Looking for High-Quality Crime Investigation Stories. Recommendations and Things to Avoid, Please! 高质量刑侦，求推荐，求避雷！！

1. 151 点 The Lamplighter's Second Case: The Missing Woman 点灯人第二案:消失的她 Unfazed Scallion-Braised Crucian Carp淡定的葱烤鲫鱼15k WordsCompleted Lamplighter Case Two: The Woman Who Vanished —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The Lamplighter Detective Agency has taken on new cases! "The Lamplighter Case One: The Weeping Mandala," and "The Lamplighter Case Two: The Vanished Woman." See how this makeshift team solves cases and what makes a truly relatable and down-to-earth detective agency.

2. 152 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 799Reads8.4Score101Shelves

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   These are all high-quality crime dramas, but none of them have a female lead. [Learned something new][Learned something new][Learned something new]

3. 153 点 The Lamplighter's First Case: The Weeping Mandala 点灯人第一案:哭泣的曼陀罗 Unfazed Scallion-Braised Crucian Carp淡定的葱烤鲫鱼19k WordsCompleted The Lamplighter's First Case: The Weeping Mandala 23Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 154 都 Urban: The Prodigal Turns Over a New Leaf, and the Nation Calls on Me to Crack a Major Case 都市：浪子回头，国家请我破大案 Codonopsis-Stewed Chicken党参炖鸡Urban1.1M WordsCompleted They say that nine times out of ten, life doesn't go as planned, and that people are born to suffer. But Zhang Yang doesn't agree. He was abandoned at the gate of an orphanage as a child, but fortunately, he met a kind-hearted director. Fate had other plans, though: to make a living, he became a universally despised pickpocket. Then, by chan 27.2kReads8.9Score1.8kShelves

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   The male lead isn't a policeman; he used to be a thief. He gets involved in a murder case and acquires a system, but the system is often unreliable and prone to delays. In the end, he reforms and helps the police, becoming a consultant and even having connections with the National Security Bureau. It's a very good story.

5. 155 骑 Delivery Rider, Where’s My Takeout? It’s in Prison. Please 骑手我外卖在哪？外卖在牢里，请 A Xi Little Cannon阿熙小炮Urban1.0M WordsCompleted [Short drama adaptation released] [Livestream antics] [Lighthearted comedy] [So funny I’m laughing my ass off] Jiang Chen transmigrated to a parallel world and joined a reality show. By random draw, he got a job as a food delivery rider. Carrying two boxes of [everyday umbrellas], Jiang Chen knocked on a customer’s door. Female customer: “You’re late! Because you’re late, my place reeks of flowers!” Jiang Chen gave it a careful sniff. “Nice!” Female customer: “No discussion. I’m filing a complai 11kReads8.8Score999Shelves
6. 156 一 I’ve Earned So Many First-Class Merits, My Bosses Can Relax When I Handle Cases 一等功拿到手软：我办案领导放心 The Real Culprit Beneath the Mask面具之下的真凶Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted There’s a saying in the police force: “With him on the case, there’s no crime he can’t solve.” They call me the “workaholic king” because I’ve earned more first-class merit citations than the entire city bureau has in the past ten years combined. 20.9kReads8.1Score1.3kShelves

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   Crime solving, detectives, urban life, imaginative plots, highly-rated masterpieces, immersive experience, and a wide variety of cases.

