Looking for Crime-Solving Novels: Detectives, Forensics, and Suspense 求破案，侦探，法医，悬疑类型的小说

1. 201 重 Major Crimes: Keeping Night Watch in the Forensics Lab 重案追凶：我在法医室守夜 Flame of Ice冰之焰Mystery588k WordsOngoing The protagonist, Lin Yebai, is the chief forensic pathologist of the Major Crimes Unit at the Jianghai Public Security Bureau. With his exceptional expertise, meticulous reasoning, and keen insight, he leads his team in uncovering the truth behind one seemingly impossible case after another. At the same time, he is investigating the truth behind his father's accidental death ten years ago. 3Reads6.0Score—Shelves

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   Can the forensic pathologist in the criminal investigation team uncover the truth behind his father's death? Micro-expressions, criminal psychology, and portrait profiling are all powerful tools for finding the real culprit. In this thrilling world, investigate the truth of the case, reconstruct the events, and defeat the mastermind behind it all.

2. 202 我 I Solve Cases Live in an Infinite-Loop World 我在无限流直播查案 Kong Mobai空陌白Mystery599k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + infinite-flow + supernatural + mystery + horror + livestream] (One-on-one romance: a fragmented, alluring, unhinged, somewhat toxic and sharp-tongued bottom vs. a cold, aloof, taciturn, secretly ruthless inspector top) The Bloodthirsty Demon Lord Ji Wuzhou is gravely injured and accidentally gets swept into a terrifying livestream detective game. He enters one bizarre and horrifying crime scene after another, reconstructs the truth from the clues he finds, tracks down the maste 213Reads6.8Score101Shelves
3. 203 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

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   Good crime-solving novels have even risen to the level of safeguarding national security.

4. 204 你 You're a Traffic Cop. Is It Appropriate to Take a Homicide Case? 你一个交警，抢刑侦的案子合适吗 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 93.5kReads9.3Score10.3kShelves
5. 205 老 Bro, You're a Cop, Not a Thug! 老弟，你是警察，不是暴徒啊 KISS in the CloudsKISS云中Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted Reborn? Xiao Mu: No need to panic. This is nothing. Remembering how he had worked himself to death in his previous life, he wanted to live a lazy life this time around. Fate’s Wheel: No, you don’t. Congratulations, you’ve acquired the abilities of a human weapon, an all-seeing eye, mastery of a hundred martial arts, superhuman hearing, an extraordinary physique, an unparalleled sense of smell, the power to imitate, and more... Xiao Mu: (￣ω￣;) Are you trying to force me to show off in front of ev 4.4kReads9.5Score490Shelves
6. 206 重 Reborn to Solve Crimes: My Eyes Can Identify the Killer 重生破案：我的眼睛能锁定凶手 Putting Pen to Paper to Herd Cattle提笔放牛Mystery3.9M WordsCompleted 30.3kReads8.1Score2.4kShelves

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   Highly rated crime-solving novels

