Crime Investigation! Crime Investigation! Please!!! 刑侦，刑侦，求！！！

1. 201 装 The Man in the Case 装在套子里的人 Giant Water Monkey of Changbai Mountain长白山巨型水猴子Mystery792k WordsCompleted [Horror + Supernatural + Mystery + Adventure + Wild Imagination + Crime-Solving + Yin-Yang and Feng Shui] By a twist of fate, the criminal investigation squad led by Li Wei is paired with their archenemy Ouyang to solve cases. After a series of shocking major crimes, their terrifying ordeals turn the two former enemies into partners who would risk their lives for each other. Just when everyone thinks it is finally over, an even greater nightmare is only beginning... [The Hanger Murders] [A Ghost 1.6kReads8.4Score261Shelves

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   Episodes 1 and 7 are uncoupled, 2-6 are heterosexual romance, and 8-10 are BL! They're all great! Go watch them!

2. 202 尸 The Dead Speak: Cases from Harbor City 尸语追凶：港城谜案录 Hairpin Edge簪锋Mystery528k WordsCompleted In a prosperous harbor city where neon lights blot out the sky, crime never sleeps in the shadows. A red-clad corpse found floating in Victoria Harbour shocks the entire city and sets off a string of murders. It also forces three people who can barely stand one another to form an unlikely crime-solving trio. He is Lu Chen, a senior inspector in the Major Crimes Unit: domineering and hot-tempered, he trusts experience and speed. Beneath his machismo, he is protective and soft-hearted, but he can 407Reads—Score111Shelves

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   A Master of Crime: Zan Feng's fifth novel in the crime thriller series *Corpse Whisper: The Mystery of Hong Kong*, *The Murder in a Wealthy Family*, showcases her literary prowess. In an era saturated with genre fiction, writers who can simultaneously master both rigorous logic and literary grace are rare. Zan Feng's *The Murder in a Wealthy Family* proves she is such a "dual" narrator. She doesn't rely on gore or sensationalism for attention, but instead uses meticulous literary skill to weave a breathtaking crime tapestry from a wealthy family's murder case. From narrative structure to character development, from linguistic aesthetics to genre fusion, her literary skill reaches new heights in this fifth case. I. Courtroom Narrative: A Modern Variation of the Unities Zan Feng sets the core scene in the second-instance courtroom, which is inherently risky—no car chases, no gunfights, only dialogue, evidence, and logic. Yet, she manages to create a suspenseful atmosphere reminiscent of a blockbuster thriller from this "static drama." She borrowed the "unities" of classical drama: the time is concentrated on the day of the trial, the location is limited to the courtroom, and the plot revolves around the single main theme of "whether Sheng Yuxuan is guilty." Each round of questioning tightens the pace, and each objection raises the emotional intensity. Xia Zhiyu's cross-examination of Xie Ci, starting with the material of the buttons, seems like a casual detail, but in fact, it lays a trap; the in-court comparison of cat hair and fatty acid profiles is like a thunderclap. Zanfeng transforms legal procedures into dramatic climaxes, allowing readers to experience rollercoaster-like psychological fluctuations in a "still" state. II. Character Portrayal: De-labeled Realistic Sculpture Zanfeng's writing does not use people as tools. Sheng Yuxuan is not a simple "spoiled brat." He was paralyzed and desperate during the first trial, but after being acquitted in the second trial, he bent down to help an old lady who had fallen—his private morality was flawed, but his humanity was not completely lost. Xie Ci is not a stereotypical "psychopathic killer." His obsession contains the sensitivity of an artist, and his confession is mixed with real pain and a projection of madness. Xia Zhiyu and Zhang Jianfeng, this "police-lawyer couple," face the tearing apart of their professional rivalry, yet there are no dramatic arguments, only restraint and respect: "You follow your profession, I'll follow my duty." Zanfeng uses details instead of labels, allowing the characters to stand out in the gray areas. III. Poetics of Material Evidence: Letting Buttons and Cat Hair Speak Zanfeng's most recognizable literary technique is to endow material evidence with a dual function of narrative and aesthetics. The Lyra and Aquila buttons, originally constellation symbols for expressing romantic fantasies, ultimately become irrefutable evidence that pinpoints the true culprit. Zanfeng pushes the "poetics of material evidence" to its extreme: the paired buttons are both a romantic metaphor and a chain of logic; the unsaturated fatty acid characteristics of northern cat hair are both a string of scientific data and a narrative needle that exposes lies. She lets readers see that the coldest things often hide the hottest truths. IV. Linguistic Aesthetics: Warmth in Coldness Zanfeng's language always maintains a cold restraint, yet releases warmth at crucial moments. She describes the tacit understanding between Lu Chen and Su Wanqing with just one gesture—he gently pushes the dessert in front of her, and she softly thanks him. No words are spoken, yet it speaks volumes. She describes Xia Zhiyu's struggle when taking on a case, using a single inner monologue: "What she fears most is this question: 'What about me? How will I explain this to the team?'" Concise, yet deeply moving. This aesthetic of "leaving blanks" allows emotions to surge in silence. V. Genre Fusion: A Trio of Crime, Law, and Psychology "The Murder in a Wealthy Family" breaks down the boundaries of single genres. It possesses the hard-core evidence of a forensic drama (FTIR spectroscopy, DNA comparison, fatty acid tracing), the courtroom debates of a legal drama (the debate between accidental causation, indirect intent versus negligence), and the in-depth exploration of a psychological drama (the pathological narcissism of paranoid personality disorder). Zanfeng seamlessly welds these three elements, allowing readers to experience intellectual pleasure while solving the mystery, receive legal education through debate, and examine the undercurrents of human nature within the tragedy. This ability to narrate across genres is a culmination of her literary achievements. VI. Conclusion: Zanfeng's Literary Landmarks Zanfeng's *The Murder in a Wealthy Family* is not only a gripping suspense masterpiece but also a literary work worthy of careful reading. She uses logic to build the framework, aesthetics to fill the flesh, and philosophy to infuse the soul. She makes readers believe that good genre fiction can also possess the dignity of literature. Open the Tomato Novels App, search for "Zanfeng" or "Corpse Whisper: The Mystery of Hong Kong" to read the entire series for free and listen to the audiobook. From *The Red-Clad Floating Corpse Case* to *The Murder in a Wealthy Family*, Zanfeng's universe of Hong Kong mystery cases awaits your entry. You will discover that crime novels can be written in such a sophisticated way.