7. 157 让 I Asked You to Livestream Outdoors, Not Help the Police Hit Their Quota! 让你户外直播，你给警察冲业绩？ The Fish That Spits Golden Bubbles吐金色泡泡的鱼Urban826k WordsCompleted Su Bai transmigrates to a parallel world, becomes an outdoor streamer, and unexpectedly binds himself to the [Real Hardcore Outdoor Exploration System]. He thought he’d get to travel and enjoy the scenery, but instead awakens Conan-level detective instincts. Wherever he goes, a major case breaks out! He goes camping in the wilderness and digs up a victim from a serial murder case with one shovel while pitching his tent! He goes fishing at a reservoir. The most anyone else catches is nothing, but 10.5kReads6.9Score1.3kShelves
8. 158 重 Reborn in the Millennium: My Career in Government Starts as a Beat Cop 重生千禧年：官场之路从片警开始 Write Until I Die码到死Urban3.2M WordsOngoing Liu Qingming's rebirth begins with a major case, one that cost him his job in his previous life. In this life, he'll take a different path. 6.3kReads8.9Score715Shelves
9. 159 让 Accidental Hero: The Rookie Who Outshines the Force 让你相亲警花，你逮通缉犯！ Fire Dragon Cult Leader火龙教主Mystery2.5M WordsOngoing On his way to report for duty, Lu Cheng stops for a blind date, only to stumble into a wanted criminal. The trainee cop gives his station the surprise of a lifetime! With a System at his disposal, he embarks on an astonishing crime-solving spree. “Chief, could you send a bus over?” “What? I told you to stake out the place, and you busted three thieves’ dens and five criminal gangs?” “Who ties up suspects with cable ties? You’re telling me you ran out of handcuffs?” “That kid’s arresting people l 42.1kReads8.1Score3.3kShelves
10. 160 小 The Little Cop Who Makes a Big Difference 小警大用 A Tiger Snatched Along the Way顺手牵虎Mystery2.4M WordsCompleted Du Dayong once hoped to grow up to be a great chef. He never expected to become a low-ranking criminal investigator. This is the story of a young police officer growing up. There is no reborn protagonist showing off and face-slapping people, no System or golden finger making him invincible, and no ridiculous transmigration to another world. Here, you'll find the humor and warmth between comrades, a touch of youthful romance, loving family bonds, mischievous leaders, and absurd coworkers. Young o 88.4kReads9.6Score10.7kShelves
11. 161 律 The Lawyer and the Judge: I Killed My Client 律师审判者：我杀了我的当事人 Feng Er Xi风二兮Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted 417Reads7.0Score153Shelves

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    This novel is great! It features high-IQ crime. By day, he's a lawyer who helps people escape punishment—murderers, rapists, you name it. He secretly kills them all, and the key is that he understands the law. The police know it's him but can't catch him. He's killed 7 or 8 people in just 100,000 words! Great pacing, very engaging! [Drooling emoji]

12. 162 冷 The Cool-Headed Captain Is a Little Sweet 冷面队长有点甜 Juju Orange潏潏橘Two Male Leads478k WordsCompleted A forensic trace consultant with no sense of direction has the worst luck imaginable on her first day at work. A cold-faced team leader who acts tough but has a soft heart never says much, yet quietly hands her candy, turns on the heat, and lends her his coat. They bond over milk candies: one searches for clues under a microscope, while the other chases suspects at crime scenes. As they investigate cases and go about their daily lives, the candy gets claimed, and so does the person who brings it 429Reads—Score104Shelves
13. 163 刑 Criminal Investigation: The Profiler Roasted Me into a Grinning Fool Again Today 刑侦：今天也被侧写师怼成翘嘴 Love in the South of the Clouds爱在云之南Two Male Leads346k WordsCompleted Lu Zheng, captain of the special investigation unit, had never felt so aggrieved in all his years on the job. Su Wang, the new criminal profiler, was cool and aloof, impeccably refined, and razor-sharp with his words. He always knew exactly where to hit Lu Zheng. The whole team struggled to hold back their laughter as Captain Lu went from “a tyrant who picked fights with everyone” to “a man who took every verbal hit without complaint and still had to hand over candy,” all while holding himself 1.6kReads8.2Score263Shelves
14. 164 刑 Criminal Investigation: My Partner Is a Little Incompetent 刑侦：我的搭档有点弱 Mu Xixi慕熙兮Mystery254k WordsCompleted The Licheng Criminal Investigation Unit is confronted with a string of bizarre murders, each more horrifying than the last: Toes mysteriously vanish, a singing music box is found inside a bride's chest, and a victim's eyelashes are glued into a doll's... “Brother Gu,” Fu Siheng says seductively, the tip of his knife lifting a bloodstained strand of hair. “The killer is trying to tempt you...” Gu Lin's ears turn red as he is pinned against the wall. He struggles to stay calm. “You... don't push i 153Reads—Score102Shelves

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    These are all also on my bookshelf.

