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1. 1 第 Investigation Unit Seven 第七调查组 Candied Sweet Potato Cake拔丝蛋糕地瓜Mystery464k WordsCompleted [No CP] [Pure Detective Cases] [Intellectual Showdown] [Mystery and Intrigue] No romance, only logic. No personal vendettas, only justice. A collection of standalone stories. Read whichever ones you like. Thank you all for your support! Seven years ago, the "White Whale" left behind three perfect crimes, casting an indelible shadow over the police force. Seven years later, that shadow returns. Lin Tao, head of the city's criminal investigation unit, leads his team against a network whose members 506Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Here are a few gems to recommend to fellow crime fiction enthusiasts. Each book features meticulously crafted cases, from elaborately staged deaths and body swaps to serial murders concealing hidden pasts. The investigations rely entirely on physical evidence and deduction, avoiding the glorification of protagonists and offering particularly poignant portrayals of human nature behind the cases. Each book boasts a distinct style, so pick one to read when you're looking for something to read!

2. 2 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 14.9kReads6.2Score99414d adds
3. 3 骨 Sin in the Bone 骨中罪 Candied Sweet Potato Cake拔丝蛋糕地瓜Mystery438k WordsOngoing Everything is made by hand, so read without worry. Corpses don't lie. But the living do. Forensic pathologist Shen Yan uses a knife to cut through every disguise. Detective Lin Wanxing has eyes that see through every lie. They believe in neither ghosts nor gods, nor in coincidence. They believe only in evidence. But when the evidence starts lying, when the people around you become strangers, when the reflection in the mirror makes an expression that isn't its own... Who can you still trust 318Reads—Score—14d adds
4. 4 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, 6.5kReads—Score50614d adds
5. 5 隐 Unspoken Words [Crime Investigation] 隐言【刑侦】 Little Strawberry Between the Pages书间小草莓Mystery239k WordsOngoing [Two Strong Leads + Episodic Stories + Ensemble Cast + Casework + Suspense + Deduction] [Quick-Witted, Courageous Young Lawyer & Blunt, Sharp-Tongued Captain] This world hides countless evildoers who invade and commit crimes without restraint, bringing about endless tragedies. Yet this world is also home to countless unsung heroes, whose very existence is dedicated to destroying every force of evil. "The unspoken words of the innocent are buried in their hearts. I will speak for them." "The unsp 3.8kReads—Score70814d adds

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   This one is quite nice.

6. 6 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 3.2kReads9.3Score77414d adds

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   A really nice book, I was blown away after reading it.

7. 7 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 1.2kReads9.3Score49414d adds
8. 8 干 How Could Anyone in Crime Investigation Stay Sane? 干刑侦的哪有不疯的 Wicked Stink Bug恶毒臭屁虫Mystery435k WordsCompleted The rating just came out. It'll go up! [Highly capable, icy policewoman vs. commanding, all-round criminal investigation captain] Tan Nian'an inherits her father's badge number and joins the criminal investigation squad as a parachuted-in deputy captain. She wants to uncover the truth behind her parents' brutal deaths, find the younger brother who was taken from her, and become a good police officer. But when Zhou Yan first sees her, he doesn't think she'll be able to stay. She's too beautiful, 5.6kReads8.7Score69914d adds

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   This is great! It's a crime-solving romance, with both the male and female leads being police officers. The story unfolds through episodic cases, and their relationship develops gradually.

9. 9 恶 The Evil Tale (Complete) 恶谭（全文） Bai Ze白泽Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted [Suspense + criminal investigation + deduction + episodic cases + the depths of human nature + no romance + crime-solving focus] “When a person’s heart is filled with darkness, evil takes root there. The guilty are not the criminals, but those who create the darkness.” A distress call received in the early hours comes from a dead person’s phone number. A murder in a village is reported in the news, with the Wolf God suspected of being responsible! Men in Liangcheng are repeatedly found to have b 1.4kReads8.8Score19714d adds

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   A locked-room murder, a perfect alibi, a talking corpse. The real culprit is right in front of you, but you can't see him! This crime novel makes 99% of readers guess the ending wrong.

