Crime Investigation Novels with Highly Capable Leads 刑侦文 男女主都很厉害

1. 51 沉 Lost in You 沉溺 Meng Xie梦邪Mystery482k WordsCompleted A week ago, An Lan’s criminal investigation unit received a report about a strange kidnapping that had taken place on the night of the twenty-fifth of this month. The people who reported it were Long Jia, a student who had taken a year-long leave from Provincial Normal University, and her mother. During the rescue operation, an anonymous video appeared on the campus video-bulletin website of Xuan City’s famous Provincial Normal University. These two seemingly unrelated exposés would set off the 782Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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   This one is very similar to *Zheyun*, 🧊 I'd call this the Chinese version of *Sherlock Holmes*. The male lead is a criminal psychologist, the female lead is a police officer, the cases are logically sound, and the romance is sweet. Don't miss it! I'm still wanting more! 🥰 😍

2. 52 宿 Rain Lingers, Clouds Remain [Crime and Romance] 宿雨留云【刑侦恋爱】 Asking the Stars, Accompanying the Moon问星伴月Mystery334k WordsCompleted When Cang Lu proposed that “it takes one to know one” and said she wanted to interview Qin Liuyun, the whole squad thought she’d lost her mind. Even if their current case had hit a dead end, that was no reason to interview a serial killer! The police team never expected that this rookie really would bring back a lead and crack the case in style. Cang Lu never expected the “serial killer” to climb into her home and stare at her from beside her bed, full of wounded reproach… Qin Liuyun: “You’re aw 2.4kReads8.9Score426Shelves

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   Crime investigation story + romance plot

3. 53 我 My Girlfriend Can Read Minds 我的女友会读心术 Weaving a Web织一张网Mystery577k WordsCompleted Sharp-tongued, ruthless detective VS gentle, understated beauty A love story between two evenly matched people. [Sweet romance, equal parts relationship and plot] [Rivals-to-lovers couple] After an accident, Yu Youyi gained the ability to hear other people's thoughts. By chance, Yu Youyi helped the police team crack a difficult case. It was said to be the fastest case the team had ever solved, taking just one night. As it happened, Jiang Yizhou, the director of the Public Security Bureau, was Y 4.5kReads8.8Score711Shelves
4. 54 锦 The Brocade-Clad Goddess Detective 锦衣女神捕 Yue Mo月莫Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted They say the young daughter of a constable in Shanshui County has a pair of ghost eyes, able to see traces at crime scenes that others miss: bloodstains, footprints, and more. She’s practically born to be a constable. She’s bold and meticulous, unafraid of corpses or blood. No matter how gruesome the crime scene, she stays calm and rational, summing up the truth in a single sentence. Wei Qinghan, commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard: “Someone this talented? Excellent. I’ll recruit her and 6.5kReads8.4Score868Shelves

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   Xie Chunxiao, possessing the same four-color vision glasses as Tan Jianci, unexpectedly died and was transported to ancient times. A seasoned tracer, Xie Chunxiao became the youngest daughter of a constable in Shanshui County. She could see traces, bloodstains, and footprints at crime scenes that others couldn't—she was practically a born constable. Wei Qinghan, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, said, "Such talent is excellent. Capture her and bring her under your command. Two taels of silver a month." A year later, Wei Qinghan said, "Wife, is two taels a month a bit too little for my allowance? Please give me a kiss, a hug, and more money!"

5. 55 罪 The Road to Justice [Criminal Investigation] 罪案征途【刑侦】 VerdureMystery923k WordsCompleted When Song Yun joins the criminal investigation team, Chi Yan finds fault with everything she does. When his teammates ask about it, he assures them: “Trust me, she’ll quit on her own within two days.” But then... Day One: She finds a crucial clue. Day Three: She identifies the prime suspect. Day Five: The suspect confesses. Her outstanding abilities leave the team hesitant. “Captain, do we still want her to leave?” Captain Chi stubbornly replies, “We risk our lives every day. Letting her 2.6kReads8.8Score297Shelves

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   These include both modern and ancient items, but they are all very beautiful.

