Any Crime Investigation Stories Focused on Solving Cases, with Romance on the Side and a Strong Duo? 有没有破案为主，感情为辅的刑侦文，强强联手

1. 1 心 The Psychological Anatomist 心理解剖者 Bug Baby虫宝宝Mystery549k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication] Genius Forensic Doctor VS Tough-as-Nails Police Captain [Mystery + deduction + sweet romance + high-IQ crimes + serial murders + criminal profiling + suitable for the timid] Original title: The Psychological Anatomist Schizophrenia, antisocial personality disorder, high-IQ crimes... This is a world overrun by psychopaths. The Cat-Fetus Man case, the Couple Butchers, the Angel of Death... Twisted fantasies of evil always burst into reality alongside violence. A corpse is 95.5kReads9.5Score13.3kShelves

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   Yeah, these are the first few I've read without skipping chapters. They all feature a family-based redemption theme, with the older sister never giving up on the female lead. She's been redeeming her since childhood, until she's almost completely cured of her autism. The second one is definitely a dual-strong pairing; the female lead showcases her fighting skills from the beginning. And from start to finish, there's no scene where the female lead gets hurt, captured, or needs the male lead to rescue her. Her amazing fighting skills are consistently emphasized. The third one is also quite good. It's good at the beginning, but towards the end, it feels a bit silly. For example, when they go to a crime scene and find a mysterious unidentified object, normally detectives would collect it and have a forensic doctor examine it, but the female lead just touches it, leaving me speechless. And in chapters four, five, and six, there's no scene where the female lead gets hurt and needs the male lead to rescue her. They're quite good, although not the dual-strong pairing, but the female lead doesn't feel weak either. In conclusion, the ones I recommend all have a happy ending, are ensemble pieces, and don't have any detectives dying, although one minor main quest character dies in chapter three. It's a bit of a shame, but he deserved it.

2. 2 玫 Rose Blade 玫瑰利刃 Yue Mo月莫Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted Stern, upright criminal investigation captain VS sweet, capable rookie policewoman Jiang Buhan was a new intern with the criminal investigation squad. Xing Niansheng had assumed that beautiful women were usually lacking in ability. “My squad doesn’t need a pretty face,” Xing Niansheng said sternly. “You have three months. If you can’t cut it, you’re out.” Who could have guessed that this so-called pretty face would be tall, long-legged, and extraordinarily strong, able to knock a burly man down 24.5kReads9.4Score3.5kShelves
3. 3 奇 The Strange Her 奇怪的她 Affogato阿芙佳朵Mystery425k WordsCompleted The new girl is an oddball, but she’s smart and solves cases fast, so everyone figures they can put up with her personality flaws. She often forgets she’s “weak” and rushes into things, but she’s quick to admit her mistakes and has the right attitude, so everyone decides they can put up with her a little longer. Until one day, she sets her sights on the captain of the criminal investigation team. That’s going too far! He’s handsome, rich, and brilliant, and the two of them together look… well, l 8.7kReads9.3Score1.1kShelves

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   Books 1 and 2 are by the same author under different accounts, with some minor crossover. I really like the personalities of the two female leads; they both have that "it's none of my business" mentality, and they're not overly sympathetic. 🥰 They've written many cases about various predicaments and social phenomena faced by women. It's the first time I've seen someone so directly and concretely summarize the plight of women. I'm deeply moved. As a woman, I must support them! Strongly support them!!! Book 3 features strong female and male leads, a powerful alliance. The female lead is incredibly capable; a true strong woman doesn't need a male lead to protect her!!! Books 4 and 5 are by the same author, with some crossover. They're the kind with a super big conspiracy, a coherent main plot, and a seamless flow. They're mind-blowing and chilling 🥶. Read 4 first, then 5. In 4, the male lead is a criminal investigation captain, and the female lead is a forensic doctor (autistic); in 5, the male lead is a criminal investigation captain, and the female lead is a criminal profiler (who suffered psychological abuse as a child).

