Mystery and Detective Fiction 悬疑推理小说

1. 251 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
2. 252 破 Mysterious Case Files: The Strange Mark 破案迷踪之诡异的印记 Chicken with Sour Bamboo Shoots酸笋煮鸡Mystery429k WordsCompleted The restaurant’s delicious “ostrich meat,” a husband drowned in the bathroom, half a charred foot in a trash can, a woman hanged in a roast duck oven, a dead woman giving birth, raising little ghosts, “human centipedes,” burying people alive as construction sacrifices, and a cat abuser. The methods of murder are endlessly varied: killing by chance, hypnosis, drugs, dismemberment, murder, suicide, crimes of passion, and revenge killings. The victims bear eerie markings. Little fingers go missing. 576Reads7.5Score—Shelves
3. 253 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
4. 254 谁 Who Stole My Luck? Pay It Back Tenfold 谁借了我的运气，十倍还回来 So Very Chubby大胖了啊Mystery563k WordsCompleted Beneath the surface of the modern city, ancient feng shui arts truly exist as a system unto themselves. True feng shui masters command four levels of mastery: “reading qi, arranging the landscape, seizing momentum, and changing fate.” By stirring the power of heaven and earth through the human heart, they determine life and death, prosperity and decline, without a sound. —Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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   Recommended for those experiencing a reading slump! Exploring the dark side of the city from the perspective of a feng shui master, this novel offers a unique angle and unfolds in a way that differs from typical suspense novels, making it incredibly captivating!

5. 255 失 The Unbalanced Abyss 失衡归墟 Although Not But Is虽然不但是Mystery584k WordsOngoing [Original | Not a power fantasy | Not mindless | Golden finger | Suspense and horror game | Self-redemption] “Let’s play hide-and-seek. You be It, and I’ll hide. Can you find me?” A text from an unknown number dragged Liu Xu into a deadly game set in the world of a novel. When he woke, he was inside an ancient theater governed by bizarre rules. Its master delighted in watching people die, and anyone who lost the game would vanish into a wisp of green smoke beneath the stage. As the other players —Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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   The rules are bizarre, the loser turns to smoke—can you find the one who's hiding?

6. 256 一 I Accidentally Committed a Crime 一不小心犯了罪 Mist at the Heart's Tip迷雾心尖Rural Life243k WordsCompleted In the February chill of Wushi Village, five-year-old Ding Ding lay collapsed in a vegetable patch, her tiny, cold body wrapped in a bright yellow cloak. A rusty nail embedded in her foot, a fatal bruise from a skull fracture at her temple: Detective Jiang Yuan knew at a glance this was no accident, nor a simple act of murder! As the investigation deepened, the case grew shrouded in mystery. Beneath the village entrance’s parasol tree, three black stones had been arranged in a sinister “Three Yi 34Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This book is worth reading.

7. 257 烟EN Misty Rain Tower 烟雨楼 A Night of Misty Rain一夕烟雨Eastern Fantasy9.5M WordsOngoing [The print edition is now available nationwide at all major retailers] "Traditional xuanhuan" "No harem" In the land of Jiuzhou stands a tower called the Misty Rain Tower. Its master, Li Qingzhi, is hailed as a peerless prodigy, holding life and death in his hands beneath the cover of night. Yet what the world doesn’t know is that someone else stands behind the Misty Rain Tower, its true founder. Using the guise of a spoiled young master as cover, he manipulates the winds and clouds and plots ac 868.2kReads9.6Score68.1kShelves

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   I stayed up all night to finish this post-apocalyptic suspense novel. It's a story of rebirth, revenge, and high-IQ battles, with so many plot twists that it's mind-blowing. The descriptions of human nature are incredibly realistic, and the scope is vast and absolutely mind-bending!

8. 258 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

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   These four books are a perfect match for the requirements! They each cover a case in several chapters, with reasoning processes and explanations of human nature. They are scary; I personally suggest not reading them at night. Last time I read them, I was too scared to sleep. Rating: 4.5 Stars

9. 259 地 A Hellish Start: Higher-Dimensional Bigwigs Watch Me Wipe Out the Competition 地狱开局高维大佬围观我反杀全场 So Very Lucky特别幸运呀Mystery190k WordsCompleted Wealthy families, revenge on villains, transmigrate into a book, power couples From the start, Jiang Mian appears in handcuffs on a livestream after transmigrating into the body of a castoff from a wealthy family. She lowers her eyes and smiles coldly, using forensic logic to tear everything apart. A crystal chandelier murder, antique poison bait, a tea party trap: all become evidence she can use to turn the tables. Pei Yuyan, a higher-dimensional observer, shuts off billions of screens for her —Reads7.4Score—Shelves

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   She doesn't use brute force; she uses psychological principles—making the abuser self-destruct and the accuser expose themselves.

