Straightforward Detective Novels with One Case After Another 单纯的刑警破案小说，一个一个的案件

1. 301 大 The Great Qian Forensic Examiner: From the Start, I Leave the Prime Minister Stunned 大乾法医：开局惊懵当朝宰相 Half a Begonia Sea半花海棠Historical885k WordsCompleted After his soul transmigrates into the Great Qian Dynasty, Gu Changfeng becomes a poor scholar living under someone else’s roof. In an age when powerful nobles hold absolute sway and human lives are worth less than grass, he begins an unprecedented path to advancement! 1.4kReads7.9Score149Shelves

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   Solve the case, break the deadlock

2. 302 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 185Reads—Score—Shelves

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   . Ii. This one is pretty good, you guys can 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, cooperating with each other from initially disliking each other to eventually joining forces. The last part is a strange twist on the rules, you might want to check that out too.

3. 303 政 Political Achievements: From Rookie Cop to Regional Governor 政绩：从小警察到封疆大吏 Za Jia San Pang杂家三胖Urban655k WordsOngoing Lu Aimin was reborn in the year 2000. After offending the department head, he was assigned to the Forest Police Brigade in Nant'an County. Then his girlfriend dumped him. Just when things couldn't get worse, he activated the Super Police System and began climbing step by step, from a low-ranking cop to a powerful regional official. 15Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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   The first book features the protagonist Du Dayong. The title has been changed several times, and the content mainly focuses on solving cases, with each case being quite lengthy. The second book is a rebirth novel, a fast-paced, action-packed story. It mainly deals with popular major cases from the last century, but these are written very shortly; the Bai Baoshan case is only two or three pages long. Currently, the story is about the Tazhai drug trafficking case. The third book is a super-fast-paced, action-packed novel, common on Feilu (a Chinese online literature platform), featuring an invincible system and the protagonist's rapid promotion.

4. 304 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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   The story of the big boss of the bandit world is based on the ten most notorious bandits. It features well-developed characters and a compelling plot, making it feel like watching a TV series. Before these bandits became famous, they were like tigers in the mountains and dragons in the sky. Once they were driven to kill, they would even kill their own people. They were exceptionally fierce and cruel. The plot is unbelievable, very creative and unique!

5. 305 谜 The Mystery: Chasing the Light 谜局：逐光 Elegant Pavilion亭亭楼阁Two Male Leads398k WordsCompleted The first book in the Mystery Series: Mystery: Chasing the Light [Two male leads + only each other + older love interest + no angst + happy ending + multiple side couples] * Fifteen years ago, his parents died in an “accident.” For fifteen years, he searched desperately for the one ray of “light” that could guide him. Fifteen years later, he joined the police force with top marks and finally found himself standing behind that man. * Huo Ye is the youngest captain of the criminal investigation un 3.4kReads9.1Score493Shelves

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   Unit-based cases, fast-paced investigation

6. 306 听 After She Learned to Speak Plant, She Became Infamously Stinky 听懂植物语言后，她【臭】名昭著 Flaming Lotus炎炎若莲Mystery572k WordsCompleted [The rating has just come in and will rise later] [Mystery]+ [Crime Solving]+ [understanding plant language] The protagonist is smart, and her golden finger gives her an edge without making her invincible. At home: Kuikui, the legitimate eldest plant, constantly competing for attention + a pothos with maxed-out clinginess + an old luan tree skilled in both offense and defense + a cactus that won't hesitate to stick you... Chance encounters: an aquatic-plant choir + an original reed marsh + a sob 1kReads8.3Score177Shelves

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   Suspense, mystery, comedy, no male lead, the female lead is a detective who can understand plants. This "golden ability" will gradually upgrade; after the plants provide clues, she wants to eat chicken manure to replenish her energy—it's hilarious! 🤣

7. 307 夜 Phantom in the Night Rain 夜雨魅影 Nan Di南第Mystery433k WordsCompleted A charming little city in the south. A sudden shower of rain. Hidden in the rain-soaked city are secrets no one knows. A lonely soul is often jolted awake by bloody, terrifying nightmares. Now, he is waiting for someone. A shocking murder case has continued for years. When the truth finally comes to light, no one can believe that the killer had been plotting for a full twenty years… 30Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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   Both of these are crime novels, with one case after another, full of suspense!

