] 犟种【刑侦】 Beidou Erniang北斗二娘Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted As the horrifying Yeti skinning case shocked the nation, Zhu Suixi returned from distant Tibet. On her first day back, the bureau chief said a brilliant researcher was joining the team. She looked up and saw her ex-boyfriend, whom she had not seen in years. Qin Shiyuan stared at the major-crimes squad leader standing before him, pretending not to know him, and fell into deep thought. Eight years ago, she had told him her name was Li Xia, and that she was a foreign correspondent. They fell in lov 11.4kReads9.1Score1.7kShelves
25. 25 玫 Rose Blade 玫瑰利刃 Yue Mo月莫Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted Stern, upright criminal investigation captain VS sweet, capable rookie policewoman Jiang Buhan was a new intern with the criminal investigation squad. Xing Niansheng had assumed that beautiful women were usually lacking in ability. “My squad doesn’t need a pretty face,” Xing Niansheng said sternly. “You have three months. If you can’t cut it, you’re out.” Who could have guessed that this so-called pretty face would be tall, long-legged, and extraordinarily strong, able to knock a burly man down 24.5kReads9.4Score3.6kShelves
26. 26 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 7.4kReads9.2Score973Shelves
27. 27 日 How Can Dusk Be So Tender? 日暮何以温柔 Reed Rain Mountain Ghost芦雨山鬼Mystery687k WordsOngoing Welcome to the double life of a female detective. A brilliant young woman with a dazzling future, she teaches at the psychology department of S University. Then, overnight, she falls into obscurity as a junior employee in an entertainment company’s public relations department. By a twist of fate, she becomes a top-tier star with a closely guarded secret identity. The mystery surrounding her lover’s death drives her to the brink. As she uncovers the truth behind a deadly game, she unexpectedly gl 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    When he first saw her, he was captivated by the lonely yet familiar idealism she exuded. Only he knew it wasn't naivety or innocence, but a profound and unwavering resolve, something he couldn't easily explain to others, yet he could deeply empathize with. Five years later, he fled with his buried feelings, and she disappeared from his life. At a high-level gathering of the crime syndicate White Shark in a nightclub, they unexpectedly reunited. She, with her fortified exterior, once again entered his heart. "No matter what you choose, whatever you do, it will be a regret. That's life. I must force you into this life, otherwise I'll be letting myself down," he said. A shocking conspiracy sweeping the entire tech world entangled them together. Storms come and go, and people go their separate ways. Fatefully, they found solace in each other, supporting themselves and unraveling the mysteries of the crime.

28. 28 离 Unbelievable! The Brash Blonde Is Actually a Criminal Investigation Captain 离谱！黄毛丫头竟是刑侦队长 Crazy Little Bird疯小鸟Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted [Criminal Investigation + Suspense + Case-by-Case Mystery Solving + Brain-Teasing Cases + Female Lead Investigator] A madman attacked everyone in a film studio, while a girl was brutally slashed across the throat on her way home. The clues that surfaced were merely a ploy to mislead the police. When obsession becomes the root of evil, and victims become perpetrators, just how evil can human nature be? The truth is buried beneath layer upon layer. Ever since joining the Special Cases Unit, Su Xia 31.9kReads9.1Score4.3kShelves

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    I think these three books are really good.

29. 29 我 I'm Just a Police Intern, I Really Didn't Mean to Solve the Case 我就一实习警察，真没想破案啊 Crazy Little Bird疯小鸟Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Crime Investigation + Mystery + Deduction + Case-of-the-Week + Transmigration + A Little Romance] Su Xiaoxiao died in a car accident and transmigrated into the body of a rookie police officer. With barely a roof over her head, she discovered that her eyes had gained a special ability: she could see bad things that were about to happen. Hey, young master, whatever you do, don't turn left when you go out. Hey, mom, keep a close eye on your child. Oh no, Master, put on your bulletproof vest before 25.5kReads9.1Score3.6kShelves
30. 30 听 She Understands Animal Speech, and the Fake Heiress Solves Cases Like a Pro with Her Adorable Pets 听懂兽语，假千金靠萌宠破案如神 Shu Qiqi舒起起Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Raising fluffy animals + Solving crimes through animal speech + Everyone regrets it] Veterinarian Xia Zhining pours her heart and soul into the Xia family until her health gives out. The day the real heiress returns, the frail Xia Zhining is thrown out with nowhere to go. So broke she can't afford medical treatment, Xia Zhining recovers from a high fever and discovers that she can understand animals! A little squirrel outside her window says she's been targeted by a serial killer who specialize 34.1kReads9.0Score4.9kShelves

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    The first book features a super strong female lead, a true powerhouse, and ends without a romantic partner. The author has a particular fondness for anatomical knowledge and detective work. The second book is also incredibly good; after reading it, you'll feel you've gained a lot of insight into the contemporary struggles faced by women, but every case is incredibly satisfying. The female lead is especially witty and sharp-tongued. The third book features a gentle, kind-hearted female lead, and every case is also very engaging. She's very compassionate, not the type to manipulate or threaten animals.