10. 260 执 The Scribe: 2035 执笔人：2035 Ling Yunfly凌云flyMystery79k WordsOngoing In 2035, after the Great Depression, the brutal murder game known as script-killing had become widespread. As the games grew ever more intense, this deadly pastime reached unprecedented levels of influence during an economic downturn. More and more script-killing venues opened, and the authorities began to turn a blind eye. This also gave rise to new professions in some places. Some earned generous rewards and pay by achieving perfect endings in the games; others took commissions from the wealth —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is amazing! [OK][Learned it] Set in 2035, after the Great Depression, murder mystery games have become brutal killing games, giving rise to the profession of "game hunters"—making money by helping people achieve perfect endings, even influencing social ratings. The protagonists are transported to independent story spaces, where NPCs could be killers. Choosing a role and making decisions directly impacts survival rates; every step is like walking a tightrope. The author seamlessly blends the oppressive atmosphere of a future economic downturn with the tension and excitement of murder mystery games, creating a realistic and suffocating atmosphere without any exaggerated settings. If you enjoy suspense, futuristic themes, or are obsessed with murder mystery games, this book is definitely worth checking out. The more you read, the more curious you'll be about what will happen next!

11. 261 诡 Case Files, Delivered Fast 诡案速递 Rain Ink Eight Desolations雨墨八荒Mystery254k WordsCompleted [Two male leads, no female lead, not a wish-fulfillment story] In a city gripped by turmoil, my partner and I run a little café. Every so often, we receive an express package with no return address. Inside is either a sheet of paper or some object. These seemingly pointless gestures turn out to be connected to a series of unsolved cases. Lost in the fog of suspicion and uncertainty, we try to use our wits to piece together what really happened. 9Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    Who would have thought a coffee shop would become the starting point of a detective case? The two male protagonists receive a mysterious package, leading them from newspaper clippings of a 1994 guqin theft to witnessing the theft of a national treasure at a concert, a stage power outage, an attack on Chairman Lu, and unusual security – the clues close in step by step. The calm protagonist investigates the powder and digs into the background, while the proactive protagonist rushes to the scene and memorizes details. The premise is novel and the logic is sound; it gets more exciting as it goes on!

12. 262 永 The Immortal Britannia 永生的布里塔利亚 Unraveled Puppy开线小狗Urban959k WordsOngoing [The gods gave me a key and named you, asking you to follow me to a better world.] When conspiracies between two worlds shatter their fragile peace, when higher-dimensional beings treat the fate of all life as a plaything, then beneath the seemingly orderly surface, every inch of tranquility is soaked in a bloody mire of lies and schemes. And those “eyes” beyond the rules watch this grand drama with keen interest, using all living beings as pieces and their joys and sorrows as bait. We will figh 18Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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    A strange blue light in Wutong Alley entangles the fates of three children in an invisible web: Bai Jinyu, who possesses a chip; the child drawing circles; and Luo Jiutian, an orphan clutching a glass bead. All three become targets of pursuit, behind which lies a gamble on immortality spanning a thousand years.

13. 263 没 A World Without Laws!! 没有法律的异世界！！ Xiang Yun, Who Loves Hong Kong-Style Egg Tarts爱吃港式蛋挞的向云Mystery332k WordsOngoing Private detective Yan Shu unexpectedly transmigrates to another world. Faced with the unknown and lacking any superpowers, he can only rely on his experience and brains to make his way in this dangerous world, where the law is weak. What? You say you have powerful connections? Sorry, I'm a detective. What? You say you're an esper? Sorry, I'm a detective. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Who hasn't read *The Otherworld Without Laws!!*? I'd be heartbroken, okay? The protagonist, Yan Shu, is a detective who accidentally transmigrates to a lawless otherworld. Cases are plentiful here, it's practically a detective's paradise! The opening environmental description is amazing; the rainy days in "Nirvana City" are both oppressive and frantic, creating a super immersive experience. The reasoning process in the first missing person case is incredibly smooth, from the picture book and incense burner to deciphering the ledger—every step is breathtaking. The novel perfectly blends transmigration and mystery, with a tight plot and plenty of foreshadowing. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys mystery and transmigration stories!

