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

1. 251 悬 Always on My Mind 悬悬在念 Liu Nina刘妮娜Mystery433k WordsCompleted (A suspenseful romance) Three years ago, the “9/12 Horrifying Livestream Case” took place in Jincheng. The criminal gang had numerous members. They dressed up the young women they had abducted as “streamers” and forced them to eat rats and endure abuse on camera. If someone offered enough money, they could even buy the women and take them home... The police force’s most in-sync couple: Bu Qingyan, a criminal investigation team captain skilled in analyzing criminal psychology and trace evidence, 135Reads7.2Score—14d adds
2. 252 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 215Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This one, number ii, is quite good. You guys should check it out. It's the kind of story where a female forensic doctor and a police captain fall in love over time. The female forensic doctor is different from normal people; she's obsessive. But she and he can solve cases together, cooperating from initially disliking each other to eventually becoming partners. The next one is "Rules of the Strange," which is also good and suspenseful.

3. 253 暗 Shadows All Around 暗影重重 Revelry Before Dawn黎明前的狂欢Mystery777k WordsCompleted [Criminal Investigation] [Mystery and Deduction] [Murder-Mystery Game] [Romantic Suspense] [Strong Leads Clash] [Social Realism] [A Cross-Section of Humanity] Some lose the love of their life. Some commit murder in a fit of passion to protect the person they love. Some hurt everyone around them in the name of love. Some are willing to give up everything in pursuit of a little light and warmth! This is a tribute to Keigo Higashino. The writing is delicate, the emotions profound! The plot is tight 674Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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   A criminal investigation and suspenseful case unfolds as the killer sets up a massive scheme, all for the purpose of a triumphant return and revenge!

4. 254 季 Officer Ji, Hit the Deck 季警官，请卧倒 Cloud Garment云裳Mystery1.5M WordsCompleted As an ordinary forensic pathologist, Jiang Wan never imagined that one day she would perform an autopsy on her first love, or that she would be accused of his murder. How many buried secrets were lost in the past she'd gradually forgotten? And whose heart is clouded by the regret that can never be undone? 58Reads6.8Score—14d adds
5. 255 死 Death Deduction 死亡推演 Xiyin Xin希音心Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted Whatever the eerie eyes see, clues take on a three-dimensional form, and secrets are laid bare. Under the scalpel, the dead speak, and the whole truth comes to light. A forensic detective with an IQ over 180. With death, she performs the most beautiful waltz in the fog; through deduction, she proves that justice always prevails. Thanks to Wenwan Ge for providing the original cover! 41Reads8.6Score—14d adds

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   The first seven books have romantic pairings, but the later ones don't. All of them except the first one are finished, though I found the first one quite charming. The author also has several other books without romantic pairings, and several of them are connected. The male lead in the third book is intelligent but impure, so I felt there wasn't much to see in terms of romance.

6. 256 我 My Life, Named After You 我的生命，以你为名 Sweet Mischief甜式作妖Modern Romance850k WordsCompleted A miserable criminal investigation team leader stops Lin Xian, who's reexamining a crime scene. “The autopsy report is ready. Want to take a look?” Lin Xian doesn't even look up. “No, just tell me.” “Yao Xi did the autopsy.” The report is snatched away at once. “Go stand somewhere else. You're blocking the light.” “???” Talk about a double standard! One night, Yao Xi gets a call. “Want to investigate a scene together?” “No.” Yao Xi is about to hang up. “Lin Xian is there too.” “See you in two mi 164Reads8.1Score—14d adds
7. 257 天 The Prodigy Girl Agency 天才少女事务所 Long Night长宵Mystery531k WordsOngoing (This story features a main couple, while the secondary couple is two men. If that’s not your thing, you can stop before the Junxia Detective Agency extra!) The Huai City Public Security Bureau’s Criminal Investigation Unit is full of capable people: the fearless captain Shen Yuzhou, baby-faced computer genius Tang Jin, “the information hub” Wan Yao’an, with contacts on every street and alley in Huai City, and the team’s powerhouse, Yao Yuhe. A mysterious prodigy walks into the Huai City Public 161Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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   I personally recommend these 20 novels; they're quite good! This is just my personal recommendation, so please don't criticize, thank you. And please don't suggest anything if some chapters are short [laughs].

