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

1. 251 心 The Root of Sin 心罪源 Han Shun韩顺Mystery308k WordsCompleted Greed, desire, hatred, loathing, envy, jealousy... These are all the roots of human crime. The human heart is unfathomable; people can commit crimes over the smallest things. Yi Kai studied criminal psychology, but ended up making a living as a detective. An accidental car crash gave him astonishing powers of observation and perception. A chance encounter led Police Captain Xiang Tiange to recognize his abilities and put him to work. From then on, he embarked on a battle of wits against criminal 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The protagonist, Yi Kai, is a graduate in criminology. He is highly valued by the captain of the criminal investigation team, solves numerous bizarre cases, and outwits and outmaneuvers criminals. The story follows his journey from a field criminal investigator to a third-level police inspector.

2. 252 尸 The Corpse Whisperer: I Can See the Answers in Death 尸语者：我能看见死亡答案 Qing Shi Er倾时ErMystery269k WordsCompleted [System] [Forensics] [Mystery] After thirty-six hours on duty, intern forensic doctor Lu Ming unexpectedly awakens an astonishing ability: he can see the true cause of death floating above every corpse. Drowned? No, strangled to death. Sudden cardiac arrest? No, poisoned with an organophosphate. Suicide by falling? No, pushed from the twenty-third floor. Everyone says he’s an inexperienced rookie, but his eyes never lie. When the truth is buried by those in power, killers walk freely in the sunl 6.7kReads8.0Score795Shelves

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   I devoured this forensic novel in one go. The protagonist, an intern forensic pathologist, awakens an incredible ability: he can see through even a staged suicide where someone is pushed off a building, and confronts the truth head-on.

3. 253 云 Yun Che: Seven Reading Rules for the Library After Dark 云澈：深夜图书馆7条阅读规则 Run Yu888润玉8886k WordsCompleted Yun Che: The Seven Reading Rules of the Midnight Library —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Runyu888 Yun Che's 7 Reading Rules for Late Night Library: Full of Thrills and Super Engaging

4. 254 快 The Death Code on the Shipping Label 快递单上的死亡密码 Hook Vine Grass钩藤草Mystery98k WordsCompleted A shipping label from three years ago is the key piece of evidence in Su Ming’s murder. Following the invisible writing on it, Lin Ye investigates and gets caught up in a deadly struggle between the “Black Fox” and the “Protection Umbrella Alliance.” 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Not all packages can be delivered safely. What Lin Ye is holding may be the "death notice" for the next victim.

5. 255 路 I Was Just Fishing by the Roadside, So How Did I Become the Godfather of Criminal Investigation? 路边摸个鱼，咋成刑侦祖师爷了 The Spider Is a Pig蜘蛛是只pigMystery787k WordsOngoing [Out-of-the-box crime investigation] [Unexpectedly flashy protagonist] [System-powered] [Lighthearted everyday life] [High-IQ mind games] [A laid-back traffic cop who just wants to clock out on time vs. a major-crimes unit at its wits’ end] The protagonist is a grassroots traffic cop who absolutely hates trouble. Every day, all he wants is to hand out parking tickets, hit his quota, and clock out on time. But one day, while ticketing a van parked illegally by the roadside, the nervous owner tri 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The captain handed me a stack of dusty files—a cold case that had been shelved for five years. No one in the team could find a breakthrough. He patted me on the shoulder: "In the entire police station, only you can find the truth." I glanced down at the countdown timer on the wall, feeling like crying.

6. 256 鬼 The Ghost Hand Murders: Selected Detective Stories of Sun Liaohong 鬼手谜案：孙了红侦探小说精选集 Sun Liaohong孙了红Mystery107k WordsCompleted “He climbed out of his grave and strangled the enemy who had framed him with his bare hands!” Sun Liaohong was a bestselling detective novelist during the Republican era. He entered the literary scene in the 1920s and reached the height of his career in the late 1940s. His “The Strange Cases of the Gentleman Thief Lu Ping” series became one of China's best-known detective series, as celebrated as Cheng Xiaoqing's “The Huo Sang Cases.” This collection brings together several of his classic detect 9Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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   A true delight for mystery fans! The case is ingeniously designed, logically rigorous, and the writing is superb; you'll be deeply moved long after finishing it! [Thinking]

