Any Crime Investigation Novels With Tight Logic, Detailed Cases, and a Bit of Romance? 有没有刑侦文，逻辑严密，破案详细的，有点感情戏

1. 51 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 7.4kReads9.2Score973Shelves

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   I've read all of these books 👀, and I highly recommend them!

2. 52 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 367Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A madcap and charming psychological consultant versus a reserved and secretly passionate criminal investigation captain; she treads the gray area, he stands at the center of the process. A heart-pounding, two-way hunt, a psychological game of survival, episodic crime solving + hardcore criminal investigation + ensemble cast + fast pace + main storyline with subtle romance, urban mystery, dark reality.

3. 53 我 I Am a Detective: Giving Qin Chuan a Helping Hand 2 我是刑警：助秦川一臂之力2 Yueshan Mingze月山明泽Mystery589k WordsCompleted A sequel fanfic to I Am a Police Officer, and the only one of its kind! Inspired by real criminal investigation cases, with high-stakes mysteries solved one episode at a time. There’s never a dull moment, and every twist is explosive! A veteran detective returns to the crime scene, and new cold cases keep piling up. Can you follow them through the fog and uncover the truth from the smallest clues? 839Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This book is excellent. It's entirely adapted from real cases, the plot is concise and to the point, and it's the most faithful to the original work!

4. 54 拨 Clouds Part, Moonlight Shines [Crime Investigation] 拨云见月【刑侦】 Chen Guan沉官305k WordsCompleted [Cool, Beautiful, Fierce Forensic Doctor VS Dominant, Wolfish Police Captain] Behind a succession of brutal cases, it seems a hidden hand is pulling at people's heartstrings. Zhou Yan and Jiang Tan meet by chance during a murder investigation. The former lovers, who once loved each other but parted on bitter terms, come face to face again. Holding up his police ID, Zhou Yan formally asks, "Miss Jiang, I hear you went on a blind date today?" Jiang Tan: "That's my private business. We've broken up 15.8kReads8.8Score2.3kShelves

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   Highly recommend it! It's a great deal, especially the first book!!!

5. 55 罪 The Deadline for Evidence [Criminal Investigation] 罪证时限[刑侦] The Awakened唤醒者Mystery173k WordsCompleted Ye Xiao is a forensic pathologist in Lingnan City, quick-witted and sharp. Decades in the profession have seen her dissect well over a thousand bodies, giving her an exceptionally wealth of experience. Qi Yun is the head of the task force. Skilled at analysis and reading people, he has solved many major cases and is legendary within the police force as a specialist in cracking cases. The task force untangles a web of clues, piece by piece, and catches the real culprit. Among their cases are cold 896Reads8.3Score135Shelves
6. 56 命 Murder Scene: Staring into the Abyss 命案现场：凝视深渊 Laughing at the World Over Wine煮酒笑天下Mystery729k WordsOngoing [Criminal Investigation Documentary] [Case-of-the-Week] [Ensemble Cast] [No Romance] The story is made up of numerous independent criminal cases. Each case spans five or six chapters, unfolding at a brisk pace in a case-of-the-week format with an ensemble cast and a documentary-style approach. The collection features all kinds of criminal cases, including murders, dismemberments, bizarre incidents, and family massacres... Cases are solved through a combination of crime-scene investigation, foren 3.5kReads—Score294Shelves

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   These three pure crime novels have very strong logical details in solving cases and are well worth reading.

7. 57 魈 Xiao’s Painting 魈画 Brother Crow乌鸦哥哥Mystery315k WordsCompleted [Mystery + criminal investigation + strange encounters and tales + suspense + crime + horror + dark themes] What secret lies hidden in a masterfully painted traditional Chinese landscape that everyone who owns it dies in a suspicious accident? An old police officer and a young one follow the clues, only to discover that the painting has caused several accidental deaths and is also connected to a mysterious missing-person case. The missing woman’s fate is unknown, and the accidental deaths contin —Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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   These are all good; they're crime dramas, all scoring 9 points or higher, with perfect reasoning and detail. 💯

