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1. 101 神 Detective Di Renjie, Book Five 神探狄仁杰第五部 Northwest Brother Mao西北毛哥Mystery3.8M WordsOngoing In the final years of Emperor Wu of the Tang dynasty, the capital Luoyang had finally begun to settle down. After the brilliant detective Di Renjie exposed the Burning Heaven Fire at the Shanjin Bureau, the rebellion in Youzhou, and the Blood Eagle's chain of murders, he retired from public life and settled in the Southern Market, hoping to enjoy his twilight years in peace. But when all is quiet, trouble is never far away. After a banquet in the Eastern Palace, Crown Prince Li Xian suddenly fa 629Reads8.8Score12214d adds

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   The fifth installment of Detective Dee.

2. 102 逐 Code of the Killer 逐凶密码 Little Master小师傅Mystery263k WordsCompleted 130Reads9.3Score—14d adds

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   The author's writing is superb; the characters are well-developed, and the story's logic is impeccable. 😎

3. 103 我 The Real-Life Inspiration Behind I'm a Detective 我是刑警原型揭秘 Poems and Wine篇诗斗酒Mystery67k WordsCompleted The series I Am a Police Officer could be called a documentary about major criminal cases in China. Its popularity has drawn more and more attention to safety concerns in society. This book reveals the real cases behind those depicted in the show and recreates the crime scenes. Let's take a closer look! On January 28, 1995, eleven people were killed at a mine in a single night. Four disguised men stormed the mine's guardroom and went on a killing spree, leaving bodies everywhere they went. This 1.6kReads9.5Score16114d adds

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   This crime thriller is simply a masterpiece! Every case is gripping, and the author's logic is so rigorous it's convincing; you simply can't put it down! [I highly recommend it!]

4. 104 男 A Man's Criminal Psychology Files 1 男子犯罪心理档案1 The Out-of-Control Editorial Department失控编辑部Mystery162k WordsCompleted [Delving into the causes of crime + analyzing criminal psychology + investigating the truth behind crimes] Who quietly cleans up the evidence in the dead of night? Who hides body after body in places no one would think to look? And who, looking back on the past from behind prison walls, murmurs, “I didn't have to kill…”? A baby in a refrigerator, an unidentified body encased in a concrete wall, an unsolved case with no answers… Each case is horrifying, yet gives us pause for thought. When a kill 190Reads9.1Score—14d adds

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   This is the book for solving criminal cases!! I'm offering a hefty reward for anyone who hasn't read it 55555 I haven't encountered a similarly good criminal investigation book in ages 5555😭😭😭😭

5. 105 羽 The Feathered Deep 羽化深渊 Mr. Yezi D叶子先生DSci-Fi & Apocalypse869k WordsOngoing The story takes place in the modern East Asian coastal city of Linyuan. Linyuan is a port city plagued by year-round rain, industrial decline, and a mix of religions. It is home to: * Abandoned Taoist temples * An underground black market * A seaside altar * A sealed-off mountainous region * Folk villages * An old, quarantined psychiatric hospital * A secret religious sect left over from the Republican era Ordinary people believe the world is normal. But in truth, the world has been infiltrated 32Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The story takes place in Lin Yuan City, a modern coastal city in East Asia. Lin Yuan City is a port city plagued by perpetual rain, industrial decay, and a mix of religions. Here you'll find: *abandoned Taoist temples*, underground black markets*, seaside altars*, secluded mountain villages*, a sealed-off old mental hospital*, and a secret cult remnant from the Republican era. Ordinary people believe the world is normal. But the true world is actually permeated by an ancient will from "beyond the deep sea and starry sky." 😄

6. 106 兵 Warrior King Xie Baoqing 兵王谢宝庆 Northwest Brother Mao西北毛哥Historical593k WordsCompleted Li Yunlong: Xie Baoqing! Get your sorry ass out here! Hiding in your hole like a turtle, are you? Xie Baoqing: C-Commander Li! Let’s talk this out! Our Black Cloud Stronghold has already agreed to join the Eighth Route Army under Commander Kong. We’ve even got our unit designation: the Independent Detachment of the New Second Regiment! Li Yunlong: The Eighth Route Army? You think you’re fit to say those words? Your men chopped off my guard’s head. You didn’t know about that? Xie Baoqing: Comm 421Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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   Suspenseful mystery and crime solving