10. 10 破 Dawn of Murder 1: Undercurrent 破晓杀机1：暗潮 The Out-of-Control Editorial Department失控编辑部Mystery165k WordsCompleted [Criminal Investigation and Deduction + Criminal Psychology + Stunning Twists + Horror + Wild Imagination] On the square of the Police University, a horrifying corpse lies curled inside a shattered sculpture, its face contorted as if frozen in a silent scream. Even more unsettling, a note found in the victim's stomach eerily foretells the crime scene. Chen Ye has only just become a police officer when he is handed such a difficult case, and this is only the beginning. A string of deaths shatters 761Reads8.9Score13114d adds

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    Behind every case lies a heart-wrenching story. This novel kept me up all night; its impact was profound!

11. 11 人 A World Out of Balance 人间失衡 Xiao Youqian萧有钱Mystery94k WordsCompleted [Mind-bending suspense + short stories + no overarching plot + crime + criminal investigation + shocking twists + stories of ordinary people] The deepest wounds are often inflicted by those closest to us. A bloody case at an old family home, shrouded in mystery. Who is the real killer? After her father dies of illness, her sister-in-law sells her to northern Myanmar! The body of a baby girl is found in the woods. A kidnapping case turns into a murder investigation. Who would target an innocent i 224Reads8.3Score—14d adds
12. 12 沉 Lost in You 沉溺 Meng Xie梦邪Mystery482k WordsCompleted A week ago, An Lan’s criminal investigation unit received a report about a strange kidnapping that had taken place on the night of the twenty-fifth of this month. The people who reported it were Long Jia, a student who had taken a year-long leave from Provincial Normal University, and her mother. During the rescue operation, an anonymous video appeared on the campus video-bulletin website of Xuan City’s famous Provincial Normal University. These two seemingly unrelated exposés would set off the 846Reads8.8Score—14d adds
13. 13 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 6.7kReads6.9Score80614d adds

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

14. 14 我 I’m Trapped in an Endless Case File 我陷入了无限案卷 Sweetheart Spade甜心黑桃Mystery134k WordsCompleted A cool-headed genius detective heroine × a street thug hero with a sharp instinct Chen Meng has solved countless cases. After every case is closed, she returns to “reality”: familiar streets, ordinary dates, and people who are alive. Then she discovers that none of it is reality. It’s the beginning of the next case file. The cases never end, because she has never truly left. 17Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is an incredibly good suspenseful mystery novel. If you don't like it, you can hit me!

15. 15 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 29Reads—Score—14d adds
16. 16 左 My Left Eye Rewinds Time, My Right Eye Judges: From the Start, White Hair Rules Forensics 左眼回溯右眼审：开局白发镇刑侦 A Bowl of Soup Curry一碗汤咖喱Mystery108k WordsOngoing [Criminal Investigation] [Face-Slapping] [Revenge] [Urban Fantasy] [Episodic Cases + Main Story] I awakened an eye that burns through my lifespan. My hair turned white overnight, but I could see the past and judge the guilty. With my left hand, I turn back time. With my right, I command hell. When I used the little life I had left to gaze at the mastermind smiling at a charity gala, the entire Yunding Group began to tremble. 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This new book is very well written!

17. 17 坠 Fallen from Grace 坠落失格 Zhi Jin纸今Mystery202k WordsOngoing Psychological suspense | High-IQ battle of wits | The boundary between reality and illusion collapses | Criminal profiling “My name is Chi Xiaochuan. I’m 26 years old, a hyperthymesia patient, and a full-time writer. Years from now, when I write this book, I’ll still remember that rainy night ten years ago. When the creator becomes the one to solve the puzzle, will the words on the page bring salvation, or lead to an even deeper trap? I’m not a profiler. I’m just someone who writes stories. I do 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The murders of three working women living alone lead to clues pointing to their attendance records at a chain of bookstores and cafes. The "spiritual healing alliance" that connects them is not a warm and supportive community, but a secret channel for the killer to select targets.

18. 18 罪 The Crime Specimen Museum 罪案标本馆 Fu Zhaolan傅昭澜Two Male Leads703k WordsCompleted (The rating just came out and is still climbing) [Two male leads + equally matched + criminal investigation captain x stone-faced forensic pathologist + one-on-one romance + devoted couple + happy ending] A genius forensic pathologist and a tough, battle-hardened detective join forces to unravel baffling major cases. Bizarre murders, serial puzzles, and locked-room mysteries keep cropping up. Everyone else is at a loss, but these two face every challenge head-on. He charges into danger, protect 3.9kReads8.6Score62114d adds

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    The second season is out, so you can enjoy it without worry! The charismatic and hot-tempered detective captain Yan Jiyuan and the cold-faced, sharp-tongued forensic doctor Jiang Yuan team up, chasing suspects from muddy fields to high seas, digging for clues among piles of corpses, and finding the real culprit amidst gunfire. The cases are bizarre and mind-bending, and the romance is delicate and captivating—you won't be able to stop watching!