4. 4 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
5. 5 言 Words Bloom Beneath the Seventh Month Moon in Nanzhou [Criminal Investigation] 言花七月下南州【刑侦】 Liang Xiaoyu梁小渔Mystery255k WordsCompleted On Yan Cen's first day at work, before she'd even officially checked in, she happened to give her new boss a thorough “investigation” while mistaking him for a stranger. She thought she'd been discreet inside the car, but she'd been spotted long ago and thoroughly investigated herself. Jiang Junzhou went for his usual morning run, only to find himself inexplicably under someone's scrutiny. When he looked into it, he discovered she was a “nepo hire” who'd been slipped into the department. It was 1.9kReads8.9Score252Shelves
6. 6 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
7. 7 离 Unbelievable! From the Start, I Was at a Crime Scene 离谱！开局就是案发现场 Cloud Bao Tangtang云宝糖糖Mystery413k WordsCompleted [The rating has just been posted; it will rise later] When Xia Zhu woke up, she had become the prime suspect in a dismemberment case, and the victim's head was in her refrigerator. She was the unluckiest person alive! While others panicked and rushed to prove their innocence, she stayed at the crime scene to examine the details. Drawing on her forensic expertise, she pieced together the clues, investigated the inconsistencies, cleared her name, and helped the police identify the real culprit. Sh 6.2kReads7.0Score745Shelves
8. 8 疯 Madly Brilliant Beauty! She Reads Minds and Becomes a Legend in the Police Force 疯批美人！靠读心术卷成警界传说 Shigou Second Village石狗二村Mystery712k WordsCompleted [Criminal Investigation + Mystery + Powerful Duo + Beautiful Madwoman + Cathartic Read + Mind-Reading Detective] Three years ago, genius profiler Jiang Tong fell from grace during a mission. Her partner died a gruesome death, and she was branded a madwoman and forced into “recuperation.” Three years later, a bizarre “artwork” murder case shocked the entire city. With the police at a loss, they had no choice but to bring back the brilliant madwoman they'd blacklisted. When she returned to the pol 3.6kReads8.9Score732Shelves

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   The female lead is a madwoman and a genius psychological profiler. The plot is fast-paced, revealing the truth layer by layer in a shocking way. Moreover, the characters' speaking styles are highly "artistic," such as referring to murder as "sacrifice" or "art"... Highly recommended.

9. 9 预 I Foresee Your Death 预见你的死亡 Xi Mujiu希沐玖Modern Romance567k WordsCompleted Do you know how many people go missing in a year? How many die unjustly, their bodies lost without a trace? Do you know the despair and terror they feel before they die? You don’t know, but that doesn’t mean it never happened. So it wasn’t my arrival that brought death to these places. I simply told you what you didn’t know! Because I’m a madman who loves a good mystery but figured out the answer long ago. 1.2kReads8.5Score106Shelves

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   🍭The Devil Reversed: Highly recommended. The cases are exciting and intricately linked. 🍭Foreseeing Your Death: The female lead is a case-solving madwoman, able to sense the emotions of the deceased, so please trust her dedication to the case. 🍭Words of Flowers in July in the Southern Continent: This one has a slightly stronger romance storyline than the others, but not too much. The individual cases are well-developed, but the subplots are interconnected. 🍭Covering the Clouds: The female lead's background is quite unique. Both the male and female leads carry deep-seated hatred as they search for the truth. There are many cases related to psychology, which are quite unbelievable. The second half is incredibly exciting. 🍭The Crime Scene Cleaner: This is a great book whose title doesn't do it justice! The male lead is a policeman, and the female lead is a crime scene cleaner with a unique perception and keen observation skills. The two complement each other perfectly, and the case reasoning is excellent.