8. 258 大 Master, Shall We Solve a Case and Fall in Love? 大神，一起谈恋案吧 Shi Liang时凉Modern Romance610k WordsCompleted As a criminal psychologist, Xiang Han can make her want to die with his razor-sharp tongue. Ye Wen may not be assertive, but she definitely isn't one to take things lying down. Crime scenes, livestreamed murders, unidentified corpses... Am I supposed to be scared? What the hell? The aloof man says, “If you're ugly, you should read more. Though you're ugly and stupid, I'll make an exception and take you in, so you don't become a menace to society.” The woman replies, “What? I'm ugly and stupid? I 25Reads8.6Score—14d adds

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   All stories are completed; they combine romance and suspense.

9. 259 入 Longing to the Bone: A Forensic Examiner’s Case Notes 入骨相思：女法医勘查手记 Fire Cupping Princess火罐大公举130k WordsCompleted A corpse showing signs of bloat is discovered inside an arcade machine. Every suspect has an alibi, so who is the killer? On New Year’s Eve, a family of three is murdered at their reunion dinner, their eyes gouged out. What deep-seated hatred lies behind this massacre? Several young women are found dead in the wilderness in the dead of winter. Before their deaths, they all wore the same vintage coat. Could a ghost in the coat have stolen these flower-like lives? A “black umbrella curse” suddenly —Reads8.6Score—14d adds
10. 260 悬 The Cold Case Wall 悬案之墙 Unhappy, But What Can You Do不高兴但没办法Mystery565k WordsCompleted A black-bellied, no-good team leader vs. a genius girl analyst. Suspense and crime-solving drive the entire story, with no romance. Just after returning to the country, Zou Yun took over a criminal major-case support team that was a real hot potato. Together with its members, she painstakingly followed each clue to unravel mystery after mystery, bringing peace to the dead and bearing witness to one tragic tale after another. As the cases piled up, the secret buried in Zou Yun’s heart gradually c 6.6kReads8.9Score77414d adds
11. 261 嘿 Hey! There's No Case We Two Can't Crack! 嘿！还有我俩破不了的案！ Maomao Falls in Love with Cats毛毛爱上猫Two Male Leads1.6M WordsCompleted A calm, reserved forensic doctor VS an efficient, decisive, outgoing detective Two male leads + sweet romance + deduction + suspense + love + action + crime investigation + case-solving Come along into a world filled with suspense, romance, and insight. Amid the gripping, thrilling plot, experience the brilliance and warmth of human nature. Every case is twisty, bizarre, and full of surprises, keeping you hooked. Come uncover the secrets hidden deep within the city! 22Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Crime investigation, two male leads, both strong, good.

12. 262 烬 Ashes of Evil 烬恶 The Cat That Climbs Through Windows会扒窗的猫Mystery419k WordsCompleted A quirky, mercurial criminal psychology expert and a handsome, wealthy, tsundere, straight-laced criminal investigation team captain Every city has a dark side, but crime here is especially deranged. A criminal investigation captain and a criminal psychology expert were on parallel paths until a series of baffling cases brought them together. A headless woman’s corpse in a field, body parts in a bun shop, a shadow that kills, the truth behind death during sex… The stranger the cases, the closer 1.2kReads7.1Score14114d adds
13. 263 南 The Strange Case of South City 南城诡事 Mid-July七月半Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted A bizarre, inexplicable murder takes place in Nancheng. The case bears a striking resemblance to one Tang Qianyu described on Weibo just two days earlier, drawing her into the investigation. To uncover the truth, she joins forces with Gu Zhiheng, her upperclassman from the same school and captain of Nancheng's criminal investigation team, to hunt down the killer. But she never imagined this was only the beginning... 438Reads7.7Score10014d adds
14. 264 暗 Dark Night: Criminal Investigation 暗夜【刑侦】 Xiao Erlang潇二郎Two Male Leads616k WordsCompleted New novel: Crossing the River at Dusk [Crime Investigation]. Come check it out ^O^ Completed. The rating doesn’t matter; it won’t go any higher. Come take a look. No malicious bad reviews. If you don’t like it, don’t read it. Also known as Dark Night [Crime Investigation] [BL crime investigation + episodic cases + major case + older top + happy ending. Don’t read if that’s not your thing.] [Behavioral psychology consultant Lin Wujing ✖️ straightforward crime squad captain Li Chuan] [My life is 1.9kReads8.8Score29814d adds
15. 265 我 I'm a Top-Ranked Criminal, So What's Wrong With Becoming a Detective? 我堂堂头号罪犯，转业刑警怎么了 Chilly Early Autumn初秋微寒Mystery229k WordsOngoing [Crime Investigation + Crime + Mystery + No Female Lead + Hard-Core Case Solving] Wait, is it really so shameful for a prodigal to turn over a new leaf and become a detective? My name is Su Xu. I was once the world’s most wanted criminal, with a bounty of one billion dollars on my head. I broke into the British Museum alone to steal back cultural relics, infiltrated a terrorist group in a war zone and killed its leader, and posed as someone else to bug the White House and steal its top secrets… 17Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    Crime investigation! Suspense! Deduction! Case solving! No female lead! The male lead is agile, has strong logical reasoning skills, often says one thing but means another, is a bit arrogant, and has an endearing contrast. He initially seeks the ultimate thrill, but gradually changes and matures through experience; his emotional journey is well-written! The plot is intricately woven, the story flows naturally, and it's super enjoyable!