15. 165 我 I Take Her Place in Senior Year, and She Becomes the Boss for Me 我替她上高三，她替我当大佬 What Is Mi Learning Today?咪今天学什么Urban312k WordsOngoing With 120 days left until the college entrance exam, a rigged car crash on a rainy night swaps two people’s bodies. Cheng Ye, 27, was once known as the "King of the Underworld" in the north of the city. Five years ago, he led his brothers into legitimate business, and now he owns a logistics group. When he opens his eyes, he has become Lin Xiaoman, a senior in Class 3 at Jianglan No. 7 High School: one of the top ten students in her grade, saddled with her family’s loan sharks and bullied by the 41Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The car accident on that rainy night wasn't an accident; the car's brakes had been tampered with. Cheng Ye investigated under the guise of a high school girl, while Lin Xiaoman investigated under the guise of a boss. A clue led to people in the company's accounts and old debts in Chengbei. Who tampered with the brakes?

16. 166 沉 Sunken Jade 沉钰 Wang Jiuzhen王九斟Two Male Leads335k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Crime Investigation + Younger Male Lead] Cool, elite team captain Fang Yu X sharp-tongued puppy-like intern Qin Chen A carefully planned explosion, a conspiracy pursued for years, a chess game controlled by another. What will it take to make it through to dawn? 67Reads8.0Score—Shelves
17. 167 直 A Straight Man Captain's Observation Report 直男队长观察报告 Let One Fish Go放过一条鱼Two Male Leads893k WordsCompleted The Inquisitive Heart Series, Part One: Nanjiang [Easygoing straight-laced investigation captain × newcomer psychological consultant] [Older man|both inexperienced|light healing|case-of-the-week|alternate setting|realistic tone|fictional] H Country, Nanjiang City, Case Investigation Center. After three months investigating a case in another province, Cheng Chi returns to find the new consultant under attack on his very first day back. The conference room is thick with tension. At the far end of 1.3kReads9.1Score109Shelves
18. 168 队 The Captain Keeps Telling Consultant Jiang Cheesy Pickup Lines 队长又在对江顾问讲土味情话 Dou Ben Dou's Little Bean豆本豆豆崽Two Male Leads301k WordsCompleted [Quick-tempered, explosive-mouthed Zuan-style top x cool, brilliant, tragic, and sharp-witted bottom] *There’s a group of people in S City. Whenever they gather, one major case after another is sure to follow. Brutal, mysterious murders; bizarre, deranged psychological ordeals; sick, obsessive relationships... Beneath the glamorous surface and behind the bizarre spectacles, what exactly is being hidden? The people who brush past you every day may seem like ordinary passersby, but perhaps eight o 518Reads8.1Score100Shelves
19. 169 别 Come On, We're Solving a Case 别闹，破案呢 Sang Sang Da槡嗓哒Two Male Leads377k WordsCompleted Jiang Yu, captain of the criminal investigation team at the Dongcheng Branch, is known in the underworld as “Jiang One-Hand.” Not because he’s good at solving cases, but because he can turn any case into a complete mess with one hand, then somehow solve it by accident. His daily hobbies: sleeping at the office, sneaking bites of crispy noodles, and folding Shiba Inu tissues into little dogs. Shen Du, a criminal psychology consultant parachuted in from headquarters, is nicknamed “the walking air 239Reads—Score105Shelves
20. 170 深 Abyssal Hunt: Two Powerhouses Rise to the Top 深渊追凶：双强入局即巅峰 Yi Calls, Leaps to the Sky逸叫跃上天Two Male Leads282k WordsCompleted Two male leads · A powerful team · A bond of fate · Suspense and horror His name is Xie Jinye, the top commander of Bureau Zero. One meter ninety, broad shoulders and a narrow waist, decisive and ruthless. No one on the team dares look at him for long, except one person. His name is Su Qingning, a psychological profiler at Bureau Zero. Cool and restrained, with an unmatched intellect. His physical fitness is below par, but he can see through any disguise at a glance. When they first met, Xie 157Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 171 旧 Cold Case Executioner 旧案行刑官 Silver River Scholar银河书生Mystery169k WordsOngoing Police Captain Ji Xiao launches a livestreamed investigation to restore public trust, but the scene of a series of murders bears a secret code shared only by him and his older brother, Ji Lin, in childhood. As the whole internet calls for the “Shadowblade Killer” to be executed, forensic pathologist Chen Yan’s abnormal autopsy report, policewoman Zhou Yutang’s encrypted notes, and editor-in-chief Lin Zhao’s manipulation of public opinion gradually peel back the truth buried for ten years. The ki 10Reads—Score149Shelves