8. 58 午 Sins at Midnight 午夜十二点罪孽 My Name Is Liang Sheng我叫良生Mystery238k WordsCompleted [Based on real cases, episodic stories, forensic science, no romance] Based on real cases, this is a suspenseful mystery told in episodic stories. Liu Xing, a newly graduated police detective, interns with the major crimes unit in Lingyun City. Alongside his mentor, a forensic examiner, and other colleagues, he solves a series of bizarre murders. Using forensic analysis, DNA technology, and professional investigative techniques, he pursues the killer through bloody crime scenes and the tangled d 930Reads—Score100Shelves
9. 59 刑 Major Crimes Unit: The Struggle Between Good and Evil 刑侦重案组：正与邪的博弈 My Name Is Liang Sheng我叫良生Mystery396k WordsCompleted [High-Stakes Suspense] [Mystery] [Forensic Medicine] [No Romance] [Clash of Wits] At the heart of this novel is the political protection shielding a cross-border organ trafficking network, along with the infiltration of foreign forces. The provincial public security department's Criminal Investigation Corps has a Major Crimes Special Operations Unit. Using a big-data analysis platform, it investigates cases through an integrated approach combining crime-scene examination, psychological profiling 2.7kReads6.9Score187Shelves
10. 60 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

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    Highly recommend this underrated, high-quality crime thriller featuring two male leads! A cold, taciturn police captain versus a gentle, cunning, and all-around forensic pathologist—a clash of titans, a two-way struggle. Crime scene investigation, trace tracking, forensic examination, and evidence verification—the criminal investigation process is professionally and realistically portrayed. Each case has its own core themes, exposing the greed and darkness of human nature. No supernatural powers; success is achieved through skill and investigation, with a perfect partnership that will keep you hooked!

11. 61 重 Reborn: The Deranged Serial Killer Becomes My Deskmate 重生后，变态杀人魔成了我同桌 Xiaomei Isn't That Pretty小美不太美Two Male Leads309k WordsCompleted [Mind-bending mystery + shocking twists + criminal investigation + two male leads + lighthearted comedy + everyday school life] I have a desk mate. He’s a really good person. He gives his whole heart to everyone. 16.5kReads9.1Score2.6kShelves

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    A male author has started writing for female readers! The logic is tight, giving it a detective-like feel. The author's writing made me suspect everyone was a murderer; it was thrilling to read. It features two male leads, and the romance is very delicate and natural. The plot is full of twists and turns; I was completely confused towards the end [facepalm]. But the ending is happy. Highly recommended!!!

12. 62 刑 Criminal Investigation: I Can See Crime Records 刑侦：我能看见犯罪记录 Beneath the Fuli Shrine佛狸祠下Mystery1.3M WordsOngoing Cen Lian was a junior-college general education teacher who did just enough to get by, and always thought he would keep coasting through life. Then a cheat ability fell into his lap: every criminal revealed their crimes in front of him. Driven by a simple sense of justice, Cen Lian began matching wits with criminals, both smart and stupid. He became a specially appointed consultant and, alongside a group of like-minded partners, embarked on a career solving criminal cases. 27.8kReads9.2Score1.7kShelves

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    Both of these are quite good, and logically they're both without a female lead.

13. 63 让 You Were Told to Play a Cop, but You Actually Arrested a Wanted Criminal 让你演警察，你真抓通缉犯 Rice Flour Pink米分色Urban484k WordsOngoing Ye Chen transmigrates to a parallel world and becomes a pretty-boy celebrity, mocked online as a show-off singer and dancer and the king of awkward silences on variety shows. Netizens: Go act in dramas. The bar for acting is low. Just as everyone is mocking him, Ye Chen unexpectedly awakens the [Role Experience] System! Whatever role he plays, he gains that character’s skills. He plays a police officer, memorizes the wanted criminal’s features, and arrests an A-list fugitive right on set! He pla 95Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    See? It's so good!

14. 64 追 A Father on the Trail of a Killer 追凶父亲 Whispering Sweet Nothings to You许你碎碎念Mystery280k WordsOngoing His seven-year-old son was kidnapped and killed for ransom. No trace of the body was ever found. Former financial crimes detective Zhou Qiming went gray overnight, and the faith he'd held for half his life crumbled completely. While sorting through his child's belongings, he found a custom-made chip marked with the signature pattern of He Capital, exposing a shocking conspiracy. As a new case begins, Tang Qiyue, deputy captain of the major crimes unit, investigates and feels a chill run down h 256Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommended! You absolutely must read this! [Thumbs up] The logic is impeccable, and it's a book for high-IQ readers. A seven-year-old boy is kidnapped and murdered, his body never recovered. Former economic crime investigator Zhou Qiming's hair turns white overnight, his lifelong beliefs utterly shattered. While sorting through his son's belongings, a custom chip engraved with the exclusive markings of He's Capital exposes a shocking secret.