16. 266 双 The Twin Stars Investigate: Pursuit in the Dark 双星探案：暗夜追凶 A Thousand Lines at a Glance一目一千行Mystery413k WordsCompleted Twin-Star Case Files: Chasing Killers in the Dark | Solve cases with brains, stay alive with clay pot stew and candy! Gu Chen: sharp instincts, plagued by stomach problems, king of the crime scene. Shen Yi: meticulous logic, prone to low blood sugar, expert in psychological profiling. Both 29, an A-team duo with off-the-charts chemistry! They handle every kind of trouble in Binhai City (meaning criminals). The cases are mind-bending, thrilling, and guaranteed to send your adrenaline soaring! (Ca 69Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a must-watch! The later episodes are great, very exciting. I especially loved the case with the internet-famous cat "Your Majesty," it was so funny, hahaha, really hilarious!

17. 267 月 Moonset, Crows Crying 月落乌啼【刑侦】 Flowers Cover the Mound花遍冢Mystery245k WordsOngoing [Former special forces soldier who can’t read the room VS headstrong, fiercely loyal police detective] [Romance first, crime-solving second] “From beginning to end, all I wanted was to uncover the truth.” A delicate-looking young woman joins the city’s criminal investigation team. Quiet and rarely social, she seems to harbor a deep secret. Lu Song, being groomed to become the team’s next captain, is assigned as her partner. He soon discovers that her personnel file is classified, and even her b 14Reads7.4Score—14d adds

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    They all look great! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

18. 268 纪 Officer Ji: Your Wife Is Fierce Again! 纪长官：你老婆又飒了！ Yang Shu阳姝Modern Romance624k WordsCompleted [Everyone’s favorite heroine + satisfying power fantasy + criminal investigation + multiple handsome men vying for her + AI-assisted crime-solving] Synopsis: Before her senior year, Xiao An was a genius at the Great Xia Police University, skilled at everything and with a bright future ahead of her. When she graduated, an unexpected incident occurred. After taking care of the scum all by herself, Xiao An buried her past and returned to her hometown county to work as a low-ranking police officer, 127Reads8.4Score—14d adds
19. 269 推 King of Deduction: From the Start, I’m Caught in a Case Within a Case 推理之王：开局就是案中案 This Keyboard Works Great这键盘挺好用Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted [No System + No Golden Finger + Hard-Core Deduction + Criminal Investigations + Female Lead] Getting Shen Mu transferred to the criminal investigation squad was the retiring station chief’s sole request to the authorities. Xiao Ruowu, captain of the criminal investigation squad, couldn’t help wondering: Could someone so refined-looking really handle police work? On his first day at a crime scene, while everyone else discussed the case, Shen Mu wandered around. When everyone was at a loss, he sai 31.2kReads8.8Score2.6k14d adds

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    I just finished reading a crime novel. The male protagonist, Shen Mu, loves crime investigation and always manages to find clues in various cases, solving many mysteries! The female protagonist is a skilled fighter; no criminal can escape her grasp! The male and female leads are a perfect match, definitely worth reading!