31. 31 戏 My Actor Husband Is Supposed to Bring Me Bad Luck, but I Win Him Over with Spirit Mediumship 戏子夫君克我，我靠出马术宠回去 Fu You 1987浮游1987Modern Romance580k WordsCompleted [Tomato hit, spirit-medium heroine + mystery investigations + sweet, mutually protective romance] A string of murders rocks the Yuhe Opera Troupe. Costumes claim lives, resentment fills the air, and everyone in the troupe is on edge. They all say the wronged opera star Liu Yuru has returned from the dead to take revenge! Only Wu Niang grips the copper bell on her wrist and sees through the truth with a cool gaze. This is no vengeful ghost: someone is manipulating resentment to get their hands on 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A little fortune teller and a firefighter, their investigation process was hilarious!

32. 32 谁 Who Isn't a Freak, Anyway? 谁还不是个变态了 Six Waters六个水Mystery386k WordsCompleted A by-the-book but not entirely reliable criminal investigation captain vs. a genius forensic pathologist and criminal psychology consultant who walks the line between genius and criminal. Su Zhi: His skull is absolutely perfect. If I were the killer, I’d polish it into my favorite little bone bowl. Shi Yanzhi: Come on, let’s turn to Article 232 of the Criminal Law: Whoever commits intentional homicide shall be sentenced to death, life imprisonment, or fixed-term imprisonment of not less than ten 11.2kReads8.6Score1.5kShelves

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    Crime Solving + Romance 🍏① Genius forensic doctor X criminal investigation captain, Su Zhi: His skull is so perfect… Shi Yanzhi: Come on, let's open the criminal law… 🍐② Original artist X criminal police officer, the female lead appears at the crime scene for the first time, and is then taken back… 🍊③ Criminal police officer X criminal psychology expert, someone commits murder according to the female lead's novel, and the female lead is arrested by the male lead as a suspect…

33. 33 穿 Reborn in Detective Chinatown: I Break the Nine Palaces Formation, and the Empress Weeps 穿成唐探：我破九宫阵，女帝哭着 Fu You 1987浮游1987Historical302k WordsCompleted Li Mubai, a modern firefighter and archaeologist, is struck by lightning and transmigrates to the fourteenth year of the Tianbao era. The moment he opens his eyes, he finds himself in Chang’an on the Shangyuan Festival night, as nine fires lay the city to waste! While others who transmigrate practice mystic arts, cultivate martial skills, or cozy up to the powerful, he brings out firefighting know-how and modern science to set everyone straight! The Imperial Preceptor uses white phosphorus to se 1Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 34 秘 Arcane Magic Out of Control 秘法失控 Guangzhou Slime King广州史莱姆王Mystery241k WordsOngoing [Mystery and Crime Investigation]+ [Logical Deduction]+ [Bizarre Unsolved Cases]+ [Modern Magical World] A baffling murder and a corpse whose bones, flesh, and skin had been inexplicably separated drew Iris Moreau, a police detective on the homicide squad, into a dazzling yet dangerous world. The boundary between the demon realm and the mortal world was growing increasingly blurred. Legendary magicians, forbidden ancient arts, and killers who continually crossed ethical lines all came one after 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A bizarre murder case, a corpse with bones, flesh, and skin mysteriously separated, a dazzling yet dangerous magical world—a high-potential new suspense novel is here!

35. 35 点 The Lamplighter's Second Case: The Missing Woman 点灯人第二案:消失的她 Unfazed Scallion-Braised Crucian Carp淡定的葱烤鲫鱼15k WordsCompleted Lamplighter Case Two: The Woman Who Vanished —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A veteran detective leads a group of greenhorns, relying entirely on collective wisdom to solve cases.