14. 264 心 Heartbeat Concerto 心跳协奏 A Decent Friend像样朋友Mystery412k WordsCompleted There are two kinds of people heart surgeon nurse Lin Xue wants nothing to do with in this life: police officers, and people even more stubborn than police officers. When Lu Jun, deputy captain of the criminal investigation squad, bursts into her emergency room with a gunshot wound, the two become one. He investigates cases with decisive efficiency, yet cannot understand why she resents the badge. She stitches wounds with calm professionalism, yet cannot escape the truth closing in as he reopens —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The daughter of a police officer who died in the line of duty encounters a detective investigating an old case. Their meeting at the hospital is full of tension, with clues linking together a theft, a suspect's scar, and a medical waste recycling point.

15. 265 闺 My Best Friend's Curse 闺蜜的咒 0An Ordinary Person00一个平凡的人09k WordsCompleted My Best Friend's Curse —Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 266 读 Mind-Reading Detective: The Killer Without a Trace 读心神探：无证之凶 No More Waiting for Godot不等戈多了Mystery123k WordsOngoing A body without a wound, a crime scene splattered with someone else’s blood, and a wedding ring that appeared out of nowhere. The bizarre murder at the Feng family compound in Yuezhou leaves the police force’s two top investigators, Ren Jie and Song Zhun, at a dead end. With no other choice, they turn to Dong Yiting, a psychological analyst with an almost uncanny eye for detail. She can spot everything others overlook: the time hidden in footprints, the past etched into scars, and the cracks in h —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    An unharmed corpse, unfamiliar bloodstains, and a mysterious wedding ring—three layers of mystery shroud the Feng family mansion! Two top police officers seek help from a psychological analyst to delve into a five-year-old cold case, uncovering a perfectly orchestrated assassination plot by a vengeful individual!

17. 267 消 My Travel Companion Disappeared, and I Went Mad. 消失的旅伴，疯了的我。 0An Ordinary Person00一个平凡的人010k WordsCompleted My Missing Travel Companion, My Madness. 2Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 268 古 The Antique Shop's Paranormal Casebook 古董店灵异事件薄 The Xin-Style Overbearing CEO辛式霸总Mystery351k WordsCompleted After his great-aunt’s death, antique shop owner Zhou Yuan inherits an ancient bronze mirror. Intricate patterns cover its back, along with the mysterious inscription, “See what you see, know what you fear.” His great-aunt warns him not to use it in her final moments. After Zhou Yuan hangs the mirror in his bedroom, he begins having nightmares about a woman in red. Meanwhile, strange water stains appear around the mirror, and images that don’t belong in reality occasionally show up in its reflec 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Suspense and mystery novels

19. 269 派 Police Station Cases: Public Order and Criminal Investigations 派出所警事【治安和刑事侦查】 By Chunshen Lake春申湖畔Mystery3.0M WordsCompleted Wang Zhiyong graduated from the Criminal Police Academy in 2005 and was assigned to work at a local police station. His duties mainly involved handling public security and criminal cases. Through his work, he encountered a great many calls for police assistance and gained a deeper understanding of the joys and sorrows of human life. He solved numerous criminal and public security cases. As he continued handling cases, Wang Yong gradually grew into an outstanding police officer. 468Reads—Score108Shelves
20. 270 我 I'm a Handsome College Guy Who Slaughters the Supernatural to Prove the Way of the Weird 我帅逼男大爆杀诡异，以证诡道 Shake the Tiger震虎Mystery140k WordsCompleted Unlucky from the start: an old hag drained him three times. This pure-hearted, handsome college hunk slaughters the uncanny, devouring every one he kills. His do-gooder teammate: “The uncanny have their reasons. We should help them change...” Zhu Zhen: “Help the uncanny change? I’ll cut you down first.” By devouring the uncanny and stealing their abilities, his appearance gradually fades away, until he becomes something more terrifying than the uncanny themselves. When the realms of gods and dem —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I'm totally hooked! "I'm a Handsome Guy Who Slays Monsters to Prove the Way of the Supernatural" features a college student protagonist with incredibly detailed inner monologues—the immersion is amazing!!!

