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. 201 黑 Tracking the Black Zone 黑域追踪 Eternal Restlessness无恒安息Mystery424k WordsCompleted A sweeping crime thriller about combating organized crime. All stories in this book are fictionalized adaptations of real cases and events. Names and places have been changed; any similarities are purely coincidental. A cold case has been pursued for ten years, and at last the gray sky screen over Linjiang is torn open. The corrupt empire collapses, and the protectors behind it fall from power. Detective Zheng Xiaotian wins the battle, yet chooses to leave the front line. His departure tells eve 31Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A new book recommendation

2. 202 致 Deadly Cases: Evil with Nowhere to Hide 致命案件，无处隐藏的罪恶 A Kid Who Loves Noodles爱吃面的小朋友Mystery162k WordsCompleted [Criminal Investigation] + [Case-of-the-Week Stories] + [Mind-Bending Mystery] What’s the most terrifying case you’ve ever heard of? A corpse at the bottom of a lake, bones in a sewer, a dried-out body in a wax museum… No trace left at the scene, only horror and eerie strangeness… Li Xiaogu is a top forensic pathologist and detective who loves studying human bones. From the faintest marks on a skeleton, she can deduce the victim’s age, cause of death, and murder weapon, gradually uncovering the 735Reads—Score104Shelves

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   Unit stories.

3. 203 小 So What If I Stutter? I Can Still Turn the Cold-Faced Captain Around 小结巴又怎样？照样爆改冷面队长 Xiao Chun Liang Yue小春良月Two Male Leads485k WordsCompleted [Dual Male Leads + Alternate Universe + Healing + Age Gap + Mystery and Twists] [Stone-Faced Yet Gentle Squad Leader VS Sensitive but Tough Stutterer] In H Country, the June heat in Xucheng was scorching. Then a refreshing, charming young man showed up out of nowhere at the GHI Precinct in the northern suburbs. With brows like distant mountains and eyes like stars, he left everyone in awe. But no one knew where he came from, and he barely spoke. Apart from being handsome, he knew nothing about a 6.5kReads9.5Score1.2kShelves

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   These are all by Shuangnanzhu, and they're absolutely gorgeous!!! The first four are missing, except for "Crossing-the-Bridge Rice Noodles" (by a narcotics police officer). I love them all so much!!!

4. 204 独 The Lone Goddess Detective: Last Night’s Fog 独孤女神探：昨夜迷雾 Silver-Haired Newbie银发小新人Mystery361k WordsOngoing [Episodic Case Solving]+ [All-Around, Hard-Nosed Deduction]+ [A Touch of Romance] Ten years ago, Han Songming, deputy captain of the Jiangzhou Public Security Bureau’s criminal investigation team, his wife, and their eldest son were murdered at home. Their fourteen-year-old daughter, Han Yuling, was away and survived. The police quickly identified the killer, but despite years of searching, they never found him… Ten years later, now an adult, Han Yuling inherits her father’s badge number and vow 8.4kReads—Score870Shelves

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   See how a top-notch policewoman quickly solves cold cases.

5. 205 凶 Code of the Crime Scene 凶案密码 Wind-Dancing Clouds风舞残云Mystery2.3M WordsCompleted [Mystery + criminal investigation + dark themes + horror + human nature + crime + serial murders + social issues] This collection brings together five books in the Case Code series: Case Code, Echoes of Death, Vested Interests, The Black Corpse Mystery, and Sleepless Murder Island. Mutilated bodies in the city center, prisoners in a cellar, and urban mysteries return as a veteran cop unravels the truth behind the crimes. A classic crime procedural! The city is shrouded in criminal conspiracies, 40.6kReads9.5Score5kShelves

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   You think the killer is him?! No, it's someone else. You think the killer is one person?! No, it's the whole team! You think the killer is a man?! No, the killer is a woman!

6. 206 骨 The Bone Evidence Mystery: Captain Lu Is Under Forensic Doctor Su's Thumb Again 骨证谜局：陆队又被苏法医拿捏了 TinaTianMystery447k WordsOngoing [Crime Investigation, Sweet Romance] [A Powerful Duo] [Face-Slapping, Exposing Scumbags] [Together for Life] Everyone in Jiangcheng knows that Captain Lu of the Criminal Investigation Unit is a notorious ice-cold tyrant. His face could freeze anyone solid, and he can break a suspect with three questions. No one has ever managed to stir his emotions. That is, until Su Wan arrives at the Forensic Center as its new chief forensic pathologist. On her first day, she points at a corpse and says, "The 15.1kReads—Score1.9kShelves

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   This is pretty good; it has a main storyline.