8. 308 谜 The Mystery: Thaw 谜局：融冰 Elegant Pavilion亭亭楼阁Two Male Leads748k WordsCompleted The Mystery Series, Books Two and Three * [Book One: The Mystery, Part Two: Thawing Ice. Two powerful leads · Crime] * Wen Qi is cocky, handsome, and bold, and he handles cases with ruthless efficiency. * Song Li’an is the young heir to the Song Group, cold and aloof by nature. “How many days do you think he’ll last?” “Three. The last person Team Leader Wen drove to tears only lasted 48 hours.” * Everyone was waiting to witness this once-in-a-century showdown, but no one expected... When W 3.2kReads9.2Score482Shelves
9. 309 重 The Major Crimes Trio 重案三人组 Empty City空城Mystery477k WordsCompleted Two generations of detectives, three master and apprentice, solving mysteries together and uncovering the truth. The sorrow of children left behind, the struggles of elderly people living alone, the crimes and punishments of minors... With the wisdom and experience of veteran detectives, the sharpness and tenacity of hard-hitting officers, and the passion and quick wits of a new generation, two generations of detectives and three master-and-apprentice partners unravel one mystery after another. 3.5kReads9.3Score368Shelves

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   🔥Super captivating crime-solving novels! Episode-style cases, one after another, mind-bending plots, extreme twists, and plenty of high-energy scenes. I highly recommend these books; I've finished them all, they're incredibly engaging. They focus on crime-solving, teamwork, and the pursuit of truth, exploring the depths of human nature. Many cases are based on real events, and I've even come across the real-life counterparts of some of them.

10. 310 他 He Is the Killer 他是凶手 Nan Di南第Mystery509k WordsCompleted He was an outstanding police officer. How did he become a murderer? Was he framed, or does he have a split personality? If he is the culprit, why did he become an undercover agent? When someone has nowhere left to turn, will they break their oath? When someone is trapped in a dead end, how can they redeem themselves? The cruelty of the truth often exceeds all imagination. No one can escape the fate Heaven has dealt them. 11kReads9.0Score979Shelves
11. 311 法 The Forensic Pathologist's Return 法医归途 Immortal Crane, S仙鹤大人SMystery529k WordsCompleted (Mostly adapted from real cases. Each case stands alone. No dragging things out, no formulaic plots, no System, no mindless characters, and not a power fantasy. Readers who may be bothered by this, please proceed with caution.) My name is Tang Bei, and I’m a forensic pathologist. Every case is etched in my memory. The Dissolved Body in the Unfinished Building... The Poisoning for Revenge... The Murderous Love Affair and Dismemberment... I don’t know how much longer these stories will continue. B 1.7kReads—Score172Shelves

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    Chapter Cases 🔥 Exquisite Forensic Techniques 🔥 Extremely Twisted Cases 🔥

12. 312 路 Captain Lu! I'm Leaving My Escape Route to You 路队！我的退路交给你了 Elegant Pavilion亭亭楼阁Two Male Leads723k WordsCompleted The fourth installment in the Mystery Series: Mystery: The Road Home [Criminal investigation + suspense + two equally strong leads + both devoted to one another + younger man/older man + fictional setting] *From kindergarten to Jing'an University, the names Huo Yan and Lu Yufeng were always mentioned together. *One was like the blazing midsummer sun, passionate and untamed, always racing ahead in pursuit of the wind; *the other was like a deep pool on a still night, reserved and disciplined, alw 1.6kReads8.4Score251Shelves
13. 313 花 Divine Detective of Huadu: Touch a Corpse and Identify the Killer 花都神探：碰触尸体就能锁定凶手 Qian Ye Linyi千夜林一Mystery4.8M WordsOngoing A distant cousin's story in The Long Night [Crime-Solving + Deduction + Episodic + Not a Power Fantasy] Ten years ago, Lin Er was wrongly convicted of murder and sent to prison. Now that he’s out, is history about to repeat itself? No! I’m not the same person I was ten years ago... Serial murders, family massacres, poisonings, dismemberments, mountain god cases... There’s no case I can’t solve! Wait, how did you become a brilliant detective after ten years in prison? Heh, did you think I wasted 29.7kReads8.2Score2.5kShelves
14. 314 追 Hunting the Killer: Where Is Father? 追凶之父亲在哪 Ice Kiss Longbow冰吻长弓Mystery320k WordsCompleted A former top student at the police academy, forced to drop out after his father, a former criminal investigator, mysteriously disappeared ten years ago while investigating a cold case. He reinvented himself as an investigative journalist. Sharp-eyed, tenacious, and obsessive, he excels at piecing together the truth from small details and uses his online network to uncover leads. He is determined to find out what happened to his father, even as he struggles with the boundary between justice and t 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Book recommendations, excellent suspense novels