7. 107 完 Perfect Punishment 完美罪罚 Northwest Brother Mao西北毛哥Mystery504k WordsCompleted When the bones begin to speak, the truth sinks into even deeper darkness. Forensic pathologist Xu Yanwu believes firmly that “bones never lie; only the truth is beyond deception.” In 1996, in Canghai City, a skeleton sealed away for fifteen years leads to a secret mark bearing the code name “451.” From a bizarre sudden death at a state-owned factory to a “ghost” terrorizing the entire city, a mysterious organization known as the “Judge” quietly emerges behind a series of seemingly unrelated mur 52Reads—Score—14d adds
8. 108 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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   [Currently working on a draft] 💕

9. 109 复 The Revenge Concerto 复仇协奏曲 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery272k WordsCompleted No formulaic power fantasies! A worldbuilding-driven, realistic mystery where evidence is just the final nail in the procedural coffin. The first book in the Dissociator series. This is a story about a killer! A killer and a detective, willing to do the dirty work. Dissociation is a symptom of detachment following trauma. It is commonly associated with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) or dissociative disorders. The mind dissociates from pain; the body breaks free from the dust. The Ame 440Reads—Score10114d adds
10. 110 解 The Dissociator: A Black Comedy of Errors 解离者：黑色幽默大事件 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery165k WordsCompleted No formulaic power fantasies! Worldbuilding-driven, realist mystery, where evidence is just the final nail needed to make things official. The second installment in the Dissociator series. This is a story about a killer! A killer and a detective, willing to get their hands dirty. Dissociation is a symptom of detachment following trauma. It is commonly associated with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) or dissociative disorders. The mind breaks free from pain, the body escapes the dust of 103Reads—Score—14d adds
11. 111 锈 Chronicle of a Rusty Sword's Rebirth 锈剑逢春录 Longing for the Spring Breeze 619望春风619Eastern Fantasy415k WordsOngoing This is a world called the Four Directions Continent, with each of its four regions occupied by humans, beasts, immortals, and demons. The affairs of the human, demon, and beast races are all driven by the so-called "immortals." Watching from above as the three races become entangled with one another, they look on as if it were all a farce. Throughout the story, the young Li Fengchun undergoes one trial after another, gradually uncovering the secrets of this world. He vows to usher in a new age. —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A post-apocalyptic sci-fi masterpiece! Rebirth, revenge, and high-stakes strategic maneuvering combine to create a grand world with numerous foreshadowing elements and constant plot twists that keep you hooked. The writing is solid, the characters are vivid, and there's no system or cheat code; the realistic portrayal of human nature is immersive.

12. 112 岐 The Phoenix of Qishan 岐山凤 Happy Big Rice Bucket快乐的大饭桶Mystery403k WordsOngoing [Mystery × Lovecraftian Horror × The Uncanny] When an archaeologist’s trowel uncovers more than yellow earth, it awakens the primordial whispers sealed away by blood sacrifice Zhang Ji, an archaeology student at Huanbei University, encounters a bizarre sacrificial pit during his graduation fieldwork in Mop an Village. Pottery basins, ox bones, red earth, stone slabs, and shells are buried according to a pattern no one can understand. Disturb them, and they awaken an indescribable “presence” dee 25Reads7.5Score—14d adds

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    The details on the bronze li-hu (a type of ancient Chinese cooking vessel) are absolutely stunning! This rare bronze artifact is not only a key clue in the tomb raiding case, but also a key connecting the past and present. The strange patterns on it suggest the way our ancestors communicated with "existence." These details make the story's world view more three-dimensional. It's definitely worth investing in!

13. 113 上 A Shanghai Girl Raised on Rice Soup 上海吃泡饭长大的小囡 The Writer Who Writes in Shanghainese用上海话写作的人Modern Romance387k WordsOngoing After Shanghai Porridge, the author, who writes in the Shanghai dialect, has written another full-length novel in Shanghai dialect about life in Shanghai’s alleyways. It tells of the discovery and destruction of the Li family’s “heirloom treasure.” As people vie for the “rare treasure,” the novel reveals the many faces of life: some seize what they want by cunning and force; some are consumed by jealousy and covetousness; some are calculating, while others are calm as still water; some even sink 67Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a captivating Shanghai story filled with suspense, intrigue, and trickery, but also human warmth, family affection, and the interplay of yin and yang.