15. 65 爆 Going Viral Starts with Calling the Cops 爆红从报警开始 Yu Siyuan余四元Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Microdrama style, silly and lighthearted. The protagonist has no romantic pairings, male or female. Actor Mo Fei gets a Role System. From a holy monk, he gains an ability to attract criminals; from a serial killer, he learns human anatomy; from a detective, he learns to talk to cats; from a master thief, he learns sleight of hand... To everyone else, all of this seems downright bizarre. Would a normal actor radiate murderous intent? Would a normal actor know the human body so well? Would a norma 60.5kReads9.5Score8.1kShelves
16. 66 辨 Telling Good from Evil in Chaos: A Detective Captain Teams Up with a Consultant 辨善恶混沌：当刑侦队长携手顾问 Good Night, L晚安啦LTwo Male Leads420k WordsCompleted [Two male leads] [Crime investigation] [Both are each other's only partner] [Brilliant, handsome crime squad captain VS refined, composed psychological expert] [P.S. Their world has nothing to do with ours. Nothing is unreasonable; it’s simply how that world is set up.] Mysterious methods of committing crimes? Fugitive criminals who would rather die than talk? Under an overwhelming advantage in intelligence and psychological control, none of these things are a problem. 2.3kReads8.6Score274Shelves

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    They're all great, especially the first one.

17. 67 刑 Criminal Investigation: The Nameless Shackles 刑侦：无名枷锁 Sui Mang随氓Two Male Leads281k WordsCompleted [Main story complete] [Mystery + Bittersweet + Two Powerful Leads + Both Inexperienced in Love] High-IQ criminal psychology expert Yu Shuo x meticulous, calculating, scheming Pei Yanzhen After a mistake in his deduction led to his teammates being brutally killed by drug dealers, the mission failed and casualties were severe. Yu Shuo was then transferred away from Yongzhou to Linchuan. He lay low there for four years, yet still could not let go of his resentment. He wanted to avenge the innocent 3.8kReads—Score658Shelves

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    (Suspense + Heartbreaking + Strong Couple) Yu Shuo, a high-IQ expert in criminal psychology, x Pei Yanzhen, a meticulous and cunning man. Due to a miscalculation, Yu Shuo's teammates are brutally murdered by drug dealers, resulting in a failed mission and heavy casualties. He is subsequently sent away from Yongzhou to Linchuan, where he lies dormant for four years. Still filled with resentment, he wants revenge for the wronged souls… — "My world was shrouded in an abyss, until your appearance brought a glimmer of light." — "Pei Yanzhen." "Take me home." New book seeking adoption, thank you!

18. 68 身 As a Police Officer, Isn't It Only Reasonable to Have a Few More Skills? 身为警察，多会点技能很合理吧 Ju Jiuzhi桔九织Mystery638k WordsCompleted A new work is here! You can read my stories on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy them. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 7kReads9.1Score626Shelves
19. 69 你 You’re a Game Designer, So Why Are You Filing Reports at the Police Station Every Day? 你个游戏设计师，天天警局备案？ Call Me Great Lord叫我大官人Urban1.3M WordsCompleted [Extremely Illegal] [Come Get Me] [Not Human] [Livestream Meme Mayhem] [Hilarious] PS: This is a lighthearted, funny story full of livestream antics and memes. After transmigrating to a parallel world, Chu Sheng awakens a god-tier game designer System. He gets streamers and viewers worked up, earns emotional points, and unlocks more games. But Chu Sheng discovers that every game he unlocks is way too illegal! He unlocks Thief Simulator and makes Dai Xiaomei cry. But the robbery is so realistic t 25.1kReads9.2Score3.5kShelves
20. 70 引 The Guiding Bodhisattva: Chapter One (In 1998, I Wrote Her as a Missing Person) 引路菩萨·第一章(1998我把她写成了失踪) Hu Mu Gui Bai虎穆鬼白16k WordsCompleted The Guiding Bodhisattva, Chapter One (1998: I Wrote Her as Missing) —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a story written by a newbie, written in separate parts. It kept getting longer and longer... Actually, it's one story.