20. 270 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 94.5kReads9.3Score10.5k14d adds

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    Judging by my reading time, this book is truly captivating. Even someone like me, with a short attention span, finished it. The protagonist, Xu Lin, is a top student majoring in criminal investigation. Through the vice-principal's underhanded manipulation, he's transferred to the traffic police brigade, where he activates a system that allows him to see people's crime values. On his first day, he arrests numerous pickpockets, then goes on a killing spree of wanted criminals, rising through the ranks to become the head of the criminal investigation team, solving numerous major cases and rising through the ranks until he's noticed by the national leadership and becomes the head of the Great Xia Special Cases Unit, training a group of promising detectives. He also establishes the "No Promotion Gate," trading with foreign gangs and bringing the country numerous financial and military benefits. In the end, our country is undoubtedly number one. What I enjoyed most was Xu Lin's arrest of many well-off American spies, who were also causing trouble in America—it was incredibly satisfying! The great nation of China shines brightly!

21. 271 法 The Forensic Expert Transmigrates to the 1970s: Wooing Her Husband and Solving Cases with Ease 法医大佬穿七零，撩夫破案样样行 Xi Ning兮宁Modern Romance507k WordsCompleted [Alternate era setting + military marriage + sweet romance + forensic pathologist + crime-solving + space + cozy everyday life] Shen Zhuqing, a top forensic pathologist, dies and wakes up as the male lead’s cannon-fodder ex-girlfriend in an era-set novel. The moment she opens her eyes, a shameless couple is jumping around right in front of her. How could she put up with that? She kicks the scumbag between the legs and scalds the shameless woman’s face with boiling water. She’s here for a good ti 4.4kReads9.0Score79214d adds
22. 272 十 The Ten Commandments: A Criminal Investigation Archive 十戒：刑侦档案 Liang Ye梁野Two Male Leads168k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Mystery and Deduction + Case-of-the-Week + Strong Teamwork + Rivals + Healing] Country T is a place full of exotic charm. Jiang Qingye had been roaming the world with his “master” since he was nine, and by the age of twenty, he had become a famous local detective. To crack cases and uncover the truth, he put himself in the middle of the action. He never expected he had been caught up in the case all along. The top cop at the Criminal Investigation Bureau vs. the star detecti 69Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is the Chinatown of Country T, where bizarre cases occur frequently due to outdated criminal investigation techniques. Detective Jiang Qingye, since the age of nine, has been navigating the Chinatown with his "master." An outsider, he's unknowingly become deeply entangled. Or perhaps… he was always part of it? Ten rules, nine murders. Jiang Qingye understands that this final case is reserved for him… The top police chief of the Criminal Investigation Bureau (Gong) VS the agency's ace detective (Shou). If the world is like a jigsaw puzzle, then some people are destined to fit together.

23. 273 这 This Detective Is a Force to Be Reckoned With: Taking on Thugs and Cracking Bizarre Cases 这个刑警有点猛，硬刚凶徒破奇案 Writer Melancholy Flying Fish作家忧伤的飞鱼Mystery142k WordsCompleted Buried alive from the start! Qin Mo: You think I don't have a temper? As someone who transmigrated, my mind is filled with the knowledge and wisdom of my past life. That's what gives me the confidence to cut through every obstacle. System: Host, you're underestimating yourself! Congratulations, you have obtained the skills: World-Shaking Tyrant's Body, Supernatural Sense of Smell, Precise Marksmanship, All-Around Combat, Eyes-Closed Street Racing… Qin Mo: Holy crap, is it this intense r 81Reads—Score—14d adds

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    If you're looking for something to read, check out these two books; they're much more exciting than crime dramas.