36. 36 悬 Suspenseful Investigation 悬侦 Camille可蜜儿Mystery500k 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. 773Reads—Score—Shelves

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    ✨ *Suspense Detective*: Minimal romance + hardcore crime-solving + a stellar ensemble cast. A suspenseful supernatural setting with tight logic, ideal for solo readers. This rare combination deserves a quick addition to your bookshelf! 📚

37. 37 点 The Lamplighter's First Case: The Weeping Mandala 点灯人第一案:哭泣的曼陀罗 Unfazed Scallion-Braised Crucian Carp淡定的葱烤鲫鱼19k WordsCompleted The Lamplighter's First Case: The Weeping Mandala 23Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 38 我EN I'm Not a God of Theater 我不是戏神 Three Nine Sound Domain三九音域Urban4.0M WordsCompleted The brand-new masterpiece by San Jiu Yin Yu, author of Slay the Gods | Winner of the Best Science-Fiction Web Novel Award at the Macau International Science Fiction Awards | A Chinese grotesque epic that turns the tide of an era After a scarlet meteor streaked across the sky, human civilization ground to a halt. From that day onward, humanity could no longer build a rocket, a nuclear bomb, an airplane, a car... The pyramid of civilization built upon modern science collapsed with a thunderous roa 1.7MReads9.9Score183.1kShelves

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    A suspenseful post-apocalyptic novel where rebirth and revenge rely entirely on high-IQ strategic maneuvering. The foreshadowing is well-placed, and the portrayal of human nature is insightful; it gets more exciting as it progresses.

39. 39 末 Apocalypse Cockroach 末日蟑螂 Mighty Cockroach伟岸蟑螂Sci-Fi & Apocalypse6.3M WordsCompleted Zhang Xiaoqiang is an insignificant nobody, a lazy loser who had been content to lounge around and wait to die. Staying at home lets him avoid the first outbreak of the zombie virus. When he sees his neighbors in the same apartment complex turn into zombies, he is overcome with boundless terror. He struggles to survive alone in an Apocalypse where people prey on each other. At last, worn down by loneliness, he picks up his gear and heads out into a world shrouded in smoke and fire. He takes the 27.3kReads8.9Score2.4kShelves
40. 40 第 The Ninth Special Zone 第九特区 Wei Jie伪戒Urban6.1M WordsCompleted After the catastrophe, the land was scarred beyond recognition. Food was scarce, resources were in short supply, and the situation was chaotic... A young man who had fought his way out of an undeveloped zone, with endless yellow sand at his back, came alone to District Nine to make a living. Yet he never expected to meet a few good friends by chance, rise to prominence in the chaotic era over a single thought, and embark on a legendary journey... 210.6kReads9.6Score22.9kShelves
41. 41 罪 The Road to Justice [Criminal Investigation] 罪案征途【刑侦】 VerdureMystery923k WordsCompleted When Song Yun joins the criminal investigation team, Chi Yan finds fault with everything she does. When his teammates ask about it, he assures them: “Trust me, she’ll quit on her own within two days.” But then... Day One: She finds a crucial clue. Day Three: She identifies the prime suspect. Day Five: The suspect confesses. Her outstanding abilities leave the team hesitant. “Captain, do we still want her to leave?” Captain Chi stubbornly replies, “We risk our lives every day. Letting her 2.6kReads8.8Score297Shelves

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    The first four books are by Erniang and are super good. The first three are like sister books. In the sixth book, the male lead might be a little averse to the female lead in the beginning, but it's still very sweet and good. You can really go for it!

42. 42 小 So What If I Stutter? I Can Still Turn the Cold-Faced Captain Around 小结巴又怎样？照样爆改冷面队长 Xiao Chun Liang Yue小春良月Two Male Leads485k WordsCompleted [Dual Male Leads + Alternate Universe + Healing + Age Gap + Mystery and Twists] [Stone-Faced Yet Gentle Squad Leader VS Sensitive but Tough Stutterer] In H Country, the June heat in Xucheng was scorching. Then a refreshing, charming young man showed up out of nowhere at the GHI Precinct in the northern suburbs. With brows like distant mountains and eyes like stars, he left everyone in awe. But no one knew where he came from, and he barely spoke. Apart from being handsome, he knew nothing about a 6.5kReads9.5Score1.2kShelves

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    It's seriously amazing!! I love the character designs, Ye Jin's doting affection is so subtle, and Xiao Yu's character is so relatable!! The plot is intricately woven, doesn't deceive the reader, incorporates a lot of professional criminal investigation theories, and the writing is superb. Highly recommended!!