10. 10 当 How Did Being a Wage Slave Make Me a Murder Suspect? 当个社畜，怎么成凶案嫌疑人了？ One-Pound Chubby一斤小胖墩Mystery1.1M WordsOngoing The novel has just started, so the rating will rise later! Read with confidence. A logical genius intern × a cool, restrained, fiercely protective police captain. One-on-one romance, both pure and powerful, set in a fictional world with original elements. Behind a string of bizarre murders, an unseen hand seems to be stirring up the evil buried deep in people's hearts. Jiang Mian was only going downstairs to pick up a food delivery when she stumbled upon human remains in the trash can below. One 94.6kReads9.1Score14.5kShelves
11. 11 让 You Set Me Up on a Date with a Policewoman, and I Arrest a Wanted Criminal! 让你相亲警花，你逮通缉犯！ Fire Dragon Cult Leader火龙教主Mystery2.5M WordsOngoing On his way to report for duty, Lu Cheng stops for a blind date, only to stumble into a wanted criminal. The trainee cop gives his station the surprise of a lifetime! With a System at his disposal, he embarks on an astonishing crime-solving spree. “Chief, could you send a bus over?” “What? I told you to stake out the place, and you busted three thieves’ dens and five criminal gangs?” “Who ties up suspects with cable ties? You’re telling me you ran out of handcuffs?” “That kid’s arresting people l 41.8kReads8.1Score3.3kShelves
12. 12 神 The Reborn Detective: Who Uses a Golden Finger to Solve Cases? 神探重生：谁破案用金手指啊 Mo Ranqiao墨燃乔Mystery2.2M WordsOngoing My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 1.8kReads8.7Score230Shelves
13. 13 狄 The Tales of Di Renjie 狄仁杰故事 Cooking Wine and Investigating Cases煮酒问案Mystery218k WordsCompleted [Mystery + Deduction + Crime Solving + Ancient China + Tang Dynasty] 1. Story Background During the reign of Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty, the young Di Renjie discovers a case involving a skeleton while on his way to take up the post of magistrate of Luoyang County. As he investigates its hidden secrets, a murder occurs in the Wang family. Everyone is a suspect, but who is the killer? In a secluded manor, the host dies before a banquet ends. No one present could have committed the crime, 751Reads6.5Score105Shelves

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    It's a story about solving crimes in ancient times. There's not much romance, which is fine; the cases are solved through reasoning.

14. 14 祖 My Ancestors Were All Villains, Yet I Became a Police Superstar! 祖上全员恶人，我却从警超神！ Go with the Flow s随心随遇sMystery1.4M WordsCompleted [The short drama adaptation, You Were Supposed to Go Undercover, So How Did You Become the Boss?, is now available] Have you ever heard of an entire family of loyal martyrs? What about an entire family sentenced to death? I'm not joking. On An Yang's first day as an auxiliary police officer, his personnel file leaves everyone dumbfounded. Drinking, eating, visiting brothels, gambling, smoking; swindling, cheating, abducting, stealing; greedy, lazy, gluttonous, slippery, and rotten; devious, sini 41.5kReads8.4Score4.6kShelves
15. 15 让 I Told You to Confess to the Policewoman, and You Said Her Dad Was the Police Chief? 让你表白警花，你说她爸是局长？ Xi Yan Feng兮颜枫Mystery1.9M WordsCompleted [System + One Heroine + Crime Solving] Lin Hang is a police academy student about to graduate. On the eve of graduation, he unexpectedly awakens a System. [Host, confess your feelings to a woman within 30 seconds. If you fail the mission, this System will find a new Host.] After weighing the pros and cons, Lin Hang confesses to the campus police belle, Ye Yao, in front of the entire school. Lin Hang: “Ye Yao, I like you. Will you be my girlfriend?” Ye Yao: “Why do you like me?” Lin Hang: “Becaus 31.9kReads8.4Score3kShelves
16. 16 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 11.3kReads9.1Score1.4kShelves

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    This is a powerful spy thriller where counter-espionage fighters silently protect their country. Hu Xiaoli keeps a close eye on unusual developments and works alongside her partners to fight against the schemes of foreign forces.

17. 17 神 Detective Ziegler 神探齐格勒 Young Master Liu刘公子Mystery161k WordsCompleted [Reclusive Genius Detective vs. Righteous, Spirited Policewoman] [Standalone Cases + Criminal Investigation + Logical Deduction + Secret Crush + Human Drama] He has no pipe or deerstalker hat. But Qigler is China’s very own “Sherlock Holmes.” His intelligence is off the charts, his emotional intelligence is below zero. Reclusive and sharp-tongued, he lives only for solving cases. A wealthy heiress is kidnapped, a woman is found hanged in a locked room, and students at a rural school are victims, 132Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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    All three of these are highly recommended! They're really good!!!