6. 56 大 The Official Has Been Demoted Again 大人又被贬官了 Li Hua璃华Ancient Romance926k WordsCompleted Originally titled The Official Has Been Demoted Again On the day the Left Chancellor's daughter was to be married, she was dismembered inside her bridal sedan in full view of the crowd. Everyone said the crime had to be beyond human capability. So the most famous Master He in Chang'an was thrown into jail. He Jingxin: ...But I'm not really a master of the occult! I'm just a con artist! He Jingxin couldn't tell fortunes. She'd never read the Book of Changes and didn't know how to read faces. Song 25.9kReads9.5Score4.5kShelves
7. 57 追 Notes on a Manhunt [Criminal Investigation] 追凶笔记[刑侦] Fou Ye否靥Mystery802k WordsCompleted An elderly passenger dies mysteriously on a bus. A male student vanishes without a trace from his university dorm. A small-shop owner is brutally murdered... The cases are intertwined and baffling. As the criminal investigation team follows the trail to the truth, they uncover even more untold stories of hardship and dark dealings... Open this notebook of murder investigations and join the search for truth and light. May you and I raise the banner of justice, advance side by side, and leave nowh 7.5kReads9.2Score1kShelves

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   I won't go into detail about the highly rated ones, mainly because the lower-rated ones are also incredibly good—both are virgins and strong characters, just watch them!

8. 58 穿 After I Transmigrated into a Book, I Turned the Tables with Murder-Mystery Dreams 穿书后，我靠凶案梦境翻盘 Ai Qian艾仟Mystery644k WordsCompleted [A heroine who grows over time vs. a tough-talking but soft-hearted homicide detective / passionate ensemble cast / lightning-fast pacing / a series of cases] There is a romance, but the cases come first! She works herself to death and transmigrates into the body of a rich, beautiful woman, only to become the first sacrificial lamb in a gruesome dismemberment case before she can even enjoy her new life! Sang Yu is on the verge of tears: she only read the beginning of this awful book! Not only is 3kReads8.7Score415Shelves
9. 59 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 501Reads8.7Score103Shelves

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   The female protagonist, who solves the case, has antisocial personality disorder, but she doesn't harm others indiscriminately. She received antisocial personality training from a young age and isn't from our country. The male protagonist's mother saved her when she was undercover, and the female protagonist helped her mother send back intelligence. Later, the male protagonist's mother sacrificed herself, and the female protagonist came to our country. She found everything here so wonderful. She found the male protagonist and told him about her mother's undercover work. Then, all this beauty came to an abrupt end; the female protagonist was called back to undergo antisocial personality experiments.

10. 60 干 How Could Anyone in Crime Investigation Stay Sane? 干刑侦的哪有不疯的 Wicked Stink Bug恶毒臭屁虫Mystery435k WordsCompleted The rating just came out. It'll go up! [Highly capable, icy policewoman vs. commanding, all-round criminal investigation captain] Tan Nian'an inherits her father's badge number and joins the criminal investigation squad as a parachuted-in deputy captain. She wants to uncover the truth behind her parents' brutal deaths, find the younger brother who was taken from her, and become a good police officer. But when Zhou Yan first sees her, he doesn't think she'll be able to stay. She's too beautiful, 5.3kReads8.7Score674Shelves

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    A seemingly aloof policewoman vs. An all-around capable captain, who is actually a genius detective with high insensitivity vs. A loyal and devoted detective captain who wins over his own heart.

11. 61 饲 The Sin Factory 饲罪工厂 Love What You Love, Ask Nothing of East or West爱你所爱无问西东Mystery231k WordsOngoing A fairy-tale murder case rocks Ning City! A golden ribbon is wound around the victim’s neck, a blood-painted copy of The Emperor’s New Clothes rests on their knees, and the ink on a card marked with a strange symbol is still wet. The killer is caught at the scene, yet vehemently denies any connection to the crime scene, which looks like something out of a dark fairy-tale book! As Detective Du Ran leads his team in a deep investigation, every clue sends a chill down their spines: a red-clad chi 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Recommended. Both the male and female leads are expert criminal investigators. The story focuses on cases, with a secondary romantic subplot.