7. 257 民 Republican-Era Detective Tales 民国侦探诡事录 Liu Gang刘港Mystery317k WordsCompleted [Standalone cases + Republican-era investigations + criminal investigation and deduction + paranormal mysteries + powerful partners] In the chaotic Republican era, the land is shattered and strange events abound. One bizarre case follows another, but the truth remains as elusive as a mist... In a village at midnight, residents die one after another. Rumors say the “Stinking-Mouth Ghost” has returned to exact revenge, leaving everyone terrified. A haunted house by the lake conceals an old massacr 372Reads9.1Score100Shelves
8. 258 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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   My source of motivation today: waiting for the next episode of "The Suspense Detective". That's all. 🕯️

9. 259 逆 Against the Meridians: Liar, Stop! 逆经：骗子住手 Ren Fanwuyin任梵无音Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted [Original novel for the animated series This Taoist Is Not Quite Right] Life is unpredictable. The fit thrive under Heaven's law, Those skilled in force become generals, those skilled in strategy become kings. Born into the lowest of professions, he refuses to live like a nobody, He waves the yin-yang banner and sees through the Six Lines of Divination. Watch him play at being a spirit medium, watch him swindle and deceive, Watch him make ruthless decisions, watch him rise like a hidden dragon f 43.3kReads9.4Score4.5kShelves

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   This new book is good; book fans think it's enjoyable. It combines political intrigue, martial arts, crime-solving, and humor—definitely worth reading!

10. 260 反 Anti-Scam Livestream: The Station’s Cells Are Full 反诈直播：所里快蹲不下了 Yi Ezreal一泽瑞尔Urban1.0M WordsCompleted Scammer: Our records show an overseas purchase of 200,000 US dollars on your account. Did you make this purchase yourself? Lu Ze: Yes, I made it myself. What about it? The scammer thought, You sure know how to brag! Lu Ze: I never thought... the fact that I bought weapons overseas would finally come to light! Using his god-tier voice imitation skill, Lu Ze mimics the voices of several underlings, as well as the sound of an AK firing in full auto. The scammer's face turns pale. “I'm calling the p 20.4kReads9.4Score2.2kShelves

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    Very beautiful

11. 261 猎 Sin Hunter Detective 猎罪神探 Old Nine of the Daoist Sect道门老九Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted What's the most terrifying case you've ever heard of? The Corpse Immortal Madam, the Medical University's Sex Fiend, the Human-Head Planters, the Zombie Baby in Building Seven... There are no ghosts in this world, only wrongs waiting to be righted by a master hand. The legendary coroner Song Yang returns to the scene with his disciples, piercing through layer upon layer of mystery to hunt down the killers lurking in this world. Come face-to-face with the bloodiest, most baffling, and most hair-r 5.9kReads9.4Score819Shelves
12. 262 栖 Chronicles of Qiwucheng 栖梧城传记 Wuyi Recluse武夷散人Eastern Fantasy306k WordsOngoing A classic martial-arts detective tale, historical mystery, youthful passion, with no System or cheats. During the Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty, the realm had only just been pacified, and every trade was waiting to be rebuilt. The balance of power in the martial world shifted dramatically. The influence of the four great martial families, who controlled the Seven Gangs (power), Eight Associations (wealth), Nine Mountains (letters), and Ten Strongholds (arms), waned noticeably. The world's Fiv 65Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A group of young heroes and detectives!

13. 263 刑 Seriously?! You Mooched Off My Wi-Fi and Cut My Internet Cable 刑啊！蹭我wifi，还剪我网线 Drippy Ice Cream冰淇淋淋Urban1.0M WordsCompleted [Stickler for Details] + [Law] + [Outlaw] + [Stacking Charges (Stacking Kills)] + [Zhang San] Chen Feng is a livestreamer. One day, he discovers someone stealing his Wi-Fi, so he changes the password. But to his surprise, the neighbor comes knocking and demands the password, claiming her child needs it for online classes. And if he refuses, she’ll cut his internet cable? How about destruction of private property, disturbing the peace, and trespassing? Your account got stolen by a hacker? How 4.4kReads9.3Score602Shelves
14. 264 黑 Tracking the Black Zone 黑域追踪 Eternal Restlessness无恒安息Mystery424k WordsCompleted A sweeping crime thriller about combating organized crime. All stories in this book are fictionalized adaptations of real cases and events. Names and places have been changed; any similarities are purely coincidental. A cold case has been pursued for ten years, and at last the gray sky screen over Linjiang is torn open. The corrupt empire collapses, and the protectors behind it fall from power. Detective Zheng Xiaotian wins the battle, yet chooses to leave the front line. His departure tells eve 41Reads—Score—Shelves

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    High-energy from start to finish! No romance, no female lead, just pure crime-solving! Highly recommended!