3. 203 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... 308Reads8.6Score—Shelves
4. 204 重 Reborn in 1993: I'm a Criminal Profiling Specialist 重生1993：我是刑侦侧写师 Listening to the Wind Beyond the Tower楼外听风Mystery2.5M WordsOngoing [Crime Investigation] [Case-Solving Focus] Lin Zhimo, a leading expert in criminal psychology, is reborn as a frail records clerk at a police station in 1993. While violent criminals run rampant and veteran detectives rely on legwork, he opens his notebook and says, “The killer is 28, left-handed, has a stutter, rides a green bicycle, and lives within three blocks.” The captain tears up his report. “Get back to the records room!” A week later, when a suspect matching every detail is arrested, th 3.1kReads6.6Score270Shelves

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   Crime investigation novels, recommended books

5. 205 警 Officer, Stop Guessing. I’m Really Innocent 警官别猜了，我真是无辜的啊 Cloud Bao Tangtang云宝糖糖Mystery99k WordsOngoing [Don’t read this. Check out the new book with the same title instead.] Everyone thought the young heiress of the Si family was a timid pushover, known in their circle for liking nothing but corpses and barely speaking. But no one expected that after disappearing and returning, the once timid, soft-spoken girl would change her name, become decisive and ruthless, and join the criminal investigation squad. When faced with a case, she calmly analyzes the situation and offers to act as bait to help t 29Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The female lead is super cool and efficient at solving cases; it's quite enjoyable. However, she's not entirely innocent; she's a psychological assistant. The second book is about forensic medicine. There isn't much romance.

6. 206 山 When the Mountains and Seas Call Us Home [Crime Investigation] 山海归期【刑侦】 Xiao Erlang潇二郎Mystery315k WordsCompleted Don’t leave malicious negative reviews. If it’s not for you, don’t read. [No mindless plot + No padding + Romance] A fresh-faced newcomer joins the major crimes unit of the Linjiang Public Security Bureau. Shen Changfeng vows he’ll never let her go on field duty. “The major crimes unit doesn’t need women.” He even files requests every few days to have her transferred to the publicity department. He has no idea that later he’ll cling to her like a bandage, begging her to marry him. He thinks h 332Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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   These are all crime dramas, and they're really good. I've read them multiple times!

7. 207 谜 The Mystery: Thaw 谜局：融冰 Elegant Pavilion亭亭楼阁Two Male Leads748k WordsCompleted The Mystery Series, Books Two and Three * [Book One: The Mystery, Part Two: Thawing Ice. Two powerful leads · Crime] * Wen Qi is cocky, handsome, and bold, and he handles cases with ruthless efficiency. * Song Li’an is the young heir to the Song Group, cold and aloof by nature. “How many days do you think he’ll last?” “Three. The last person Team Leader Wen drove to tears only lasted 48 hours.” * Everyone was waiting to witness this once-in-a-century showdown, but no one expected... When W 3.3kReads9.2Score516Shelves

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   These crime fiction novels are pretty good.