14. 114 破 The Eye of Deduction and Ten Curious Cases 破解之眼与十个奇妙案件 Zhou Yushang周雨尚Mystery1.4M WordsOngoing Truth-Piercing Eye, activate! Lies trigger a red alert, while secrets lie hidden beneath transparency... My name is Zhou Shijiu. With these Truth-Piercing Eyes that see through to the truth, I’ve solved countless strange cases in a marvelous world! And these eyes are just one of countless marvelous protagonists. This isn’t a one-person show! This is an anthology celebration, with a wild new premise in every installment! There’s no fixed protagonist, only a cast of characters shining together: It 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Mystery novel!

15. 115 反 The Anti-Fraud Auditor: Exposing Every Money Scam 反诈审计师：看穿一切金钱谎言 Good for You好来喔Urban976k WordsCompleted Former Big Four auditor × specially appointed economic-crime consultant × anti-fraud trio Wielding data like a sword, we see through every financial lie The day I was fired by the Big Four, I thought my career was over for good. I was framed, blacklisted, and shut out by the entire industry, all because I refused to sign a fraudulent audit report. My partner slammed fabricated workpapers onto the table, and HR marked me “not eligible for rehire” in the industry system. Overnight, I went from 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A suspenseful, thrilling title: After being fired from the Big Four, I sent a billionaire to prison by auditing accounts. Have you ever wondered where the money went when people swindled your parents' retirement savings? This book tells you the answer. The protagonist, Chen Yan, a former Big Four auditor, was framed and fired for refusing to sign a false report, resulting in an industry-wide blacklist. Three years later, a late-night phone call brings him back to the battlefield—in Futian, Shenzhen, a cross-border e-commerce boss "commits suicide," yet his export figures have surged by 300%. He uncovers a financial flow that the police couldn't trace in just twenty minutes. This isn't a crime novel; it's about using an auditor's "data eye" to see through all financial lies. Already at 120,000 words, the protagonist's career is fully developed, there's no romance involved, and the trio (auditor + female police officer + intern assistant) form a pure camaraderie. Every three chapters offer a small thrill, and each volume features a major case—cross-border money laundering, retirement scams, the cryptocurrency black market, billion-dollar supply chain fraud, influencer tax evasion, venture capital fraud, and murder within a wealthy trust… You think you're reading a novel, but you're actually learning how to fight fraud. Keywords: Urban, Suspense, Workplace, Satisfying Read, No Female Lead

16. 116 解 Dissociator: Financial Bullets 解离者：金融子弹 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery167k WordsCompleted Rick takes on a covert chain of missions spanning three continents: assassinate the key figures in charge of five ports. At the same time, he uses the hedge fund behind his client to make a killing, sending his personal wealth skyrocketing. Danger follows close behind. Britain’s MI5 and Interpol trace the clues back to Rick, reopening last year’s unsolved assassination cases and quietly closing their international dragnet around him. The unlikely alliance between assassination and capital stirs 250Reads—Score—14d adds

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    American crime fiction series

17. 117 解 Dissolver: Assassination 解离者：刺杀 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Urban159k WordsCompleted With the election approaching, the political landscape is shrouded in uncertainty. Acting on a secret assignment, Rick navigates official cover-ups, power struggles, and layers of deception. Following the faintest clues, he carefully pieces together the truth and hunts down the mysterious mastermind lurking behind it all. He quietly snuffs out a deadly crisis capable of changing the balance of power before it can take root. 101Reads—Score—14d adds
18. 118 解 Dissolver: Incoming Missile 解离者：导弹袭来 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Urban156k WordsCompleted Rick, the hard-bitten killer from the series, returns once more. His close friend is brutally murdered, and the trail leads to a major missile trafficking case deliberately kept under wraps. To avenge his brother, Rick ventures alone into the heart of the conspiracy. As he presses forward through a perilous investigation, he finally slays his enemy with decisive force and successfully averts a missile crisis threatening the United States. 129Reads—Score—14d adds
19. 119 黑 Dark Academia Life 黑暗系的校园生活 White Night BatX白夜蝙蝠XMystery252k WordsCompleted 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Highly recommend this one! It's a dark, school-themed novel! Everyone's a villain, and the characters all have warped minds. The male lead is a manipulative type, while the female lead is innocent (not kind). There's no romantic pairing, and the content is somewhat bizarre. You might want to check it out. [Learned something new]