15. 315 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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    Episodic crime solving + hardcore criminal investigation + ensemble cast + main storyline with subtle romance: a restrained and brooding detective captain versus a charming and dangerous psychologist in a deadly cat-and-mouse game, also a story of mutual redemption. A large ensemble cast, fast-paced crime solving, intriguing cases, high-energy action—it's more than just a case; it's an exploration of human nature.

16. 316 罪 Criminal Psychology: The Mind-Reading Detective 罪案心理：读心神探 Just an Ordinary Person一俗人Mystery535k WordsCompleted Also known as The Mind-Reading Detective. Chen Luo is an expert in criminal psychology and body language. After graduating from the academy, he became a consultant for the criminal investigation department. To ordinary people, the motives behind serial murders seem bizarre, twisted, and impossible to fathom. To Chen Luo, they’re clear as day, and the hidden killer is exposed in an instant. The lies and secrets people try so hard to conceal cannot escape Chen Luo’s notice. He sees straight throug 2.4kReads8.7Score224Shelves
17. 317 末 Apocalypse Cockroach 末日蟑螂 Mighty Cockroach伟岸蟑螂Sci-Fi & Apocalypse6.3M WordsCompleted Zhang Xiaoqiang is an insignificant nobody, a lazy loser who had been content to lounge around and wait to die. Staying at home lets him avoid the first outbreak of the zombie virus. When he sees his neighbors in the same apartment complex turn into zombies, he is overcome with boundless terror. He struggles to survive alone in an Apocalypse where people prey on each other. At last, worn down by loneliness, he picks up his gear and heads out into a world shrouded in smoke and fire. He takes the 27.3kReads8.9Score2.4kShelves

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    This crime thriller is totally my cup of tea! Case after case, the protagonist is just an ordinary detective who solves everything with his brain, no system, no cheat codes. The suspense is cleverly crafted, full of foreshadowing in the details, making it increasingly captivating. The writing is solid, the story is unconventional, and the scope expands as it progresses. Highly recommended!

18. 318 大 The Tang Dynasty’s Female County Magistrate 大唐女县尉 Lucky Little Ji招财小吉Mystery657k WordsOngoing Tang Dynasty, women-focused suspense, mystery, crime-solving She is a rare female official under the laws of the Tang Dynasty. On her very first night in office, a strange case lands at her door: deep in a rainy alley, night watchman Chen San lies dead, wearing one brand-new red bridal embroidered shoe, while the other has vanished. Rumors that a “fox spirit has taken a husband” sweep through the city in an instant. 73Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Crime-solving suspense and reasoning