21. 71 让 I Asked You to Teach Art, and You Went and Arrested a Wanted Criminal 让你教美术，你顺手就去抓通缉犯 Sleeping Cat熟睡的猫Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted [System + crime-solving + golden finger + no female lead + Conan-like constitution + everyday life + criminal investigation + lots of cases + positive energy + crime buster + forensic artist] Ever heard of an art teacher solving crimes? Jian Wenxing, a freelance art teacher, unexpectedly gains a crime-solving System, and from then on, a rising star is born! He even becomes the crime buster who strikes fear into the hearts of wanted criminals! He hunts down the truth! He paints the skin, the bone 8kReads9.1Score969Shelves
22. 72 引 The Guiding Bodhisattva: Chapter Two (In 2008, I Signed for That Killer) 引路菩萨·第二章(2008·我签下了那个凶手) Hu Mu Gui Bai虎穆鬼白18k WordsCompleted Guiding Bodhisattva, Chapter Two (2008: I Signed That Killer) —Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 73 凶 That Criminal Acts Too Well: The Special Police Asked How Many Years I’d Been Inside 凶犯演太好，特警问我蹲过几年 Meow Meow Neil喵喵尼尔Urban360k WordsCompleted (Criminal mastermind + showbiz + a little bit of people imagining things) Li Si obtains the [Crime System], and from then on, the entertainment industry gains an oddball. When other people's new movies come out, their fans cheer with excitement. When his new movie comes out, his fans only ask one thing: “Boss, the special police still haven't hauled you off to jail?” Film Emperor: “The first time I acted opposite him, I thought the crew had hired someone straight out of prison. But it turned 4kReads9.2Score570Shelves
24. 74 刑 Ming Dynasty Criminal Investigation 刑侦大明 Governor-General Xuan宣大总督Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted A dual PhD in history and criminal investigation transmigrates back to the Ming dynasty, only to be drawn into a bizarre wife-murder case as soon as he arrives. Faced with a maze of clues, he devises ingenious plans, solves the case, hunts down the culprit, and makes a name for himself across the land! He embarks on an official career, solving every unjust case under the sun and earning the title of incorruptible magistrate! 362Reads7.9Score100Shelves

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    *Hou Dali's Criminal Investigation Notes*. The author's writing is meticulous, the cases are intricately linked, and the endings are unexpected. It's a rare gem among recent crime novels. There are nine volumes in total. Once you start reading, you won't want to put it down. Highly recommended.

25. 75 引 The Guiding Bodhisattva: Chapter Three (In 2025, I Scanned the Page I Had Signed) 引路菩萨·第三章(2025我扫到自己签的那页纸) Hu Mu Gui Bai虎穆鬼白14k WordsCompleted Guiding Bodhisattva, Chapter Three (2025: I Scanned the Page I Had Signed) —Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 76 你 You're a Traffic Cop. Is It Appropriate to Take a Homicide Case? 你一个交警，抢刑侦的案子合适吗 Years Flow Like Water似水留年Urban2.5M WordsCompleted He transmigrated to a parallel world and became a graduate of the police academy. When Xu Lin received his job assignment, he was completely bewildered. He had graduated top of his class with perfect marks in criminal investigation, and was about to become a criminal investigator. So why had they assigned him to the traffic police? What was that supposed to mean? They wouldn’t let him work criminal investigations? Fine. A traffic cop could take on criminal investigations, too. On his first day a 92.2kReads9.3Score10.1kShelves

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    Fast-paced, well-developed plot devices, and intelligent characters.