7. 207 我 I Solve Cases to Put Food on the Table 我靠破案养家糊口 Empty Words in a Dream梦中的虚语Male-Channel Fanfiction1.2M WordsCompleted Reborn in 1958, I moved into Courtyard No. 95 on Nanluoguxiang. Did I transmigrate into a TV drama or transmigrate into a book? Good thing I have so many buffs stacked that I don't have to spend all day playing family power games in one little courtyard! 5.2kReads9.3Score571Shelves
8. 208 大 The Great Detective: Get Stronger With Every Sign-In 大侦探：签到就变强 Darkness and the Moon of Punishment黑暗刑月Urban1.6M WordsOngoing He was a laid-back private detective who looked down on even his own wife’s family. Business at his agency was terrible, so he started taking jobs outside detective work. “Jing Yu, bring me a gas cylinder,” the landlady called. Being a detective was Jing Yu’s last shred of dignity. You want me to deliver gas? “If you don’t, hurry up and pay three months’ rent. Then you can call yourself Detective Jing all you like.” “Landlady, where’s that coming from? I’m just putting my shoes on to head out.” 89Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 209 警 Inheriting a Police Badge: I Just Joined the Force, and My Crime-Solving Skills Are Maxed Out 警号继承：刚入职，刑侦技能拉满 The Old Monk Who Loves Climbing High爱上层楼的老僧Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted Crime-solving + power fantasy + System + fast-paced + one heroine across 500,000 words (ongoing)! “Police badge reactivated! Badge number 89757! Officer Guan, welcome back!” Twenty years ago, his father died in the line of duty, and his badge was decommissioned. Twenty years later, Guan Feng transfers to a new post, inherits his father's badge, and awakens a System. Every case he solves earns him various rewards: clues, detective skills, physical enhancements, and cutting-edge technology... From 8.5kReads8.8Score640Shelves
10. 210 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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11. 211 大 The Female Detective of the Great Song Dynasty 大宋女刑司 Dog Sixteen狗十六Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted [High IQ + mystery-solving + suspense] She transmigrates straight into a murder scene. Framed for the crime and squeezed dry by her gambling-addict parents, she disguises herself as a man to escape trouble, only to be exposed without mercy by a general. Watch as this lowly servant latches on to the general, examines corpses, and deduces the truth behind each case. She punishes princes above and corrupt officials below, all with a loyal friend by her side. From hunting killers in Jiangnan to trek 7kReads9.2Score805Shelves
12. 212 灭 Crime Eradication System: Where Can the Criminals Run? 灭罪系统：罪犯哪里逃？ A Timid Lamb自卑的羔羊Mystery165k WordsOngoing After his girlfriend steals his biomedical research, Lin Tian saves someone and awakens the Crime Eradication System. Every case he solves earns him a superpower: superhuman memory, strength, speed, and more. Rising up from a community police officer, he cracks countless cases and leaves criminals nowhere to hide. There are all kinds of unimaginable crimes: murders, family massacres, deranged serial killings, supernatural cases, and more. As Lin Tian solves cases, he gradually encounters other p 29Reads—Score—Shelves

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    System + Reasoning + Superpowers

13. 213 这 This Auxiliary Police Officer Is a Little Too Strong 这个辅警有亿点强 Male Xian男弦Mystery1.3M WordsOngoing The story of a rookie auxiliary police officer fresh out of high school. Armed with the strongest career System, he earns a salary of 1,800 yuan while doing work worth 108,000, growing steadily along the way until he becomes a legend in the police force. (This is not a brainless power fantasy. Please proceed with caution if that bothers you.) 42Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    It's good; it features many real cases.

14. 214 刑 The Forensic Detective Who Can See the Dead's Lingering Souls 刑侦神探之我能看到死者残魂 A Life Like a Probe探似人生Mystery440k WordsCompleted Crime investigation, deduction, suspense, case-solving, and supernatural fiction. This is a collection of standalone cases, focused entirely on solving crimes, with plenty of cases! Bloody slaughter at a wedding, a Five Elements and yin-yang massacre, ghostly murders at an academy, a terrifying nursery rhyme, a death letter written in blood, a prison in the Eighteenth Layer of Hell, a sacrificial altar... Join Lu Junchen, captain of the criminal investigation squad, and his team as they solve on 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Four incredibly captivating crime fiction novels, each with its own episodic crime-solving element and numerous cases.