19. 319 第 The Ninth Special Zone 第九特区 Wei Jie伪戒Urban6.1M WordsCompleted After the catastrophe, the land was scarred beyond recognition. Food was scarce, resources were in short supply, and the situation was chaotic... A young man who had fought his way out of an undeveloped zone, with endless yellow sand at his back, came alone to District Nine to make a living. Yet he never expected to meet a few good friends by chance, rise to prominence in the chaotic era over a single thought, and embark on a legendary journey... 210.6kReads9.6Score22.9kShelves
20. 320 大 The Great Song Coroner, Part Three 大宋提刑官第三部 Northwest Brother Mao西北毛哥Historical539k WordsCompleted At the end of the Southern Song, Song Ci, the founding father of Chinese forensic science, resigns from office and retreats into seclusion after losing all faith in the court. He devotes himself to completing the work of a lifetime, The Collected Cases of Injustice Rectified. But the tides of the age will not let him stand apart. Mongol cavalry rides south, and the realm is shattered. In his twilight years, Song Ci is forced to return to public life. From a corruption-murder case at the Jianyang 795Reads7.1Score—Shelves
21. 321 刑 Criminal Investigation: Hunting Down Killers in Major Cases 刑侦之重案缉凶 Ling Xin808凌心808Mystery171k WordsCompleted A series of major criminal cases rocks Cangzhou City, leaving people in a state of panic. In response to the emergency, a major crimes unit is formed, made up of team leader Su Jie, forensic examiner Qin Chuan, special agent Fang Mu, veteran detective Li Jun, and psychologist Yuan Jing. With the situation growing dire and public pressure mounting, watch the five work together to solve cases and restore fairness and order to society. 44Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 322 刑 Criminal Investigation Consultant Lin Chen 刑侦顾问林辰 Bear Er'er, the Novelist写小说的熊二二Mystery263k WordsCompleted Lin Chen, the youngest criminal psychology professor at the provincial public security department, suffered a fatal setback at the peak of his career. A profile that was supposedly one hundred percent accurate sent an innocent courier to prison, while the real killer struck again ten months later. He tore up the honors he had earned over ten years with his own hands, wrote the words “resigning to take responsibility,” and disappeared for three whole months. When he resurfaced, he had become the 275Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Before her murder, the food blogger posted a video of a dinner party. In the video, the people at the table with her deliberately covered their faces. Only the rings on their hands and details of their clothing were inadvertently captured. These seemingly insignificant details became the initial clues for investigating the suspects.

23. 323 缉 Hunting the Killer: A Rural Murder Casebook, Volume Two 缉凶：乡村杀人事件簿二 Big White Sail大白帆Mystery1.9M WordsOngoing Female cop + crime solving + no golden finger, a traditional criminal-investigation novel After failing the college entrance exam, Chen Guoning joins the Yongcheng County Public Security Bureau as a criminal investigator and begins a turbulent career in law enforcement. This is the story of an ordinary policewoman's growth. No contrived mysteries, just the resolve to investigate each detail, one step at a time. No coincidences that force the plot forward without reason, just the power of meticul 9.2kReads8.8Score1kShelves

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    It's really good, like watching a TV series.

24. 324 我 My Memories Are False Evidence 我的记忆是伪证 Lin Shuxian林淑贤Urban2.3M WordsCompleted Six years ago, an old cold-storage warehouse case was hastily sealed away. Six years later, at what looks like an ordinary murder scene in the southern part of Wangjiang City, Zhang Limin spots several things that shouldn’t be there: crates of suspicious frozen goods, discarded receipt stubs bearing the names of major corporations, and a memory he has never experienced, yet somehow seems to remember firsthand. Zhang Limin is no genius, and he has no powerful connections. He is simply more famili 20Reads—Score—Shelves

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    If you're looking for a police-themed novel, I recommend "My Memories Are False Evidence," featuring the protagonist Zhang Limin. It's realistic and not far-fetched.

25. 325 八 The 1980s Crime Drama: Even a Chef Can Be a Great Detective 八零刑侦剧场：厨子也能当神探 Big White Sail大白帆Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted Was life in the 1980s really that boring? Not necessarily. Pigs eat people, dogs poison people, and a dragon falls from the sky! Are these bizarre cases real or not? Welcome to the world of a female criminal investigator in the 1980s. See how detectives of that era solved cases without surveillance cameras or DNA evidence. A word of caution: The heroine is not a transmigrator or someone who transmigrates into a book. There is no System and no golden finger. 17.1kReads9.0Score2.6kShelves

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    There's no cheat code, but the attention to detail is excellent, and the logic is sound.