24. 274 相 Rejected on a Dating Show, So I Arrested the Female Guest 相亲节目表白被拒，逮捕女嘉宾 Writer Melancholy Flying Fish作家忧伤的飞鱼Mystery1.9M WordsCompleted Handsome and charming Han Cheng was forced by his mother to appear on a dating show. Hoping to activate the System, the socially anxious young man nervously confessed his feelings to the girl he liked in front of a million viewers, only to be mocked! “The male contestant’s financial situation is terrible! A salary of three thousand yuan won’t even cover one bottle of makeup!” “I’d rather cry in a BMW than laugh on a bicycle!” … His confession was rejected! Han Cheng immediately arrested the gir 6.6kReads8.1Score54514d adds
25. 275 踏 Walking the Dark Path 踏黑 tgzjbdMystery1.2M WordsOngoing A young, mysterious criminal investigation captain suddenly arrives at the C City Public Security Bureau, while Jiang Tao, who should have been promoted to the position, is made deputy captain instead. Zhou Wuyang's arrival shatters the peace, and the criminal investigation team soon faces one difficult cold case after another. The mysterious captain solves them all with ease. Through the darkness, sunlight is near. The truth will never stay buried and will ultimately come to light. What shockin 203Reads8.4Score—14d adds
26. 276 罪 Song of Sin 罪歌 Dixie Pancake迪西大饼Mystery212k WordsCompleted Several major criminal cases erupt in Xinhai City. Ding Yi is seconded from the Criminal Investigation Bureau in Dong'an City, and amid the torrents of danger and time, works alongside Captain Chen Qilan and the frontline officers to protect the city. The first volume is pretty bad, but the second is a little better. Feel free to insult everyone in the book, just don't insult me. 38Reads6.4Score—14d adds

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    The male lead is a police captain, and the female lead is also a police officer, but specializes in psychology. The plot is excellent, and every character in the book is vividly portrayed.

27. 277 小 The Little Taoist Nun Has a Rebellious Streak 小道姑一身反骨 20/100 Vision视力零点二一Ancient Romance747k WordsCompleted “As a hired assassin, killing is my specialty. I make sure my clients go peacefully.” “Be good. You don't need to cover your head. I'd never ruin that pretty face of yours. That would make it harder to carry your head to the Judicial Office and collect the reward.” The moon slanted over the river as night settled in. Mist hung thick in the air, dreamlike and hazy. Only the dim oil lamp hanging from a covered boat on the Qiantang River cast a faint, wavering glow. A small gray-robed Taoist, impos 24.2kReads9.5Score3.6k14d adds

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    Both are by the same author and are incredibly well-written. Every character is vividly portrayed, the logic is flawless, the details are superb, and the plot is intricately linked with twists and turns.

28. 278 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 3.8kReads8.4Score54514d adds

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    Crime drama, episodic, no romance, suitable for both male and female viewers, even though it features a female lead.

29. 279 阴 Yin-Yang Pursuit of the Killer 阴阳缉凶 Chu Qi初柒Mystery767k WordsCompleted When Chaoyao, the head of Qingcheng Taoist Temple, is called upon in a crisis to help people find answers, half a bowl of clear water reveals the secrets of the universe, while a single talisman wards off ghosts and evil spirits. But an online fortune-telling session draws her into a murder case. The “Faceless Mask” openly taunts the police, sending them a murder threat, then carries out a string of bloody killings right under their protection, leaving everyone helpless. To prove her innocence, 103Reads6.6Score—14d adds
30. 280 和 I Team Up with the Police to Solve Cases: My Cousin Gets Promoted, I Stay Alive 和警察联手破案，表哥升官我活命 My Little Sugar Classmate我家小糖同学Mystery254k WordsCompleted [Fortune-telling + ghost-catching + crime-solving + no romance] I'm no good at writing blurbs. Some scenes are pretty scary, so don't read this if that's not your thing. 🙅🙅 A metaphysics master from another world returns to life in another person's body. She later discovers that something is wrong with her spirit, and she has less than two years to live. She'll do anything to stay alive: tell fortunes, catch ghosts, and, of course, solve crimes. 156Reads6.4Score—14d adds

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    It's great, I recommend it!

31. 281 邵 Mr. Shao, Your Forensic Doctor Has Examined Another Corpse 邵先生，你家法医又验尸了 I'm the Little Moon我是小月亮啊Mystery654k WordsCompleted The day Ning Xiangqi defies her family and swears to become a forensic examiner, her household is wiped out in a massacre. The killer even leaves behind a letter warning of future murders... waiting for her to arrive. Following the letter, she keeps investigating, only to become a suspect herself... When she first meets Shao Qinghui, the captain of the criminal investigation team, she is a suspect in a case involving a beautiful but empty-headed woman. A missing wife. A missing eye. A missing li 138Reads5.7Score—14d adds
32. 282 让 After Recruiting Cockroaches as Informants, She Becomes the Major Crimes Unit’s Favorite 让蟑螂当线人后，她成重案组团宠 Cheese Potato Pancake芝士土豆饼Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted [No Romance]+ [Crime Solving]+ [A Different Kind of Ability to Understand “Animal” Talk] The night Tang Cong awakens her special ability, a mouse stealing snacks gives her a live report on a murder: “Your neighbor’s turned into a brainless female corpse!” Tang Cong: …What kind of nightmare script did I get stuck with?! Other people hear their pets’ thoughts. She hears the city’s vermin hold a conference. With this absurd “intelligence network,” Tang Cong helps the police solve one bizarre ca 48kReads8.8Score8k14d adds

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    It's simply divine!