15. 215 民 The Senses Detective: Strange Cases of the Republic Era 民国奇案之触感神探 A Life Like a Probe探似人生Mystery218k WordsCompleted A Republican-era crime and mystery novel about criminal investigations and solving cases. Each story arc is devoted entirely to cracking a case, and there are plenty of cases to enjoy. Five Elements killings, punishments from the Eighteen Levels of Hell, a deadly blank death letter, a serial assault and murder case involving young women, a ghostly killing spree at an academy, a blood-red altar... It’s all in The Touch Detective: Republican-Era Strange Cases. Join Chief Chen Fengyun as he uses hi 31Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 216 一 Half Dark, Half Light 一半黑暗一半明 Mo Moduo末末朵Mystery175k WordsCompleted [Criminal Investigation + Two Male Leads + Absolutely Devoted to Each Other + Unrequited Love Turns Mutual] Someone deliberately arranges for him to move in with the person he has a crush on. His secret crush turns into an open romance, and solving cases and falling in love go hand in hand... 2.4kReads8.4Score331Shelves

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    Two male leads, episodic drama, they solve cases while falling in love.

17. 217 刑 Detective Chen, Criminal Police Officer 刑警陈侦 Mountains and Rivers of That Year那年山河Mystery223k WordsCompleted Before dawn, no one sleeps. One fabricated crime scene after another, one wronged life after another. Looking beyond the crime scene, who is the real culprit? When human nature meets worldly conventions, is it the collapse of morality or the greed of desire? I'm Detective Chen, and I believe there is only one truth. This book is an artistic adaptation of real cases. Any resemblance is purely coincidental. 13Reads—Score105Shelves

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    A very good crime-solving novel, based on a true story, I recommend it to everyone.

18. 218 我 My Memories Are False Evidence 我的记忆是伪证 Lin Shuxian林淑贤Urban2.3M WordsCompleted Six years ago, an old cold-storage warehouse case was hastily sealed away. Six years later, at what looks like an ordinary murder scene in the southern part of Wangjiang City, Zhang Limin spots several things that shouldn’t be there: crates of suspicious frozen goods, discarded receipt stubs bearing the names of major corporations, and a memory he has never experienced, yet somehow seems to remember firsthand. Zhang Limin is no genius, and he has no powerful connections. He is simply more famili 20Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "My Memory is False Evidence" is worth a try. It's not a pure forensic novel; it leans towards realistic criminal investigation and suspenseful crime-solving. The case lines are quite complex, and there's also technical support involved, making it a solid read overall. It's currently over 1.2 Million words.

19. 219 无 The Silent Edge 无声的锋刃 Hiyoshi Akira on the City Wall上城头的日吉明Urban372k WordsOngoing Once the “brain” of the strongest special operations unit, he retired in bitter disappointment after a mission involving a high-level power struggle ended in failure. He became an ordinary police bomb-disposal expert in a major city. He thought he had left the storm behind, but it returned with even greater fury: undercurrents stirred in the city as international spies, financial predators, new forms of crime, and the shadows of his past converged. Forced to take up his “weapons” again, he now f 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Once a top-tier special forces bomb disposal expert, he lived a quiet, ordinary life in the city. A sudden bombing case forces him back into danger. The detective captain keenly senses his hidden past, and a series of crises follow one after another. Long-buried old missions gradually resurface, and he can only face the shadows of his past alone, silently protecting those he cares about.

20. 220 惊 The Deranged Horror Fan Has a Blast Playing by the Rules 惊悚疯批在规则里玩嗨了 Cloud Bao Tangtang云宝糖糖Mystery178k WordsCompleted [Infinite survival + horror games + no CP + a story of redemption] Mu Yuanwei, a little lunatic who grew up in a psychiatric hospital, is dragged into a survival game. She meets plenty of lovely living companions and captures NPCs as toys, having the time of her life. While everyone else frets over the plot and the rules for triggering events, she’s happily playing with her pets. As a walking stack of buffs, she loves looking for loopholes in the rules and taking out NPCs. She’s a professional a 190Reads—Score—Shelves

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    H. This one is pretty good, you guys should check it out. It's the kind of story where a female forensic pathologist and a police captain develop feelings for each other over time. The female forensic pathologist is different from normal people; she's obsessive. But she and he can solve cases together, cooperating with each other from initially disliking each other to eventually joining forces. The last part is a strange twist on the rules, you might want to check that out too.