8. 208 女 The Female Physician Xin Yi: A Case Investigation 女医辛夷【探案】 Shopkeeper Qian钱大掌柜Mystery600k WordsCompleted Completed. A cool-hearted female physician and a male lead from the Court of Judicial Review join forces to track down mysterious cases. Relief silver is stolen, 130 bandits are found dead, corpses litter a small town, blood grapes bewitch the minds of men, a daughter who vanished ten years ago, and a tree that begins singing folk songs at midnight... In the eerie capital, strange cases abound, but no crime can escape the law. 6.3kReads9.3Score1kShelves

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   See if you object to this.

9. 209 癫 Insane! After Binding a System, I Became an Outlaw 癫！绑定系统后，我成了法外狂徒 Not Yao不是夭Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Livestreaming, spilling tea, showbiz, law-abiding outlaw, System, shipping her own couples] Before binding to the System: a law-abiding citizen After binding to the System: constantly being hauled in to give statements Jiang Zhiyuan: “I’m a law-abiding citizen!” Her fans: “She’s a criminally insane outlaw!” Netizens before they were poisoned by her antics: There’s a wanted criminal over there! Netizens after they were poisoned by her antics: What do you mean, a walking 500,000 yuan bounty? [The 12.3kReads8.9Score1.4kShelves
10. 210 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

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    I can only send a maximum of 20 copies, but they're all very good. You can give it a try.

11. 211 路 Captain Lu! I'm Leaving My Escape Route to You 路队！我的退路交给你了 Elegant Pavilion亭亭楼阁Two Male Leads723k WordsCompleted The fourth installment in the Mystery Series: Mystery: The Road Home [Criminal investigation + suspense + two equally strong leads + both devoted to one another + younger man/older man + fictional setting] *From kindergarten to Jing'an University, the names Huo Yan and Lu Yufeng were always mentioned together. *One was like the blazing midsummer sun, passionate and untamed, always racing ahead in pursuit of the wind; *the other was like a deep pool on a still night, reserved and disciplined, alw 1.8kReads8.4Score275Shelves
12. 212 穿 After I Transmigrated into a Book, I Turned the Tables with Murder-Mystery Dreams 穿书后，我靠凶案梦境翻盘 Ai Qian艾仟Mystery644k WordsCompleted [A heroine who grows over time vs. a tough-talking but soft-hearted homicide detective / passionate ensemble cast / lightning-fast pacing / a series of cases] There is a romance, but the cases come first! She works herself to death and transmigrates into the body of a rich, beautiful woman, only to become the first sacrificial lamb in a gruesome dismemberment case before she can even enjoy her new life! Sang Yu is on the verge of tears: she only read the beginning of this awful book! Not only is 3.2kReads8.7Score440Shelves
13. 213 仵 The Coroner’s Daughter 仵作千金 Yue Mo月莫Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted [The animated series of the same name is now available] By day, she is the best forensic examiner in the Embroidered Guard. Though a woman, she is decisive and skilled: she performs autopsies, examines bones, and upholds justice. No one dares question her. By night, disguised as a man and impersonating her missing older brother, she is the capital’s most renowned physician. She treats the sick and saves lives, unwittingly capturing the hearts of countless young women and married ladies, and ear 4.3kReads8.7Score564Shelves

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    The fourth book is a strong recommendation! The female lead's personality is absolutely amazing!!! You absolutely have to read it!!!

14. 214 安 An Xiaoniao Reborn into the Criminal Investigation Division 安小鸟重生进刑侦部 A Big Sesame Seed一粒大芝麻吖Female-Channel Fanfiction489k WordsOngoing The rating has only just come in, so it will rise later. This isn’t a wish-fulfillment story, and there’s no melodrama. I’ll do every case justice! [An Lingrong + strong female lead + criminal investigation + career-focused + reborn + self-redemption + no romance + female-led story] Transmigrating into the body of an actress who’s hated across the internet, An Lingrong faces an astronomical contract penalty and a flood of ridicule, then turns around and passes the civil service exam. No romance! 59Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    An Lingrong travels to the modern era

15. 215 野 Wildfire 野火 Wei Huatian委花田Two Male Leads383k WordsCompleted “My life has never belonged to me, so I’m not afraid of losing it.”, Wen Qi . “Funny, I happen to be sworn brothers with the King of Hell. How about I take you in? We can be buried together, so we’ll have company on the road.”, Li Ye . To Li Ye, Wen Qi is a wild flame in the wasteland of his heart, one that can never be extinguished or smothered. There’s no need to ride the wind and sail the seas. One look is all it takes for them to brave the fires of life and death together. . Set in a fiction 2.4kReads9.0Score329Shelves

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    The first crime drama I ever watched was absolutely amazing! I've loved Shuangnan Crime Drama ever since.