27. 77 生 The Deadly Pursuit 生死追缉 Zhang Jialiang张佳亮Mystery1.5M WordsCompleted One is the head of a criminal investigation squad, the other a renowned attorney, and the two are bitter enemies. Yet fate seems to have brought them together: a series of tangled murder cases binds their lives to one another. In this world, you must never judge whether someone is good or bad based on appearances alone. 880Reads8.6Score108Shelves

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    The first book features a male protagonist who returns from undercover work, attracting a policewoman and eventually winning her over [smirk]. The second book features a criminal investigation captain and a beautiful female lawyer who go from being complete adversaries to cooperating to solve cases and uphold justice. The third book features a male protagonist who is reborn, saves his family, solves cases using his memories, and wins the hearts of many women [evil grin]. The fourth book features a cool female detective and a genius profiler working together to solve cases [kiss]. The fifth book tells the story of a cute intern policewoman and a criminal investigation captain's unforgettable growth in solving cases. The sixth book features a genius medical student and a charming policewoman working together to solve cases and pursue justice [thumbs up].

28. 78 我 I Solve Cases to Put Food on the Table 我靠破案养家糊口 Empty Words in a Dream梦中的虚语Male-Channel Fanfiction1.2M WordsCompleted Reborn in 1958, I moved into Courtyard No. 95 on Nanluoguxiang. Did I transmigrate into a TV drama or transmigrate into a book? Good thing I have so many buffs stacked that I don't have to spend all day playing family power games in one little courtyard! 6.6kReads9.3Score635Shelves
29. 79 哥 Bro, You're a Cop, Not a Terrorist! 哥，你是警察，不是恐怖分子啊 KISS in the CloudsKISS云中Urban447k WordsCompleted [Crime investigation and deduction, witty commentary, explosions wherever he goes, never backs down from a fight] Transmigrated? Heaven hit Xiao Yang with a sudden, outrageous stroke of luck, nearly throwing his back out. Just transmigrated, better lie low, then show off later? No. Keeping a low profile is impossible. Absolutely impossible. Besides, the moment he transmigrated, Xiao Yang gained an absurdly overpowered ability. Touch anyone and they get pregnant… No, wait. Touch any living creatu 38.6kReads9.3Score3.4kShelves

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    Good-looking mystery novels

30. 80 K KISS Yun's Seventh Book KISS云的第7本书 KISS in the CloudsKISS云中Urban606k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 24.4kReads9.4Score1.9kShelves
31. 81 死 Death Deduction 死亡推演 Xiyin Xin希音心Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted Whatever the eerie eyes see, clues take on a three-dimensional form, and secrets are laid bare. Under the scalpel, the dead speak, and the whole truth comes to light. A forensic detective with an IQ over 180. With death, she performs the most beautiful waltz in the fog; through deduction, she proves that justice always prevails. Thanks to Wenwan Ge for providing the original cover! 44Reads8.6Score—Shelves
32. 82 让 I Asked a Retired Old Man to Buy Cigarettes, and the Whole Army Hunted Me Down 让退休老头买烟，全军疯狂追杀我 Sour and Spicy Hammer酸辣榔头Urban656k WordsCompleted [Original + Humorous + Explosive Action + Subverts Expectations + No Heroine] Meng Yan transmigrates into a military world and gets bound to a completely bizarre System. What should he do? No problem. Luckily, he’s even more bizarre than the System. [God’s Eye] [Pose as a college student, earn two hundred yuan every time you go out] [My Bullets Always Veer Left] [Small and Medium Home Appliance Modifications: Way Ahead of the Competition] [Wilderness Survival Guide] Meng Yan rubs his fore 11.9kReads9.1Score889Shelves
33. 83 病 The Frail Consultant Goes on a Rampage, and the Wolfish Captain Would Give His Life for Him 病弱顾问杀疯了，狼狗队长命给他 Doudou from Zhongyue Province中月省的逗逗Two Male Leads1.7M WordsOngoing The main story is complete. [Crime investigation and suspense | Two formidable partners | Criminal psychology | High-IQ mind games | Passionate ensemble cast] Five years ago, Yan Guici left without a word. Five years later, at the scene of a bizarre murder, He Wenxiao finally came face-to-face with the person who owed him an explanation. In an art gallery, a woman in a red dress hung above the display platform, while white lisianthus covered the scene. Everyone was searching for the killer, but 7.7kReads8.2Score1kShelves