21. 221 秘 The Secret Iron Box 秘密铁盒 Wind-Chasing Firewood赶风柴Mystery398k WordsCompleted [Mystery • Deduction • Romance • Dark • Human Nature • Two Male Leads] The owner of a villa suddenly dies. Was it suicide, an accident, or murder? A single murder case dredges up the young men’s and women’s painful, secret pasts. Their love and hate, tangled relationships, and memories of youth stir beneath the surface. A girl’s secret adolescence, hidden in an iron box, and the crimes behind a charity aid program have remained unknown to all. There are more cases behind this one. Who has been w 14Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 222 都 It's All the Haunted House's Fault 都是凶宅惹的祸 Nightfall夜色Mystery907k WordsCompleted I'm a mystery writer. In search of inspiration, I moved into a house rumored to be haunted. Every night, a horribly disfigured face appeared in the window, and outside, the rotten corpse of a woman hung from a tree. I realized then that this really was a haunted house! Gradually, my family began acting strangely, and we even found a mummified corpse sealed inside the wall for years! As I investigated further, I came across something even more terrifying… 71Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    Both are crime investigation novels, featuring strong leads [cool][cool], no dragging, and the descriptions of various crime scenes are incredibly vivid. They're all my favorite crime novels, definitely worth reading! [Cool][cool][cool][cool][cool]

23. 223 破 Crime Solving: The Master Detective of a Parallel World 破案：平行世界里的神探 Tomato Beef Rice Bowl番茄盖浇牛肉Mystery604k WordsCompleted 701Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    Take a look at this book.

24. 224 循 The Loop 循环 Drunken Seventh Master醉了的七爷Mystery133k WordsCompleted From losing everything to striking it rich overnight, Wang Hao wins at the gambling table for five days straight. But there are no free lunches, and in the end, his greed will make him pay a terrible price! In a single night, Wang Hao vanishes without a trace. Awei, Wang Hao's friend, reports him missing to the police, then secretly investigates his whereabouts. Unexpectedly, one eerie incident after another follows! Someone who died more than twenty years ago reappears! As he digs deeper, he di 246Reads8.3Score—Shelves
25. 225 快 Quick Transmigration: The Laid-Back Girl's Case Files 快穿，咸鱼少女断案记 Yuyu Yuyu Yuyu裕裕遇遇虞雨Mystery705k WordsCompleted Su Niaoniao’s greatest wish in life: eat for free, do nothing, and lie flat until old age. Who could have guessed that she’d open her eyes and find herself transmigrated to a strange world, where murders always seemed to happen right in front of her? Other people transmigrate to become wealthy heiresses or imperial favorites. She gets dragged into crime scenes every day. No golden finger, no System. She solves cases with nothing but her lazy instincts and twisted logic. Murderer: “My plan was fl 17Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    This new book is pretty good. Each chapter tells a story, and there are already over twenty chapters and twenty stories. Haha, it's quite enjoyable!

26. 226 神 Detective Shen Yan: The Republican-Era Guide to Crushing the Competition 神探沈砚：民国碾压手册 Tiangong Fusiko of Shura River修罗河的天宫抚子Urban316k WordsCompleted Shanghai, autumn 1931. Shen Yan, double doctorate from Cambridge, criminal psychology expert, heir to the Green Gang: a max-level powerhouse, back in China. On day one, he passed a murder scene where the portly police chief was pressuring the family to accept a ruling of “suicide.” Shen Yan crouched down and looked for three seconds. “Homicide. The killer is a woman, left-handed, and a nurse.” Two minutes later, the killer was in custody. The police chief’s face turned red with humiliation. On d 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "I finished three volumes in three days, and the dark circles under my eyes were totally worth it." — Champion of all-nighters "Shen Yan's mouth, I'd call him the most venomous tongue of the Republic of China era." — Verbal enthusiast "Every chapter has a satisfying moment, did this author install a satisfying moment assembly line?" — Veteran online novelist "After reading this, I want to go to Shanghai to see if there's anyone named Shen Yan." — Addicted reader---