16. 216 春 Spring Mountain in Sight 春山可望 Beidou Erniang北斗二娘Modern Romance237k WordsCompleted They say the gods go where the current takes them. One day, she will come to your side, walk with you along a rough and winding road, and light a lamp in the darkest night. And so, a god came to Jiang Huaixi. A god may take the form of someone who suddenly appears in your life, teaching you to love, to laugh, and to see the sun, the stars, and the leaves. A god will come hand in hand with you. The god said, “You have to keep living. We come into this world to live, after all.” [Special Crime Sce 578Reads9.3Score101Shelves

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    These are all on my bookshelf, they're really awesome ദ്ദി(˵ •̀ ᴗ - ˵ ) ✧

17. 217 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 32.8kReads9.1Score4.4kShelves

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    The female lead has a cheat ability, but it only appears after solving a case. If she doesn't solve the case within the system's specified time, it will be taken back, and the cheat ability isn't very powerful. The system's presence is also weak; it will leave and disappear in the second part.

18. 218 回 Turning Back to the Case, Part Two: 100 Criminal Investigation Cases 回头是案第二部100宗刑侦命案 Author Rong Hua作者戎华Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted [Fictionalized adaptation inspired by real cases]+ [Short-form case investigations]+ [Fast-paced deduction] One hundred criminal investigation cases unfold, with bizarre motives and horrific crime scenes. Was it a deadly affair, or jealousy that drove someone to murder? The ugliest aspects of human nature often come from those closest to us. Join criminal investigator Fang Yi and policewoman Su Yao as they uncover the truth behind these tragedies. 7.1kReads7.6Score726Shelves
19. 219 相 I Ran Into My Ex at a Blind Date 相亲遇到前男友 Taro Is a Cat, Meow芋头是只猫哦Modern Romance229k WordsCompleted What are the odds of running into your ex-boyfriend on a blind date? Ye Tongpan was sure she hadn’t woken up yet. She blinked a few times, and sure enough, the man in front of her was her “dead white moonlight,” her ex-boyfriend. She’s a high school teacher, and he’s a criminal police captain. After years apart, they find their way back to each other in a sweet romance with no awful characters and no angst. 760Reads8.9Score102Shelves

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    Don't look at the ratings, look at the content; it's definitely worth it.

20. 220 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 23.8kReads9.1Score3.3kShelves

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    Recently acquired a criminal investigation case

21. 221 悬 The Unsolved Case: The Truth of Evil 悬案之真实的罪恶 Author Rong Hua作者戎华Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted [Short, self-contained cases] + [Inspired by true cases] + [Won't eat or sleep, only solve cases] Twisted human nature has given rise to one bizarre real-life tragedy after another! Join the protagonist, Liang Zheng, as he clears away the fog and probes the depths of humanity's ugliness. A suspenseful detective novel with a mind-bending ending you won't see coming! 19.6kReads8.7Score2kShelves
22. 222 夜 Nightwalker 夜行者 Drunk in Chang'an醉长安Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted [Sweet and Adorable Yet Highly Skilled Fighter Ruan Chuxia VS Aloof Older Brother Leng Bing] [Cases First, Romance Second, A Powerful Team with Flawless Coordination!] When working cases, they are a perfectly synchronized pair: one excels at criminal investigations, while the other is an expert in autopsies and the art of divination. A case involving a corpse hidden in a scarecrow exposes the ugliness of human nature and the bond between people and animals. The Sister Drum case is one of torment 132Reads6.5Score—Shelves
23. 223 黎 Dawn Impact 黎明冲击 Ru Shi Qing Wu如是青妩Two Male Leads239k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + criminal investigation + happy ending] This world isn't as peaceful as most people think. Most stand in the light, but some struggle in the darkness. The place where black and white intertwine is called "Dawn." There will always be people who cross "Dawn" and step into the darkness, carrying its light deep into the shadows. Lu Xianzhou: I'm not someone who walks through the darkness. I'm someone who charges toward Dawn. I want its light to illuminate more of the darkness. Wei 457Reads7.1Score—Shelves
24. 224 倒 The Unlucky Police Chief: Every Shift Brings a Murder 倒霉警长：一值班就来命案 Muzi Surong木子苏蓉Mystery96k WordsCompleted Every case pushes the limits of human nature. Every chapter turns conventional wisdom on its head. Not for the faint of heart! My name is Lu Xun, and everyone at the Lijiao Bridge Police Station knows me as the “unlucky police captain.” I seem to have a natural magnet for murder cases. Whenever I'm on duty, there's a body in the Yu River, a corpse in a freezer, a dismembered body in an apartment, a body soaked in poison... One bizarre case after another always finds its way to me. The darker a 195Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Amazing! The first half was just the police officers chatting on duty, complaining about their bad luck, and the next second the alarm went off—the contrast was incredible! Two people missing, abnormal battery drain, a freezer delivered—all the clues point to a chilling truth. The cold air from the moment the door opened felt like it was coming right out of the text, and the freezer getting sealed shut sent shivers down my spine. Lu Xun's calm and predictive analysis was so compelling! I can't wait to see him open the freezer and investigate! Likes and requests for more updates are in order! Please, author, update quickly! Leave your brilliant deductions and comments in the comment section to discuss the case.