7. 207 心 Psychological Crime: Ten Bizarre Cold Cases 心理罪：十大诡异悬案 Three Lives, No Hope三生绝Mystery4.0M WordsCompleted A novelist’s bizarre suicide conceals the filthy ugliness of human nature, hidden from the world! A haunted murder house reopens a cold case buried for fifteen years. Is it the work of vengeful spirits, or a descent into an abyss of evil? On a remote island overseas, a terrifying priso 8kReads8.9Score859Shelves
8. 208 追 The Crime-Chasing Detective 追凶神探 Xin Bai辛白Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted Legendary police officer Song Lang is reborn and goes incognito as a driver named Chen Shi. He had hoped to live quietly, but fate had other plans: Chen Shi gets caught up in another murder case... A company that preaches a ruthless corporate culture and slaughters its employees while everyone stays silent; A wayward young man who skins his childhood sweetheart alive, with tears in his eyes, to get “justice”; A middle-aged couple bound together by a dark secret, each raising a blade against the 6.3kReads9.1Score739Shelves
9. 209 悬 Suspicious Homicide Cases: A Police Chief's Major Crimes Notebook 悬疑凶案：公安局长重案手记 Cyanide Murmurs氰呓语Mystery567k WordsOngoing An assassination attempt targeting the county magistrate ends with the accidental killing of the only daughter of Qingjiang's richest man. After five years as strangers, the husband and wife join forces again following their daughter's tragic death. The mother launches a forceful counterattack in politics, while the father brings the full weight of his business empire to bear. They swear to make the killers pay in blood. To crack the case, the female God of War Lu Qingshuang is parachuted into t 38.3kReads8.2Score2.5kShelves

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   Four bookshelves!

10. 210 公 The Police Chief’s Shocking Crackdown on Organized Crime 公安局长惊天扫黑大案 Zhang Dali, Bursting with Bullish Energy牛气冲天的张大力Urban509k WordsOngoing Han Shuang arrives in Changhu City and takes up her new post. On her very first day, the heiress of Changhu Group dies under mysterious circumstances, and a forensic examiner carrying evidence climbs into a restricted area, their fate unknown. Wu Gang hides a blade behind his smile. Deputy Director Gou Jianxiao sets traps at every turn, while the three great families are entangled in a web of influence. With two capable women at her side, Han Shuang steps into this isolated city woven from power 5.7kReads7.5Score329Shelves
11. 211 谁 Who Was the Witness? 谁是目击者 The Convenience Store by the Clouds云边有个便利店Mystery206k WordsOngoing The Gu family’s recognition banquet in Lanzhou glittered beneath crystal chandeliers. Gu Zhihua, who controlled the hidden side of the Gu family, watched the farce unfold with cold detachment. Su Qingya was eager to cozy up to the powerful, while Tian Qin took the chance to put her down and prove she wasn’t an outsider. Everyone thought it was just an ordinary family-reunion squabble. Until Su Qingya collapsed beside the sofa and Tian Qin fell at the doorway. Every guest in the hall saw it. N 30Reads—Score—Shelves

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    When the criminal investigation team encounters a high-IQ criminal gang

12. 212 女 The Female Police Chief’s Shocking Case 女局长之惊天大案 Cyanide Murmurs氰呓语Urban1.5M WordsOngoing This novel seamlessly blends political intrigue, criminal investigation and suspense, and realist literature. Liu Shuyun is caught in an astonishing scheme. It is a contest with no equal! Three factions are vying for power on this island. There is an underground hangar spanning five levels, and a “teacher” who has never shown their face. Gao Han’s investigation goes beyond clearing his fiancée’s name. He must also uncover the truth behind his father’s “fake death.” As the blades of political int 16.4kReads8.1Score1.1kShelves
13. 213 法 The Forensic Doctor Was Supposed to Be His Partner, So Why Is He the Exception? 法医是给他搭档的，怎么成了例外 Fu Zhaolan傅昭澜Two Male Leads1.5M WordsCompleted Crime Scene Specimen Room 2. A modern crime investigation novel starring Yan Jiyuan and Jiang Yuan, with many new supporting characters. A dual-clean, dual-strong pairing, with standalone cases and no characters acting stupidly. Hope you enjoy! 1.1kReads9.4Score326Shelves

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    Just watch, it's good.