26. 326 刑 Forensic Investigation Case Files 刑侦现场鉴证录 Cat Nineteen,猫十九丶Mystery153k WordsCompleted A case-of-the-week detective novel, with each case telling a standalone story. Everyone is the protagonist of their own field. Thick ink-black darkness seeps into every inch of the city, while the stench of the sewers mingles with the rotting miasma of crime, drifting low through deserted streets and alleys. Darkness is a wound that never heals, silently festering in the gaps between buildings. One careless moment, and it can drag a living person into the abyss. As the lights in home after hom 435Reads—Score—Shelves

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    One case after another, crime-solving novels by the criminal investigation team.

27. 327 这 This Detective Is No Ordinary Man: Falling in Love Makes Him Stronger 这个侦探不一般，恋爱就能变强 Tie Shen铁深Mystery1.8M WordsCompleted Zhang Xici had endured a lonely, miserable life, and just as he was about to retire, he got caught up in something huge. An enormous scapegoat's burden was dumped on him. With his frail build, how could he possibly bear such a huge burden? He was crushed to death beneath it. But who would have thought that a disaster would turn into a blessing: he was reborn. After being reborn, Zhang gained the support of a System and finally became a force to be reckoned with. Unfortunately, his System wasn't 6.3kReads9.0Score942Shelves

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    Full-time writer, no AI, urban suspense and mystery, strong male lead focused on his career, romance as a supporting plot, system backing, financial stability, and a battle of wits with the villains—super good!

28. 328 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

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    🔥‍🔥[Criminal Investigation + Deduction + Case Solving + System + Cheat Code + No Female Lead] After five years as a police officer, Cen Lian thought he would remain an ordinary community policeman. Who would have thought that a system would suddenly appear in his mind? Every criminal who appeared before him would have a giant text bubble appear above their head, specifying the time and place of their crime. Thus, Cen Lian, who originally planned to slack off as a community policeman for life, was forced to become a case-destroying machine. Rumor has it that once he glances at a high-IQ criminal, no matter how many times they've escaped, they'll have to go to the underworld to report for justice.

29. 329 余 Embers (Also Known as The World Lost Its Guard) 余烬（又名《人间失守》） Mottled Garment斑衣Two Male Leads790k WordsCompleted [Seasoned, calculating, hot-blooded detective VS. an enigmatic, morally ambiguous young nobleman from the slums] [Two powerful male leads + Criminal investigation + Mystery + Case-solving + Happy ending] A seasoned, calculating, hot-blooded detective VS. an enigmatic, morally ambiguous young nobleman from the slums. The world is a city, and even when its walls crumble, you can still see the light from atop the ruins. Wei Heng: “This world is strange. People only care about when you’ll die; no on 24.8kReads9.6Score4.7kShelves

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    I read this book back when it was still called "Humanity Has Fallen". The plot is tight and mind-bending. A cunning and scheming beast-like detective versus a slum nobleman with a mysterious and wicked aura. Every case has a twist. It's worth reading!

30. 330 外 Is It Really So Strange for a Delivery Driver to Show Up at a Crime Scene? 外卖员出现在案发现场很合理吧？ Clear Summer Night夏夜晴朗Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [System + crime-solving mystery + one heroine] Food delivery driver Su He accidentally gets caught up in a murder case and binds to a God-Tier Choice System! Every choice he makes earns him a reward! With the System's help, his life starts taking some unexpected turns. “Hello, I need to report a murder. Mingjia Community, Building 1, Unit 2, Apartment 603. Someone's been killed... Yes, I'm safe right now... Two people are dead... The killer? Well, I locked him outside... I had nothing to do with 15.7kReads9.2Score1.7kShelves
31. 331 我 My 99 Perfect Hunts 我的99次完美狩猎 Little Half-Immortal of Shu Mountain蜀山小半仙Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted [Realism] [High-IQ crime] [Masterful mind games] [No female lead] [For readers who love logic] The police in Xikang City received a phone call from someone calling himself Ghost, who claimed he would kill a certain person in three days. More than that, he wanted the police to rush out and protect the target. He intended to carry out the killing under the police's tight security. The police took the threat extremely seriously and made careful preparations. When the three days were up, the result 40.3kReads9.3Score4.2kShelves
32. 332 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
33. 333 都 Urban Crime Buster: Extracting Beast Genes 都市悍警：百兽基因提取 Codonopsis-Stewed Chicken党参炖鸡Mystery429k WordsCompleted Three years undercover brought loneliness and isolation, partings in life and death, tender affections, and cold-blooded slaughter. After returning to city life, Gao Han awakens the ability to extract animal genes. Starting as an ordinary criminal investigator, he steadily becomes a hard-hitting cop. Fugitive thug: Stay back! I have a gun. Gao Han: I’ll bet the bullets 11.4kReads8.5Score929Shelves