21. 271 楼 The Upstairs Is the Underworld 楼上是阴间 Jiang Huixue姜灰雪9k WordsCompleted The Upstairs Neighbor Is from the Underworld 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    My own [laughs][laughs][laughs]

22. 272 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—Shelves

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    The plot flows smoothly and doesn't drag, with suspenseful crime-solving—it's a great watch! [Note]

23. 273 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 603Reads8.3Score100Shelves

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    The plot is mind-bending and thrilling! Clues are a jumbled mess, but the protagonist, with his exceptional deductive reasoning skills, unravels the truth step by step. [Makes a face]

24. 274 狐 Escape from the Fox’s Jaws 狐口逃生 Yu Tuomeng Beneath the Pen笔下于托梦Mystery8k WordsCompleted Escape from the Fox’s Mouth 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Suspenseful escape game: Who is the winner behind the fox mask?

25. 275 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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    When an autistic genius forensic pathologist meets a tough, ruthless police captain, the truth behind a series of murders is laid bare under her knife—the scalpel is my language, the corpses speak for me. She's socially awkward yet sharp-tongued, incisive as a knife when solving cases, but privately blushing at the captain's sweet talk over a piece of candy; he's tough yet gentle, indulging her eccentricities, all to protect this lonely star. High-IQ crime versus even higher-IQ investigation, layers of foreshadowing and twists, the truth is heartbreaking!

26. 276 墓 Reborn in the Graveyard, I Go on a Rampage with the “Am I Dead?” System 墓地重生，我靠死了吗系统杀疯了 Wan Hua琬华Mystery890k WordsOngoing [Reborn in a graveyard + Death System + mystery and crime-solving + powerful heroine seeking revenge] [Nonstop thrills + a badass heroine + lots of twists + crushing scumbags every step of the way] ⊗ Orphan Qin Mo is kidnapped and thrown into a mass grave. After crawling out of a coffin, she unexpectedly binds herself to the [Are You Dead Yet] System. ⊗ Fail six missions in a row, and the System will erase you! ⊗ Watch Qin Mo plan each move carefully, turn the tables against all odds, and make h 1.2kReads9.2Score105Shelves

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    [A must-read for anyone experiencing a reading slump!] Orphan Qin Mo escapes death and is empowered by the "Is He Dead?" System; from the coffin to the center of power, his revenge against the scum is ruthless, a thrilling and supernatural thriller! ✅😏

27. 277 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 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead in *ink* is super cool and efficient at solving cases; 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.

28. 278 破 The Eye of Deduction and Ten Curious Cases 破解之眼与十个奇妙案件 Zhou Yushang周雨尚Mystery1.4M WordsOngoing Truth-Piercing Eye, activate! Lies trigger a red alert, while secrets lie hidden beneath transparency... My name is Zhou Shijiu. With these Truth-Piercing Eyes that see through to the truth, I’ve solved countless strange cases in a marvelous world! And these eyes are just one of countless marvelous protagonists. This isn’t a one-person show! This is an anthology celebration, with a wild new premise in every installment! There’s no fixed protagonist, only a cast of characters shining together: It 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a fictional story based on my imagination.

29. 279 古 The Pact of the Ancient Book 古书之契 Xu Yin a许音aMystery504k WordsOngoing It all began when Lin Zhiyu picked up a strange book. Then he met the equally strange Yu Zhiyan, who seemed to have a secret connection to the book. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The night Lin Zhiyu was dragged into the funeral home by the ancient book, he had just finished reading the rule that "if the lips of the deceased move, cinnabar should be applied to the center of the eyebrows" when he heard crying coming from the other end of the corridor. He went to look for the sound and saw Qin He, the crematorium worker, huddled in a chair crying, while Li Qiang, the night watchman, was holding a toolbox and cursing.

30. 280 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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    Suspenseful reasoning cases

31. 281 东 Northeastern Ghost Doctor: I Cure Every Kind of Defiance! 东北鬼医：专治各种不服！ Buddhist-Style Grind King佛系卷王Mystery1.9M WordsOngoing [Mystery and wild ideas] [Hilarious power fantasy] [Folk horror] [Invincible protagonist] [No female lead] (The short drama adaptation, Northeast Ghost Doctor: Five Ghosts Carry Me on My Journey from the Start, is now available on Tomato Short Drama.) Chen Shian, a ghost doctor from Northeast China born under the "Tenfold Peace" destiny, descends the mountain at his master's command to heal the world. With silver needles in his left hand, he cures ailments caused by ghosts; with his right fist, 27.3kReads9.2Score2.8kShelves

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    Who doesn't love watching a tough guy from Northeast China solve suspenseful mysteries! Chen Shi'an, relying on his ghost doctor's inheritance, ventures into the martial arts world. From bizarre disappearances in a small town to terrifying nights in ancient tombs, every case is full of mysteries, making it impossible to stop watching even if you stay up all night!