15. 265 我 Me and the Roses Are Always at Your Princess's Service! 我与玫瑰，随时为公主待命！ Milky Candy Puff奶糖酥Modern Romance308k WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available. Search for Sweet Mist on any platform to buy it.] [One-on-one sweet romance, doting with no limits] Zhou Jin, captain of the criminal investigation team, is unruly and wild. He hates being pestered more than anything and has no patience for comforting people. Yet after one mission, he made an exception and took a young woman into his home. The next day, everyone on the team was whispering: Would the girl get yelled into tears by Captain Zhou? She did cry, all 41.9kReads9.6Score6.3kShelves

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    In solving cases, some forensic doctors are involved, and some are not.

16. 266 新 New Bao Qingtian Fan Fiction: The Fragrant Consort of Luoshen 新包青天同人：洛神香妃 Moonlight Gaze月潋凝眸Female-Channel Fanfiction1.7M WordsOngoing Bai Yutang x Original Female Lead She is the reincarnation of the celestial realm's narcissus flower goddess, with a pure and holy soul. She has no noble status, only a mysterious and extraordinary background. She cares for all under heaven, is high-minded, excels in both letters and arms, and brings blessings to all living beings. … An adaptation of The Seven Heroes and Five Gallants, beginning when Zhan Zhao receives the title “Imperial Cat” from 87Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend this book; it meets all your requirements. It's an ancient crime drama set in Kaifeng Prefecture during the Northern Song Dynasty, focusing on suspense, mystery, and analysis of human nature. The female protagonist is a physician reincarnated from a celestial flower goddess, who assists Bao Zheng in Kaifeng Prefecture as a constable, coroner, and advisor.

17. 267 名 The Famous Constable's Wife 名捕夫人 Carefree Girl清闲丫头Mystery261k WordsCompleted Jing Yi thinks there can’t be a more miserable groom in the world than him: his wedding date was set in a jail cell, he investigated a murder on his wedding night, and he spent his honeymoon running all over the place after criminals. Even worse, his childhood sweetheart of a wife seems to have “ulterior motives” toward him... That would be bad enough, but his superior is “settling a personal score” by assigning him case files that get thicker and more troublesome every time. He can’t go on livi 34Reads9.5Score—Shelves
18. 268 神 Detective Xiao Jiangnan 神探肖江南 Tang Qianyi唐谦抑Mystery2.2M WordsCompleted Prosecutor Xiao Jiangnan loses his public post after being framed by organized crime. After leaving the procuratorate, he returns to university to study criminology and the evil in human nature. Once he earns his doctorate, his former classmate Liu Sanxiao helps him join the Xinggang Criminal Investigation Unit, where he is appointed a police expert consultant. Xiao Jiangnan makes use of his position on the criminal investigation team to solve a string of baffling cases, while drawing ever close 539Reads9.1Score106Shelves

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    Suspenseful murder mystery, understanding human nature, discerning character, and cultivating logical thinking—can your deductions uncover the true culprit in the book? We look forward to your participation; perhaps you'll be the next master detective! 👌🌷

19. 269 她 She Knows Everything 她知道一切 Xiao Yaoyue肖尧月Modern Romance519k WordsCompleted A meeting at a crime scene set Jin Haiyang and Shen Liubai on the path to one another. As the youngest captain of the Haidu City criminal investigation team, he met the youngest forensic science professor at the police academy. Born into a distinguished family, capable and forceful, he saw only her among the countless people around him. Cool and quiet, brilliant beyond compare, she was nevertheless oblivious to the surging feelings between men and women. Fire and ice, the two stumbled into a rel 329Reads8.9Score104Shelves
20. 270 那 Those Carefree Days of Youth 那晃晃悠悠的青春 Grandpa Little Fish小鱼爷爷Mystery308k WordsCompleted Campus supernatural mysteries + mental disorders + crime-solving! How much can childhood trauma affect a person? What causes psychological problems? An intern's fall from a building, a baby murder by human traffickers, a murder at a hot-spring inn, a body sunk in a river, the bones of a girl buried fifteen years ago discovered beneath the school's banyan tree, and a woman's corpse hanging in an unfinished building, reeking of decay... Behind each case lurk the ugliest, darkest sides of human nat 3Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    School, police, crime solving, and a forensic doctor with secrets!