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    Bearing the marks of three years of purgatory abroad—loneliness gnawed at his bones, blood stained his fingers, and his heart was torn apart. No one knew that beneath that calm exterior lay a raging gene capable of tearing apart the city's undercurrents. When the power of a hundred beasts collides with modern evil: 🔫A ruthless bandit laughs wildly, gun in hand, but his fingertips cut through the air, "I bet your bullets aren't as fast as my hands." 🧠A deranged killer, silent and arrogant, breaks down and begs under his "gentle" interrogation: "I'll tell you everything! Let him out!" 🏢A gangster boss threatens to wipe out his entire family, but he single-handedly kicks open the headquarters door: "Today, we'll decide both victory and death." He is Gao Han. He is the order-breaker who makes murderers beg for mercy, and the ruthless detective who walks the line of rules. The scars of his undercover work are his medals, the genes of a beast are his weapons. When the city's shadows think they are safe, the true "hunter" has already quietly bared his fangs. Click to read and see how a tough police officer uses the most hardcore methods to protect the most tender aspects of justice.

34. 334 我 I’m the Grim Reaper, and I’m About to Start Committing Crimes! 我是死神，我要开始犯罪了！ Newly Enamelled, Drunk with Beauty彩釉醉颜新Mystery659k WordsCompleted [High-IQ Crime] [No Female Lead] [A Rational Madman] [No System] Twenty years ago, Yi Bo's entire family was slaughtered. Twenty years later, he walks out of a psychiatric hospital. From that moment on, the fates of certain people are sealed! Yi Bo swears to uncover the truth behind his family's murder and kill the people responsible! But as his investigation goes deeper, he discovers that things are far from simple. An unseen hand is guiding Yi Bo as he painstakingly unravels the mystery. “The 2.7kReads6.9Score159Shelves

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    This book is highly recommended. Putting everything else aside, the methods of committing crimes alone are eye-opening and mind-bending. It's a rare gem of a book.

35. 335 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
36. 336 和 After Moving in with the Goddess, I Activated the Reward System 和女神同居后，我激活了奖励系统 Secretary Gentleman给事郎Urban4.5M WordsOngoing [Urban + goddess + System + lucky charm + one heroine] Chu Yunyao, the heiress of a wealthy family, is engaged to Zhou Zheng, a police trainee. Her parents deliberately make things difficult for him, saying they’ll only approve the marriage if he reaches the rank of police commissioner within three years. So Zhou Zheng takes the initiative and calls off the engagement. Against her parents’ wishes, Chu Yunyao registers her marriage with Zhou Zheng and moves in with him. They agree to give it thre 43.3kReads8.8Score4.4kShelves

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    Crime-solving novels featuring criminal police detectives.

37. 337 许 Xu Changsheng Investigates 许长生探案 Shanghai Baomu上海宝木Mystery619k WordsCompleted Police Captain Xu Changsheng, known to his team as “Little Zhuge,” faces one tangled case after another. He always manages to unravel the clues, find the key evidence, and bring the criminals to justice. This book records several particularly challenging cases that showcase Xu Changsheng’s deductive skills. 11.2kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves

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    The second season of Xu Changsheng's Detective Stories has begun, continuing the crime-solving drama with one case after another.