25. 225 韩 Captain Han, Your Darling Has a Secret! 韩队，你家心尖宠有秘密哦！ Jing Tan璟探Mystery265k WordsOngoing “A return is a new beginning. The devil doesn't always come from hell.” Years have passed, and the woman he loves has finally returned. But along with the joy of getting her back come a string of cases and one crisis after another. When evil strikes, they stay true to their original intentions and join forces to smash every conspiracy! 2Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 226 周 Team Leader Zhou Is Secretly in Love with Me 周队竟然暗恋我 Qu Buzhi曲不知Modern Romance153k WordsCompleted [A tough, rugged firefighter and a sweet, gentle university lecturer] [His perspective: unrequited love comes true x her perspective: marriage first, love later] [Everyday life + both leads are each other’s first and only + slow-burn romance + short story] Fan Xing registered her marriage to a firefighter. Then she got trapped at the top of a ten-meter-tall tree. Zhou Ran never imagined that his first meeting with his wife after their wedding would be in a tree. After rescuing her, the firefight 7kReads9.3Score926Shelves
27. 227 滇 The Strange Case of Dianyun 滇云诡案 Snowfall to the Horizon霏雪连天Urban231k WordsCompleted [Republican-era mystery + criminal investigation + deduction + serial cases + passionate ensemble cast] “Stand up for the living, speak for the dead.” In 1920, Mengzi County in Yunnan is caught in a bitter power struggle full of deception and intrigue. Zhou Sinian, newly returned from studying abroad, boards a train for Yunnan. Born into a family of coroner examiners, he is now the new forensic examiner at the Mengzi police station. Around the same time, a mysterious young man with astonishing s 316Reads9.1Score103Shelves
28. 228 刑 Criminal Investigation: Daybreak 刑侦：破晓 Delicate Bluebell玲珑风铃草Mystery764k WordsOngoing [Standalone cases + no CP + no System + no golden finger + an unspoken partnership between a forensic pathologist and a serious-crimes squad leader + based on real cases] “We seem to fear the darkness more than we fear the night.” “Beneath this city, ugly human nature, greedy desires, and wicked thoughts play out in secret almost every day. But the night will eventually pass. Before dawn, at the break of day, facing the darkness without fear and overcoming it will be our lifelong mission...” —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    What if dreams came true? Xun Yan, a young man with a special ability—to dream of the future—only dreams of people who are about to die! Those he dreams of always become embroiled in a criminal case and become victims. This time, he meets and falls in love with Qin Yichuan, the city's top troublemaker, and overcomes his inner struggles to solve the case together.

29. 229 听 After She Learned to Speak Plant, She Became Infamously Stinky 听懂植物语言后，她【臭】名昭著 Flaming Lotus炎炎若莲Mystery572k WordsCompleted [The rating has just come in and will rise later] [Mystery]+ [Crime Solving]+ [understanding plant language] The protagonist is smart, and her golden finger gives her an edge without making her invincible. At home: Kuikui, the legitimate eldest plant, constantly competing for attention + a pothos with maxed-out clinginess + an old luan tree skilled in both offense and defense + a cactus that won't hesitate to stick you... Chance encounters: an aquatic-plant choir + an original reed marsh + a sob 1kReads8.3Score171Shelves

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    Criminal investigation, supernatural investigation