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    High-quality criminal investigation, perfect case-solving, and a series of murders—Detective Captain Ji Xiao launches a live-streamed investigation to rebuild public trust. However, the crime scenes reveal a secret code he shared with his brother, Ji Lin, from their childhood. As the internet calls for the "Shadow Blade Killer's" demise, forensic pathologist Chen Yan's unusual autopsy report, policewoman Zhou Yutang's encrypted notes, and editor-in-chief Lin Zhao's manipulation of public opinion gradually unveil a ten-year-old truth: the killer isn't insane, but a ghost of justice, and he is the only one who can end this bloody trial.

22. 172 秦 Captain Qin! Forensic Doctor Zhao Is Head Over Heels for You 秦队！赵法医他超爱你 Gui Mu鬼木Two Male Leads339k WordsCompleted (A carefree, unruly husky-type top × a cool, aloof beauty who loves to tease, bottom; 1v1, both pure; romance-focused) Qin Han died in an explosion. When Zhao Chengbo heard the news, he ran to the scene like a madman, only to find a charred corpse. Looking back on the past, Qin Han had followed him for three years. They had finally become a couple, only to be separated by death. Later, Zhao Chengbo finally got his revenge, capturing the criminal gang in one fell swoop, but he was left on the mou 2.8kReads9.2Score304Shelves
23. 173 当 When a Detective Meets His One and Only Salvation 当刑警遇上他的专属救赎 Always Growing Longer是常常长长吖Two Male Leads388k WordsCompleted [Urban setting + two male leads + only ever each other + redemption + two equally formidable leads] Three years ago, a botched operation left him burdened with guilt over a colleague’s death and wary of everyone around him. Shen Yanzhi, meanwhile, seems to have wealth and power at his fingertips, yet is trapped by family secrets and past trauma, including the mysterious circumstances surrounding his mother’s death... 73Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 174 刑 Criminal Investigation: The Ghost-Hunting Outsider Trio 刑侦：编外三人组猎鬼 Creek Picker拾溪者Rural Life291k WordsOngoing Ensemble cast, mind-bending cases | Every case ties into the main plot | A formidable partnership | No romance | No real ghosts | The Rose Garden is buried beneath countless bones, and a blood-soaked woman’s corpse hangs from an ancient tree. Everyone says ghosts are to blame. But there are no ghosts in this world, and some people’s hearts are more evil than any demon’s. A journalist’s timed video bomb brings together MSA’s most unconventional unofficial team: ✦ Team leader Han Yi: A former crim 59Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Although it's not finished yet, the first two stories were quite interesting.