14. 214 机 The Female Official 机关女干部 Xiaoxiao Gou'er Lingdang晓晓狗儿铃当Modern Romance1.4M WordsOngoing A serious novel about officialdom that faces reality and holds firm to its principles. There's no simplistic division between “black and white,” only the real compromises and choices of life within the system. Here you'll find solid engineering details, meticulous criminal investigations, moving relationships, and steadfast faith. The story follows Lin Ruxi and Shen Chan as they work side by side to break through deadlocks and uphold justice amid the politics, reform, and personal struggles of Q 6.9kReads7.9Score554Shelves
15. 215 雪 Silent Snowfall (Northeastern Police Affairs) 雪落无声（东北警事） Ice River Overnight一夜冰河6k WordsCompleted Silent Falling Snow (Northeastern Police Stories) 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is good!

16. 216 沈 Captain Shen's Madness Turns a Crime Thriller into a Sweet Romance 沈队靠疯，把刑侦文硬掰成甜宠文 Silly a Melon呆a瓜Mystery560k WordsCompleted [Mystery + deduction + sweet romance] [Seven-year age gap + government-employed boyfriend + ruthless pursuit] [Reader advisory: This is a fictional setting, very fictional] Mad-dog, nurturing mom-type police captain x gentle, S-obsessed fairy-like policewoman Eight years ago, Yan Wan's father was murdered by the person he had helped through legal aid. Of the family of four, only Yan Wan survived. Eight years later, Shen Hong finds Yan Wan and uses her father's death to threaten her into using he 2kReads9.1Score334Shelves

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    They're all amazing! I love the first one the most. You definitely have to try listening to the audiobook; the voice of the male protagonist in the book, spoken by a real person, sounds so righteous! [Kissing emoji] [eating melon emoji]

17. 217 暗 Hunting Killers in the Dark 暗夜逐凶 Xu Moyan徐默言Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Delicate, sickly beautiful forensic examiner vs. tough, handsome elite criminal investigator] On her first day at work, the beautiful forensic examiner earns a reputation for being a scammer after the captain of the criminal investigation team mistakenly issues her a ticket. The victims in a string of murders are all found with their hands joined in a strange prayer-like pose. A poor college student is dismembered into countless pieces, but when the body is put back together, the liver and kidn 566Reads8.9Score142Shelves
18. 218 我 My Years in the Funeral Business 我干白事儿这些年 Jin Shiliu金十六Urban5.4M WordsCompleted After his master died, Lin Ran inherited his craft, took over the funeral business, and promised his master he would not leave this small town for three years. Keeping his promise, Lin Ran had to face the world without his master's protection. He saw all the strange sides of human nature that he had never witnessed before! Lin Ran remembered his master's words: “People look down on those of us in this line of work. Compared with ordinary people, we're also missing something. They call it being ‘ 71.5kReads9.2Score7.8kShelves

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    A true detective's guide to real life~ Simple and practical + mind-bending [facepalm] My years of experience handling funerals~ Realistic yet philosophical, sweet but not cloying, worth savoring slowly [thinking]

19. 219 心 An Unfading Heartbeat 心动不辍 Oh, the Stars' Dream星星的梦啊Modern Romance298k WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication. Updates on Weibo] Original title: Heartbeat Without End [One-on-one romance / second chance / happy ending] [He chases her, but it’s no groveling in a crematorium] [The male lead had his reasons for breaking up with her, his reasons, his reasons] In college, Yin Zishu fell in love at first sight with Xing Yao, an upright young man who helped her get her wallet back from a pickpocket. After a great deal of effort, she finally won him over. But their happiness didn’t 12.3kReads9.1Score959Shelves
20. 220 明 I'm Supposed to Be a Spy, but Everyone Thinks I'm the God of Wealth 明明是卧底，活成别人眼中的财神 Listening to Rain in the Night Wind夜风听雨Urban1.8M WordsCompleted Traditional spy thriller + no System + no pocket dimension + no transmigration or rebirth (if you don’t like that, don’t read) [I’ve seen quite a few comments lately pointing out typos and missing words. I’m truly sorry. I wrote the whole thing by hand, and even though I checked it in the backend before uploading, some errors were unavoidable. Also, completed novels can’t be edited, so it’s not that I’m deliberately refusing to fix them. If you enjoy the story, please bear with it. May you get p 43kReads9.0Score4.8kShelves

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    The first book is from a forensic perspective. The second is about espionage. Both involve a character with three identities during the War of Resistance against Japan. I personally think they're pretty good; you could give them a try.