30. 230 执 Rose with a Blade 执刃玫瑰 Heaven Opens to Delusions天开妄想Modern Romance523k WordsCompleted Print edition on sale June 20 [The Second Male Lead Takes the Spotlight + Crime Mystery + Marriage Before Love + Age Gap] [Cool, aloof high-ranking official with a fatherly streak + elegant, reserved beauty who works as a mortician] After the Nan family went bankrupt, Nan Qing was raised in the Gu household for decades. She and Gu Zhun were childhood sweethearts, with their wedding date fast approaching. But on the eve of their engagement party, a scandal involving Gu Zhun broke. In a video, Gu 38.6kReads9.4Score5.8kShelves

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    These are all very good crime fiction books, focusing on crime-solving with romance as a secondary element.

31. 231 我 I Inherited a Paper Effigy Shop and Became a Case Consultant 我继承纸扎铺，成了破案顾问 Matcha Watermelon抹茶西瓜Mystery214k WordsCompleted [Supernatural Evil Entities + Case Solving + No Female Lead] Liu Xiangyi has mastered the art of driving out evil spirits. After helping his wealthy childhood friend crack a series of murders involving a snake woman, he unexpectedly becomes a case-solving consultant for the SCIG team, embarking on a journey to solve crimes, punish villains, and uphold justice... 135Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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    Crime investigation novels to read

32. 232 上 The Ancient Detective 上古神探 Matcha Watermelon抹茶西瓜Mystery110k WordsOngoing In Nancheng, where the three realms intersect, paranormal cases abound. A living mummy drains every flower in the city. Buried beneath the blossoms is a maiden in ancient dress, who wants to send them to the Ninth Heaven and become a flower fairy. White pearls bless the kindhearted, while black pearls turn people into mutated catfish. How can the curse be broken? An entire child's skeleton is embedded inside a “living” doll called the Pearl in the Palm. Is it love, or obsession? Nangong Tian, an —Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 233 我 I’m Meng Po, So Why Are You Asking Me to Examine a Corpse? 我一个孟婆，你让我验尸？ Fat Fifteen胖十五Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted [Forensic investigations + mystery and comedy + protecting the nation's fortune] Because the recipe for Granny Meng's soup was tampered with, souls who had spent seven lifetimes in the animal realm were reborn as humans with their memories intact. Granny Meng was ordered to go to the human world and find them, then erase their memories. Granny Meng seriously suspected that the background check Emperor Fengdu had given her about the mortal world was fake. Even the background check for the fore 4.9kReads8.7Score710Shelves

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    Suspenseful and imaginative, mind-bending crime thriller, the female lead's cuteness is full of all sorts of strange creatures, she's no ordinary person! [Thumbs up]

34. 234 卦 The Case in the Divination: Lord Jiu, Shall I Tell Your Fortune? 卦中案：九爷，算卦吗 February's Clear Dust二月清尘Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted As a new-generation spirit medium in the twenty-first century, Ling Xun felt downright miserable. She told someone’s fortune and accidentally got them killed, landing herself in a murder case and attracting the attention of a fearsome devil. To prove her innocence, the new-generation medium turned detective, solving cases, investigating leads, and piecing together clues. But one case after another kept cropping up, leaving her no time for her real job. When she was so broke she couldn’t even aff 102Reads7.8Score—Shelves

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    These two books are amazing! I've already read them several times. Look, look!!!

35. 235 不 I Only Refuse to Betray the World 不负天下而已 Doudou’s Darling豆豆的宝贝Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Cultivation setting + no rebirth + no transmigration + not a wish-fulfillment novel] A kind person may be swept along by the ways of the world and fall into darkness; A great villain with blood on his hands may also turn over a new leaf through a single act of kindness; Li Chenxi is one of the rare people who, even after experiencing a major upheaval, can still hold fast to his true nature; The fates of people like him are often more troubled than those of ordinary people; They are usually eit 261Reads—Score—Shelves

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    For crime-solving and investigation, you can't go wrong with Zijin Chen's books (except for that one about a young stock market genius, I've read and finished all of his other books) 😜😜😜 The last one is a personal favorite, please ignore it if you mind, it's a more traditional cultivation novel ☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️

36. 236 诡 The Eerie Case Coroner 诡案女仵作 Qie Qie Isn't Sleepy茄茄不困Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted A lazy salted-fish coroner who just wants to lie flat VS a workaholic commander who knows nothing about romance. They crack bizarre cases and fall in love over time. As religious sects rise to prominence, people commit murder in the name of gods and ghosts, and strange cases erupt throughout the Great Qing Dynasty. After dying from overwork, forensic pathologist Jiang Ning joins the Yuning Guard, an organization of imperial investigators, hoping to lie flat and coast along as a low-ranking nobod 1.7kReads9.2Score226Shelves

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    These are all incredibly good crime novels, full of ensemble casts—my absolute favorite! Highly recommended!