32. 282 诡 The Cursed Realm: Rules for Surviving the Forbidden Zone 诡境：禁区生存法则 Only Talk About Etiquette只谈仪礼Urban914k WordsOngoing [Survival in Another World, Horror, Mystery, Ruthless Action, High Intelligence, No System or Formulaic Tropes, Just Thrills] Chen Zhao is a genius with extraordinary intelligence. After an inexplicable accident, he is drawn into a bizarre otherworld. There is no System and no formula to follow here, only mortal danger and terrifying presences lurking in the dark... From his initial bewilderment to gradually adapting, Chen Zhao searches for a way to survive in desperate circumstances and carves 5Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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    One key opens one lock; only through logical reasoning can the mystery be solved step by step.

33. 283 大 Strange Tales of the Great Song: The Headless Corpse 大宋诡事：断头记 Jin Ran瑾然Mystery26k WordsCompleted [Song Dynasty mysteries + suspense + detective work + headless corpses + shocking twists] On a dark, windy night, it’s the perfect time for murder and arson! The newly appointed magistrate of Changqing County dies suddenly in a woman’s chambers in the middle of the night. The next day, his headless body turns up in the countryside! Qiaoniang, the famous courtesan who spent that night with the magistrate, flees in a panic and becomes the prime suspect! Ye Jun is ordered to investigate, only to di 394Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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    Ancient crime-solving, high-energy warning throughout, ancient literature is still the best!

34. 284 马 The Maltese Falcon 马耳他之鹰 Dashiell Hammett达希尔·哈米特120k WordsCompleted One job, two murders, three groups on his trail, four factions. On a foggy night in San Francisco, private detective Sam Spade is drawn into a deadly con revolving around a priceless black falcon statuette. A beautiful woman, swindlers, hitmen, wealthy businessmen: everyone has an agenda, and danger lurks at every turn. When the truth strips away the disguises, and love collides with principle, he must make the most ruthless choice. No warmth, no redemption, just the truth, hard-boiled to the en 35Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    Do you like foreign classics?

35. 285 陈 Chen Zhu at Daybreak 陈竹破晓 A Huan Loves Ge La Tiao爱吃格拉条的阿环Mystery562k WordsCompleted A perfect locked-room mystery on a magic-show stage, the remains of an innocent infant in an abandoned brick kiln, a revenge curse from a wedding-dress doll, a string of murders at a resort, a death notice on a takeout box, a sacrificial mystery at a Taoist temple, a bloody livestream… With murders occurring one after another in Nancheng, Lu Xun and Su Wanqing join forces to unravel one mystery after another. They seek the truth amid the depths of human nature and the schemes of criminals, using 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A perfectly sealed room on a magic stage, the innocent remains of an infant in an abandoned brick kiln, the vengeful curse of a wedding dress doll, a series of murders at a resort, a death notice on a takeout box, the mystery of sacrifices in a Taoist temple, a bloody live stream… Murders occur frequently in Nancheng. Lu Xun and Su Wanqing join hands to unravel numerous mysteries, pursuing the truth amidst the abyss of human nature and sinister schemes, piercing through every ray of darkness with justice. [Thumbs up]

36. 286 上 The Strange Tales of Shangguan Zhaorong 上官昭容诡事录 Bamboo Shoot Buns Are So Delicious竹笋包子超好吃Mystery1.6M WordsCompleted [Completed] [Strong female lead, no romance, Chinese-style horror, transmigration through history, numerous foreshadowed clues, coherent plot, no System, not a power fantasy] [The Strange Tales of Shangguan Zhaorong] [Also known as: Old Tales from the Yellow Springs] [Reader’s guide: The main plot and the individual arcs are interconnected, with plenty of clues and foreshadowing. Almost every character who appears has a role to play, though each arc can also be read as a standalone story.] Th 2.1kReads9.3Score347Shelves

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    The Tang Dynasty was a vibrant culture, but much of its glory has been buried in the dust of history. Now, thanks to a remnant of Shangguan Wan'er's soul, the heroine travels through the river of history to salvage the vibrant culture that has long since turned to dust!