21. 221 队 Captain, I Kind of Want to Be Your Mom 队长，我有亿点想当你妈 Little Yellow Chicken Rice小黄鸡米饭Mystery716k WordsCompleted A sharp-tongued, fatherly, tough-guy captain vs. a meticulous policewoman who isn't good at Chinese. A criminal investigation novel with sound logic, deductions, and a romance plot. [Mystery and deduction + Two strong leads + Mutual salvation + Suitable even for the timid] A series of articles titled "Demons Running Amok Beneath the Sunshine" seems to have predicted several major cases that have recently occurred. But after the reporter disappeared in a psychiatric hospital, they vanished withou 504Reads8.7Score103Shelves

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    This book is really amazing! The female lead was taken care of by the male lead's mother (an undercover agent) in a plantation when she was a child, but the male lead's mother eventually sacrificed herself. Later, the female lead went to find the male lead to repay the male lead's mother. Both the male and female leads put the interests of their country first. It's super good! [Eating melon][eating melon][eating melon] You won't regret reading it. "I am your comrade-in-arms, and I will always be loyal to my beliefs."

22. 222 听 I Understand Animal Speech and Escape a Perverted Killer 听懂兽语，我从变态凶手手中逃生 Cloud Bao Tangtang云宝糖糖Mystery71k WordsOngoing When Cen He woke up, someone had tied her up at a murder scene. She discovered that she could understand animals! The good news was that she now had a special ability. The bad news was... she could only use it secretly, right under the killer's nose. With the help of a rat carrying her messages, Cen He passed information to the police, found a way out of a dead end, and held on until the officers arrived. Later, Cen He somehow ended up interning at the Ning City Public Security Bureau. She joine 126Reads—Score131Shelves

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    The first book had a super cool female lead who was also very efficient at solving cases; I found it quite enjoyable. The second book was about forensic medicine. There wasn't much romance.

23. 223 冰 Ice Blade: Hunting the Killer, He Became the Prime Suspect 冰刃追凶：他成了头号嫌疑人 Long Mengze龙梦泽Mystery512k WordsCompleted A locked-room murder at the fencing hall of Jiangcheng Institute of Physical Education. The head coach is found dead in the equipment room, a broken sword tip embedded in his chest. In a pool of blood lies a 2013 figure skating gold medal. Surveillance footage shows no one entering or leaving during the time of the murder. The only suspect is Lu Zhaoye, the fencing team captain, whose fingerprints were left behind. Intern reporter Su Yanqiu steps in to investigate, only to discover countless con 1Reads—Score129Shelves

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    ⭐⭐⭐ [Highly Recommended] This high-IQ crime-solving masterpiece is truly excellent, trust me! The author's writing is incredibly vivid, each character is brought to life, and the imagery practically overflows from the screen. I highly recommend this book.

24. 224 窒 A Suffocating Fog of Mystery 窒息迷云 Lan Ang澜昂Mystery127k WordsCompleted While investigating an illegal gambling ring operating in an abandoned mansion, police officer Chu Xiaonian accidentally discovers a secret passage beneath the building. Searching inside, he finds a skeleton and eventually confirms that it belongs to his sister, Chu Yang, who disappeared twenty years ago. The discovery reopens a notorious cold case and makes headlines once more. Meanwhile, the victim’s only son, Chu Ming, is a successful urban professional who has spent years convinced that his 383Reads—Score102Shelves

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    A hidden gem, this realistic crime thriller boasts a gripping plot with smooth, natural twists and turns, offering an excellent reading experience. It's definitely worth taking the time to savor. No rating yet, but almost everyone who's read it has given it five stars.

25. 225 骨 Sin in the Bone 骨中罪 Candied Sweet Potato Cake拔丝蛋糕地瓜Mystery415k WordsOngoing Everything is made by hand, so read without worry. Corpses don't lie. But the living do. Forensic pathologist Shen Yan uses a knife to cut through every disguise. Detective Lin Wanxing has eyes that see through every lie. They believe in neither ghosts nor gods, nor in coincidence. They believe only in evidence. But when the evidence starts lying, when the people around you become strangers, when the reflection in the mirror makes an expression that isn't its own... Who can you still trust 316Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is absolutely the ultimate savior for those suffering from a lack of crime fiction. The episodic cases are tightly paced and concise, without any filler or dragging. Each case features a completely new trick, with very few repetitions of the same tactic. The psychology, logic, and concealment methods of the culprits are portrayed with extreme realism. The entire main team is incredibly intelligent, and the interrogation battles, crime scene deconstruction, and clue deductions are written professionally and thrillingly. You'll be on the edge of your seat from beginning to end, and the more you read, the more addictive it becomes.