12. 62 恶 Dark Tales 2: The Fame and Fortune Circuit 恶谭2：名利场 The Out-of-Control Editorial Department失控编辑部Mystery267k WordsCompleted [Mind-bending mystery + criminal investigation + deduction + episodic stories + the depths of human nature + stunning twists + hard-core sleuthing] “Where fame and fortune reign, disputes are sure to arise.” A woman's corpse hidden inside a Buddha statue in an ancient temple, a mysterious online celebrity, and a group of suspects with tangled connections: Tan Zheng takes on a baffling murder case. As the investigation deepens, he discovers that the case is far more complicated than it first appe 257Reads9.3Score104Shelves

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    I can't believe anyone hasn't seen these yet! These are the kind of shows you'll regret missing! Absolutely amazing! Fast-paced, incredibly mind-bending, intellectually stimulating, and not at all overly sentimental! [Masterpiece of Sparrow Food][Masterpiece of Sparrow Food][Masterpiece of Sparrow Food]

13. 63 恶 Dark Tales 3: The Abyss of Desire 恶谭3：欲望渊 The Out-of-Control Editorial Department失控编辑部Mystery209k WordsCompleted [Mystery + criminal investigation + deduction + episodic cases + the depths of human nature + no romance + solving cases] [Desire is a wildfire, hard to contain once it spreads. It burns away reason, leaving only ashes behind.] Young Jiang Tingxu was presumed to have died by suicide, but years later he suddenly reappears and mercilessly kills the family members he once knew. A bizarre family history begins to come to light... The shocking discovery of several skeletons brings Longxue Village, a 184Reads9.2Score109Shelves
14. 64 恶 Dark Tales 4: Tides of the Sea of Hate 恶谭4：恨海潮 The Out-of-Control Editorial Department失控编辑部Urban175k WordsCompleted [Mystery + Criminal investigation + Deduction + Case-by-case mysteries + The depths of human nature + No romance + Focused on solving cases] [Love and hate are poison. In excess, they consume flesh and blood and devour the soul.] A student at a foreign studies university carries explosives into a classroom, causing a tragedy that shocks the entire city! A wealthy boy vanishes on a rainy night, and his body surfaces in the river the next day. But the circumstances of his drowning are riddled with 246Reads9.3Score103Shelves
15. 65 恶 Dark Tales 5: The Power Game 恶谭5：权势局 The Out-of-Control Editorial Department失控编辑部Mystery243k WordsCompleted [Mystery + Criminal investigation + Deduction + Case-by-case mysteries + The depths of human nature + No romance + Focused on solving cases] [Beneath the power, there is nothing but desire] A dismembered body is found in an alley, its bones and flesh mixed with pork. The brutal method of killing is appalling, and the victim’s wife has vanished without a trace! A popular young star dies mysteriously in a luxury hotel. The crime scene is covered in blood, but a malfunctioning surveillance system l 131Reads9.2Score100Shelves
16. 66 烂 Rotten Bones: Criminal Investigation 烂骨头【刑侦】 Food and Desire食色Modern Romance567k WordsCompleted [Offbeat criminal-investigation and anti-drug story] Cool-headed, stubborn, and incredibly badass female anti-drug officer VS refined, abstinent, and exceptionally capable male narcotics detective [Both military and police backgrounds + two powerful leads + dual undercover agents + endless backstabbing + a game of Werewolf at the police station] When people get transmigrated into another body after a car accident, they usually become an aristocratic daughter or princess in ancient times, or a ri 1.9kReads8.8Score259Shelves

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    1. *Rotten Bones [Criminal Investigation]* On the edge of the abyss of humanity, they are each other's only light. This is an ultimate battle of wits and madness. The male and female leads join forces to tear away the disguise, leaving every "rotten bone" exposed in the face of the truth. 2. *The Lie Detector* She is a genius lie detector who can see through all lies; he is a meticulous criminal investigation captain. As a series of bizarre murders occur, they use their professionalism and tacit understanding to uncover the coldest truth amidst the fog of lies, and ignite the most passionate love. 3. *You Have the Right to Remain Silent* You have the right to remain silent, but everything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. A female forensic doctor and a criminal investigation captain join forces, using scalpels and logical chains to make silent corpses speak, leaving evil nowhere to hide in the face of evidence. 4. *So What If I'm an Autistic Person Who Can Do Autopsies?* Don't be deceived by my appearance; I'm just communicating with the world in another way. When an autistic genius forensic pathologist meets a tough detective, they use their professional knowledge and unwavering conviction to dissect the facade of evil and bring the truth to light.