33. 283 老 My Husband Is a Homicide Detective, Yet I Tell Fortunes for Murderers 老公是刑警，我却给杀人犯算命 Green Mountains山岳青青Mystery248k WordsOngoing Domestic violence, workplace bullying, animal abuse, school violence… When we suffer through such hardships, should we find a way to overcome them, or take revenge on those who put us through them? In B City in 2023, criminal investigation captain Lu Huai and tarot reader Wan Qingqing become caught in a spell of cases. Each case is shrouded in mystery and rife with pain and hostility, and each corresponds to a tarot card. The Hanged Man, the Four of Swords, Strength, the Tower: are they really j 26Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Human trafficking and murder, workplace bullying, animal abuse, school violence... Someone is using tarot cards to commit murders. Each case corresponds to the meaning of a card; the case is primary, with emotions secondary.

34. 284 恶 The Evil Tale (Complete) 恶谭（全文） Bai Ze白泽Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted [Suspense + criminal investigation + deduction + episodic cases + the depths of human nature + no romance + crime-solving focus] “When a person’s heart is filled with darkness, evil takes root there. The guilty are not the criminals, but those who create the darkness.” A distress call received in the early hours comes from a dead person’s phone number. A murder in a village is reported in the news, with the Wolf God suspected of being responsible! Men in Liangcheng are repeatedly found to have b 1.4kReads8.8Score19714d adds

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    A captivating mystery novel with smooth writing, intricately plotted cases, and rigorous logic; every page is full of surprises! 😎

35. 285 刑 Criminal Investigation: Has Captain Lin Encountered a Murder Case Today? 刑侦：林队今天遇到凶案了吗？ Maka Baka Waka玛卡巴卡哇卡Two Male Leads167k WordsCompleted Two male leads, two male leads, two male leads. Important things are said three times. Lin Yuan, captain of the criminal investigation unit, meets Gu Hong, sent from headquarters, during a case involving a body hidden in a basement. Together, they work their way through one case after another. Lin Yuan: “Good grief! What are you two doing, being all lovey-dovey? Are you Hannibal?” Gu Hong: “Are you the Grim Reaper? Why do people keep dying one after another?” Lin Yuan: “…” 13Reads8.7Score—14d adds

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    The first book was really great, but it's not finished yet; I read the second and third books before, but I've forgotten what they were about, so you'll have to find out for yourselves.

36. 286 第 The Eleventh Suspect 第11名嫌疑人 White Wagtail After the Rain雨后白鹡鸰Mystery385k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads]+ [Plot Twists]+ [High-IQ Crime]+ [Vengeance for a Murdered Wife]+ [Second Male Lead Is a Lovesick Puppy] Mystery, crime-solving, deduction! Set against the backdrop of the “221” case, the protagonist uses his unique powers of logical deduction to face one difficult case after another alongside his team. With smoothly unfolding plots and tightly coordinated roles within the team, they trace and investigate ruthless criminals across a variety of murder cases! Featuring dozens of s 140Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Highly recommend this!!! I hope it gets adapted into a web series! It's amazing!

37. 287 穿 Transmigrate Into a Book: The Wicked Military Wife Makes Something of Herself in the 1970s 穿书七零：恶毒军嫂出息了 Mysterious Xiao Ai神秘小艾Modern Romance501k WordsCompleted [Criminal Investigations + 1970s Military Marriage + Forensic Medicine + Marriage Before Love + Transmigration Into a Book] Note: Solving cases and catching enemy agents is the main storyline, so there will be plenty of cases!!! Su Ya transmigrates into a book and finds herself in 1976, inhabiting a military wife character with the same name who lives in a military compound and is hopelessly lovesick. The original character is vile and shameless, and everyone in the compound avoids her. She give 43Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A military marriage set in a bygone era; the female lead is a forensic pathologist, and the couple works together to solve cases.