18. 18 让 You Told Me to Loiter in the Streets, So Why Are You Saying There’s a Nuclear Bomb on the Road? 让你当街溜子，你说路上有核弹？ Qing Hong Makes Trouble Again青红又造孽Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted Fast-paced crime-solving + deduction + livestreaming + all kinds of cases + no romance + plot-driven Su Ye awakens the Crime Evidence Livestream System, and everything he sees is evidence! Homemade explosives, dismemberment murders, new drugs, the sex-streaming industry, elaborate pig-butchering scams... Bizarre cases unfold every day. Su Ye: “Miss, let me see your skirt. The victim was wearing it.” Su Ye: “I was just taking a leak, and somehow found a murderer's toilet paper!” Su Ye: “A giveawa 24.9kReads9.3Score3.1kShelves

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    This book has one story after another, it's super fun!

19. 19 恶 Evil Bones 2: The Ashen Mystery 恶骨2：灰烬谜踪 Liu Gang刘港Mystery102k WordsCompleted [Criminal Investigation + Criminal Psychology + Hard-Core Deduction + Genius Detective + Serial Murders + Fighting Side by Side + Ensemble Cast] The dead can speak, and clues never lie! Thirty years ago, a shooting sent shockwaves through the entire town. A man and a woman died on the spot, while the killer remained at large. Years later, another case brought the true culprit behind the cold case to light! At the same time, a young girl vanished under mysterious circumstances, and every suspect 3.2kReads9.3Score716Shelves

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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!

20. 20 恶 Evil Bones 4: Partners in Crime and Love 恶骨4：罪爱同谋 Liu Gang刘港Mystery134k WordsCompleted [Mind-Bending Mystery + Case-of-the-Week Stories + Crime + Criminal Investigation + Stunning Twists + Fighting Side by Side] A shadowy hand controls a deadly game. Out on the sea, a white suitcase drifts slowly across the water. When it's opened, it reveals the bloated, headless corpse of a woman! Is the butterfly tattoo on the body a clue to the victim's identity, or a warning from the killer? A blood-soaked coffin appears on a stormy night, its oozing blood horrifying against the darkness! The 1.3kReads9.3Score482Shelves
21. 21 沉 The Silent Killer 沉默的凶手 The Running Turkey奔跑的火鸡Mystery901k WordsCompleted Psychologist Xu Feifei thinks the Voldemort she sees is a hallucination. Then Voldemort writes a line on the mirror: “I have always been right behind you.” After that, Voldemort follows her everywhere, like a shadow. The human bones inside a sculpture, the rabbit-head mask in the maze, the invisible man in a single office worker’s home, the woman bricked into a wall, the novelist’s second personality, the remains in the basement: the murder cases encountered by the police captain and the psychol 147Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    A psychologist and a criminal investigation team work together to solve numerous and thrilling cases.

22. 22 造 The Dreammaker 造梦人 You Er柚耳Mystery936k WordsCompleted By day, she is a beautiful, righteous forensic pathologist. By night, she is a seductive, evil demon. Behind her split personality, Dream Island watches and controls her every move. She blends into ordinary society, follows the Dream Plan, and undermines social stability. They call her a Dream Maker. Dream Makers like her are hidden among us. They may be your best friend or the one you love most. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Psychological Analyst: Geniuses all have flaws, and Mu Mian is no exception. Forensic medicine is her talent, social anxiety is her weakness. But that doesn't stop her from falling for a man: "Would you be willing to donate your body to me after you die? I'll take good care of it for you..."