25. 175 林 Lin Meimei, Instant All-Around Ace 林妹妹，秒变全能ACE Zi An梓安Two Male Leads439k WordsCompleted (Happy ending + both chaste + younger love interest) Disheveled and loud, the rugged, straight-laced criminal investigation captain Fu Chuji mistakes Shi Yu, a catlike man who has to catch his breath every few steps, for a suspect turning himself in. He locks him up for a whole day. The next day, Fu Chuji gets chewed out by the bureau chief. The man he locked up was the top criminal psychology expert the police station had gone to great lengths to recruit! “You graduated from the police academ 9.9kReads8.9Score1.8kShelves
26. 176 队 Captain! The Vice-Captain Is Slacking Off Again! 队长！副队长又偷懒了！ The Forbidden Woman Who Makes Everyone Scream人见人尖叫的禁婆Two Male Leads122k WordsCompleted Two male leads, alternate universe. The writing isn’t great. The early part focuses on work, while the later part is about romance. It’s pretty brainless, so be warned. Jiang Huai is the deputy captain of Bureau 709, also known as the Bureau 709 Research Institute. They specialize in studying humanoid entities, which originated in the area around Beicheng. Yu Wang is the captain. He’s always keeping the members who slack off in line, but the person who gives him the biggest headache is Jian 284Reads—Score103Shelves
27. 177 顾 Professor Gu, Could You Focus on Solving the Case? 顾教授你能不能专心破案 Lucky Star吉星Two Male Leads449k WordsCompleted [The main story is nearly complete. The full text is being revised, and bonus chapters will be posted from time to time.] A person fell to their death at Dehui Construction. A witness claimed that a little girl in a red dress had pushed them. Gu Xingyun, a criminal profiler, was coerced into taking part in the investigation. The incidents that followed one after another all seemed connected to the fall, and the cases appeared to involve every one of them. Professor Gu, who wandered onto the wron 39Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 178 鸦 Crows Descend on Sin City 鸦落罪城 Chive, Egg, and Caviar韭菜鸡蛋鱼子酱Mystery110k WordsOngoing (Mystery and deduction + criminal investigation + anti-drug operations + anti-corruption + mind-bending crimes) In Yacheng, Nanhuai Province, in the 1990s, a sensational case shocked the nation: the 712 serial murders. The case reached far and wide. The suspect brutally murdered a family of three, but the Qingsha Syndicate behind the killer controlled Yacheng's police, procuratorate, and courts, keeping justice out of reach. To solve the case, Zhou Zhen of the Nanhuai Provincial Police Departmen 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    🌈🌈You absolutely must try this high-quality crime novel! The plot is truly amazing, from the writing style to the foreshadowing, it's a very enjoyable read and definitely a perfect bedtime story.

29. 179 微 A Glimmer Becomes Sunshine 微芒成阳 To Porcelain致瓷Two Male Leads220k WordsCompleted (One-on-one romance, two male leads) A gentle, restrained, highly educated chief researcher and forensic doctor vs. a crude, uncultured captain with a thug's temperament Xu Shiju, captain of the Strategic Support Team, is inexplicably demoted. After loudly cursing the team's incompetent interns, he gets a notice: “We've assigned you a highly educated postdoctoral deputy captain. Tone down the thug act.” The thug in question: “...” He wants to see what this highly educated postdoc can actually do 354Reads—Score103Shelves
30. 180 心 The Psychological Crime Profiler 心理贩罪师 Lady Wangchuan忘川姑娘Mystery438k WordsCompleted They are patients at the Bright Light Psychological Healing Center. They wear shells of darkness as they search for salvation in the light. They are supposedly there to “save” others, yet at the turning point of human nature, they reveal a blood-red truth. A breathtaking operatic swan song, a lovesick gourmet, a beautiful writer obsessed with corpses... Lin Qianqiu, a mysterious psychologist. Is she a healer who brings people into the light? Or a purveyor of sin who pushes them into the abyss? T 146Reads7.5Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend the second book. The romance is secondary and can be ignored. It's a crime drama with a strong female lead; it's really good.

31. 181 伪 False Guilt 伪罪 Xiang Nanyu向南语Two Male Leads297k WordsCompleted [Crime investigation + team captain vs. special assistant + episodic cases + formidable partners] Twenty-two years ago, an “accidental” explosion on Xiangyang Street in Qingbei City left many families shattered. Pei Yan, now captain of the Qingbei City Bureau’s First Criminal Investigation Team and a relative of one of the victims, has never been able to let it go, though there is little he can do. By chance, an utterly unconventional new special assistant joins the bureau. Impulsive, driven by 271Reads8.0Score—Shelves
32. 182 隐 The Hidden Summer 隐匿的夏天 Beidou Erniang北斗二娘Mystery330k WordsCompleted In the height of summer 2008, on the day the Bird’s Nest was officially completed, someone died in a small city in the Northwest, a thousand miles away. The body was wrapped in an old bedsheet, naked, and riddled with stab wounds. Song Kun, a woman detective who had just snatched a position from a teammate, took over the case amid a tide of rumors. She never imagined that this would set the stalled gears of a decades-old missing-person case back in motion. A woman named He Xi jolted awake from a 1.2kReads8.8Score210Shelves

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    The first book, *Stubborn Seed* (also known as *Mad Bones*), is really good! The second book, *Covering Clouds* (also known as *Little Mountains and Rivers*), was my first crime fiction novel. Our *Covering Clouds* is about to be published! [Crying emoji] The following three books are also written by Erniang (the author), so their quality goes without saying. The next two are also very good.