21. 271 她 She Came from the Darkness 她从黑暗来 Xi Mujiu希沐玖Modern Romance436k WordsCompleted After a torrential rain, a headless body was found lying on a road halfway up the mountain. As the investigation unfolded, a hidden case within the case gradually came to light... Because I feel your pain, I’m willing to charge into battle to save all the children like me, trapped in the darkness. An innocent, sweet lamb versus a ruthless queen of the night, joining forces with a nitpicky, sharp-tongued, righteous captain. Watch as they tear through layer after layer of fog and become warriors w 540Reads9.1Score109Shelves
22. 272 唐 Detective Chinatown: The Bangkok Serial Murders 唐人街探案·曼谷连环杀人案 Silent Jin Jin默金金Male-Channel Fanfiction25k WordsCompleted Chinatown Detective: The Bangkok Serial Murders 42Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Who is the murderer? You'll find out after reading this.

23. 273 罪 The Deadline for Evidence [Criminal Investigation] 罪证时限[刑侦] The Awakened唤醒者Mystery173k WordsCompleted Ye Xiao is a forensic pathologist in Lingnan City, quick-witted and sharp. Decades in the profession have seen her dissect well over a thousand bodies, giving her an exceptionally wealth of experience. Qi Yun is the head of the task force. Skilled at analysis and reading people, he has solved many major cases and is legendary within the police force as a specialist in cracking cases. The task force untangles a web of clues, piece by piece, and catches the real culprit. Among their cases are cold 982Reads8.3Score152Shelves
24. 274 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
25. 275 半 Banxia and Qiao An 半夏和乔安 The Woman Who Plays Chess下棋的女子Mystery107k WordsOngoing Jiang Banxia won her company a project to renovate a detached villa in the suburbs. She brought her assistant Qin Chao to survey the site. Though the villa was almost abandoned, traces of its former splendor and luxury remained. Jiang Banxia went up to the third floor alone. A room with a broken doorknob inexplicably piqued her curiosity. Just as she was about to push the door open, a cool, unfamiliar male voice sounded behind her: “Who are you?” 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A crime thriller where the male lead is cunning and has a history of murder, while the female lead seeks calm revenge. If you could go back in time, would you choose to kill your past self, take her place, and defy fate?

26. 276 墓 Reborn in the Graveyard, I Go on a Rampage with the “Am I Dead?” System 墓地重生，我靠死了吗系统杀疯了 Wan Hua琬华Mystery890k WordsOngoing [Reborn in a graveyard + Death System + mystery and crime-solving + powerful heroine seeking revenge] [Nonstop thrills + a badass heroine + lots of twists + crushing scumbags every step of the way] ⊗ Orphan Qin Mo is kidnapped and thrown into a mass grave. After crawling out of a coffin, she unexpectedly binds herself to the [Are You Dead Yet] System. ⊗ Fail six missions in a row, and the System will erase you! ⊗ Watch Qin Mo plan each move carefully, turn the tables against all odds, and make h 1.2kReads9.2Score105Shelves

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    [Strong Female Lead, Supernatural, Thrilling Novel with No Suppressing Feelings] Reborn in a mass grave, the system forces me to risk my life; outsmarting human traffickers, tearing apart the real and fake heiresses, exposing the dark secrets of a wealthy family—full of plot twists and high-energy throughout! 💀 [Smirking][Making a face][Already hooked]