38. 288 特 Special Incident Investigation Bureau 特殊事件调查处 Blue Max蓝色马克斯Two Male Leads640k WordsCompleted Yu Qinglin, an Air Force colonel from a wealthy family; Wu Hongxuan, a director who can take a life with one glance and save one with the next; Wei Liran, born into a mysterious family; and Wanqi Qingxia, a beautiful and brilliant student… When this group gathers at the Special Events Investigation Office, one bizarre case after another follows. Why do the bones inside a living person vanish in an instant? Why do strange corpses appear out of thin air? What is the truth behind it all? 33Reads6.4Score—14d adds
39. 289 刑 Damn! Is This a Short Drama or Footage of a Murder? 刑啊！你这是短剧，还是凶案录像 Stray Cat流浪猫Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted [One heroine] Officer, let me explain! This really is a short video, not a crime scene recording! Lu Ming transmigrates to a parallel world and becomes a college student with a fragile constitution. [Ding! Host has obtained the script “Owl-Headed, Human-Bodied Creature.” To help Host film the short video successfully, you have received the temporary skill “Prop Making LV1.”] [The video reaches over 100,000 views. “Prop Making LV1” becomes a permanent skill.] However, Lu Ming never expected that 2.7kReads8.5Score24814d adds
40. 290 队 The Captain Is Cool and Irresistible 队长他又酷又撩 The Seal Keeper掌印Two Male Leads653k WordsCompleted [Two Powerful Leads + Episodic Cases + Crime Solving + Mutual Devotion + Destined to Meet] The refrigerator was piled with unidentifiable chunks. The damp, rotting smell in the air mingled with a murky stench of rust and spread everywhere... “Captain Shen, tell me a bedtime story?” “...Get lost.” “Then how about I read you an autopsy report?” “...That’ll do.” [If we’re kindred spirits, I hope we can be evenly matched.] 94Reads9.0Score—14d adds

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    There are two Nan, a romance novel.

41. 291 破 Crime Solving: My Sweet, Innocent Boss Wants to Arrest Me Every Day 破案：清纯女上司每天都想逮捕我 Spicy Rabbit Head with a Little Sugar麻辣兔头加点糖Mystery754k WordsCompleted [A Not-So-Serious Traditional System Story (The System Barely Appears and Might Be Fake...) + Mystery and Crime Solving (Sort Of) + One Heroine + Mutual Devotion + Nontraditional Fluff + Slow-Building Plot + Sweet, Sweet, Sweet, Sweet] [This is a romance story! This is a romance story! This is a romance story! Important things must be said three times!] [As usual, the cases start in Chapter Four. I’m no good at writing blurbs (the opening is pretty bad too, haha), so please read 50 chapters. If 6.7kReads9.3Score64514d adds
42. 292 直 Livestream Challenge: 100 Times Walking Into Crime Scenes by Mistake 直播挑战，百次误入案发现场 Stray Cat流浪猫Mystery1.9M WordsOngoing [No heroine + going straight to crime scenes without warning while crimes are in progress + Kindaichi's uncanny luck (Conan's stories focus on killing one, while Kindaichi's leave one alive) + daily life + no CP + goofy comedy + lighthearted] Lu Xingzhou, a fitness streamer, gets a livestream challenge System. By completing challenge tasks set by the top donor, he can randomly earn financial rewards such as money, attributes, and skills. He thinks this will make him rich, help him marry a beauti 44.2kReads8.4Score4.7k14d adds
43. 293 从 Starting Out as a Full-Time Undercover Agent in Northern Myanmar 从缅北开始做全职卧底 Moonlight Before My Bed床前明月光Mystery1.2M WordsOngoing “Perhaps the beings created in darkness can also defeat the darkness.” After being kidnapped, Mu Guang, born with a personality disorder, is trafficked to northern Myanmar. Faced with death and threats, he stays calm, decisive, and ruthless, earning the admiration of a drug lord. But no one knows that this antisocial man has long been an undercover police officer... Five years later, a new police officer named Mu Guang reports for duty at the Shun'an Municipal Public Security Bureau, only to be 10.3kReads9.5Score1.2k14d adds

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    A masterpiece that will get you a high score! Frequent battle casualties, high intelligence, beloved by the group, beautiful, strong, and tragic, tightly woven plot with multiple twists and turns.