43. 43 探 Hunting Evil [Crime Investigation] 探恶【刑侦】 Autumn Wind秋之风Mystery270k WordsCompleted A jaded, easygoing, flirtatious intern, Ye Yi × a reserved, gentle, strategic elite detective, Ji Wang Mutual crushes, finding their way to each other. One-on-one romance, both devoted and strong, happy ending, alternate universe, with some original settings. . Ji Wang, captain of the city bureau’s criminal investigation team, has had his handsome photo on a matchmaking site for three years, but still hasn’t found a buyer. Ye Yi says, “Someone like him is either not interested in romance, or alr 9.4kReads9.2Score1.3kShelves

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    The first one is Beidou Erniang's new work, it's super good! 👀

44. 44 死 Death Code 死亡编码 Canglan Moonrise沧兰月盈Mystery349k WordsCompleted Five years ago, Li Tingxiao's mentor died under suspicious circumstances while investigating a case. Around the same time, Jiang Chaoyue's older sister died in an accident. The unusual connections between several cases break the deadlock in this sweeping investigation! Identifiers that should have been branded into flesh, but aren't; codes with pieces missing; bodies that are incomplete. Did misfortune come knocking on their door, or did they knock on misfortune's? 46Reads6.0Score—Shelves

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    The first three books are all crime-solving focused and are very enjoyable. The male and female leads are highly intelligent and have strong moral values. The last book features a female lead who is a forensic pathologist and a male lead who is a police captain. These books offer a great visual experience and are definitely worth reading.

45. 45 每 At Midnight Every Day, Someone Disappears from the City 每天零点，城市少一个人 Opening Loot Boxes at Midnight三更开宝箱Mystery382k WordsOngoing [Mystery and wild ideas + urban supernatural powers + no System + one heroine + ensemble cast] Linjiang City has a rule no one knows about: every day at midnight, one person disappears from the city. They don't die. They're erased completely. They vanish from photographs and records, and even their parents forget they ever gave birth to them. The only person who can still remember the vanished is Zhou Wang, who restores memorial portraits at a funeral home. At exactly midnight, a portrait of an 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Why?

46. 46 当 When a Genius Painter Joins Investigation Team One 当调查一队来了个天才画家 Long Night长宵Two Male Leads882k WordsOngoing (Two Male Leads + Imaginary Planet + Crime Solving + Strong Partners + Both Pure) They say it's hard to paint the bones beneath a face, but Zhan Youxia is different: he can paint a person's “spirit.” On planet W, in K City, an unresolved case brings a man with medium-length hair and peach-blossom eyes, as exquisite as a timeless work of art, into the First Investigation Team's office. There are plenty of rumors about him. “A genius!” “A psychology expert!” “I heard he's Gao Jun's childhood frie 2.5kReads9.1Score335Shelves

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    Two male protagonists, one a criminal investigation team leader and the other an artist.

47. 47 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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    I won't allow anyone not to have seen these! Please bookmark them now! These are the kind of shows you'll regret not watching—absolutely amazing! Fast-paced, incredibly mind-bending, intellectually stimulating, and not at all overly sentimental! [Masterpiece by Sparrow Food][Masterpiece by Sparrow Food][Masterpiece by Sparrow Food]

48. 48 第 Notebook No. 9 第九号笔记本 Di Shen娣神Mystery292k WordsOngoing An unsigned letter leads Lu Jing, a special police instructor, to a deserted village that has been erased from the map. At the bottom of a well, he finds records of Japanese military experiments from 1939. That same night, he encounters something that should not exist: mutated people who move sluggishly and have black blood. He escapes by sheer luck, but an undying black pattern remains on his left arm. The hexagonal particles in his blood sample match the investigation notes of Li Zhiwei's late 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The best suspense and mystery novel I've ever read. You have to read it to believe it. It's not your average mystery novel. The plot is mind-bending and suspenseful from start to finish. You have to use your brain to read it. The writing and plot are absolutely brilliant!

49. 49 一 A Man-Eating Monster Asked Me to Marry It. Should I Say Yes? 一个吃人的妖怪，它竟然向我求婚了，要不要答应它 The World's Mightiest Little Fox宇宙无敌小狐狸9k WordsCompleted A man-eating monster proposed to me. Should I say yes? 79Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A good mystery novel.

50. 50 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

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