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    [Criminal Investigation, Tsundere, Protective, Loyal Wolf Dog × Cold, Aloof, Noble, and Frail Beauty, Strong Couple, Mutual Pampering, Broken Mirror Reunited] Five years ago, Yan Guici, the most renowned genius scholar at C University, left without saying goodbye. Five years later, he returns as a top-tier specially appointed consultant, still exuding a cold and noble aura, his intelligence still overwhelming everyone, but he's unfortunately afflicted with a "sickly beauty" constitution, prone to fainting from a gust of wind and suffering from stomach aches at any moment. And coincidentally, his partner is none other than his old acquaintance whom he cruelly abandoned years ago—now the decisive and hot-tempered captain, He Wenxiao. Upon their first meeting, Captain He is sarcastic and cynical, but Yan Guici ignores him completely. Everyone in the department assumes these two are irreconcilable enemies. Until one day, after working overtime—everyone witnessed the usually volatile Captain He, who had vowed to be "business as it is," wrap a heavy coat around Consultant Yan's thin shoulders with a dark expression, holding a cup of freshly made warm honey water, and coaxing him in a low voice, "Darling, can you take your stomach medicine before looking at the documents?" What was supposed to be a misunderstanding turned into intimate care. What was supposed to be impartial turned into endless favoritism and protection. Yan Guici thought he would have to navigate the mysteries alone, but he never expected that the seemingly wild and untamed man had actually been waiting for him for five years, barging back into his world without explanation, facing all the storms together. This was a long-awaited reunion of equals, and a warm and healing display of absolute favoritism. No matter how many times it's you, as long as it's you, my heart will flutter.

34. 84 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
35. 85 刑 Criminal Investigation: The Ghost-Hunting Outsider Trio 刑侦：编外三人组猎鬼 Creek Picker拾溪者Rural Life291k WordsOngoing Ensemble cast, mind-bending cases | Every case ties into the main plot | A formidable partnership | No romance | No real ghosts | The Rose Garden is buried beneath countless bones, and a blood-soaked woman’s corpse hangs from an ancient tree. Everyone says ghosts are to blame. But there are no ghosts in this world, and some people’s hearts are more evil than any demon’s. A journalist’s timed video bomb brings together MSA’s most unconventional unofficial team: ✦ Team leader Han Yi: A former crim 59Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is so good! No romance, the best trio! [Shy][shy] Highly recommend!

36. 86 您 You Have a New Murder Case Order 您有新的命案订单 Silly a Melon呆a瓜Mystery552k WordsCompleted [Mystery + deduction] Ten years ago, Su Yu was kidnapped and vanished. The music world lost a young concert pianist. Ten years later, while on a mission, Su Yu unexpectedly spotted a handsome man as cold as ice. She thought, “Meeting him must be my good fortune.” But the handsome man was rather cold-tempered and sharp-tongued. Her attempt to strike up a conversation failed, and even after they joined forces to rescue hostages, he “complimented” her by calling her an idiot. She thought, “I could 2.1kReads9.3Score300Shelves
37. 87 谁 Who Isn't a Freak, Anyway? 谁还不是个变态了 Six Waters六个水Mystery386k WordsCompleted A by-the-book but not entirely reliable criminal investigation captain vs. a genius forensic pathologist and criminal psychology consultant who walks the line between genius and criminal. Su Zhi: His skull is absolutely perfect. If I were the killer, I’d polish it into my favorite little bone bowl. Shi Yanzhi: Come on, let’s turn to Article 232 of the Criminal Law: Whoever commits intentional homicide shall be sentenced to death, life imprisonment, or fixed-term imprisonment of not less than ten 11.2kReads8.6Score1.5kShelves

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    An episodic story, the female lead is a forensic pathologist.

38. 88 伏 Pleading Guilty 伏罪 Du Shi Ya渡十鸦Mystery300k WordsCompleted [Now available in print] [Wild, calculating, wolfish captain vs. quirky, inscrutable genius girl, with deduction and crime-solving at the heart] Three years ago, Jiang An, the renowned genius girl of the police force, vanished without a trace after a meticulously planned bombing rocked the city. Three years later, Jiang An, now a famous mystery novelist, was arrested as a suspect and drawn into a bizarre murder case. Fu Jinhan, captain of the criminal investigation team, personally made the arre 11.3kReads9.2Score1.5kShelves

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    ① The female lead finally succeeds in taking revenge after years of planning 🦋 ② The female lead is a psychologist, and the male lead is a criminal investigation captain 🫐 Their main focus is on solving cases and deduction 🍒 ③ The female lead is autistic but can live a normal life 💡 She is a forensic pathologist 🕯