27. 277 警 Fresh Out of the Police Academy, I Solve Cases Like Crazy from the Start 警校刚毕业，实习开局疯狂破案 Pen in Hand, Reflecting the Rivers and Mountains提笔映山河Mystery197k WordsCompleted [No female lead + System + crime-solving] Song Ming transmigrates to a parallel version of China. After the college entrance exam, he binds himself to a Crime Value System and resolutely applies to China's top police academy as the provincial top scorer. After graduating, he is assigned as an intern to the criminal investigation squad in Shaonan City. Starting with an ordinary missing-person case, he goes on to solve the beef noodle case, the human-skin secret identity case, the Silent Lamb case —Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 278 新 Newtown Homicide 新城追凶 Detective Little Second Brother妙探小二哥Mystery1.8M WordsCompleted In a lively new coastal city, all kinds of bizarre crimes occur amid seemingly ordinary lives. The officers of the Special Investigations Unit rely on their solid professional skills and their determination to solve every major case, sifting through clues until they identify the real culprit. Adapted from a popular, large-scale crime investigation radio drama of the same name, this novel features gripping plots and vivid prose, offering readers an immersive experience that makes them feel as if 497Reads7.7Score110Shelves
29. 279 大 The Ten Great Mysteries of the Song Dynasty 大宋十大奇案 I Am Prince Fish在下鱼亲王Historical1.6M WordsOngoing No harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincible protagonist, no System, no golden finger, and no transmigration. This is not a power fantasy, so read at your own discretion! A pure historical mystery set in the jianghu, offering an immersive experience of everyday life in an ancient town and the suspenseful twists and turns as officials use their wits to solve cases… 7.3kReads8.6Score643Shelves

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    Historical detective novel, no system, not time travel.

30. 280 罪 Criminal Psychology: The Mind-Reading Detective 罪案心理：读心神探 Just an Ordinary Person一俗人Mystery535k WordsCompleted Also known as The Mind-Reading Detective. Chen Luo is an expert in criminal psychology and body language. After graduating from the academy, he became a consultant for the criminal investigation department. To ordinary people, the motives behind serial murders seem bizarre, twisted, and impossible to fathom. To Chen Luo, they’re clear as day, and the hidden killer is exposed in an instant. The lies and secrets people try so hard to conceal cannot escape Chen Luo’s notice. He sees straight throug 2.4kReads8.7Score224Shelves
31. 281 神 Detective Di Renjie, Book Five 神探狄仁杰第五部 Northwest Brother Mao西北毛哥Mystery3.8M WordsOngoing In the final years of Emperor Wu of the Tang dynasty, the capital Luoyang had finally begun to settle down. After the brilliant detective Di Renjie exposed the Burning Heaven Fire at the Shanjin Bureau, the rebellion in Youzhou, and the Blood Eagle's chain of murders, he retired from public life and settled in the Southern Market, hoping to enjoy his twilight years in peace. But when all is quiet, trouble is never far away. After a banquet in the Eastern Palace, Crown Prince Li Xian suddenly fa 629Reads8.8Score122Shelves

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    Suspense and mystery novels

32. 282 政 Political Achievements: From Rookie Cop to Regional Governor 政绩：从小警察到封疆大吏 Za Jia San Pang杂家三胖Urban655k WordsOngoing Lu Aimin was reborn in the year 2000. After offending the department head, he was assigned to the Forest Police Brigade in Nant'an County. Then his girlfriend dumped him. Just when things couldn't get worse, he activated the Super Police System and began climbing step by step, from a low-ranking cop to a powerful regional official. 15Reads9.1Score—Shelves
33. 283 冷 Cold Case Detective Agency 冷案侦探事务所 Zhuang Sheng's Dream庄生迷梦Mystery905k WordsCompleted As the name suggests, the Cold Case Detective Agency investigates cold cases: murder investigations shelved by the official authorities for various reasons. Gu Che, one of the agency’s owners, stands 187 centimeters tall, with long brows, phoenix-shaped eyes, and a slight upward curve to his lips. Beneath his right eye is a tiny vermilion mole. He wears his hair in a buzz cut and is obsessed with Chrome Hearts and Goro’s. A rebel from a family of doctors who have practiced medicine for generatio 250Reads8.4Score101Shelves

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    This is a crime-solving duo with high emotional intelligence and IQ. A former forensic doctor and a former lawyer are framed. The cases are fleshed out and entertaining, with a subtle romantic subplot. Some cases have a mystical element; while scientifically explainable, they are still quite unexpected. If you like this kind of story, give it a check it out.

34. 284 大 The Tang Dynasty’s Female County Magistrate 大唐女县尉 Lucky Little Ji招财小吉Mystery657k WordsOngoing Tang Dynasty, women-focused suspense, mystery, crime-solving She is a rare female official under the laws of the Tang Dynasty. On her very first night in office, a strange case lands at her door: deep in a rainy alley, night watchman Chen San lies dead, wearing one brand-new red bridal embroidered shoe, while the other has vanished. Rumors that a “fox spirit has taken a husband” sweep through the city in an instant. 73Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These books are really good.