26. 226 重 Reborn: The Tiger-Cubed Police Officer from a Military Family, Changing Fate with Three Shots from the Start 重生：将门虎警，开局三枪改命 Flowers Bloom on Jimu吉木生花Urban1.7M WordsCompleted Yang Xiao returns to 2003, to the day that changed his fate. This time, he decisively pulls the trigger, killing the armed criminal in front of him and embarking on a turbulent career in government. Starting out as a junior officer at a local police station, Yang Xiao uses his memories of his previous life to crack major cases one after another and earn countless honors. In the treacherous world of politics, Yang Xiao holds fast to the justice in his heart and climbs step by step to the heights 48.2kReads9.2Score5.5kShelves

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    These are absolutely the best I've ever read! They meet three criteria! First, the plot is reliable and close to reality! Second, the plot is rich and the cases are exciting! Third, there are romantic subplots, but they don't feel forced! Books one through three are by the same author, read in the order I've listed them! This is a series! It mainly tells the stories of frontline anti-drug heroes. The first book is relatively weaker, but the other two get better and better! After reading them, we understand that our peaceful lives today are thanks to countless frontline and unsung heroes. We have no reason to complain; let's live well, because life is truly difficult for many people! The fourth book is the only one with a "golden finger"—the male protagonist is reborn! He gradually rises from the bottom, and relatively speaking, at least his family background is quite good! He solves major cases! Books five through seven are by the same author! Read them in the order I've listed them, and the last one is still being updated! These three books feature the same male protagonist, the original cast, with new characters constantly joining and old ones leaving—they're incredibly good! This series is my favorite! Great stories, exciting cases, smooth romance, and close to reality! Everyone should go check it out, it's really good, the plot is very rich, and you won't feel blind or thin while reading it. You can tell from the ratings. These books in this series are definitely the most touching classics I've ever read so far!

27. 227 一 A Promise Across Mountains and Rivers 一诺隔山河 Lone Sail in the Setting Sun斜阳孤帆Modern Romance431k WordsCompleted He once made a tender promise to her: When the smoke of war cleared, they would journey to the distant mountains and watch the sun gild the peaks. But fate took a sudden turn. She was trapped in a desperate situation and plunged into the abyss. To save her, and to keep the borderlands at peace, he took off the military uniform he loved, hid his name, and entered the endless darkness alone. From then on, he was an undercover agent walking on a knife’s edge, a lone shadow deep in the abyss, an unn 224Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Have you ever seen the most heartbreaking romance amidst drug trafficking? They promised to go to the snow-capped mountains together to watch the golden sunrise after the smoke of battle cleared. But when the mission ended, she was left alone atop the crowded mountain. In the very second that the golden sunlight faded, she saw the man who was supposed to be dead. Was it a hallucination? An obsession? Or had he truly returned? The ending is incredibly powerful and leaves a lasting impression. Search on Tomato Search: *A Promise Across Mountains and Rivers*

28. 228 罪 Abyss of Crime: Unmasking the Good and Evil of Human Nature 罪案深渊：撕开人性善恶的假面 Jiao Long Teng Kong皎龙滕空Mystery194k WordsCompleted [Mystery + Deduction + Crime Solving + Case-Based Stories + No Romance] Don't test the depths of human nature behind a crime. The truth is often enough to send a chill down your spine. Murder cases sweep in, and criminal police officers follow the clues to hunt down the real culprits. Behind the masks, the line between good and evil grows blurred. Evil takes root in the abyss, but even in the darkness, a glimmer of light remains. Only when the truth comes out will you understand: human nature is 296Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's so beautiful, absolutely amazing!

29. 229 凶 Murder Investigation Squad 凶案调查组 Candied Sweet Potato Cake拔丝蛋糕地瓜Mystery583k WordsOngoing [Detective Captain vs. Genius Forensic Pathologist] [Standalone Horror Cases] There are two kinds of people Lu Chen hates most: self-important know-it-alls, and forensic pathologists. Lin Che happens to be both. One is a detective captain who solves cases with his fists and instincts: rough, hot-tempered, and never without a cigarette, he believes human nature is wicked. The other is a genius forensic pathologist who speaks through scalpels and microscopes: fastidious, aloof, and distant, he b 4.8kReads—Score150Shelves
30. 230 真 Detective Dayong 真探大用 A Tiger Snatched Along the Way顺手牵虎Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted Volume Two of “The Young Cop's Big Cases.” The first volume follows Du Dayong's growth, while the second chronicles his brilliant detective work. The first volume alone shows how the author keeps a story of over two million characters consistent and engaging, packed with substance and no filler. The cases in the second volume are even more gripping, and its quality is sure to surpass the first. 19.2kReads9.6Score3.2kShelves
31. 231 觉 Memories Awaken, and I Rise to the Top of the Police Force 觉醒记忆重现，登顶警界无人能及 Snow-Filled Moonlight雪满月白Mystery261k WordsCompleted Objects tainted by sin all bear invisible traces. He was once the least noticeable intern: mediocre, quiet, and, in everyone’s eyes, the team’s outsider. Until one day, he gained the ability to “see” the secrets criminals could never tell. He rose from the dust, following the traces of sin as his clues and wielding the truth as his blade, tearing away every disguise one step at a time. People call him a “great detective,” but no one knows that the longer he gazes into the abyss, the deeper its u 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A very good novel