27. 227 刑 After Prison, I Draw Ghosts at the Police Station 刑满释放后，我在警局给鬼画像 The Fat Guy Who Won't Lose Weight不减肥的胖子Fantastical Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [No CP] [Real Ghosts] [Criminal Investigation] [Personal Growth] [Daily Life] [Family Bonds] [Friendship] [Romance] [Human Nature] [Society] At nineteen, Lin Yaoyao killed her grandfather. At twenty-eight, her grandfather appeared before her again. [Yaoyao, what you see is what other people want you to see.] … [Jiang Ge: Yaoyao, when are you going to be my wife?] [Lin Yaoyao: Maybe in a couple of days.] … [Zhao Hao: Sis, where are my buns?] [Lin Yaoyao: In your back pocket.] … [Wang Yanjie: Yaoz 3.8kReads8.4Score545Shelves

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    Hey friend, could you put your eyes on my book for a second?

28. 228 至 Supreme Bounty Hunter 至尊赏金猎人 Zen Who Loves Food爱吃的禅Urban236k WordsCompleted Hey, you there, “Thirty Thousand Bucks”! No, I mean, fugitive, where do you think you’re going? Behold, the embodiment of justice and a role model for our times has arrived! Now get in my pocket! No, I mean, surrender peacefully... 42Reads6.4Score—Shelves
29. 229 紫 Fragrant Dust on Purple Paths 紫陌香尘 Eagle23雄鹰23Mystery204k WordsCompleted Drawing on more than a decade of experience as a police officer and my broader understanding of society, I wrote this original social realist mystery novel. This is not a wish-fulfillment story. It spans 20 years from beginning to end, with dozens of clues and echoes woven throughout. I hope to share it with readers who are patient and enjoy thinking things through. There are two cases, but what truth will you see in them? The Fragrance of Purple Dust is divided into four volumes, each named wit 23Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is not a light novel; it's a social suspense story with foreshadowing starting from the title and cover. What truth will you uncover?

30. 230 命 Behind the Murder 命案背后 Li Wangshu李望舒Mystery302k WordsCompleted Mystery, investigation, and case after case unraveled thread by thread. It takes multiple twists before the truth finally comes to light, letting readers share in the thrill of solving each crime. The cases grow more complex as the story goes on, making it even more compelling. 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Each case has seen multiple reversals.

31. 231 提 The Clue System: No Criminal Can Escape 提示线索系统之犯罪分子无处可逃 A Life Like a Probe探似人生Mystery370k WordsCompleted (Urban crime investigation + System + mystery and deduction + team investigations.) The protagonist, Song Mozhou, unexpectedly awakens a System that provides clues to criminal cases. Follow along as he solves one baffling case after another with the System’s help. This is a pure crime-solving novel, with no romance, featuring a series of standalone cases. All cases and characters in this book are fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental. Here’s hoping you’ll enj 264Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Crime investigation novels with multiple case-solving sequences, focusing solely on crime-solving.

32. 232 我 I'm Just a Beat Cop. Is It Really So Strange to Catch a Wanted Criminal? 我一个片警，抓个通缉犯很合理吧 A Little Jie Jie一枚小洁洁Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted Synopsis: Urban setting + One heroine + System + Crime Solving + Not a comedy Su Jie transmigrates to a parallel world (don’t compare it to reality) and becomes an ordinary patrol officer. He suddenly awakens the Crime Buster System, and from then on sets out to catch criminals and solve cases. On the very day he awakens the System, he happens to run into an A-list fugitive. On his way to the hospital, he casually solves a scumbag’s murder case, too. A human-trafficking gang that has stumped 5.1kReads8.8Score449Shelves

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    These are all pretty good and worth recommending.