33. 183 君 Your Heart Is a Spark 君心易燃 Snow Ding'e's Cat雪叮呃的猫Two Male Leads677k WordsCompleted [The dashing, charismatic elite Zhou Yi x Jiang Yiran, the top student at a prestigious university] [High-quality novel + urban + happy ending + two male leads + equally matched leads + criminal investigation + case-solving + suspense + older man/younger man] A poisoning case on a university campus brings Jiang Yiran, a third-year chemistry student, into Zhou Yi's life. As they spend more and more time together, Jiang Yiran realizes his feelings for Zhou Yi are changing. A chance encounter gives 581Reads9.4Score104Shelves
34. 184 证 Beyond the Evidence 证据之后 Wang Buhui王不怀Mystery232k WordsOngoing July 19, 1998. Torrential rain. Detective Chen Guodong came out of the archives clutching a freshly photocopied case file. He stopped at the end of the hallway and said something to someone no one could see. A cleaner mopping the floor heard him. Twenty years later, the cleaner was in a vegetative state. Chen Guodong had become a martyr. That case file had become “evidence.” And Chen Mo, the brilliant son who inherited his father's police ID number, still doesn't know that every piece of “ev —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    High quality without a system

35. 185 她 She’s Back at the Station for Tea Again 她又进局里喝茶啦 Gai Youyou盖又又Mystery343k WordsCompleted When you’re down on your luck, even drinking cold water makes you choke! Zhou Wan can’t help feeling wronged. Why is she always mistaken for a suspect? She could walk down the station’s corridor with her eyes closed by now. Chi Jin has started paying attention to this strange person, too. She acts cheerful and friendly on the surface, but behind closed doors she’s someone else entirely. It seems she has quite a few stories of her own. An outgoing, lonely office worker × a straight-laced detectiv 4.1kReads9.0Score352Shelves
36. 186 刑 Solving Cases at the Ministry of Justice: This Is My Kind of Work 刑部打工破案：这波操作我熟 Lin Qingzhou林青昼Mystery991k WordsCompleted (The low rating is only because there aren't many ratings yet. If you like it, please leave a rating as you pass by!) After transmigrating into the body of a former assassin, Ling Xi thinks she's got a solid start from the start. Solidly doomed to starve! Her home is bare, she's so hungry her front and back nearly touch, and she has to sneak into a mass grave at night to look for “pocket money”... This iron rice bowl is hard to chew! Luckily, the DNA of her former life as a forensic trace-eviden 1.2kReads8.4Score147Shelves

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    The female lead is a forensic doctor

37. 187 队 The Captain Is Once Again Being Won Over by His Little Wolf 队长又被他的狼崽子攻略了 Nian Nian's Xi念念的晞Two Male Leads407k WordsCompleted This story features two strong leads, mutual devotion, and mutual salvation. A two-male-lead crime investigation novel + two police officers + multiple cases + equally matched leads + sweet romance Younger man with a secret crush + one-on-one, both virgins (not a baby, not a crybaby, not a yandere, and not feminine in personality. If you like those types, please move on. I’m tired of inexplicable bad reviews.) “Good in the kitchen and the drawing room” + “A little devious” + “Spoils his brother 720Reads8.7Score107Shelves
38. 188 海 Begonias and Blades: The Twin Jewels of Nanyang 海棠与刀，南洋双壁 Milk Candy Fan奶糖梵Modern Romance80k WordsOngoing Tags: #Republican-Era Romance #Old Shanghai #Two Heroines of the Republican Era #Business and Espionage #Women’s Growth #Powerful Allies #Kindred Spirits in Troubled Times #Love of Country #Republican-Era Intrigue #Cheongsam Legend #Espionage Web #Business Rivalry #Women’s Strength #Survival in Troubled Times #Two Female Leads #Republican-Era Romance #Espionage Suspense In 1928, Shen Mingyi, eldest daughter of the Nanyang Shen family, arrives in Shanghai with a fortune. Bright and decisive, she 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is a must-buy! [Cool] It's super good! [Kiss]