17. 67 识 The Lie-Detecting Master 识谎大师 Fire Kiss火吻Mystery292k WordsCompleted She is a master at detecting lies, able to see the true emotions hidden on every face and behind the slightest expression. He is a celebrated crime-solving genius and a rising star in the police force. They meet during a bank robbery. But who could have guessed that this seemingly simple robbery would lead to a vast international crime syndicate? A dismembered body dumped in a river, the bizarre disappearance of a close friend, a mysterious letter S, an unexplainable diamond ring, DNA that match 483Reads9.0Score108Shelves
18. 68 暗 Hunting Killers in the Dead of Night: Major Cases, True Stories 2 暗夜追凶，大案纪实2 Shaomai and Red Bean Buns烧卖豆沙包Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted Two male leads, older man/younger man, criminal investigations, two strong leads, both devoted to each other, secret crush, healing story. You don't need to have read the first book to enjoy the second. Episodic cases, a team solving crimes, inspired by real cases! Xu Zhaoyang and Jiang Huai continue working together to solve cases. When delving into criminals' childhoods, personal growth, family environments, social relationships, and personal traumas, we are not surrendering to the complex dar 648Reads6.5Score101Shelves

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    They are all crime investigation and suspense novels

19. 69 破 Solving Cases Is All Down to an AI Like Me 破案全靠我这样的AI Shaomai and Red Bean Buns烧卖豆沙包Mystery138k WordsOngoing Premise: A modern urban setting with science fiction elements, in a world where AI and humans coexist. The protagonist, DS9527, is an advanced AI given a human body by the System. As intern police officer Wu Yang, it works to solve a series of cases. Main plot: As Wu Yang adapts to its human identity, it gets caught up in a series of bizarre cases and gradually comes to understand human friendship, family bonds, and love. Themes: AI learning human emotions, criminal investigations, mystery and d —Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 70 阑 Late Night 阑夜 Shaomai and Red Bean Buns烧卖豆沙包Two Male Leads1.2M WordsCompleted “I've never had the sun, so I have nothing to fear losing. A hard-boiled detective novel combining criminal psychology and criminal investigation. At its heart are two protagonists: the resilient police officer Xu Zhaoyang and the controversial psychologist Jiang Huai. Together, they tackle one harrowing case after another, delving into human nature and seeking redemption. Xu Zhaoyang is an elite officer, renowned for his keen insight and exceptional investigative abilities. He was once one of 887Reads8.9Score122Shelves
21. 71 警 Officer, Stop Guessing. I’m Really Innocent 警官别猜了，我真是无辜的啊 Cloud Bao Tangtang云宝糖糖Mystery99k WordsOngoing [Don’t read this. Check out the new book with the same title instead.] Everyone thought the young heiress of the Si family was a timid pushover, known in their circle for liking nothing but corpses and barely speaking. But no one expected that after disappearing and returning, the once timid, soft-spoken girl would change her name, become decisive and ruthless, and join the criminal investigation squad. When faced with a case, she calmly analyzes the situation and offers to act as bait to help t 30Reads—Score—Shelves

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

22. 72 刑 Criminal Investigation Files: A Death Notice from a Dream 刑侦档案：来自梦境的死亡通知书 Bad-Tempered Peach暴躁桃子Mystery1.2M WordsOngoing (Criminal investigation + mystery + deduction + solving cases + murder + episodic + ensemble cast + romance) The finest hunters often appear in the guise of prey. She is Lin Mu, the youngest psychological counselor in Haishi. A paper crane can weave a beautiful dream, or deliver a death notice. Behind the cover of her “legal” profession, she carries out vigilante justice against the darkness beyond the law's reach. He is Xu Yang, the youngest and most promising captain in the criminal investi 394Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A charming and dangerous psychological consultant versus a reserved and brooding detective captain; she treads the gray area, he stands at the center of the process. A thrilling, two-way hunt, a psychological game of survival, episodic crime solving + hardcore criminal investigation + ensemble cast + main storyline with subtle romance, urban mystery.