33. 233 刑 Criminal Investigation Squad Three 刑侦三小队 Little Peas豌豆豆Mystery350k WordsCompleted After graduating from police academy, Jiang Muyan is assigned to the city bureau’s Third Criminal Investigation Team. There she meets her good friend Jia Ranran, team captain Chen Feng, and fellow officers Li Ming and Zhang Yi. Together, the five of them work hard to solve one case after another, exploring the many facets of human nature through cases involving traffic, women’s self-defense, historical warnings, human selfishness, school violence, and more. 778Reads—Score101Shelves

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    There are no romantic subplots, the cases don't repeat themselves, and each case spans several chapters.

34. 234 半 On Night Duty, I Was Kissed by the Goddess Who Mistook My Car 半夜执勤，被上错车的女神强吻了 Spicy Rabbit Head with a Little Sugar麻辣兔头加点糖Urban624k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + campus goddess + a little detective work and crime-solving + urban slice of life + one female lead + guaranteed sweetness (with a mix of spicy and mild scenes)] [This is a career-and-romance novel! Career and romance! Career and romance! The important things must be said three times!] [This is neither an invincible protagonist story nor a power fantasy! Just an ordinary urban slice-of-life novel!] [Romance is the focus, with crime-solving as a secondary element (though the case 8.1kReads9.3Score648Shelves
35. 235 法 Forensic Files of the Supernatural 法医灵异档案 Tired of the Pen Chuan0厌笔川0Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted Horror comes from reality. Behind the outlandish rumors lies an even more unfathomable truth! I'm a forensic pathologist, and I'll tell you about horrifying murder cases from recent years that have never been made public. Every case is bizarre and strange, and every one will make your blood run cold. Once the truth behind each case comes to light, you'll realize that compared with the brutality of the crimes themselves, the most terrifying thing is the human heart! When the heart is dark, there 637Reads8.6Score100Shelves

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    I think it sounds great.

36. 236 还 You Haven't Even Started the Job, and You're Teaching the Criminal Investigation Captain How to Solve Cases? 还没入职，你教刑侦队长办案？ Chubby and Not Afraid of the Heat胖胖不怕热Mystery1.6M WordsCompleted Chu Nan has just started working at Badaoguai Police Station, and he’s completely baffled. Wudang Cloud-Step Technique? Shaolin Iron Shirt??? Ancient martial arts’ Eight Extremes Fist???? Nine-Section Whip of Lightning????? Did the System make a mistake? Isn’t this the kind of story where someone unifies the martial world and becomes the supreme ruler? I mean, I’m just a cop. What am I supposed to do with these rewards? What, am I going to become an unparalleled martial arts master and start wea 27.1kReads8.8Score2.4kShelves
37. 237 我 My Forensic Partner Is a Stunning Female Ghost 我的法医搭档是绝美女鬼 Feng Er Xi风二兮Mystery326k WordsOngoing [A science-minded, straight-talking forensic doctor × a stunning thousand-year-old female ghost] [Science vs. the supernatural] [Hilarious bickering] [Feelings growing in secret] [Feng shui] [Magic arrays] Other people solve cases with deduction. We solve them with a little help from “ghosts.” Lu Mingzhe is Jiangcheng’s chief forensic doctor. Highly rational, he believes in science. That is, until he sees a breathtakingly beautiful thousand-year-old female ghost in a red dress on his autopsy tab —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This novel is great! It features a forensic doctor and a female ghost as a couple. It's a bit suspenseful, a bit sweet, and includes elements of Lu Ban Sect, Shadow Demon, Watcher, mechanical arts, feng shui, formations, 12 families, and the Mirror Guardian. It has a touch of Date Mystery vibes. [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

38. 238 猎 Case Files of Crime: The Punisher 猎罪档案：惩罚主 Jingye Jue京野谲Mystery421k WordsCompleted [Detective and police procedural + pure deduction + no romance! + no female lead + standalone cases + criminal investigation + realistic crime-solving] “Zhou Qi, an obscure detective who quit his job to start a business, teams up with his police friend Li Wushang to crack one bizarre case after another.” P.S. This book has no romance. If you like stories about two male leads with a romantic subplot, try another book: Hunting Crime Files: Bloodied Angel (also known as Nameless Detective Agency) " 293Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    Detective x Police, working together to solve cases, episodic cases, fast-paced, and logically clear.