19. 19 法 The Forensic Doctor Was Supposed to Be His Partner, So Why Is He the Exception? 法医是给他搭档的，怎么成了例外 Fu Zhaolan傅昭澜Two Male Leads1.5M WordsCompleted Crime Scene Specimen Room 2. A modern crime investigation novel starring Yan Jiyuan and Jiang Yuan, with many new supporting characters. A dual-clean, dual-strong pairing, with standalone cases and no characters acting stupidly. Hope you enjoy! 1kReads9.4Score32614d adds
20. 20 镜 The Mirrorflower Case Files 镜花罪案录 Muzi Surong木子苏蓉Mystery367k WordsCompleted The Mirror Blossom Case Files In Nanzhou, an ancient city with a history of a thousand years, its most refined culture is being twisted into the most intricate criminal code. Rookie police officer Chu Ran discovers that behind an unsolved case her father has investigated for twenty years lies a dark network called “Mirror Blossom,” which uses Tang poetry as its code system. Its workings are chilling: the most elegant tonal patterns disguise the bloodiest criminal orders, while the most timeles 49Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A series of cases occurred in Nanzhou City, leaving behind a fragment of a poem. New policewoman Chu Ran knew—this was a marking method used in unsolved cases from twenty years ago. Her father was in charge of investigating those cases, but was forced to resign. In the special task force, two men accompanied her through the darkness. Ning Xing, the SWAT team leader, was the knife of the action group. Cold, sharp, and always in front of her. Jiang Qi, the task force leader, was the soul of the clue analysis. Calm, restrained, and always half a step behind her. And then there was Xu Ziqiu. He shouldn't be here, yet he was. He came from the other side of "Mirror Flower," looking at her as if she were from another world. The investigation deepened. Those fragments of the poem, when pieced together, formed a complete crime coding system—using the meter of Tang poetry to package criminal instructions, and using poetic imagery to mark crime scenes. This system was called "Mirror Flower." She was only one step away from it back then. Three men, three kinds of protection. Ning Xing's protection was the kind that stood in front of her, able to take a bullet for her. Jiang Qi's protection was buried deep in his heart, never spoken aloud until death. Xu Ziqiu's protection was like standing on the opposite side, yet turning his back on you. One protected with fervor and intensity. The other protected subtly and without a trace. The third protected in a way that defied categorization. Later, Jiang Qi sacrificed himself. That was the only time he lost control—the night Chu Ran collapsed, he held her, trembling with sobs, in his arms, holding her so tightly it felt like he wanted to meld her into his very bones. Before dawn, he buried those feelings back deep within his heart. Then he was gone. Only when the mirror is shattered can the flower be seen. The one who chose to break the mirror became the moon's reflection in the water—no need to retrieve it, just remember that he once reflected light in the darkness. Surprisingly, there aren't many book reviews for this new author and book; honest feedback is needed.

21. 21 犯 Crime Scene: A Homicide Captain’s Casebook 犯罪现场：刑警队长的死亡手札 Little Master小师傅Mystery257k WordsCompleted Tension! Suspense! Thrills! Disappearances! Kidnappings! Murders! A sealed room used to kill, cursed villagers, a sinister mirror... Who is the real culprit lurking in the darkness? 731Reads9.1Score5314d adds

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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.