32. 232 开 From the Start, I Returned to a Crime Scene: Solving Cases Makes Me Stronger 开局穿回凶案现场，破案就变强 Code Means Wealth码尚有钱Urban353k WordsOngoing Lin Chuan discovers a bizarre newspaper: a missing-person notice appears before anyone has reported the girl missing, and she is wearing a school uniform that will not be issued until the next day. When he opens his eyes again, he is back at a murder scene from 1998. The girl who was supposed to have gone missing is standing at the newspaper office, demanding that they take down her missing-person notice. [Reverse-Time Murder Investigation System activated] Misstep, Swift Step, Guarding Stance, —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I found this a couple of days ago, highly recommended!

33. 233 悬 Major Case: 1 悬案大用：1 A Tiger Snatched Along the Way顺手牵虎Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted This is the third book following A Cop's Big Break and The Great Detective, divided into Volumes 1 and 2 to distinguish the different unsolved cases. The new book begins when Du Dayong is transferred from the Ministry's Fifth Bureau to Min Province, starting with the baffling case in the mountains of Pingnan. This story places greater emphasis on the essence of each case, analyzing them from more angles and bringing more artistic touches to criminal investigation, forensic examination, forensic 26.7kReads9.6Score3.5kShelves
34. 234 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 1kReads8.3Score177Shelves

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    Completed, has brains

35. 235 惊 A Terrifying Nightmare? Sorry, This Mentally Ill Girl Is a Legend 惊悚噩梦？抱歉，精神病她封神了 Bug Baby虫宝宝Mystery176k WordsCompleted After monsters started invading her dreams again and again, Jiang Li decided to go crazy before they could! The nightmare game descended without warning. While everyone else screamed, she cracked jokes. Being thought of as a lunatic became her best protection. A headless corpse steps on her? She makes it bow and apologize! A terrifying apparition harasses her? She grabs it and gives it a heart-to-heart! An evil Boss sets a trap to kill her? She turns around and gives it a kiss, unleashing a full 1.1kReads8.5Score142Shelves

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    Books 1 and 2 are both crime dramas by the same author. The writing and logic are impeccable; they're incredibly good! [Laughs] Book 3 is the author's newest work, not a crime drama, but it's of the same quality. Those who enjoyed the first two will likely enjoy this one as well.

36. 236 国 The National Security Bureau's Prodigy 国安局天才 Little Sprout 7小苗苗7Mystery575k WordsCompleted “The top hacker the whole world is searching for, ‘Zero,’ is actually a high school science student. He breached the dark web not for fame or fortune, but to uncover the truth behind his father’s disappearance.” “To rescue my scientist father from the drug traffickers holding him captive, I became a top hacker operating on the edge of the law. But at university, I became the nation’s ‘invisible blade.’” A leading research expert plunges to his death. The surveillance footage is flawless, making 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend two super good new books, both crime fiction. The second one also has foreshadowing in the early chapters.

37. 237 谁 Who Let Him Become a Police Officer? 谁让他当警察的？ Crow Doesn't Fly Planes乌鸦不坐飞机Urban647k WordsOngoing Xu Lai transmigrates to a parallel world, becomes a police officer, and unexpectedly awakens a god-tier detective System. Whenever he catches a criminal or solves a case, he receives a random reward from the System. The only problem is that the System’s rewards aren’t quite what he expected... “I’m a cop. Why the heck did you give me the skill to counterfeit money?” Xu Lai is initially close to breaking down. But on the very day he reports for duty, he runs into the leader of a counterfeit-money 29.7kReads9.0Score2.6kShelves

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    ❤️❤️Brothers, just look at my 230,000+ minutes of reading time – these books aren't lying! They're really good and perfectly suited to your tastes! 💜💜💜The first one: The female lead is the descendant of a powerful figure. With her help, the male lead rises through the ranks of the police force. He solves several major cases and earns several first-class merits even before entering police academy. Also, the system rewards the protagonist with skills that are either for killing or for killing! [Laughing emojis] 💟💟The second one: The protagonist is a crime-fighting force. As long as he's around, no wanted criminal can escape his clutches. 🧡🧡The last two: The protagonist's skills are as bizarre as can be, and they have nothing to do with his profession! [Laughing emojis]