39. 239 失 The Amnesiac Detective 失忆神探 The Cold Century寒冷世纪Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted A murder within a murder case, a body hidden inside a concrete pillar, killings by a porcelain cat brought to life, murders by a bloodsucking zombie, killings by a magic mirror... You can't unravel the secrets behind these cases with ordinary reasoning. A psychology professor suffering from anterograde amnesia offers a unique perspective, taking you deep into the minds of terrifying criminals and exposing the shocking truths behind their crimes. 715Reads6.5Score—Shelves
40. 240 弟 My Brother Returns, and His First Case Shocks the Entire Bureau 弟弟归来，第一次破案震惊全局 Rong Chi荣驰Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted [Dual male leads + suspense + deduction + heartwarming + mind-bending + everyday life (slow-paced)] On his way home one night, Lu Tianxing, captain of the municipal criminal investigation squad, finds a young man outside: Lu Tianchen. After learning the basics about Lu Tianchen, Lu Tianxing’s understanding of the world falters for a moment. Is it a time-space mix-up, or something else? He can’t figure it out. The only thing they have in common is that they both belong to “Huaxia”! Even stranger 70Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Crime-solving and mystery, a novel theme, worth watching.

41. 241 螃 The Crab Coroner 螃蟹仵作 Wang Xiaogun王小滚Mystery210k WordsCompleted [Modern professional elite & proud, scheming constable] [Classic mystery format & twist after twist & transmigration and transformation & top-notch investigations & two strong, complementary leads & so thrilling it’ll make your head spin] After solving a paranormal case on Mianbi Island and losing her job, rookie doctor Wang Xiaoxia resolutely sets off for home. Forced to enter a mysterious ancestral tomb, she unexpectedly gains a miserable cheat ability imbued with mysterious power, and begins 18Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A suspenseful mystery novel. The protagonist is highly capable. The case has many twists and turns; I stayed up all night to read to the last page! [Laughing][laughing][laughing]

42. 242 宿 The Fated Blade 宿刃 Su Can愫参Mystery224k WordsCompleted [Modern setting, espionage, drug enforcement] A case within a case, a plot within a plot, with a fresh and compelling story. A meticulously planned revenge case unexpectedly leads to the kidnapping of a chip expert... “Go back to Tanzhou and secretly assist the Tanzhou State Security Bureau and Public Security Bureau...” Chu Ning asks, “Have you ever seen this girl? She went missing fifteen years ago.” As the investigation delves deeper, the mastermind who has remained hidden for years finally e 144Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    Suspenseful mystery, criminal investigation, and interconnected plots—

43. 243 戏 The Theatrical Detective 戏精侦探 Xuan Jun悬菌Mystery819k WordsCompleted A former detective with a knack for playing roles and a criminal psychologist who can read people's minds must unravel layer upon layer of conspiracies in a live-action puzzle game controlled by a mysterious billionaire, or become sacrifices in an even larger purge. 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommended! The protagonist of this novel is exceptionally well-developed! He upholds justice in his own unique way, without being deliberate or ostentatious, yet always managing to touch upon the truth at just the right moment. Watch as he resolves one difficult case after another with a gentle yet firm approach.