38. 338 西 The Bottomless Cave of West Mountain 西山无底洞 Zhang Yunduan张云端Mystery513k WordsCompleted A county Party secretary beloved by the people mysteriously disappears, and a trail of suspicious clues sets off a series of thrilling, convoluted events. With its broad scope and diverse cast, this novel portrays vivid scenes from society and lifelike characters. 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Due to infighting within officialdom, numerous major criminal cases occurred. Solving them wasn't difficult; the challenge lay in obstruction. This book is based on true stories, and even without deliberate mystification, it still possesses an air of mystery…

39. 339 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 purely kind; she's a psychologist. The second book is about forensic medicine. There isn't much romance.

40. 340 官 The Road to Power: Starting as a Seconded Inspector in the Police Department 官道：从借调警厅督查组开始 Jiang He将河Urban7.1M WordsOngoing Li Dong was hospitalized after being injured on duty, and his status-conscious girlfriend cruelly betrayed him. Misfortune may prove to be a blessing in disguise. Starting out at a township police station, he faced criminals without fear and skillfully navigated the infighting within the police force, overcoming every obstacle on his way to the top! 95kReads8.9Score4.6kShelves
41. 341 暗 Hunting Killers in the Dark River: The 1998 Mystery Reopens 暗河追凶：1998谜案重启 Dawn and Gentle Breeze熹微和风Mystery547k WordsCompleted 6.8kReads8.9Score713Shelves

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    In 1998, a horrific case occurred in the woods of Yaojia Village, Meizhuang Town, where a young girl was raped, murdered, and beheaded. The perpetrator remained at large for a long time, and the case reached a stalemate. Twenty years later, a series of murders linked them together, prompting Ding Zhihua to reopen the investigation and finally uncover the truth. 😊🖴

42. 342 许 Xu Changsheng Investigates, II 许长生探案II Shanghai Baomu上海宝木Mystery439k WordsCompleted Police Captain Xu Changsheng, known among his team as “Little Zhuge,” faces one convoluted case after another. He always manages to untangle the clues, find the key evidence, and bring the criminals to justice. This book recounts several challenging cases that showcase Xu Changsheng’s keen powers of deduction. 6.7kReads8.3Score749Shelves
43. 343 她 She Knows Everything 她知道一切 Xiao Yaoyue肖尧月Modern Romance519k WordsCompleted A meeting at a crime scene set Jin Haiyang and Shen Liubai on the path to one another. As the youngest captain of the Haidu City criminal investigation team, he met the youngest forensic science professor at the police academy. Born into a distinguished family, capable and forceful, he saw only her among the countless people around him. Cool and quiet, brilliant beyond compare, she was nevertheless oblivious to the surging feelings between men and women. Fire and ice, the two stumbled into a rel 313Reads8.9Score104Shelves

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    🥰The male lead is a police captain, and the female lead is a forensic medicine professor. He comes from a prestigious family, is strong and capable, and among thousands of people, he only saw her. She is aloof and silent, exceptionally intelligent, yet oblivious to the turbulent emotions between men and women. A series of meticulously planned murder dramas are quietly unfolding. He and she stand side by side, listening together to the last words of the deceased.

44. 344 大 The Great Song Dynasty's Mind-Reading Detective: Ji Chong's Story 大宋读心神探疾冲传 mint Mint Candymint薄荷糖Two Male Leads430k WordsCompleted [System + mind reading] [Mystery solving + romance] [Everyday life in Kaifeng] [Set in an alternate world] [Not based on official history, so please don’t worry about the inconsistencies, dear readers. Sending love!] We’ll defend the realm together, then share a bed! Xin Jichong, the Great Song’s master detective, holds court in Kaifeng, with a powerful figure from the Eastern Depot backing him. From humble beginnings, he rises to become the most powerful person in the Great Song... in bed. Powe 2.8kReads8.9Score370Shelves

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    Ancient detective novel: A modern police officer transmigrates into the body of a young farm boy in ancient times, bound to a system that grants him the ability to read minds.

45. 345 西 A Survival Guide to the Blind-Box Life Under Seattle's Bridges 西雅图桥洞盲盒生存指南 Deep White Noise深度白噪Mystery170k WordsOngoing Seattle, a steel jungle folded beneath the weight of capital. In hillside mansions, the plutocrats party through the night. Beneath the bridges, nameless bodies are tossed into the dark every day like industrial waste. Desperate for money, North American student Lu Di takes a low-level night-shift gig collecting bodies for the King County Medical Examiner's Office, just to stay alive. While everyone else avoids crime scenes, he sees them as untapped gold mines beyond the reach of the law. With 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I'm recommending this one; it's good quality, updates regularly, and it runs both the main storyline and daily activities.