39. 89 刑 Criminal Investigation: Major Crimes Unit, Part Three 刑侦之重案组第三部 Tong Xiaoxiao桐筱筱Mystery1.7M WordsOngoing Crime investigation + episodic stories + no female lead + understandable even if you haven't read the first two books Book One: Crime Investigation: Major Crimes Unit Book Two: Crime Investigation: Major Crimes Unit, Book Two The city bureau in Linghai is once again caught in turmoil, and the Major Crimes Unit led by Lin Mu is back in action. The former captain has become the sole suspect in a mass murder. What is the truth behind it all? 42.1kReads8.8Score2.4kShelves

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    My top recommendations are these crime fiction books by this author; they're all incredibly good. It's best to read them in order: first the third book, then the fifth, then the sixth, then the fourth, then the second, and finally the first one.

40. 90 刑 Criminal Investigation: We Were Never Meant to Meet, But I Won Her Over with Sheer Shamelessness 刑侦之你我本无缘全靠我脸皮厚 Tong Xiaoxiao桐筱筱Mystery403k WordsCompleted Criminal investigation + romance + case-of-the-week plots + face-slapping + redemption + no contrived melodrama A young woman’s body was discovered in an artificial lake in the bustling city center, and the criminal investigation team of Lincheng’s municipal bureau immediately launched an investigation. The cause of her death was a mystery. Had she accidentally fallen into the water, or had someone killed her? At first, there was no way to know. Just as the investigators were at their wits’ end, 9.4kReads8.4Score1.1kShelves
41. 91 猎 Hunting Down the Guilty and Pursuing the Wicked [Criminal Investigation] 猎罪逐凶【刑侦】 Delicate Bluebell玲珑风铃草Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted A stunning, icy female detective, a rough-around-the-edges but perceptive male team captain, and a plump forensic examiner who can never sit still. They seem like bickering oddballs, but in truth they make a perfectly in-sync team. Faced with one baffling case after another, this ironclad trio joins forces to pierce the layers of mystery. They support one another. They are comrades, and they are family. They trust and redeem one another. Who says truth is as dirty as lies? Beyond the fog, there 5.8kReads8.9Score593Shelves

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    Take these! These are my secrets to falling asleep; I can't bear to miss a single chapter.

42. 92 读 The Corpse Reader 读尸人 Tong Xiaoxiao桐筱筱Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted Standalone cases + criminal investigation + two male leads + mind-bending mystery The Linghai Public Security Bureau established a major crimes unit. Just as everyone was wondering which criminal investigation captain would be given the job, they were told that the provincial bureau had parachuted someone in directly. Everyone was curious about the new head of the major crimes unit. Cases piled up, from opening coffins for autopsies and childbirth after death to missing wives. See how a forensic 50.1kReads9.2Score4.8kShelves
43. 93 刑 Criminal Investigation: Major Crimes Unit, Part Two 刑侦之重案组第二部 Tong Xiaoxiao桐筱筱Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted Criminal investigation + no System + episodic cases + fast-paced A butcher’s killing spree on a rainy night brings Lin Mu, a former member of the Special Cases Investigation Team, back into action alongside top forensic pathologist Bai Miao. As they follow the clues, they discover the truth is far more complicated than it first appears. A mysterious hallucinogenic drug has surfaced again. Can they follow the trail this time and uncover who is pulling the strings...? 18.3kReads9.1Score2kShelves
44. 94 清 The Coolheaded Forensic Doctor's Puppy-Like Boyfriend 清冷法医的犬系男友 Tong Xiaoxiao桐筱筱Mystery250k WordsCompleted A young woman in the bloom of her youth dies on a rainy day. A naked female corpse lies in the woods. A bizarre murder leaves behind nothing but a head. At first sight, Yang Yi thinks Jiang Rui is just a pretty face. But the more he sees of him, the cuter he finds him, until he’s completely smitten. See how the cool, aloof chief forensic examiner wins herself a puppy-like boyfriend. 3.4kReads9.1Score374Shelves
45. 95 罪 Crime Leaves Its Mark: A Criminal Investigation 罪迹难逃【刑侦】 Chocolate Fried Rice巧克力拌饭Mystery287k WordsCompleted Alternate title: Reverse the Crime [Criminal Investigation] Original title: No Escaping the Crime Trail [Criminal Investigation] [Cool-headed female detective × tough team captain] Rekindled romance • Case-of-the-week investigations • Crime-solving and deduction • Mystery of the ashes • Two strong leads reunite [Wen Yuexi] A cool beauty and the new female detective. She's fearless, has an even tougher fist, and no one at the bureau can beat her. She joins the force with a secret: she's searching 1.1kReads8.7Score140Shelves
46. 96 中 China's Biggest Crime Cases: The Killer Runs Wild, Roaring Like a Tiger and Dragon 中国大案：悍匪杀疯了，虎啸龙吟 Young Man from the South南方小生Mystery736k WordsOngoing In the history of crime in China, three names have struck fear into people's hearts: Bai Baoshan, Jiang Xiao, and Zhang Shihao. The three became sworn brothers, bound by deep loyalty. Each had a unique path through life and a story of his own, and their methods of committing crimes were entirely different. Before they became notorious bandits, their rise was a darkly twisted tale of ambition and power. At first, they were merely nobodies at the bottom of society. Hoping to get ahead, they began 162Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Bai Baoshan, China's most notorious gangster, began plotting to rob a target of 3 million yuan while he was in prison. After his release, he first robbed a sentry at a thermal power plant of his Type 56 rifle, and then committed a series of major crimes, completely outmaneuvering the police. He and his lover, Xie Yumin, were a couple who met later in life and joined him in the crimes. The case was the first criminal case listed by the Ministry of Public Security. The plot is tight and it is a very realistic record of Bai Baoshan's criminal life!