23. 23 重 Major Crimes Unit One: Six Together 重案一组：六人行 Candied Sweet Potato Cake拔丝蛋糕地瓜Mystery1.3M WordsOngoing [Handcrafted from scratch, read with confidence, and discussion is welcome] The Municipal Public Security Bureau's Criminal Investigation Detachment, Major Crimes Unit One, has six people. They handle the city's toughest homicide cases, with one case barely solved before another comes along. There are no genius detectives or prodigies of deduction, just repeated trips to crime scenes, scrutinizing details, and painstakingly following leads. Team leader Old Fu says solving cases doesn't depend on 14.1kReads—Score938Shelves

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    Fans of realistic detective stories should definitely read this. A long-forgotten cold case is reopened, and traces that were overlooked back then resurface. The detective withstands pressure from all sides, gradually overturning the initial conclusions and pursuing the buried truth. While not deliberately creating suspense, the book uses a delicate narrative to build a sense of oppression, weaving together the darkness and perseverance of humanity. The foreshadowing is deeply woven, and the ending's twist is truly gripping.

24. 24 凶 The Murder Case Detective 凶案大侦探 Candied Sweet Potato Cake拔丝蛋糕地瓜Mystery374k WordsCompleted Hard-hitting criminal investigations + team-based case-solving + standalone murder cases + high-stakes plots, with a tight pace and nonstop twists The six-member major crimes unit trusts only evidence, never appearances. A locked room, a woman with slit wrists, and an entire city convinced it was suicide. One word from the medical examiner exposes the lie: the fatal blow to the back of her head could not have been self-inflicted! Team leader Zhou Ke leads the investigation. Fingerprints, fibers, 6.2kReads—Score471Shelves
25. 25 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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    The main focus is on crime-solving, with romance as a secondary element. It's a crime drama with two male leads, presented in an episodic format, and adapted from various well-known serial murder cases.

26. 26 解 Dissociators: The Chronicles of Saint Judas Island 解离者：圣犹大岛纪事 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery203k WordsCompleted On the picturesque island of St. Judas, a series of locked-room mysteries and cunning murders unfold. The person who comes to solve them is a professional assassin. He understands killing and strategy, using a killer's instincts to unravel one impossible crime after another. Beneath the sunlit island, lies, old grudges, and conspiracies steadily rise to the surface. With classic locked-room mysteries at its heart, an immersive deserted-island atmosphere, and four linked cases, the story asks at 90Reads—Score—Shelves

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    American crime fiction series.

27. 27 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
28. 28 解 The Dissociator: The Canary Heist 解离者：金丝雀大劫案 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery119k WordsCompleted This series focuses on a heist of the century. What seemed like an ordinary day at Collingwood Global Investment Bank is shattered when a gang of armed robbers breaks in. They force the bank employees to follow their orders. In the aftermath, a chief inspector caught in a dilemma races against time, vowing to discover who stole the £3.9 billion and why. 75Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 29 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 414Reads—Score101Shelves
30. 30 罪 On the Edge of Crime 罪案边缘 VerdureMystery549k WordsCompleted The first time Chen Xi saw Qin Yu, she knew he would belong to her. She was a romantic, so she wanted to preserve him in formaldehyde. That way, Qin Yu could belong to her alone. Someone once described Chen Xi this way: all that stood between her and becoming a criminal was Qin Yu. “I walk toward the sun, unafraid of the long, dark night.” [Obsessive forensic doctor Chen vs. upright police officer Qin] 3.5kReads8.9Score418Shelves

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    Chen Xi is an extremely romantic person. The moment she saw Qin Yu, she knew it was hers, so she wanted to preserve Qin Yu in formaldehyde, so that Qin Yu would belong only to her…

31. 31 凶 Code of the Crime Scene 凶案密码 Wind-Dancing Clouds风舞残云Mystery2.3M WordsCompleted [Mystery + criminal investigation + dark themes + horror + human nature + crime + serial murders + social issues] This collection brings together five books in the Case Code series: Case Code, Echoes of Death, Vested Interests, The Black Corpse Mystery, and Sleepless Murder Island. Mutilated bodies in the city center, prisoners in a cellar, and urban mysteries return as a veteran cop unravels the truth behind the crimes. A classic crime procedural! The city is shrouded in criminal conspiracies, 40.6kReads9.5Score5kShelves