22. 22 绝 Top-Secret Criminal Case Files 绝密刑事档案 Out-of-Control Theater失控剧场Mystery58k WordsCompleted Uncover major criminal cases in China, explore the truth behind them, and reveal the dark side of human nature. This series investigates and analyzes shocking major criminal cases from China in recent years. On a street on a rainy night, a taxi driver kills four people in a row, then sexually abuses and dismembers the bodies, taking photos as keepsakes! A newlywed couple vanishes overnight. What cruel crimes took place during those eight hours of impenetrable darkness? Hong'an, December 26: Eigh 4.8kReads9.5Score37614d adds
23. 23 刑 A Crime Reporter’s Notes: The Ledger of Life and Death in Real Cases 刑侦记者手记：真实罪案的生死簿 Ask the Cold问冷Mystery58k WordsCompleted Where there are people, there's not only the “jianghu,” but also life and death. How long life lasts, we cannot know. But death comes at its own pace for everyone. One case after another unfolds, and killers spring up like bamboo shoots, piercing the calm surface of the world. As layer upon layer of real evidence is stripped away, their ugly faces are exposed. What happened to the missing young couple during their final eight hours? A pair of lecherous eyes follows a young woman's skirt, trailin 455Reads9.1Score—14d adds
24. 24 谷 Flowers at the Bottom of the Valley 谷底的花 Li Shixin立十辛Mystery367k WordsCompleted [Slice-of-life mystery + deduction + crime solving + case-of-the-week + serious drama] Main characters: Lu Jun (forensic pathology intern) vs. Chen Zhou (criminal investigation team captain) Six years ago, a family upheaval completely changed Lu Jun's personality, and his family sent him abroad. Six years later, Lu Jun returned to China and voluntarily joined Chen Zhou's workplace. The two are twelve years apart in age. Their relationship shifted from close friends to an awkward “uncle and nephe 1.2kReads—Score13414d adds

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    A crime thriller you absolutely shouldn't miss! Highly recommended, this series uses episodic cases for suspense and mystery. Don't let the unassuming title fool you; the male lead is incredibly likable—a super cute intern forensic pathologist. No one who reads it can resist him! Plus, the author's writing is excellent, not at all padded, and the descriptions of investigative techniques are very professional. [I highly recommend it!]

25. 25 重 Reborn in 1993: I'm a Criminal Profiling Specialist 重生1993：我是刑侦侧写师 Listening to the Wind Beyond the Tower楼外听风Mystery2.5M WordsOngoing [Crime Investigation] [Case-Solving Focus] Lin Zhimo, a leading expert in criminal psychology, is reborn as a frail records clerk at a police station in 1993. While violent criminals run rampant and veteran detectives rely on legwork, he opens his notebook and says, “The killer is 28, left-handed, has a stutter, rides a green bicycle, and lives within three blocks.” The captain tears up his report. “Get back to the records room!” A week later, when a suspect matching every detail is arrested, th 3.1kReads6.6Score27014d adds

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    Investigative and case-handling recommendations

26. 26 倒 The Unlucky Police Chief: Every Shift Brings a Murder 倒霉警长：一值班就来命案 Muzi Surong木子苏蓉Mystery96k WordsCompleted Every case pushes the limits of human nature. Every chapter turns conventional wisdom on its head. Not for the faint of heart! My name is Lu Xun, and everyone at the Lijiao Bridge Police Station knows me as the “unlucky police captain.” I seem to have a natural magnet for murder cases. Whenever I'm on duty, there's a body in the Yu River, a corpse in a freezer, a dismembered body in an apartment, a body soaked in poison... One bizarre case after another always finds its way to me. The darker a 195Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A refined villain's ultimate reversal ✨ The most morbid tenderness, the most cruel murder! He is a gentle and refined traditional Chinese medicine doctor, impeccably dressed, with a gentle demeanor and humble manner. No one knows that this seemingly gentle man has personally orchestrated an extremely romantic death sacrifice. Two unrequited loves, two ex-girlfriends who mysteriously disappeared. He doesn't believe in the fickleness of human nature, and becomes obsessed with divination and developing his own bone-dissolving formula, attempting to keep his lovers in a special way! "Fate has decayed, so I will use bones as amber to hide the years and days." Iterative prescriptions, cruel bone experiments, behind the clean clinic lies a freezer hiding corpses, traces of decay, and obliterated humanity. A tiny flaw in the purchase order pierces through all pretense, leaving the perfect murderer nowhere to hide! Beneath the calm surface lies an abyss, beneath the gentle exterior lies only sin and evil! A suffocating atmosphere throughout, the darkness of humanity is fully revealed, and the reversal is completely unexpected! Watch "The Unlucky Sheriff: A Major Case Happens Every Time He's on Duty" to see the police tear down the facade and uncover the shocking bone amber murder case!