44. 294 白 The White Zone 白色禁区 Flowers Don't Forsake the Trees花不辞树Modern Romance326k WordsCompleted [Two equally powerful leads + both inexperienced + one-on-one romance + heroine with multiple secret identities] Sharp-tongued, straight-shooting criminal investigation captain x wealthy heiress and undercover agent with two faces For revenge, she was willing to sell her soul, setting a trap to win his trust. She thought she could throw him away once she had used him, but a kiss unsettled her heart. She fell for him. They fell in love and naturally became a couple. But how could a love born of 8.5kReads9.3Score88014d adds

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    So beautiful, really!

45. 295 正 Under Investigation 正在调查中 Gu Lanting顾兰亭Two Male Leads452k WordsCompleted A trial spanning twenty years. Every rose that appears marks a soul’s passing. Between the sins of the dead and the sins of the killer, who truly deserves to stand trial? Chaos and mystery intertwine. Choices: right or wrong, one step toward the abyss, one step back to the human world. I want you to do this willingly! In the past, Xie Lin wanted them to disappear together. Now he has finally escaped his shackles, because so many people fought to carve out a way for him to survive. Xie Lin and Li 446Reads8.7Score10414d adds
46. 296 死 Death Without Guilt 死无罪证 Mottled Garment斑衣Modern Romance781k WordsCompleted One of the [Crime Investigation Trilogy] series by Ban Yi. Chu Xingyun vs. He Cheng A brash, flamboyant, righteous police officer who thinks he rules the world vs. a cool, aloof, arrogant, refined scoundrel of a CEO who thinks he rules the world This edition is the complete, unabridged, uncensored version. 5.5kReads9.4Score97214d adds

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    Two male leads, both strong—this is a must-read! The main characters are both intelligent and talkative, both are powerful, and several cases are incredibly mind-bending. It's especially good! This author has a crime trilogy; I highly recommend it!!!

47. 297 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 982Reads8.3Score15214d adds

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    Purely a crime drama, with no romantic subplot.

48. 298 憧 Yearning for Tomorrow 憧明 Medical Cotton Swab医用棉签Two Male Leads202k WordsCompleted Yi Qing is the son of a murder victim from a case ten years ago. A decade later, after graduating from the police academy, he joins the Lin City Criminal Investigation Unit. Lu Yuanfeng, an intern who took part in the investigation ten years ago, is now the unit's captain. He has spent the past decade pursuing the case, facing countless obstacles along the way while uncovering some of the truth. As the two delve deeper into the investigation, more and more evidence and suspects come to light, re 139Reads8.7Score—14d adds
49. 299 摸 Bone Reading to Solve Crimes: Detective Xie Says One Thing but Means Another 摸骨追凶谢sir他口嫌体直 Miss God of Wealth Doesn't Want to Work Today财神小姐今天不想上班Mystery475k WordsCompleted I inherited my grandmother's yin-yang eyes, which let me see the final memories of the dead. On my first day in the Major Crimes Unit, I ran into a serial murder case. The stern, aloof team leader, Lu Chen, slammed the table. "We police officers don't believe in ghosts!" Yet late that night, he cornered me in the autopsy room. "You say you can communicate with spirits. Prove it right now." The instant I touched the corpse's fingertips, he suddenly covered my eyes. "Don't look... This time, it's 2Reads—Score—14d adds
50. 300 全 Watched by the Whole Internet: The Frail Junior Student Outwits a Top Criminal Investigator 全网围观，病弱学妹戏耍刑侦王牌 Still Feeling Cold依然觉得寒冷Mystery589k WordsCompleted Award-winning work in the Fifth Tomato Web Literature Competition Finals, Selected Mystery Case Award “I only ever kill people who deserve to die!” [High-Octane Dark Fantasy | Elite Mind Games | A Life-or-Death Battle Between Good and Evil | A Strong Heroine and an Even Stronger Heroine] [Shocking Twists | No Romance | Two Powerful, Unhinged Rivals Face Off] From the day Ling Zhi became a criminal police officer, he believed in only two things: evidence and procedural justice. Criminals were cri 95.3kReads9.5Score19.4k14d adds

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    I'll be carrying this book through every crime investigation post; don't be fooled by the title.

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