38. 238 让 I Told You to Confess to the Policewoman, and You Said Her Dad Was the Police Chief? 让你表白警花，你说她爸是局长？ Xi Yan Feng兮颜枫Mystery1.9M WordsCompleted [System + One Heroine + Crime Solving] Lin Hang is a police academy student about to graduate. On the eve of graduation, he unexpectedly awakens a System. [Host, confess your feelings to a woman within 30 seconds. If you fail the mission, this System will find a new Host.] After weighing the pros and cons, Lin Hang confesses to the campus police belle, Ye Yao, in front of the entire school. Lin Hang: “Ye Yao, I like you. Will you be my girlfriend?” Ye Yao: “Why do you like me?” Lin Hang: “Becaus 31.7kReads8.4Score2.9kShelves

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    It's beautiful and incredibly addictive.

39. 239 九 The 1990s Crime Expert Takes the Criminal Investigation Team to New Heights 九零犯罪专家，带飞刑侦队 A Prize Claim Ticket一张兑奖券Mystery225k WordsCompleted [No CP, no female lead, no romantic tension] [Logical deduction] [Twists in the cases] [Not wish-fulfillment, no showing off] [There is a System, but it barely features and disappears soon] A bestselling mystery novelist becomes a returned doctorate holder in the 1990s and an expert in criminal psychology at a police academy. Teach a class? Sure, but that’s not exciting enough! Why not solve a few major cases and teach you on the scene? A county town with almost no surveillance cameras. A crimin 8.4kReads9.0Score711Shelves

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    Criminal investigation! No romance! Completed! The male lead is sharp, meticulous, logical, and adaptable when solving cases. He handles interpersonal relationships skillfully, speaks eloquently, and is particularly adept at navigating social situations. The story is full of foreshadowing and plot twists, making it incredibly engaging and enjoyable!

40. 240 神 The Divine Ring's Sacred Hand: From Intern Doctor to the City's Supreme 神戒圣手：从实习医生到都市至尊 Little Sprout 7小苗苗7Urban190k WordsCompleted Betrayal and a chance encounter set him on the path to the ultimate urban comeback! On a rainy night, intern doctor Wang Hao catches his girlfriend in an intimate moment with Li Rong, a rich second-generation heir. During their argument, he is shoved to the ground, and his blood stains the rusty ring he bought from a street stall. When he wakes, the world has changed completely. A mysterious ring-shaped mark remains on his left ring finger, and a space shrouded in gray mist has appeared in the d 2.3kReads6.9Score259Shelves
41. 241 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 5kReads8.7Score728Shelves

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    This is a new book, super good! The ingredients for the Meng Po soup have been changed, and people with memories are reincarnated to do evil. It's good, not mindless at all.

42. 242 女 A Female Doctor’s Murder Diary 女医生谋杀日记 20/100 Vision视力零点二一Mystery565k WordsCompleted The print edition has been published. Search for A Female Doctor's Diary. I'm a doctor, an obstetrician and gynecologist. I have only two goals: Make someone disappear, And have a child. But he reeks of medicine And stands in my way! 14.2kReads9.5Score2.1kShelves

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    This topic really resonates with me! High quality! Plot-rich, well-written, logically sound. While the romance is less explicitly described, it unfolds naturally. A great read!!

43. 243 法 The Cat Forensic Pathologist and Her Dog of a Homicide Captain 法医猫猫的狗狗刑侦队长 Tong Xiaoxiao桐筱筱Two Male Leads542k WordsCompleted Forensic pathologist vs. head of the criminal investigation team + two male leads + episodic cases + brain-teasing crime-solving mystery Guan Fang’s first impression of Qin Yu was: Did this guy walk onto the wrong set? This isn’t a xianxia drama filming location, it’s the autopsy room at the Nancheng Public Security Bureau! After spending some time with him, Guan Fang started wondering why the forensic pathologist was so aloof. He was like a Maine Coon basking in the sun, keeping to himself in a 3.9kReads8.9Score553Shelves
44. 244 刑 Criminal Investigation: You Can't Reason with Someone Who's Asking to Die 刑侦：良言难劝该死的人 Sweet Little White Sugar白砂糖甜咪咪Mystery410k WordsCompleted [Fortune-Teller System] [Detective's Growth] [Clear Logic] [Lighthearted Comedy] [No Female Lead] Liang Yan, a criminal investigator with six years on the job, suddenly gains the ability to foresee the misfortunes that will befall people around him within the next seven days. There's no way to explain this power, so Liang Yan can only go further and further down the path of being a fortune-telling charlatan... The Child Abduction Case, Old Li the Stubborn, The Police App Theft Case, The Perfect 407Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    At first glance, it seemed like a typical crime novel, but after reading two cases, I found the writing and phrasing to be excellent. The protagonist was vividly portrayed, and the supporting characters were also well-developed. It felt like a group crime drama centered around a kind of good advice, very relatable. It felt like the kind of story that could become a reality with so many readers. The protagonist didn't rely solely on the system; he possessed profound criminal investigation knowledge from the start. The cases, analyses, and investigations were all quite good. It's rare to find a novel with so few flaws. I'm giving it a small recommendation, hoping more people will see it.