37. 287 长 Long Night: Prometheus 长夜：普罗米修斯 MerleauMystery231k WordsOngoing After stealing fire for humankind, Prometheus was punished by the gods and chained to a mountain. When superpowers are no longer myth but science, how will people respond? How should the one who stole fire for humanity be treated? If ordinary people gain superpowers without restriction, will it be a blessing or a disaster? How much longer will the night last? Featuring science fiction, superpowers, espionage, mystery, romance, combat, horror, and more. This is the author's first work, so please —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It is indeed a pretty good novel; the writing is surprisingly vivid and evocative.

38. 288 洛 Three Days in Luoyang 洛阳三日簿 Great Sage Duo Duo大圣铎铎Historical511k WordsCompleted If you open the account book titled The Luoyang Three-Day Ledger, every line of numbers represents a life. Three days before the Lantern Festival in the first year of the Zhengsheng era, Li Suan, a low-ranking clerk in the Ministry of Revenue, discovers a ledger that could turn the entire court of the Wu Zhou dynasty into a river of blood. The charcoal and ice gratuities are bribes; the sunken grain ships are murder. And the bloody fingerprints of twenty-seven ministers on the final page point t 630Reads—Score143Shelves

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    [Completed, Read Freely] I stayed up all night to finish it! Historical suspense + Tang Dynasty detective stories + Wu Zhou political intrigue + a nobody's rise to power! This "ancient auditor" uses an abacus to overturn Wu Zetian's court in 72 hours! It's so addictive!!! "The Three-Day Book of Luoyang"—a masterpiece where a lowly ninth-rank official's abacus clicks and the Wu Zhou Dynasty hangs by a thread! 📖 The story begins with a dusty abacus: Li Suan, a lowly official in the Ministry of Revenue, an ordinary person who only knows how to use an abacus, accidentally discovers a "King of Hell's Account." On the surface, it's a list of gifts for charcoal and ice, but underneath lies the murder of a sunken canal ship, the bloody fingerprints of twenty-seven ministers, and a coup ignited at the Lantern Festival. Wu Zetian awaits the truth, Princess Taiping is setting up her chessboard, and Lai Junchen's pursuit is already at the door. And he only has 72 hours. With an abacus, he uses the gaps in the numbers to uncover the dark hand that overthrew the dynasty. 🔥 Why did this book keep me up all night? ❶ A groundbreaking "ledger-based crime-solving" genre! No time travel, no cheat codes—the protagonist solves the case with his professional auditing skills! Hidden within the clatter of abacus beads lies a deadly intent more deadly than swords. Smelling blood from the dry numbers—this intellectual battle is incredibly satisfying! ❷ A 72-hour countdown keeps the pace suffocating! The closer the Lantern Festival gets, the deeper the conspiracy. The power struggle between Wu Zetian, Princess Taiping, and Lai Junchen is a life-or-death gamble. Memorable scenes abound, each chapter feels like a suspenseful short drama! ❸ A powerful resonance with ordinary people! Li Suan is powerless and vulnerable, possessing only the instinct for survival and professional dedication. His fear, struggle, and desperate counterattack resonate with every ordinary person facing hardship in reality. This narrative of "ordinary people influencing history" is truly moving! 📚 If you're tired of mindless time-travel stories and formulaic palace intrigue and cultivation tales, check out *Three Days in Luoyang*! It boasts solid historical research (the first year of the Zheng Sheng era and the stories of Tan Jing and Bing Jing are all documented), a suspenseful and mind-bending plot, and a fast-paced, exhilarating narrative! 👉 Already added to my bookshelf, no more talk, go for it!!!