44. 244 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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    The first book tells the story of Liu Li, an emergency room genius and the sole survivor of a 16-year-old case involving the brutal murder of a minor. By day, she's an emergency room resident trainee; by night, she transforms into an "unlicensed detective," teaming up with criminal investigation captain Lin Yanru to tear apart the protective umbrella of a criminal gang. Each case is subtly connected, ultimately forming a massive revenge web spanning 16 years, combining professionalism with thrilling action. The second book tells the story of Mu Mian, a high-functioning autistic genius forensic pathologist who uses her extraordinary observational skills and logical reasoning to dissect cases with her scalpel. The third book features Chi Xia, who is parachuted into the Dongzhou Public Security Bureau's special task force to investigate the deaths of her adoptive parents. The male lead, Luo Xun, is an elite police officer deeply troubled by his sister's unsolved case. The two initially dislike each other as superior and subordinate, but gradually become partners who share life and death, working together to uncover the dark networks behind a series of bizarre cases. Clues involving human trafficking and drug dealing ultimately point to a transnational criminal organization. The fourth book is a suspense novel centered on psychological profiling and criminal investigation. The story revolves around a black notebook left behind by a mentor, recording several bizarre psychological mysteries. The male protagonist, Su Yun, is an arrogant and unruly genius profiler who teams up with the aloof and beautiful female detective, Song Aoyue, to uncover the truth hidden behind the cases. The fifth book features Ji Wang, the captain of the criminal investigation team, and Ye Yi, a criminal psychology intern, who become acquainted through the Huacheng serial murder case. Ye Yi possesses astonishing talent for criminal profiling, and the two gradually uncover the tip of the iceberg of Huacheng's underground dark network while investigating heinous cases such as the "severed finger case" and the "warehouse dismemberment case."

45. 245 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 69.2kReads9.5Score12.3kShelves
46. 246 重 Reborn as a Righteous Detective 重生之正义刑警 Bai Yuechu白月初Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted After being murdered, Zhao Hai was reborn as a rookie detective and activated the Hand of Justice System. Not only did he bring the killer who had taken his life in his previous life to justice, he also embarked on a career solving cases that had nothing to do with his official duties... 34Reads—Score—Shelves

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47. 247 罪 Crime Investigation 罪案调查 The Fragrance of Sugar-Roasted Chestnuts Fills the Garden糖炒板栗香满园Mystery1.5M WordsCompleted Investigate a series of unusual cases, bring the criminals to justice, and ensure they receive the full punishment of the law. Let everyone believe that justice always prevails, that every criminal will be severely punished and none can escape. The people's police will see that victims get justice. The Lotus Town murder, the 312 serial killings, the locked-room murder, the kidnapping, the murder-by-proxy case, and others were solved one after another thanks to Zhang Wende and his teammates. 3.4kReads8.8Score229Shelves
48. 248 心 Psychological Crime Files 心理诡案 Long Night长宵Mystery517k WordsCompleted [The psychological mystery series, Shadow Pursuit, is currently being serialized!] A black notebook left behind by her mentor, and one strange psychological mystery after another. Su Yun says, “Captain Song, the human heart is a place of demons and monsters.” A cool, beautiful police detective × an arrogant, unconventional genius profiler. A formidable team joins forces to solve one baffling case after another… 1.4kReads9.2Score179Shelves
49. 249 彩 Double the Bride Price, and I Arrested My Future In-Laws on the Spot 彩礼加倍，我现场逮捕了岳父岳母 Secretary Gentleman给事郎Mystery1.7M WordsCompleted The young police officer Zhou Zheng was on his way to marry his fiancée. His future mother-in-law suddenly raised the price, hoping to use the bride price to buy her son a car and a house. Future mother-in-law: Add another 400,000 to the bride price, and then you can marry Lulu! Future father-in-law: If you don’t have the money, give your house to my son! Future brother-in-law: When are we going to transfer the deed? Fiancée: I agree with them! Furious, Zhou Zheng awakened a Super Police System. 2.7kReads7.8Score284Shelves
50. 250 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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