23. 73 重 Reborn in 1993: I'm a Criminal Profiling Specialist 重生1993：我是刑侦侧写师 Listening to the Wind Beyond the Tower楼外听风Mystery2.5M WordsOngoing [Crime Investigation] [Case-Solving Focus] Lin Zhimo, a leading expert in criminal psychology, is reborn as a frail records clerk at a police station in 1993. While violent criminals run rampant and veteran detectives rely on legwork, he opens his notebook and says, “The killer is 28, left-handed, has a stutter, rides a green bicycle, and lives within three blocks.” The captain tears up his report. “Get back to the records room!” A week later, when a suspect matching every detail is arrested, th 3kReads6.6Score261Shelves

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    Recommended books for criminal investigation and crime solving

24. 74 罪 City of Sinful Love 罪爱之城 Seven Leaves七叶Mystery201k WordsCompleted He was a rich kid who grew up in the slums, with impressive martial arts skills and an untamed spirit. He was suddenly assigned to Songzhao City as captain of the criminal investigation squad. She was the team’s top student and tech geek, always drinking goji berry tea. She seemed quiet, but hid tremendous strength within. At the start of the new year, these two oddballs were forced to become partners. Together, they solved one bizarre case after another, going from clashing at every turn to spa 166Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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    The combination of two strong individuals working together to solve cases is truly captivating, offering both professional clashes and emotional tension. With both the male and female leads being top experts in their respective fields, it's guaranteed to be a thrilling watch.

25. 75 表 Rejected After My Confession: The Amnesiac Chief Inspector Is Losing His Mind 表白被拒：失忆后刑警队长急疯了 Loves Taro Balls吃芋圆Modern Romance251k WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other’s only one; happy ending. Love at first sight, with the heroine pursuing the hero early on, then the amnesiac hero pursuing her later. Criminal profiler VS police captain. Romance is the focus, with crime-solving as a secondary element. Includes some college flashbacks.] During a fire, Song Heyu rescues Su Su. From that moment on, Su Su sets her heart on him alone and begins the long journey of winning him over. Song Heyu feels nothing for her, but she refuses to give 63Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 76 听 After Hearing Furry Creatures' Thoughts, I Became the Police Station's Favorite 听毛茸茸心声后，我成警局香饽饽 Jiang Miao Loves Fish江淼爱吃鱼Modern Romance229k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + animal mind-reading + solving cases + everyone's favorite + gossip + silly comedy + one-on-one] Wen Ci transmigrates into a book, becoming the wicked supporting female character who causes trouble at every turn and nearly gets her husband, Pei Siyu, killed for the sake of the male lead. A disastrous start, but luckily, in her previous life she was a beast tamer and can understand furry creatures. Just as Pei Siyu loses all faith in her and asks for a divorce, a little 14.5kReads9.0Score2.5kShelves
27. 77 刑 Major Crime Investigation Files 刑侦大案录 A Life Like a Probe探似人生Mystery3.8M WordsCompleted 6.6kReads6.9Score413Shelves

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    Crime investigation novel, male lead is a captain, female lead is a forensic doctor, lots of cases. Readers of this type of novel may want to check it out, I personally like this genre.

28. 78 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

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    📖Superb! Highly recommend this early crime fiction novel. It features a strong male and female lead. The female protagonist is a descendant of a martyr who returns from undercover work and becomes the head of the Major Crimes Unit. She goes from being at odds with the unit's members to working together to solve numerous bizarre cases. Her lover from years ago becomes her sidekick, which also leads to the uncovering of a major case from three years ago. The female protagonist also seeks to clear her father and brother's names and eradicate the criminal organization. However, there are also many regrets along the way.⭐

29. 79 人 A World Out of Balance 人间失衡 Xiao Youqian萧有钱Mystery94k WordsCompleted [Mind-bending suspense + short stories + no overarching plot + crime + criminal investigation + shocking twists + stories of ordinary people] The deepest wounds are often inflicted by those closest to us. A bloody case at an old family home, shrouded in mystery. Who is the real killer? After her father dies of illness, her sister-in-law sells her to northern Myanmar! The body of a baby girl is found in the woods. A kidnapping case turns into a murder investigation. Who would target an innocent i 203Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    Three pieces of inexplicable physical evidence, two suspects with perfect alibis, and one fatal detail overlooked by everyone. Turn the page and challenge the limits of your IQ!