39. 189 追 A Father on the Trail of a Killer 追凶父亲 Whispering Sweet Nothings to You许你碎碎念Mystery280k WordsOngoing His seven-year-old son was kidnapped and killed for ransom. No trace of the body was ever found. Former financial crimes detective Zhou Qiming went gray overnight, and the faith he'd held for half his life crumbled completely. While sorting through his child's belongings, he found a custom-made chip marked with the signature pattern of He Capital, exposing a shocking conspiracy. As a new case begins, Tang Qiyue, deputy captain of the major crimes unit, investigates and feels a chill run down h 256Reads—Score—Shelves

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    High-quality suspense, a must-read for crime-solving, this is a book you absolutely have to read! [Cool]

40. 190 每 Falling into the Old Wharf Every Night, I Investigate the Truth with a Seventy-Five-Year-Old Boy 每晚坠入旧码头，我和七十五岁少年追查真相 Yi An Yan亦安盐37k WordsCompleted Every Night I Fall into an Old Wharf, Where I Investigate the Truth with a Seventy-Five-Year-Old Boy 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommended! A completed short story; you can never guess what happens next.

41. 191 十 Twelve Murder Cases: A Detective’s Pursuit of the Killer 十二凶案薄：刑警追凶录 Miss Rabbit min兔子小姐minMystery302k WordsCompleted [Brain-teasing crime investigation, episodic cases, mystery-solving, no System, fast-paced] (crime investigation captain x genius forensic examiner) Crime investigation captain Lin Shen bears the burden of his mother’s unsolved case, using psychological profiling to strip away criminals’ disguises. Genius forensic examiner Su Wan deciphers the body’s secrets on the autopsy table, giving the dead a voice. Technical expert Lu Chuan wields numbers like a blade, cutting off every trace of the crimin 518Reads—Score101Shelves

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    A crime novel with one case per story, no romance in the main text!!! The main text is complete, so you can read it without worry! The plot is high-energy and mind-bending, very enjoyable! [Drooling emojis]

42. 192 烬 Chasing the Killer Along the Ashen Trail 烬线追凶 A Cool Window in the Fading Summer凉窗稀夏Two Male Leads393k WordsCompleted Forensic pathologist vs. team captain (Note the order: forensic pathologist first, team captain second!) Please take a look at the discussion I posted in my book’s community. This is my first novel, and even I thought it was pretty bad after rereading it, so please don’t read it if that bothers you. Thank you. A body is pulled from the water in Nancheng District. The victim was a witness to a murder case three months earlier. In just two days, three witnesses suffer misfortune in succession: one 1.2kReads8.3Score190Shelves
43. 193 重 Reborn in 1994: From Rookie Cop to Criminal Investigation Expert 重生94：从菜鸟警察到刑侦专家 Four Four Three Four肆肆叁肆Mystery1.3M WordsOngoing One morning, award-winning lawyer Zhu Yu woke up and found himself reborn in 1994, at the scene of a family massacre. It was the first case he had worked on after graduating from police academy: the June 23 massacre. In his previous life, the gruesome, blood-soaked scene had terrified him into fainting, making him the laughingstock of the entire criminal investigation team. The June 23 massacre had also remained unsolved ever since. Given a second life, Zhu Yu swears he will crack the case and c 26.9kReads8.6Score2.9kShelves

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    In a major family annihilation case in 1994, a lawyer who was reborn and became a criminal police officer, without relying on advanced technology, used only clues such as a pickle bag and a lighter to track down the murderer step by step, uncovering the gambling conspiracy behind a relative borrowing money. The entire reasoning process is high-energy!