20. 120 A The Age of AI: Searching for the Invisible Man AI时代：寻找隐身人 Watermelon Stewed in Rock Sugar冰糖镇西瓜Sci-Fi & Apocalypse377k WordsOngoing As the age of intelligence dawned, every human action became network data. But there are people who appear as blank spaces online. They are known as the Invisible. This is a story about “being seen.” When all-seeing eyes watch you wherever you go, when every breath is recorded and analyzed, when every aspect of your life is arranged to be perfectly comfortable, how will you choose? —Reads6.9Score—14d adds

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    You might want to try this AI suspense novel. When a top-tier data system encounters someone who has completely detached themselves from the electronic world, technical tracking becomes meaningless. The protagonist transforms from a pursuer into an "invisible man," and he unexpectedly encounters another mysterious person who is also avoiding surveillance in an old neighborhood. The confrontation scene is incredibly tense!

21. 121 神 Detective Di Renjie: The Magistrate of Pengze County 神探狄仁杰之彭泽县令 Situ Feiyu司徒飞宇Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted In the first year of Changshou, Di Renjie is framed by treacherous schemers and demoted to the remote wilderness of Pengze, where he stumbles upon a city full of bizarre cases! A derelict rouge house, abandoned for ten years; a locked-room murder on a rainy night; three ruffians found dead inside, their lips curled in smiles, with no trace of how they died. The county authorities rule it a ghostly vengeance, and panic grips the people. Summoned to solve the case in a time of crisis, Di Gong sets 114Reads—Score10214d adds

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    Suspenseful mystery, bizarre and mind-bending plot.

22. 122 我 I Keep Myself Alive by Being Reborn, While She Can't Stop Killing Me 我靠重生续命，她靠杀我成瘾 Eight Grams of Corn八克玉米Mystery191k WordsOngoing After Lin Fan was hit by a car and killed, he thought his life was over. But when he opened his eyes again, he had become someone else: Fu Yunzhou, a tech tycoon. Before he could process the memories, an unfamiliar woman nestled into his arms with intimate ease. Like a couple madly in love, they got up, washed, and headed to the parking lot together. The woman leaned over tenderly to fasten his seat belt. In the next second, the smile vanished from her face. Before he could react, a deafenin —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book is excellent, highly recommended! I've read it again and again, it's truly outstanding. After Lin Fan was hit by a car and died, he thought his life was over. But when he opened his eyes again, he found himself in the body of another person—tech tycoon Fu Yunzhou. Before he could even process his memories, a strange woman nestled into his arms, their posture intimate. They got up and washed like lovers, heading to the parking lot together. Then, the car exploded, and he, newly reborn, died again.

23. 123 狂 The Storm Is Coming 狂澜将至 Ling Chao凌潮Urban521k WordsOngoing [Anti-Corruption + Battle of Wits] A bizarre car accident in a university town seems like a random occurrence, but it leads to a shocking case in Dongjiang Province. When criminal investigator Lin Xiao gets unwittingly drawn into it, he discovers that the clues eerily overlap with those surrounding his father's fatal car crash, which was ruled an “accident.” When Lin Xiao uncovers the first crack in the case, a criminal syndicate led by Sun Yaowei comes to light. On the surface, the “Young Maste 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    ⚡One twist after another, constantly shattering your expectations! "Multiple Twists" + "Unraveling the Mystery" + "Full of Suspense"—the road ahead is fraught with danger, but the protagonist perseveres in pursuing the buried truth. #MysteryRecommendation #SuspenseNovel

24. 124 陈 Chen Zhu at Daybreak 陈竹破晓 A Huan Loves Ge La Tiao爱吃格拉条的阿环Mystery562k WordsCompleted A perfect locked-room mystery on a magic-show stage, the remains of an innocent infant in an abandoned brick kiln, a revenge curse from a wedding-dress doll, a string of murders at a resort, a death notice on a takeout box, a sacrificial mystery at a Taoist temple, a bloody livestream… With murders occurring one after another in Nancheng, Lu Xun and Su Wanqing join forces to unravel one mystery after another. They seek the truth amid the depths of human nature and the schemes of criminals, using 17Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I highly recommend this book, it's super good! 👍👍

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