30. 80 恶 The Evil Tale (Complete) 恶谭（全文） Bai Ze白泽Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted [Suspense + criminal investigation + deduction + episodic cases + the depths of human nature + no romance + crime-solving focus] “When a person’s heart is filled with darkness, evil takes root there. The guilty are not the criminals, but those who create the darkness.” A distress call received in the early hours comes from a dead person’s phone number. A murder in a village is reported in the news, with the Wolf God suspected of being responsible! Men in Liangcheng are repeatedly found to have b 1.5kReads8.8Score203Shelves
31. 81 破 Dawn of Murder 1: Undercurrent 破晓杀机1：暗潮 The Out-of-Control Editorial Department失控编辑部Mystery165k WordsCompleted [Criminal Investigation and Deduction + Criminal Psychology + Stunning Twists + Horror + Wild Imagination] On the square of the Police University, a horrifying corpse lies curled inside a shattered sculpture, its face contorted as if frozen in a silent scream. Even more unsettling, a note found in the victim's stomach eerily foretells the crime scene. Chen Ye has only just become a police officer when he is handed such a difficult case, and this is only the beginning. A string of deaths shatters 761Reads8.9Score131Shelves
32. 82 惊 The Deranged Horror Fan Has a Blast Playing by the Rules 惊悚疯批在规则里玩嗨了 Cloud Bao Tangtang云宝糖糖Mystery178k WordsCompleted [Infinite survival + horror games + no CP + a story of redemption] Mu Yuanwei, a little lunatic who grew up in a psychiatric hospital, is dragged into a survival game. She meets plenty of lovely living companions and captures NPCs as toys, having the time of her life. While everyone else frets over the plot and the rules for triggering events, she’s happily playing with her pets. As a walking stack of buffs, she loves looking for loopholes in the rules and taking out NPCs. She’s a professional a 190Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is quite good, you guys should check it out. It's the kind of story where a female forensic pathologist and a police captain develop feelings for each other over time. The female forensic pathologist is different from normal people; she's obsessive, but she and he can solve cases together. They go from disliking each other to eventually becoming partners. The last part is a strange twist on the rules, you might want to check that out too.

33. 83 警 Captain, Stop Flirting: The Forensic Doctor Is Losing His Mind 警花队长别撩了，法医先生要疯了 Cloud Bao Tangtang云宝糖糖Mystery79k WordsOngoing Ye Xi, a former narcotics officer, was suddenly appointed captain of a criminal investigation team. In a short time, she solved one difficult case after another, earning the respectful nickname Captain Ye from everyone around her. Ye Xi had always kept her personal and professional lives strictly separate, until Si Ye unexpectedly entered her life. Their first meeting was a comedy of errors. Si Ye came across her at her lowest and, with one offhand warning, set their fates on a tangled course. I 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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

34. 84 我 I Stand Inside a Cage 我站在囚笼里 A Little Crybaby Who Doesn't Like to Cry不爱哭的小哭包Mystery393k WordsCompleted [Cool, sharp-tongued heroine with a surprising side (⑉°з°)-♡] [Emotionally steady, wealthy, and rather handsome male lead] When her own colleague pinned her down, Shi Ci had only one thought. “Who the hell is this idiot?” Once she learned he was the new deputy captain, she was even more dismissive. She knew the team was short-handed, but she hadn't realized they were this desperate. The new captain's first case on the job was a string of murders. Shi Ci figured he was only there to pad his resum 117Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 85 片 Beat Cop Lin Feng 片警林峰 Listening to the Wind Beyond the Tower楼外听风Urban442k WordsOngoing In August 1992, 52-year-old criminal investigation expert Lin Feng died in the line of duty during a pursuit. When he opened his eyes again, he had returned to age eighteen, to the very day he was assigned as a neighborhood police officer at the Chaoyang Police Station in Jiangcheng. In his previous life, he specialized in major cases. Now, he had to start with family squabbles and everyday nuisances. Stolen bicycles, disputes between neighbors, pickpockets at the market... Yet among these “mino —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Good-looking crime novel

36. 86 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 4.1kReads9.0Score357Shelves
37. 87 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 in it.