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    Amazing! [Kiss] 1. The protagonist is a high-IQ medical student who later becomes a forensic pathologist. Lots of memorable lines! [Heart] There's a romantic interest but no main couple (ps: almost every case has a tiny connection [Admiration]). [Kiss] 2. No main couple, already published! Super good! [Heart] Dozens of cases are absolutely mind-bending. 3. The protagonists are a criminal investigation captain and a forensic pathologist. Romance isn't much, and it unfolds quickly and sweetly. Of course, the cases are also excellent, some are perfect for watching while eating! [Note] Adult romance! [Laughing][Laughing][Laughing]

32. 32 日 Sunset Without End [Crime Investigation] 日落无涯【刑侦】 Chocolate Fried Rice巧克力拌饭Mystery303k WordsCompleted Original title: Sunset Without End [Criminal Investigation] Alternate title: Tracing the Clues Criminal investigation deputy captain Leng Yan vs. Shao Yu, a beautiful forensic doctor who always carries cilantro with her. [The characters, organizations, positions, and events in this story are fictional creations serving the plot. Please do not compare them with real life!] [Before reading, please be aware: this story is overflowing with sweetness and romance amid criminal investigations. If you’ 8.2kReads9.0Score744Shelves
33. 33 解 The Dissociator: The Extravagant Prisoner and the Underground Howl 解离者：奢囚与地下啸 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery160k WordsCompleted New York is split between day and night, two worlds at odds. Hired by a wealthy family to rescue their kidnapped heir, hitman Rick uncovers a sprawling conspiracy. Meanwhile, Roy, a subway veteran worn down by corporate exploitation, launches a fierce rebellion in the underground tunnels. There are no crime investigations or justice here, only struggles for profit and settling scores under a code of gray rules. The victors are free to rewrite the truth. Desire and the cruelty of class are laid b 87Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 34 水 The Narcissus Killing Game 水仙杀局 Li Miaoran李妙然151k WordsCompleted [Crime investigation + mind-bending schemes + undercover intrigue + corporate conspiracies] Word that the Water Nymph had appeared on Tongji Lake spread across Caiyun City overnight. Some said they saw a white-robed fairy dancing across the waves. Others claimed a god had descended to punish the wicked. Han Hu, chief of the East District Public Security Bureau, had vanished. His deputy chiefs fell silent as one, and police stations were buried under a mountain of reports, yet no one dared invest 81Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    For crime investigation and solving, you have to read this book! I'd pay a fortune for anyone who hasn't read it. After reading it, I haven't encountered a similarly good crime novel in a long time.

35. 35 解 The Disintegrator: A World of Black and Gray 解离者：黑灰世界 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Urban138k WordsCompleted Rick accidentally plunges into the dark abyss of an international drug cartel's deals, confronting the tangled connections between drug crimes and gang forces and witnessing countless bloody battles. Through one man's eyes, the story depicts a gripping, dark struggle for power, steeped in money and murder. 57Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 36 正 The Light of Justice Shines on Me 正道的光照耀着我 Never Picky About Food从来不挑食Mystery413k WordsCompleted 12.4kReads8.9Score1.5kShelves

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    These few should be alright, you can give them a try [laughs]

37. 37 致 Deadly Scorpion 1: A Male Criminal's Case Files 致命毒蝎1：男子犯罪档案 Yingzhong and Wu应钟和伍Mystery170k WordsCompleted 3.3kReads9.2Score367Shelves

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    A locked room mystery, a perfect alibi, the real culprit right in front of you, yet you can't see him! This crime novel makes 99% of readers guess the ending wrong.

38. 38 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. 121Reads—Score—Shelves
39. 39 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 1.5kReads9.5Score150Shelves
40. 40 昭 The Record of Clearing Injustice: The Divine Detectiveress 昭雪录之神断女提刑 Feng Xin Qianjiang Dam枫炘钱江堤Mystery4.2M WordsOngoing [Historical setting + mystery-solving + orthodox detective fiction + suspense + master detective + female protagonist] Her father was implicated in a massive case, stripped of his official post, and died in despair. Before his death, he compiled a lifetime's worth of experience solving cases into a book titled Records of Clearing Injustices, and instructed his daughter: If you lack the resolve to seek justice for the people of the world, you must never open this book. Determined to clear her fat 2.4kReads8.9Score267Shelves

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    These are all crime-solving themed, episodic series, and incredibly good.