27. 27 宫 The Palace Case 宫案 Ling Tian灵天Ancient Romance515k WordsCompleted [Mystery + strange encounters and urban legends + deduction + psychology + crime + high-IQ crime + supernatural suspense] A partnership across 400 years to solve historical mysteries Su Yue, a famous psychological counselor, is accidentally caught up in the mysterious death of a popular young actress suffering from depression, who falls from a building. Forced to move out of her home, she settles into a secluded house in the suburbs, where a strange, abandoned mailbox stands outside. While helpi 1.2kReads9.3Score15514d adds
28. 28 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 3.3kReads9.2Score51614d adds

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    It's great, highly recommended!

29. 29 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 3.4kReads9.1Score48414d adds
30. 30 恶 Dark Tales 2: The Fame and Fortune Circuit 恶谭2：名利场 The Out-of-Control Editorial Department失控编辑部Mystery267k WordsCompleted [Mind-bending mystery + criminal investigation + deduction + episodic stories + the depths of human nature + stunning twists + hard-core sleuthing] “Where fame and fortune reign, disputes are sure to arise.” A woman's corpse hidden inside a Buddha statue in an ancient temple, a mysterious online celebrity, and a group of suspects with tangled connections: Tan Zheng takes on a baffling murder case. As the investigation deepens, he discovers that the case is far more complicated than it first appe 254Reads9.3Score11114d adds

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    I won't allow anyone not to have seen these! Please bookmark them now! These are the kind of shows you'll regret not watching—absolutely amazing! Fast-paced, incredibly mind-bending, intellectually stimulating, and not at all overly sentimental! [Masterpiece by Sparrow Food][Masterpiece by Sparrow Food][Masterpiece by Sparrow Food]

31. 31 恶 Dark Tales 3: The Abyss of Desire 恶谭3：欲望渊 The Out-of-Control Editorial Department失控编辑部Mystery209k WordsCompleted [Mystery + criminal investigation + deduction + episodic cases + the depths of human nature + no romance + solving cases] [Desire is a wildfire, hard to contain once it spreads. It burns away reason, leaving only ashes behind.] Young Jiang Tingxu was presumed to have died by suicide, but years later he suddenly reappears and mercilessly kills the family members he once knew. A bizarre family history begins to come to light... The shocking discovery of several skeletons brings Longxue Village, a 202Reads9.2Score9614d adds
32. 32 恶 Dark Tales 4: Tides of the Sea of Hate 恶谭4：恨海潮 The Out-of-Control Editorial Department失控编辑部Urban175k WordsCompleted [Mystery + Criminal investigation + Deduction + Case-by-case mysteries + The depths of human nature + No romance + Focused on solving cases] [Love and hate are poison. In excess, they consume flesh and blood and devour the soul.] A student at a foreign studies university carries explosives into a classroom, causing a tragedy that shocks the entire city! A wealthy boy vanishes on a rainy night, and his body surfaces in the river the next day. But the circumstances of his drowning are riddled with 245Reads9.7Score10214d adds
33. 33 恶 Dark Tales 5: The Power Game 恶谭5：权势局 The Out-of-Control Editorial Department失控编辑部Mystery243k WordsCompleted [Mystery + Criminal investigation + Deduction + Case-by-case mysteries + The depths of human nature + No romance + Focused on solving cases] [Beneath the power, there is nothing but desire] A dismembered body is found in an alley, its bones and flesh mixed with pork. The brutal method of killing is appalling, and the victim’s wife has vanished without a trace! A popular young star dies mysteriously in a luxury hotel. The crime scene is covered in blood, but a malfunctioning surveillance system l 146Reads9.2Score10014d adds
34. 34 长 At the End of the Long Night 长夜尽头 Su Baibai苏白白白Mystery182k WordsCompleted [Crime Investigation + Based on Real Cases + Two Male Leads] After moving to Yucheng, Bai Li runs into Ji Yunshu, his childhood friend who is now a police captain, during a robbery investigation. A murder takes place at Bai Li's pet hospital. The crime scene has been meticulously staged, with no clues to be found, and Bai Li himself becomes a suspect! But when investigators follow the trail from the crime scene, they discover that the killer is a psychiatric patient?! And the seemingly insignifi 635Reads8.3Score10014d adds

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

35. 35 悬 Suspenseful Investigation 悬侦 Camille可蜜儿Mystery504k WordsOngoing The city is a vast chessboard, and all living beings are its pieces. He heard the sound of a chess piece falling: a taunt from hell, and a death knell leading to the truth. Every cold case has an ending. He used the dead as a mirror to reconstruct the sins of the living, and the chess game as a ruse to conceal a heart that devoured people. 793Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Many people are hesitant to start reading new books because they fear the setup will be too long and there will be too many characters to remember. The episodic format naturally solves this problem—"Suspense Detective" doesn't require you to start from the first chapter and work your way through; you can just open any case and get into it. The relationships between the characters are naturally revealed through the cases, making it easy and effortless to read.