37. 237 倾 The Alluring Female Coroner 倾城女仵作 Yue Mo月莫Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted (Comic adaptation of The Beautiful Coroner now available) (Print edition of The Beautiful Coroner now on sale) After the mysterious death of her father, a coroner, Ye Caitang was saddled with a huge debt of fifty taels of silver. She had no choice but to sell herself to the Six Doors and work like a beast of burden for her creditor, Xia Yue, a renowned detective. Fortunately, Ye Caitang possessed the soul of an experienced modern forensic pathologist. Using modern forensic science, she deciphere 21.6kReads9.4Score3.1kShelves
38. 238 9 The County Town Murders of 1997 97县城凶案 Nian Yiru念伊如Mystery376k WordsCompleted [Detectives +] [Interlocking Cases] [A Blend of Manhunts and Anti-Corruption] At the end of 1997, a series of murders takes place in a county town in Northeast China. The killer’s first victim is Liu Jing, head of the county’s Culture Bureau. Her uterus is stuffed inside a mannequin and dumped across from the entrance to the county committee offices. The second body part dumped is Liu Jing’s heart, left in the same spot among a crowd of people clearing snow for the county committee. An old scave 2.6kReads8.4Score245Shelves

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    No romantic pairings, no cheat codes, no boasting, no immortals, not a wish-fulfillment novel, but it's thrilling, captivating, and impossible to put down. While others have a climax in the first three chapters, this book has a climax in every chapter.

39. 239 揽 Gathering All the Tenderness 揽尽温柔 Big Sugar Cake Monk orz大糖糕僧orzMystery316k WordsCompleted [The short drama Deep in Malice is now streaming. Search for it on Tomato to watch!] [Mystery romance + sweet love + one-on-one romance + lawyer vs. manga artist + love at first sight] When Jiang Nan wakes up, the person who had been stalking and harassing her is dead at her feet. Jiang Nan, holding a bloodstained knife, is the only suspect. Just as she sinks into despair, the man she fell in love with at first sight when she was eighteen becomes her defense attorney. Chen Zui asks casually, “Do 2.3kReads9.2Score260Shelves

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    There aren't many crime novels on Taobao that I can finish reading, and this is one of them!!! The plot is fast-paced, logical, and interconnected, making it increasingly addictive! Although neither the male nor female lead is perfect, that's just how reality is. I highly recommend it! [Masterpiece of Sparrow Food][Masterpiece of Sparrow Food][Masterpiece of Sparrow Food][Masterpiece of Sparrow Food][Masterpiece of Sparrow Food]

40. 240 她 Her Wild Bones 她的野骨 You Are So Charming你这般动人Modern Romance325k WordsCompleted [Sweet, fiery, and boldly direct heroine X fierce, unrestrained hero with wildness in his very bones] [She pursues him + nine-year age gap + sweet romance] [Adapted drama Your Island Has Arrived has aired] The day Shen Qi was kidnapped, a man drove an off-road vehicle straight into the warehouse. He took down the kidnappers with his hard fists, then looked at her nonchalantly against the light. “I’m Chi Ye, a friend of your brother’s. I’m here to rescue you.” After starting university, Shen Qi 11.7kReads9.4Score1.8kShelves

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    The first book was absolutely amazing; both the male and female leads were incredibly strong and capable. The second and third books were also good, although the third one wasn't a crime thriller, but it was still super sweet. Those of you experiencing a reading slump should definitely check it out.

41. 241 正 Justice Never Dies 正义不朽 Summer's Big Dipper夏天北斗星Mystery274k WordsCompleted Criminal Investigation Captain Shen Jingnian vs Judge Nan Xia Qiu [Complete] As long as you keep committing crimes, one day I'll arrest you! We fight for the people, for justice... “I catch the criminals, you uphold justice!” Side by side! Set in a fictional world, with original elements and a side romance. I'd like to revise this, but I really don't know how to write a blurb! 79Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This one! The male lead is a policeman, and the female lead is a judge—two strong characters working together to solve cases and conduct criminal investigations. A true power couple! Highly recommended!