41. 41 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. 146Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 42 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 11.2kReads9.2Score1.5kShelves

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    Highly recommend! It's super good!

43. 43 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 259Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 44 犟 Stubborn as Hell [Criminal Investigation] 犟种【刑侦】 Beidou Erniang北斗二娘Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted As the horrifying Yeti skinning case shocked the nation, Zhu Suixi returned from distant Tibet. On her first day back, the bureau chief said a brilliant researcher was joining the team. She looked up and saw her ex-boyfriend, whom she had not seen in years. Qin Shiyuan stared at the major-crimes squad leader standing before him, pretending not to know him, and fell into deep thought. Eight years ago, she had told him her name was Li Xia, and that she was a foreign correspondent. They fell in lov 11.4kReads9.1Score1.7kShelves
45. 45 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 100Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 46 寻 In Search of the Light [Crime Investigation] 寻光【刑侦】 Autumn Wind秋之风Modern Romance321k WordsCompleted Also known as The Gentle Captain Yan’s Cool, Aloof Fiancée Is So Hard to Woo and The Fiancée Who Solves Cases Her Own Way [Mystery + sweet romance + both leads are inexperienced + one-on-one romance + happy ending + crime-solving + suspense] The plot takes center stage, with romance as a secondary thread. . On the first day Yan Mo reunites with his long-lost fiancée, he handcuffs her and brings her back to the police station as a suspect. Facing Chu Xi, who is cool and aloof while pretending to 686Reads8.9Score103Shelves
47. 47 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

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    These are mostly crime-solving stories with romance as a secondary element; they're worth watching.

48. 48 他 His Wild Rose Blooms Without Restraint [Criminal Investigation] 他的野玫瑰肆意盛放【刑侦】 Autumn Wind秋之风Mystery274k WordsCompleted Flirtatious beauty Jiang Qian, owner of a bar & Lu Yu, an aloof, celibate, secretly passionate detective squad captain “Your love at first sight was something I’d planned for a long time.” [Both leads are each other’s one and only + equally strong leads + happy ending + sweet romance, no angst] . On the night an intimate-photo scandal broke, a murder took place at the Rose Bar. Lu Yu rushed to the scene and found white roses scattered across the floor, soaked red with blood. The suspect was Jian 352Reads8.7Score—Shelves
49. 49 恶 The Devil Reversed 恶魔逆位 20/100 Vision视力零点二一Mystery737k WordsCompleted “If I wanted to kill him, I wouldn’t use a method this laughably clumsy.” After the black-haired girl in black finished speaking in the interrogation room, she didn’t say another word. The way she calmly studied the photograph made it seem more like she was admiring the victim’s gruesome death. In the photo was a cold, white bathtub filled with shocking amounts of blood. A man lay slumped inside, his deathly pale body visible only from the shoulders up. The deceased was Zhou Haixiong. He had 39kReads9.5Score6kShelves

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    The female protagonist is the most intelligent character in the book; no one can match her. The author's knowledge and logical abilities are impressive, and there are no supporting characters whose intelligence is diminished simply to highlight the protagonist. The logic and worldview are realistic, and the overall reading experience is thrilling and exciting.

50. 50 小 A Little Land of Mountains and Rivers 小山河 Beidou Erniang北斗二娘Mystery937k WordsCompleted When Chi Xia first joins the special investigations team, Luo Xun strongly recommends transferring her elsewhere. The intern is so thin-limbed and wooden, like she can barely keep her eyes open. What makes her suitable for this team? She’d be much better off in Publicity! The thin-limbed intern says nothing, responding to everything with, “Captain Luo, solving the case comes first.” Luo Xun is so frustrated he can barely contain himself. The team is doomed, he thinks. Before long, Captain Luo ge 69.2kReads9.5Score12.3kShelves

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    These are all crime-solving novels with romance as a secondary element. Three of them are written by the same author, which is fantastic. The male lead in the fifth book is a cat (Lu Wu), who is super cute!

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