45. 245 罪 The Perfect Partners in Crime 罪佳拍档 Let Ah Rang让阿让Two Male Leads443k WordsCompleted [Powerhouse Duo + Two Male Leads + Criminal Investigation] A battle-ready squad leader X a brilliant forensic doctor from a wealthy family After three years without a single murder, Jing'an City is hit by seven or eight major cases in one year. The killers are executed one after another, yet someone is always one step ahead of the police. Who is punishing the murderers in place of the law? What is the true original sin behind the seven deadly sins? As it turns out, they are the same kind of pers 4.4kReads9.2Score540Shelves
46. 246 双 Twin Flowers: Who Am I, Really? 双生花，我到底是谁？ Big Fortune, Big Nobility大福狠大贵43k WordsCompleted Twin Blossoms: Who Am I, Really? —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The short story is good, give it a try!

47. 247 惩 Punishing Evil [Crime Investigation] 惩恶【刑侦】 Fox Shangchu狐上初Two Male Leads492k WordsCompleted Read carefully before diving in!!! Please don't get angry and complain halfway through! [Mystery + Romance + Serious Story] A gentle beauty Gong + a shameless, doting husband, doting husband, doting husband Shou (pay special attention) Blurb: On the surface, he was refined and courteous, beloved by all. No one knew what kind of filth lay beneath his feet. Only when he saw that person did a glimmer of longing light up his eyes. He hid himself so carefully, drawing near that person with greedy tim 179Reads8.8Score100Shelves
48. 248 他 He Told Me He Loved Me with His Remains 他用遗骨说爱我 Big Fortune, Big Nobility大福狠大贵10k WordsCompleted He Used His Remains to Tell Me He Loved Me 2Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 249 穿 Transmigrate to Solve Crimes 穿越之缉凶 Zhang Fengqiu张逢秋Mystery267k WordsCompleted Qin Man had always thought her life was nearly perfect. She had the enviable good fortune of a successful career, a wealthy family, a happy marriage, until an accident sent her tumbling down the stairs from the second floor of her own home and killed her. When she opened her eyes again, she had transmigrated into the body of Qin Weiwei, a young neighborhood police officer who had courageously come to someone's aid. Everyone knew Qin Weiwei had a crush on Jiang Yan, the captain of the criminal in 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Qin Man always felt her life was near perfect, possessing a life of enviable fulfillment: a successful career, a wealthy family, and a harmonious marriage. Until an accident occurred—she fell to her death from the second floor of her apartment. When she opened her eyes again, she had transmigrated into the body of Qin Weiwei, a young, courageous female police officer. It was common knowledge that Qin Weiwei was in love with Jiang Yan, the captain of the criminal investigation team, her feelings openly expressed. Because of her heroic act, the organization transferred her from a basic police officer position to the criminal investigation team, where she worked under Jiang Yan. Arriving at the crime scene, she held up her camera to collect evidence, and the victim she pointed at was none other than herself. Layers of clues lay before her, and everyone assumed it was just a drunken accident. However, Captain Jiang Yan publicly declared: this was not an accident, but murder. Beneath the surface of her former gentle bedmate and close friend, undercurrents surged. As a criminal investigator, she personally investigated the truth behind her own death. Returning to the scene of the crime, tearing away the facade of a perfect life, she finds the real culprit who pushed her down the stairs. Having uncovered the truth, Qin Weiwei solves a series of criminal cases... Witnessing the struggles and choices within the abyss of human nature. But from some point onward, the usually aloof Jiang Yan's gaze involuntarily follows her.

50. 250 坠 The Night I Fell into the Sea, My White Moonlight Never Looked Back 坠海那夜，白月光永不回头 Big Fortune, Big Nobility大福狠大贵Marriage & Romance6k WordsCompleted On the Night He Fell into the Sea, My White Moonlight Never Looked Back 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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