46. 346 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 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A pure crime and suspense novel, featuring exciting cases, suspenseful twists and turns, and endless excitement.

47. 347 诡 The Demon Exorcist's Casebook 诡案妖师簿 Can't Stop Eating干饭不能停Two Male Leads280k WordsCompleted The Demon Kingdom arc is now available. If you're interested in what happens next, please check out Records of Strange Cases in the Demon Kingdom. Thanks for your support! The Great Sheng dynasty, where humans and demons live side by side, has stood for seven hundred years, and peace reigns across the land. In the eleventh year of Emperor Shenzong's reign, the demon god Bai Li takes the form of a silver-haired youth and joins the Court of Judicial Review. He studies under Pei Shaoyou, the c 83Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Tags: Dual Male Leads | Master-Disciple Partnership | Episodic Detective | Human-Demon World | Humorous Suspense Character Highlights: A troublesome demon god's disciple × A poor but capable master from the Dali Temple, they help and sabotage each other while solving cases and chasing criminals. Synopsis: Black Fox intends to establish a demon god realm in the human world. The master and disciple duo track him down from the human world to the demon kingdom, solving strange cases, uncovering conspiracies, and experiencing both humor and sharp wit. Recommended Reading Order: 1. *The Mysterious Cases of the Demon Master* (Human Realm Arc, Completed) → Ideal for beginners, laying the groundwork for the world's development. 2. *The Mysterious Cases of the Demon Kingdom* (Demon Realm + Human Realm, 340,000 words ongoing) → Deeper main plot, high-energy storyline. Recommendation Reason: Fluent and humorous writing, clear and rigorous logic, fast-paced and engaging, interwoven with episodic cases and the main plot, suitable for readers who enjoy lighthearted detective stories and value character interaction and plot logic.

48. 348 妖 Chronicles of Strange Cases in the Demon Kingdom 妖国诡案录 Can't Stop Eating干饭不能停Two Male Leads451k WordsCompleted [Mystery + Fantasy] The Twisted Pair Stirs Up Trouble Once More! Pei Shaoyou, a junior minister at the Dali Court who has ventured into the Demon Kingdom, is forced to enter a perilous region to investigate the Black Fox Case. He finds himself trapped in one deadly predicament after another from the start: a succubus reincarnates in the Morning Dew Forest, a mermaid's shadow fish fetus suddenly appears in the Lingbo Sea, a soul-sucking tree demon emerges in Phoenix Bright City, and a string of f 12Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 349 诡EN The House of Dread 诡舍 The Sound of Wind and Rain at Night,夜来风雨声丶Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted [Infinite-flow + Mild Horror + Survival + One Female Lead] A driverless bus carried a group of cursed people to a strange black lodge… Inside the lodge stood a door stained red with blood. At regular intervals, the cursed were forcibly dragged through the blood-red door and into terrifying worlds, where they had to complete horrifying events… After Ning Qiushui survived one bizarre and terrifying story after another inside the lodge, narrowly escaping death each time, he discovered that none of 711.1kReads9.6Score100.9kShelves

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    These are all crime drama novels with two male leads. Highly recommended!

50. 350 破 Crime Solving: I Can Pinpoint the Killer, and My Deduction Skills Keep Getting Better 破案：我能锁定凶手，推理就变强 Love Taro Pastries爱紫薯酥饼Mystery1.2M WordsOngoing Anning Medical College. Outside the women's dormitory. Bao Jun followed a short-haired girl with a suspicious look, glancing around nervously in case someone suddenly jumped out. If word got out that he'd gone into the women's dorm, his social life would basically be over. “Senior Lu, are you really just asking me to fix your computer?” As they neared the dorm supervisor's office, Bao Jun finally blurted out the question he'd been holding in all the way there. The short-haired senior ahead turne 112Reads5.9Score—Shelves

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