36. 36 警 Captain, Stop Flirting: The Forensic Doctor Is Losing His Mind 警花队长别撩了，法医先生要疯了 Cloud Bao Tangtang云宝糖糖Mystery79k WordsOngoing Ye Xi, a former narcotics officer, was suddenly appointed captain of a criminal investigation team. In a short time, she solved one difficult case after another, earning the respectful nickname Captain Ye from everyone around her. Ye Xi had always kept her personal and professional lives strictly separate, until Si Ye unexpectedly entered her life. Their first meeting was a comedy of errors. Si Ye came across her at her lowest and, with one offhand warning, set their fates on a tangled course. I 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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

37. 37 警 Officer, Stop Guessing! I’m Really Innocent! 警官别猜了，我真的是无辜的啊 Cloud Bao Tangtang云宝糖糖Mystery212k WordsOngoing Everyone thought Jiang Yi was quiet and ill-tempered, but no one expected her to be decisive and cool-headed. When a case came up, she calmly analyzed the situation and offered to act as bait to help the police catch the killer. When they asked what she used to do, Jiang Yi said, "Maybe I was an assassin." Police officer: "?" The word "maybe" really carries a lot of weight. Later, after the police became her colleagues, her talent for solving cases was impossible to miss. Her coworkers nearly we 1.9kReads—Score23014d adds

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    I'm really good-looking, I think it's very good-looking. Hugh is the kind of traditional, ensemble piece. Aquarius is really good-looking, I think it's very good-looking. Hugh is the kind of traditional, ensemble piece.

38. 38 四 Forty-Eight Thousand Years Old 四万八千岁 Zhu Qinzhe朱沁哲276k WordsCompleted (Mystery + adventure + ensemble cast) (Urban riddles, ancient Shu ciphers, three bound together, talent as a curse) In the ancient city of the wilderness of Shu, a divine stone fell from the sky, unleashing an ancestral curse that would span generations. In the modern city of Haiyao, eye doctor Pei Zhouyong and Qin Zong, matriarch of the Qin family, have their lives entangled with a divine relic because of their Zan clan bloodline. A headless corpse brings them together with Ren Zili, a blind 35Reads7.9Score414d adds

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    One is a realistic suspenseful crime thriller, and the other is a fantasy suspense thriller; both are about solving cases, with each case linked to the next.

39. 39 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 5.9kReads9.0Score89414d adds

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    The investigation is meticulously crafted with a tightly woven plot, full of intricate details, and the suspects are unpredictable. The system is essentially an NPC assistant; there's no AI, so you can watch with confidence.

40. 40 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 3.7kReads9.3Score40114d adds
41. 41 被 The Truth Buried by Time 被岁月掩埋的真相 Quiet Silence微黙61k WordsCompleted The Truth Buried by Time 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The investigation and case handling are very exciting! [Note]

42. 42 大 The Great Ming’s Master Thief: The Imperial Guards Forced Me to Investigate a Case 大明神偷：被锦衣卫逼去查案 Xiangchun Slams the Table祥春拍案Historical274k WordsOngoing Transmigration to the Jiajing era | No System | Embroidered Uniform Guard | Mystery and Investigation | Political Schemes | Lighthearted Comedy During the Jiajing era, modern master thief Chu Zhongtian transmigrates into the Ming Dynasty and becomes the legendary thief known as "One Plum Blossom." No System, no status screen, no golden finger handed down from heaven. The moment he arrives, he's captured by the Embroidered Uniform Guard. His handwriting is so sloppy when he signs his confession 85Reads—Score14614d adds

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    A fantastic story with an amazing premise! Set in the Ming Dynasty, a master thief assists the Imperial Guards in solving a case. The plot is novel, suspenseful, and mind-bending, with a truly captivating storyline! It's a truly excellent work; I really enjoyed it, and everyone should check it out! [Eye roll] 🤤🤮😂 [stunned][fearful]

43. 43 紫 Fragrant Dust on Purple Paths 紫陌香尘 Eagle23雄鹰23Mystery204k WordsCompleted Drawing on more than a decade of experience as a police officer and my broader understanding of society, I wrote this original social realist mystery novel. This is not a wish-fulfillment story. It spans 20 years from beginning to end, with dozens of clues and echoes woven throughout. I hope to share it with readers who are patient and enjoy thinking things through. There are two cases, but what truth will you see in them? The Fragrance of Purple Dust is divided into four volumes, each named wit 20Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A social suspense thriller suitable for film adaptation. The author worked at a local police station for over ten years and, combined with personal reflections, explores life and growth with you. Foreshadowing is already laid in the title and cover. Can you tell who the cross and the face on the cover belong to?