42. 242 片 Beat Cop Lin Feng 片警林峰 Listening to the Wind Beyond the Tower楼外听风Urban442k WordsOngoing In August 1992, 52-year-old criminal investigation expert Lin Feng died in the line of duty during a pursuit. When he opened his eyes again, he had returned to age eighteen, to the very day he was assigned as a neighborhood police officer at the Chaoyang Police Station in Jiangcheng. In his previous life, he specialized in major cases. Now, he had to start with family squabbles and everyday nuisances. Stolen bicycles, disputes between neighbors, pickpockets at the market... Yet among these “mino —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend this crime fiction novel.

43. 243 直 Livestreaming Fortune-Telling: All My Top Supporters Are in Jail 直播测字：我的榜一全在局子里 Dog Sixteen狗十六Mystery2.2M WordsCompleted A ghost-seeing girl and a genius young detective make the perfect supernatural duo! Jiang Chen: Can you check whether there are any nasty things around us? Su Su: Do you think I'm a ghost-hunting police dog or something?! Ghost: You're the nasty thing! Your whole family is nasty! The supernatural duo always cracks the case! 18kReads9.1Score2.5kShelves

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    I highly recommend it!

44. 244 她 She Came Through Redemption 她从救赎中走来 Jiang the Pigeon Who Drinks Real Wine喝真酒的姜鸽Modern Romance228k WordsCompleted [Two Powerful Leads, 1v1 + Both Pure, Sweet Romance + Living Together + Bickering Couple + Reunion After Years Apart + Criminal Investigation + Brilliant Minds] Sharp-tongued criminal profiler VS scheming head of the criminal investigation unit A major case five years ago left him psychologically scarred and plagued by nightmares. Five years later, the woman from his dreams becomes the new criminal profiler on his team. He thinks fate has brought them together, but this is only the start of thei 385Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    This book is truly incredibly touching [crying][crying][crying] It lets wild roses replace poppies blooming on the earth.

45. 245 我 I Solve Cases to Score Free Food at the Court of Judicial Review 我靠破案在大理寺蹭吃蹭喝 Dog Sixteen狗十六Mystery1.3M WordsOngoing Mystery/Detective Frost veils his silver mask, dust stains his white hair, and Pei Shaoqing's fate was written in the Book of Life and Death long ago. Yet he insists on using the last of his strength to defy fate and unravel the mystery that even the gods have fallen silent before, all for her. Born with white hair, he was destined to grow old by her side; and the name Jiang Tang is the only sweetness in his life. 2.6kReads8.2Score312Shelves
46. 246 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 6.9kReads9.2Score785Shelves
47. 247 破 Daybreak: Appendix to the Case Closure Report 破晓·附件结案报告 Kung Fu Baozi功夫包子Mystery273k WordsCompleted Xin Jian's high profile at the procuratorate wasn't due to his impossibly irritating mouth or his usual domineering manner. It was because of his extraordinary career history. A quick look through it revealed one dazzling achievement after another. No one knew why he was interested in Fu Zhi, the most inconspicuous person at the procuratorate. He said it was because they were alumni, though supposedly they'd never even crossed paths before. He always worked alone in his office. Mutilated corpses 381Reads9.3Score114Shelves

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    This is a detective novel with two male protagonists, and it's absolutely fantastic! I've been reading for 13 years, and I especially love crime and mystery novels! [Laughs]

48. 248 我 My Dear Detective Gu 我亲爱的顾神探 It's Hydrochloric Acid是盐酸呀Mystery320k WordsCompleted A romance wrapped in a case file, offering a fresh perspective on mystery. Who says mysteries are all about mind-bending cases? Sometimes, they need a little sweetness too. Can you imagine Su Bai, a policewoman and criminal investigator who’s tougher than most men, able to catch criminals with her bare hands, break bricks with one hand, and master every kind of grappling and martial arts, yet after falling in love, becoming so delicate around Gu Ying that she can’t even twist open a bottle cap? 75Reads7.5Score—Shelves

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    These are all incredibly good, and they're all completed. The first one you absolutely must read is this one. Don't look at the ratings, just read the book; it's truly amazing!

49. 249 凛 Bitter Winter: Hunting the Killer 凛冬：缉凶 Ran Youyou冉悠悠Two Male Leads317k WordsCompleted Two years ago, the Nan City Public Security Bureau crushed a human-trafficking ring in a lightning-fast operation, but the ringleader somehow escaped. Two years later, another fugitive from the ring surfaces. The police decide to follow the trail and vow to bring the entire gang to justice. Families torn apart, an unrelenting search for missing loved ones, relatives passing each other by. They give everything they have to reunite families and bring criminals to justice. A modern urban crime inve 658Reads8.9Score109Shelves
50. 250 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 5.6kReads8.9Score842Shelves

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