39. 289 罪 Crime Without a Trace 罪行无间 Passion Runs Deep意正浓Mystery178k WordsCompleted Two male leads join forces to solve cases: a homicide detective and a brilliant forensic pathologist, both formidable in their own right, one skilled in combat and the other in investigation. Together, they are a pair worthy of the name “hands of God,” piecing together the bizarre deaths of victims and uncovering the true causes of their deaths, so the dead may rest in peace and the victims may be vindicated. With their fists and fighting skills, they capture criminals and deliver justice. Is th 103Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Two male leads team up to solve a case: a detective specializing in serious crimes and a brilliant forensic pathologist. One is intelligent, the other skilled; their almost divine hands uncover the truth behind the mysterious deaths of victims, bringing peace to the deceased and justice to the victims. Their fists and feet apprehend the criminals and uphold justice. Is it a serial murder case or a random selection of victims? In the bright light of day, in the dead of night, are there bloodshot eyes staring at you as you sleep peacefully? Let's uncover this long-buried secret and unravel the truth together! [Cool]

40. 290 神 Detective Peter 神探皮特 Mo Shou陌手Mystery3.4M WordsCompleted The protagonist, Pete Li, gets called Detective Pete by someone after a chance encounter, and then sets off on a remarkable journey through life. 89Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    This book is an excellent crime-solving work, with quick thinking and a series of intricately linked deductions that are truly astonishing and brilliant. Moreover, the descriptions of romance, while seemingly clichéd, are actually quite skillful. The book features six stunningly beautiful women of different types, both righteous and wicked, yet each falls for the protagonist, making it captivating. The suspense is maintained until the very end, leaving readers eager for sweet romance while simultaneously experiencing the bittersweet taste of first love. All of this makes the reader impatient and eager to play matchmaker. Welcome to my book…

41. 291 天 The End of the Genius and the Madman 天才与疯子的终焉 Qu Zi衢子Mystery67k WordsOngoing Also known as Genius Ends in Madness The first innovative novel of its kind in the country!!! [Classic mystery and deduction] + [hard science fiction at its core] A modern-day, pure classic detective novel that combines hard science fiction on a psychological level, with not a single logical flaw and every detail airtight. When you try to explain any phenomenon in the world, you will find that every question eventually leads back to philosophy, because humans are the ones who define categories. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A newbie's first work, just started serialization... [Cool][Cool][Cool][Cool] Completely different from traditional suspense and mystery novels, this book focuses more on searching for the truth in the mental world of a psychopath. It combines hard science fiction with pure classic mystery. Methods, tricks, and the real culprit are not important; what matters is the motive, self-awareness, and faith. It also includes higher-dimensional life, multidimensional space, conspiracy theories, skepticism, paradoxical experiments, quantum mechanics, and more. Dads, if you have time, you can check it out, uh, if you like madness and philosophy.

42. 292 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

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    Crime fiction novels that you can stay up all night to read, especially those featuring Shuangnan.

43. 293 我 I Run a Mental Health Clinic in a Horror Game 我在惊悚游戏里开心理诊所 Concentrated Blue Whale浓缩蓝鲸Mystery414k WordsOngoing [No romance, comradeship] Wen Yanxin was a top-tier psychologist. She was forcibly dragged into a horror game. She immediately opened a mental health clinic in the beginner’s zone. Her specialty was treating all kinds of dungeon NPCs. Vengeful spirits weep, evil ghosts brood, rules kill people? Sit down, let’s talk through your troubles for five minutes. By healing NPCs, she rose to godhood in the horror game. Later, she gradually realized that this endless horror game had never been designed fo 47Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    [Thumbs up] The ultimate anti-cliché thriller in the infinite flow genre! While others fight monsters, the protagonist in this book heals illnesses, using psychological therapy to clear bizarre dungeons. Not only is the plot high-energy throughout, but it also has considerable depth and a compelling core message. Superb quality!

44. 294 惊 The Deranged Horror Fan Has a Blast Playing by the Rules 惊悚疯批在规则里玩嗨了 Cloud Bao Tangtang云宝糖糖Mystery178k WordsCompleted [Infinite survival + horror games + no CP + a story of redemption] Mu Yuanwei, a little lunatic who grew up in a psychiatric hospital, is dragged into a survival game. She meets plenty of lovely living companions and captures NPCs as toys, having the time of her life. While everyone else frets over the plot and the rules for triggering events, she’s happily playing with her pets. As a walking stack of buffs, she loves looking for loopholes in the rules and taking out NPCs. She’s a professional a 190Reads—Score—Shelves

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

45. 295 绝 Absolute Zero (Complete in 12 Volumes) 绝对零度(全12册) Fan Luo樊落Mystery1.6M WordsCompleted Several people have fallen to their deaths in a bustling international metropolis within a short period of time. In addition to their bodies being twisted in bizarre ways, each victim wears an eerie smile. Were these suicides or murders? Detective Guan Hu of the Major Crimes Unit begins investigating. During the inquiry, he meets Zhang Yanduo, the mysterious owner of a bar near the police station, whose memory and analytical abilities are exceptional. With Zhang's help, Guan Hu discovers that th 4kReads9.6Score767Shelves

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    Those who died after participating in online dating groups were likely not randomly selected. People who are bewitched by the same symbols in the same virtual space more or less share similar vulnerabilities—loneliness, a thirst for meaning, or a secret yearning for transcendence. The killer wasn't looking for prey; he was selecting his own kind.