35. 285 大 The Great Song Coroner, Part Three 大宋提刑官第三部 Northwest Brother Mao西北毛哥Historical539k WordsCompleted At the end of the Southern Song, Song Ci, the founding father of Chinese forensic science, resigns from office and retreats into seclusion after losing all faith in the court. He devotes himself to completing the work of a lifetime, The Collected Cases of Injustice Rectified. But the tides of the age will not let him stand apart. Mongol cavalry rides south, and the realm is shattered. In his twilight years, Song Ci is forced to return to public life. From a corruption-murder case at the Jianyang 787Reads7.1Score—Shelves
36. 286 警 Police Honor: Starting as an Assistant Officer, I Stun Li Dawei 警察荣誉：开局辅警，惊呆李大为 A Spark Sets the Prairie Ablaze星火巳燎原Male-Channel Fanfiction170k WordsCompleted Zhou Zhe transmigrates to a parallel world based on Police Honor and becomes a newly hired auxiliary police officer at the Balihe Police Station. He awakens the Super Police System. By completing various police duties, he earns the public’s approval and receives System rewards. From the start, he joins Li Dawei in capturing a fugitive. He catches the fugitive with ease and resolves the crisis smoothly, leaving Li Dawei impressed. After that, Zhou Zhe handles all kinds of major and minor cases an 174Reads6.2Score—Shelves
37. 287 我 I Didn't Kill Anyone 我没杀人 Call Me Little Friend叫我小友Mystery241k WordsOngoing (Light mystery) (Supernatural) (One heroine) (A little yandere) “So you’re saying I used my own body to go out and kill people without even knowing it?” “Please face the facts. You went out and killed people.” “What? I’m a student! Why would I kill anyone?!” “Um, could you stop holding my hand down?” “No. You’ll run if I let go.” “Please, I won’t. I really won’t!” “Want to give it a try? Change this miserable fate?” “You said it yourself. How could I not try?” —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's a slightly suspenseful story with supernatural elements, and the romance is sweet with a touch of suspense—it's just the right balance.

38. 288 1 I Solve Cases in One Second, and the Whole Internet Calls Me the Killer 1秒破案，全网都说我是凶手 Liang Xiaotang梁笑棠Mystery482k WordsOngoing (Livestreaming + System + lighthearted comedy + satisfying from start to finish) Han Yi, from a parallel world, acquires the Crime-Buster System. The moment he goes live, the System cuts straight to the point and tells him who the culprit is in one second. From cold cases to century-old mysteries, solving them is as easy for him as picking sprouts from a plate. It doesn’t matter whether they happened at home or abroad, in the present day or centuries ago: if he wants to, he can crack any case in 26Reads6.5Score—Shelves
39. 289 3 Special Case Task Force 318 318特案行动 Nan Zhi南至Mystery1.5M WordsCompleted In this world, some yearn for the light, while others sink into darkness. No matter how long darkness lasts, the light will eventually shine upon the world. A bizarre arson case from thirty years ago leads to several murders. One strange and eerie case after another, each story gripping and moving. Policewoman Xiao Nan is here to solve the cases, uncover the truth about her own origins, and deliver justice that is thirty years overdue! 7.7kReads9.1Score737Shelves

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    Highly rated detective novel with a mind-bending plot; those who like this kind of story should definitely check it out!

40. 290 为 I Became a Legend in the Police Force to Save My Sister! 为救妹妹，我成警界传说！ Beizhan Yun北战云Mystery176k WordsOngoing 1Reads7.3Score—Shelves
41. 291 神 Detective: The System Taught Me Skills, Then Left 神探：系统教会我技能后，就走了 Big Brother Qiao乔家大哥Mystery347k WordsCompleted Qin Yu was an ordinary person who, by a twist of fate, landed in another parallel world. The Detective System that suddenly appeared in his mind made him realize at once how different he was from before. Following the System's instructions, he completed one mission after another. He enrolled in police academy, then joined the criminal investigation squad. Once his skills reached max level, the System had fulfilled its purpose and withdrew. System: “Host, please enjoy your life at the police stat 745Reads8.4Score101Shelves
42. 292 开 From the Start, Our Identities Were Switched, and I Became a Police Legend 开局身份互换，我成就警界传奇 Little Chick Doesn't Eat Rice小鸡不吃米Mystery481k WordsCompleted [Crime Solving] + [No heroine] + [No “Ding” system prompt] By chance, Wang Jie meets Su Tingyun, his twin brother, who had been missing for many years. But before he can recover from the joy of reuniting with family, his brother is lying covered in blood outside his own front door. Because of gaps in his childhood memories, Wang Jie often wakes from nightmares. His parents are dead, and his brother has been murdered. In his grief, should he live out the rest of his life under an assumed name, or 444Reads8.7Score—Shelves
43. 293 领 The Shepherd 领羊 Dog Sixteen狗十六16k WordsCompleted Leading the Sheep 212Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend it!