47. 97 零 Zero-Degree Showdown: Operation Blue Arrow 零度交锋：蓝捷行动 Windless Rainy Night雨夜无风Mystery2.3M WordsOngoing [Mystery and Suspense] [Espionage] [Crime Investigation] [Modern Urban] [Genius] [Strong Female Lead] [National Security] Twenty-three years ago, a separation tore the lives of twin sisters apart. The younger sister was trained by an overseas spy organization to become an elite agent. Sent back to China, she is ordered to assassinate her own sister, take her place, infiltrate Lanjie Communications, and steal the core secret, “Lanjie 9.” Caught between her mission and her organization's orders on 10.5kReads9.1Score1.3kShelves

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    The story is profound, not only depicting the battlefield of espionage but also exploring themes of original aspirations, loyalty, and sacrifice. It highlights the extraordinary character of ordinary heroes in their choices between self-interest and faith.

48. 98 一 One-Day Escape 一日逃离 Fu Ma覆马Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Short drama now streaming. A full-length drama adaptation has been signed.] Mutual salvation, a death loop, fantasy suspense, parallel worlds, a lighthearted tone, and a happy ending. August 1. On her way to a class reunion, Kong Shu was killed by Shen Xiangyan, whom she had secretly loved for three years. But then she came back to life. Only to be killed by Shen Xiangyan again. She realized she was trapped in a bizarre situation, but the first thing she did was find Shen Xiangyan and curse him 13.7kReads9.0Score1.8kShelves

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    Crime fiction is truly my favorite! The first book was fantastic; the story development and plot twists were superb. Some of the reversals were truly shocking. I thought it was over, but there were still twists! Don't underestimate any of the characters; this shows how talented the author is! Liu Li is a wonderfully portrayed character—living in darkness yet pursuing the light [bump post], constantly saving others while enriching herself; she's a very rational and intelligent person. I didn't initially like the male lead, Lin Yanru, because from the female lead's perspective, with her omniscient view, he seemed cold and ruthless. But actually, this is precisely his responsible and dedicated nature; as a police officer, he always upholds the righteous path. Plus, who wouldn't love a police officer with a great voice and strong abilities? [Admiration]

49. 99 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
50. 100 重 Reborn, I Turn Myself In with the Stolen Goods 重生后带着赃物去自首 Fallen Butterfly, Fragrance Gone落蝶别香Mystery522k WordsCompleted No System No female lead No supernatural powers No cultivation No spiritual qi revival No transformation What will Lu Feng, reborn as a Labrador with human-level intelligence, do to return to the investigative work he once loved? 3.2kReads9.2Score323Shelves

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