38. 88 提 The Clue System: No Criminal Can Escape 提示线索系统之犯罪分子无处可逃 A Life Like a Probe探似人生Mystery370k WordsCompleted (Urban crime investigation + System + mystery and deduction + team investigations.) The protagonist, Song Mozhou, unexpectedly awakens a System that provides clues to criminal cases. Follow along as he solves one baffling case after another with the System’s help. This is a pure crime-solving novel, with no romance, featuring a series of standalone cases. All cases and characters in this book are fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental. Here’s hoping you’ll enj 264Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Crime investigation novel, episodic case solving, numerous cases, system-based, fast updates.

39. 89 沈 The Case Files of Shen Rufeng 沈如风探案录 A Life Like a Probe探似人生Mystery408k WordsCompleted There's only one truth. Follow Shen Rufeng and his colleagues as they piece together the clues and solve each case. The stories are mainly standalone cases. This is a new book by a new author, so please show your support. 1.5kReads—Score100Shelves

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    Crime investigation novel, both the male and female leads are very capable, and the cases are solved in episodic format.

40. 90 3 Special Case Task Force 318 318特案行动 Nan Zhi南至Mystery1.5M WordsCompleted In this world, some yearn for the light, while others sink into darkness. No matter how long darkness lasts, the light will eventually shine upon the world. A bizarre arson case from thirty years ago leads to several murders. One strange and eerie case after another, each story gripping and moving. Policewoman Xiao Nan is here to solve the cases, uncover the truth about her own origins, and deliver justice that is thirty years overdue! 7.7kReads9.1Score737Shelves

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    A female police captain, she comes to solve cases, and also to uncover her own past. The novel's plot is tight and interconnected; the very first case captivated me.

41. 91 来 The Bad Woman from Prison 来自监狱的坏女人 Who Could Be My Match谁与为偶Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted Original title: The Chaste Police Commissioner: I've Locked Away Your Heart Workplace romance + suspenseful romance + soul swapping + unhinged villainess forces her love + forbidden cop-and-criminal romance + the queen returns I'm Su Yu. The “Goddess of Finance” admired by everyone in the business world. A meticulously planned car accident sent me tumbling from the clouds into the mud. I became the “suspect” everyone cursed and was personally delivered to a detention center. My best friend betra 839Reads9.2Score114Shelves

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    Economic crime investigation novel, featuring a female economic criminal and an economic crime police officer, suspenseful crime-solving romance, female crime, and prison setting.

42. 92 天 The God of Odd Jobs in Tianfu 天府打工神 Pear Blossom Lover花痴梨Modern Romance311k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + urban crime-solving + reincarnated deity + genius girl + cool, swaggering God of Death + two couples] Who could have guessed that the so-called insane genius girl was actually a deity who had fallen into the mortal world? With a clear goal in mind, she sets her sights on the stern captain of the criminal police and launches her pursuit. The haughty God of Death descends to the mortal realm and lands in a spectacularly embarrassing situation. When an earnest human policewoman te 74Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    A battle of wits and sweet romance unfolds amidst a series of bizarre twists and turns in a story of mutual redemption that becomes increasingly addictive as you watch! The female lead confesses her love to the male lead directly and is unexpectedly drawn into a series of murders. Together, they solve the mind-bending cases, redeeming each other in a bittersweet romance.

43. 93 红 The Red Glue Case! An Introverted Girl Stumbles into a City of Crime 红胶迷案！自闭少女误闯罪恶都市 Zhizhi the Great Pirate知知大海盗Mystery227k WordsOngoing [Supernatural crime investigation + high-stakes revenge through turning the tables on the underworld + doted-on heroine + sweet and satisfying + episodic cases] [Genius autistic, antisocial girl vs. unruly police captain with unmatched fighting skills vs. scheming, arrogant Italian Mafia boss] [Meticulous crime-solving + melodramatic romance] Born with the ability to “rewind crimes,” she has written down the names of the people who killed her sister ten years ago. To get revenge, she sneaks into 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The scene where she confronts the mafia is absolutely thrilling! The young girl breaks free from the "introverted" label and stirs up trouble in the underworld—it's ruthless and captivating, I highly recommend it!