44. 294 我 I Can See Criminal Suspects 我能看到犯罪嫌疑人 Yu Gu Zhang鱼骨张Mystery371k WordsCompleted Zhang Chi, an outstanding detective in 2025, is reborn in 2000, just as he graduates from the police academy. He had expected to join the city bureau’s criminal investigation team, but instead he was assigned to a suburban police station. After activating the System, he rises from disappointment and uses the System and his knowledge of the future to become a legendary detective! 593Reads6.8Score101Shelves

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    Come check this out if you're looking for something to read.

45. 295 零 Zero-Degree Showdown: Operation Blue Arrow 零度交锋：蓝捷行动 Windless Rainy Night雨夜无风Mystery2.3M WordsOngoing [Mystery and Suspense] [Espionage] [Crime Investigation] [Modern Urban] [Genius] [Strong Female Lead] [National Security] Twenty-three years ago, a separation tore the lives of twin sisters apart. The younger sister was trained by an overseas spy organization to become an elite agent. Sent back to China, she is ordered to assassinate her own sister, take her place, infiltrate Lanjie Communications, and steal the core secret, “Lanjie 9.” Caught between her mission and her organization's orders on 11.3kReads9.1Score1.4kShelves

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    Highly recommend "Zero Clash: Operation BlueJet"! A cross-border battle for classified information, a clash of high-tech methods, a psychological and intellectual game between friend and foe, full of twists and turns, and suspense throughout.

46. 296 暗 The Hidden Line: Anti-Drug Operations 暗线【禁毒】 By Chunshen Lake春申湖畔Mystery231k WordsCompleted After graduating from a police academy, Li Xiaofeng began investigating cases at a local police station. Diligent and responsible in his work, he followed every lead and solved one major case after another. Thanks to his outstanding work in the fight against drugs, he gradually rose to a leadership position. 41Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 297 致 Deadly Scorpion 1: A Male Criminal's Case Files 致命毒蝎1：男子犯罪档案 Yingzhong and Wu应钟和伍Mystery170k WordsCompleted 3.3kReads9.2Score367Shelves

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

48. 298 明 The Three Great Cases of the Late Ming Dynasty 明末三大案 Wine and Poetry斗酒诗篇Mystery19k WordsCompleted Throughout history, whenever dynasties changed or major political events unfolded, intrigue ran rampant in the imperial harem, where women were forbidden from meddling in government. It was common for high-ranking consorts to try to seize control of the court. In the final years of the Ming dynasty, political rivalries at court grew increasingly fierce. Amid this age of turmoil, a series of palace secrets later known as the “Three Great Cases of the Late Ming” quietly unfolded. The Palace Assa 857Reads9.3Score114Shelves

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    Ancient times, modern times, the Republic of China era! Various Beijing scenes and genres are included! Superb!

49. 299 重 Reborn, He Becomes a Security Guard in the Provincial Capital 重生后他在省城当保安 Wendao Guoke文刀过客Urban163k WordsOngoing Liu Nian is reborn with the memories of his past life. He starts out working as a security guard and gets to know some powerful figures in the police force. With his supernatural abilities, he cracks one major case after another. Through legal means, he becomes a hidden tycoon, rising rapidly through the ranks of the police force… —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Not only did they solve cases, they also became wealthy.

50. 300 洛 The Blue Line of Los Angeles 洛城蓝线 Who Is Nobody?无名氏是谁Mystery129k WordsOngoing [Detectives + crime-solving] There is no absolute black or white in this world. We live in a gray area. Beneath seemingly peaceful Luocheng, undercurrents churn. A group of people quietly protects the city's fragile rule of law... —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Crime solving, detective work, suspense—two Chinese-American detectives in Los Angeles support each other, upholding their sense of justice and protecting the fragile boundaries of the rule of law. Hope you all watch! [Almost crying]

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