46. 296 批 Grading Essays, I Uncovered a Murder from Three Years Ago 批阅作文，我查出了三年前的人命 Xiang Ye襄烨Mystery123k WordsCompleted Chen Mo, a Chinese teacher, discovered a murder case in an essay. A student described in detail how a girl from the same school had been bullied to death three years ago. The victim was the older sister of Su Qing, the transfer student in his class. When he started investigating, the principal handed him a thick red envelope. “Mr. Chen, let the past lie quietly. This is the ‘rational good.’” His mother was gravely ill and urgently needed money. And the fate of whistleblowers? Shen Xiao, the form —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The annotations on the essays became the key to solving the case, and witnesses and those in the know from that year surfaced one after another. Every twist and turn was both unexpected and reasonable.

47. 297 7 749 Bureau: The Forbidden Return 749局之禁忌归来 The Dao Opens the Primordial Realm道起鸿蒙Mystery286k WordsOngoing (Mystery, classic supernatural elements, traditional fantasy, and modern technological civilization) From the day he was born, his destiny was already fated to astonish the world. To protect the everlasting dragon veins of Huaxia, he led members of Bureau 749 across the world, purging evil spirits from beyond the borders and vowing to keep the land secure forever. He is both an honored guest in the ghostly realm of Fengdu and the enigmatic "Mr. Nine" within Bureau 749. Yet the profound, bone-dee 700Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I'd like to recommend one of my own books. If you're interested, feel free to take a look. I look forward to your visit!

48. 298 灵 Secret Records of a Spirit Medium Forensic Doctor 灵法医秘录 What a Liar!骗人的鬼诶Mystery1.0M WordsOngoing Lin Yu is a forensic pathologist at the lowest point in his life. One day at work, while examining the fourth corpse, he discovers blood-written words on the victim's internal organs: “72 hours left.” Security footage shows the words appearing out of nowhere. On the inside of the victim's wrist is a miniature roll of film, which, when pieced together, reveals a photograph of an old-fashioned clock frozen at one minute before death. As the investigation deepens, Lin Yu finds the name of a fifth v —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Come on, come on, come on, take it, you're welcome.

49. 299 恐 Horror Descends: The Ghost Gate 恐怖降临【鬼门】 Ten-Mile Mad Lad十里狂少Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted Horror + supernatural + suspense + survival + infinite worlds + twists A world of horror descends, and countless Gates of the Dead suddenly appear. Those selected must enter the gates and make a desperate escape. Some gates are formed from horror novels. Some are formed from horror movies. Some are formed from tales of evil spirits. Some are formed from bizarre imaginings. Entering a Gate of the Dead means your life has started counting down. Who can make it out alive? “If you're curious abo 1.8kReads6.3Score136Shelves

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    Unknown rules and thrilling scenes are intertwined, with unexpected twists at every step. The author uses his superb imagination to reshape the suspenseful survival track. Follow the protagonist as he frantically tests the edge of logic and horror. Do you dare to push open the door and challenge the limits of your brain cells?

50. 300 我 I Became a Ghost's Lackey 我给猛鬼当狗腿 Sun Mingyuan孙铭苑Mystery607k WordsCompleted Lin You, a struggling comic artist who grew up in an orphanage, suddenly received a phone call about an inheritance. It turned out he had a wealthy father, making him a rich second-generation heir with money in the bank and a huge mansion. Lin You was moved to tears. At the mansion, he burned a pile of joss paper for the mother he had never met, only to summon a vicious ghost... The past and present lives of a mortal and a ghostly big shot, in a funny yet terrifying supernatural murder mystery. 411Reads8.8Score100Shelves

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    A rare suspense masterpiece; the reader may not discover the murderer until the very end, and the logic is sound. [I highly recommend it!][I highly recommend it!][I highly recommend it!]

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