44. 194 晚 Crossing the Late Boat [Crime Investigation] 晚舟渡【刑侦】 Xiao Erlang潇二郎Two Male Leads239k WordsCompleted Completed. Come on in and enjoy! [Switch × case-of-the-week cases × major case × happy ending × a little bittersweet angst × healing] Yu Wanzhou, who has emotional detachment syndrome, & Zhou Jiyeye, the thoughtful, gentle, considerate captain of the “unofficial” task force If the world is colorful, then Yu Wanzhou's world is gray and white. Zhou Jiyeye barged into his life and entered his world. He colored Yu Wanzhou's eyes, letting him see the world as it truly was. He also painted a streak o 1.1kReads8.6Score159Shelves
45. 195 读 The Corpse Reader 读尸人 Tong Xiaoxiao桐筱筱Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted Standalone cases + criminal investigation + two male leads + mind-bending mystery The Linghai Public Security Bureau established a major crimes unit. Just as everyone was wondering which criminal investigation captain would be given the job, they were told that the provincial bureau had parachuted someone in directly. Everyone was curious about the new head of the major crimes unit. Cases piled up, from opening coffins for autopsies and childbirth after death to missing wives. See how a forensic 50.1kReads9.2Score4.8kShelves
46. 196 刑 Criminal Investigation: Major Crimes Unit, Part Two 刑侦之重案组第二部 Tong Xiaoxiao桐筱筱Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted Criminal investigation + no System + episodic cases + fast-paced A butcher’s killing spree on a rainy night brings Lin Mu, a former member of the Special Cases Investigation Team, back into action alongside top forensic pathologist Bai Miao. As they follow the clues, they discover the truth is far more complicated than it first appears. A mysterious hallucinogenic drug has surfaced again. Can they follow the trail this time and uncover who is pulling the strings...? 18.3kReads9.1Score2kShelves

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    The first book is practically flawless except for its weekly updates; highly recommended! 👍🏻

47. 197 林 The Lin Family's Classified Files: File X 林家禁档：档案X Zhuo Zhou灼妯Mystery103k WordsOngoing The Lin family’s ancestral rules: Do not enter the ancestral hall, do not activate the formation, and do not touch Archive X. Lin Wan, a twenty-year-old university student, has been kept in the dark about her family’s secrets since childhood. In the late autumn of her sophomore year, her mother mysteriously vanished into thin air while performing the routine repair of the ancestral hall’s formation. Archive X, sealed beneath the ground by an ancient formation for a century, has been unleashed. W 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I'd like to recommend one myself; please give it a look, everyone! [Kissing emoji]

48. 198 派 Police Station Cases: Public Order and Criminal Investigations 派出所警事【治安和刑事侦查】 By Chunshen Lake春申湖畔Mystery3.0M WordsCompleted Wang Zhiyong graduated from the Criminal Police Academy in 2005 and was assigned to work at a local police station. His duties mainly involved handling public security and criminal cases. Through his work, he encountered a great many calls for police assistance and gained a deeper understanding of the joys and sorrows of human life. He solved numerous criminal and public security cases. As he continued handling cases, Wang Yong gradually grew into an outstanding police officer. 460Reads—Score108Shelves

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    A detective novel that closely reflects reality.

49. 199 红 The Homicide Hunter with the Red Pen 红笔下的猎凶人 t Broken Bridge in Snowt断桥残雪Mystery221k WordsOngoing Synopsis: [Urban crime investigation + criminal psychology + PhD in psychology + standalone mysteries + mentor's hidden agenda + veteran detective trains an apprentice] On the morning psychology PhD Shen Guan reports for his internship at the Criminal Investigation Division, a drop of blood falls into his teacup. The girl upstairs is lying in her entryway. There are no signs of a forced entry, the chain lock is intact, and one button on her cardigan is still fastened. When the limping veteran 4.8kReads—Score1.5kShelves

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    Urban crime investigation combined with criminal psychology is so captivating! Psychology PhD Shen Guanchu reports to the criminal investigation team, and a drop of blood in his teacup triggers a series of locked-room murders. The case unfolds with constant twists and turns, a long-running subplot planted by his mentor, a powerful collaboration between a veteran detective and his apprentice, sound logic, and numerous foreshadowing elements—a must-watch for crime thriller enthusiasts!

50. 200 我 I’m Trapped in an Endless Case File 我陷入了无限案卷 Sweetheart Spade甜心黑桃Mystery134k WordsCompleted A cool-headed genius detective heroine × a street thug hero with a sharp instinct Chen Meng has solved countless cases. After every case is closed, she returns to “reality”: familiar streets, ordinary dates, and people who are alive. Then she discovers that none of it is reality. It’s the beginning of the next case file. The cases never end, because she has never truly left. 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's super good! The male lead is responsible for the comedy, and the female lead is responsible for solving the case.

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