44. 94 骨 Bone Language: A Casebook 骨语探案 Chunyuan General Store淳缘杂货铺Mystery497k WordsCompleted A promise made in their youth brought them together as crime-solving partners six years later. Childhood sweethearts, reunited after a long separation, they now promise to stay by each other’s side for life. After reuniting, they work together to solve case after case. 69Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's here. Female lead: Forensic pathologist; Male lead: Detective.

45. 95 快 Quick Transmigration: The Laid-Back Girl's Case Files 快穿，咸鱼少女断案记 Yuyu Yuyu Yuyu裕裕遇遇虞雨Mystery705k WordsCompleted Su Niaoniao’s greatest wish in life: eat for free, do nothing, and lie flat until old age. Who could have guessed that she’d open her eyes and find herself transmigrated to a strange world, where murders always seemed to happen right in front of her? Other people transmigrate to become wealthy heiresses or imperial favorites. She gets dragged into crime scenes every day. No golden finger, no System. She solves cases with nothing but her lazy instincts and twisted logic. Murderer: “My plan was fl 17Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    This book is amazing, sister! It's super good. Although it's a new book, each chapter tells a story, it's really addictive!

46. 96 悬 Suspenseful Investigation 悬侦 Camille可蜜儿Mystery504k WordsOngoing The city is a vast chessboard, and all living beings are its pieces. He heard the sound of a chess piece falling: a taunt from hell, and a death knell leading to the truth. Every cold case has an ending. He used the dead as a mirror to reconstruct the sins of the living, and the chess game as a ruse to conceal a heart that devoured people. 793Reads—Score—Shelves

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    If you only read one suspense novel this year, it would be "Suspense Detective" 🌝🏆

47. 97 骨 Sin in the Bone 骨中罪 Candied Sweet Potato Cake拔丝蛋糕地瓜Mystery438k 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 318Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A masterpiece of crime fiction! The writing is grounded in reality, the plot is grounded in reality, and it realistically recreates the entire process of frontline criminal investigation. The series of unsolved cases is full of suspense, the characters are vivid and well-developed, the plot twists are amazing, and the logic is sound. It's the most engaging crime fiction book I've read recently.

48. 98 我 I'm Just a Police Intern, I Really Didn't Mean to Solve the Case 我就一实习警察，真没想破案啊 Crazy Little Bird疯小鸟Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Crime Investigation + Mystery + Deduction + Case-of-the-Week + Transmigration + A Little Romance] Su Xiaoxiao died in a car accident and transmigrated into the body of a rookie police officer. With barely a roof over her head, she discovered that her eyes had gained a special ability: she could see bad things that were about to happen. Hey, young master, whatever you do, don't turn left when you go out. Hey, mom, keep a close eye on your child. Oh no, Master, put on your bulletproof vest before 24.1kReads9.1Score3.4kShelves

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    They're all beautiful!

49. 99 凛 Winter Is Coming [Criminal Investigation] 凛冬将至【刑侦】 VerdureMystery178k WordsOngoing [Bold, spirited policewoman × pure-hearted puppy-like intern] Jiang He joins the criminal investigation team as an intern, and Lin Ran has always treated him like a younger brother. “Little brother, want some candy?” “Little brother, you’re pretty clever.” “Little brother, step back. You might get hurt.” At last, Jiang He can’t take it anymore. “Stop calling me little brother.” Lin Ran curls her lips into an amused smile and looks at him with interest. “Then what should I call you...?” Before sh 1Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 100 谁 Who Says a Mentally Ill Person Can't Solve Crimes? 谁说精神病不能破案 Transformed into Chief White Cat化身白猫警长Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted {Serial murder case + basement captivity case + human trafficking case + haunted ancestral home...} Multiple personalities, no romance, no golden finger, no System, and a sharp mind. Handsome with a sense of humor, funny and handsome all at once. Humanity's evil is magnified without limit, while goodness takes root in the midst of evil. A genius psychologist is locked away for three years because of dissociative identity disorder. After passing his evaluation and being released, he gets caught u 7.7kReads9.0Score961Shelves

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