44. 44 我 I Use Innate Yi Divination to Outwit a Top Detective 我用先天易探卷赢刑侦满级大佬 Xiao Chengxiang小橙湘Urban413k WordsCompleted Also known as I Solve Cases with the Primordial Book of Changes, and the Hexagram Says I’m the Real Killer. This author delves into mystery and traditional culture, exploring the rational core of folk magic and the sparks created when it collides with modern criminal investigation techniques. They excel at constructing intricate mysteries full of twists, weaving ancient wisdom into bizarre cases to tell gripping stories of human nature, fate, and redemption at the boundary between science and th 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A master detective solves cases with evidence, while the protagonist uses divination to solve them! He uses innate numerology to find the murderer's location and observes Qi to uncover hidden clues. The twists and turns of the serial cases are chilling, and he even gets himself involved in a 30-year-old cold case. The combination of metaphysics and criminal investigation is truly addictive!

45. 45 刑 Major Crime Investigation Files 刑侦大案录 A Life Like a Probe探似人生Mystery3.8M WordsCompleted 6.5kReads6.9Score42414d adds

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    Criminal investigation, good-looking

46. 46 南 The Struggle for the North and South 南北逐鹿记 Gao Tingting高听听Historical582k WordsOngoing No System, no transmigration, just an alternate-history novel. See how a streetwise youth rises from the corners of the jianghu to the heights of the imperial court, and how his street-level mindset transforms into the art of ruling like an emperor. 28Reads—Score15614d adds

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    A truly captivating historical novel! No system, no time travel, just an alternate history story—a street urchin rises from humble beginnings to the highest echelons of the court! The plot is tight, the story is original, this book is absolutely amazing!! I fell in love with it the moment I saw the synopsis and have been following it ever since [rolling eyes] 😠🤮 [fear][stunned]

47. 47 监 The Third Frame in the Surveillance Footage 监控里的第三帧 Yunan Shu予楠书7k WordsCompleted The Third Frame in the Security Footage —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's about solving the case.

48. 48 诡 Crime Scene 诡案现场 Sun Mingyuan孙铭苑Mystery2.0M WordsCompleted When he was twenty, a blank painting was enshrined in the ancestral hall at a crime scene. Why were two male corpses embracing beneath an ancient tree? Was the shadow inside the house a person or a ghost? After all the confusing clues, was the killer human or ghost? 370Reads8.6Score4314d adds

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    The ultimate treat for mystery fans! 😎 The case is ingeniously designed, the logic is rigorous, and the writing is superb. You'll be deeply moved long after you finish reading it!

49. 49 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 215Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book is quite good; you guys should check it out. It's the kind of story where a female forensic pathologist and a police captain develop feelings for each other over time. The female forensic pathologist is different from normal people; she's obsessive. But she and he can solve cases together, cooperating with each other from initially disliking each other to eventually joining forces. The last part is a strange tale about rules, which you might also enjoy.

50. 50 哟 Hey! That Has-Been Is Solving Cases on a Dating Show Again 哟！糊咖又在恋综破案啦 Cloud Bao Tangtang云宝糖糖Modern Romance67k WordsOngoing Everyone calls Ning Ning a useless pretty face who only knows how to ride the popularity of dating reality shows, an illegitimate fake heiress the Ning family is ashamed to acknowledge. Only Ning Ning and her husband, Mo Xiao, know that she is a suspended criminal investigation detective with extraordinary abilities, while Mo Xiao has a broken plot System bound to him. The System wails frantically in Mo Xiao's mind every day: Host! Ning Ning, that vicious supporting actress, is about to derail t 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The first one is super good, a crime-solving story with romance elements, a huge and very interesting book. The second one is purely crime-solving, also very good. The last one is a collection of strange tales based on rules, which is also very fun.

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