Crime Investigation and Case-Solving Novels: I’ve Read All the Popular Ones. Looking for Hidden Gems 刑侦破案文，火的都看完了，求精品

1. 251 白 The Moment the White Rose's Star Falls 白玫瑰的星落时临时 Qin Shi Huang, Send Me Money秦始皇给我打钱Mystery148k WordsCompleted Female Forensic Pathologist vs. Police Captain The first time they met, he was leading the investigation beside a body in a park west of the city, and she was the forensic pathologist in charge of the autopsy. A survivor of the White Rose Case ten years ago and the son of the “negligent police officer” faced off across a corpse. “There are traces of sandalwood under the victim’s fingernails,” Chi Xingzhi said matter-of-factly as she leaned down to collect a sample. “Just like at the scene of my 371Reads—Score129Shelves
2. 252 法 The Forensic Doctor: The Cool-Headed Captain Is Wildly Devoted to Her 法医小姐：高冷队长又宠又狂 Cai Xi采喜Mystery365k WordsCompleted Luo Shuang and Yuan Yiming grew up together as childhood sweethearts. But during an undercover operation, Luo Shuang’s father died saving Yuan Yiming’s father. Yuan Yiming feels guilty because Luo Shuang’s father sacrificed himself to save his own, and he has never dared to confess his feelings for her. Later, Luo Shuang becomes the top forensic expert in the criminal investigation squad, while Yuan Yiming returns to his hometown and joins the same squad. A bloodstained Roman angel, a swan bo 513Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 253 水 A Murder Buried at the Waterworks for Twenty Years 水厂埋凶二十年 Bai Suzhen白素针儿Mystery192k WordsCompleted Twenty years ago, in the autumn at the Xichang Waterworks in Qingcheng, three people vanished one after another, leaving no trace, dead or alive. Police officer Qi Xiaojun pursued the lead for half his life, only to be forced out by fate just as he was about to reach the truth. Zhang Youfei, the young factory director, once loved a woman named Jinhua deeply, but he had no idea how many secrets her silence concealed. Twenty years later, another person disappears from the Xichang Waterworks. Sick 4.4kReads8.5Score419Shelves

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   It's beautiful and interesting.

4. 254 罪 Crime Investigation Notes 罪恶调查笔记 Xiao Qi Jiao骁骑校Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted A promising young man fresh out of college, a quirky mixed-race girl, and an old reporter who’s had an adrenalectomy and is just waiting to die. Put them in a Wuling Hongguang, and no evil in this city will remain hidden... 5.9kReads9.0Score769Shelves
5. 255 追 The Crime-Chasing Detective 追凶神探 Xin Bai辛白Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted Legendary police officer Song Lang is reborn and goes incognito as a driver named Chen Shi. He had hoped to live quietly, but fate had other plans: Chen Shi gets caught up in another murder case... A company that preaches a ruthless corporate culture and slaughters its employees while everyone stays silent; A wayward young man who skins his childhood sweetheart alive, with tears in his eyes, to get “justice”; A middle-aged couple bound together by a dark secret, each raising a blade against the 6.3kReads9.1Score739Shelves
6. 256 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—Score133Shelves

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   A crime thriller you absolutely shouldn't miss! Highly recommended, this series is a suspenseful mystery told through episodic cases. 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.

7. 257 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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   Criminal investigation, exciting cases, and a romantic subplot.

8. 258 别 Don't Let Me Touch You, or I’ll Uncover Every Secret 别让我摸到你，啥秘密都藏不住 Ma Buting马布廷Urban218k WordsOngoing Watch out! Whatever Ding Xia touches, you’d better not let him get his hands on it. He has an incredibly strange ability. Touch an object, and he can replay its entire past. Once he gets his hands on anything, he can make a perfect copy. Ding Xia is a man who cares deeply about his country. He got his start repairing household appliances and made a fortune through sheer skill. As his business grew, the people coming to his door weren’t just customers, but law enforcement officers, too. An ordina 10Reads—Score138Shelves

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   The protagonist unexpectedly possesses the ability to trace origins and replicate artifacts, leading him to appraise treasures, restore cultural relics, amass wealth, and assist in solving cases—a typical urban fantasy novel. [Salute][Salute][Explore]

9. 259 只 I Just Want to Be a Detective, but the System Makes Me Take the Imperial Exams 只想当神探，系统偏让我去考科举 Promoted to First-Rank Grand Secretary转出一品大学士Mystery563k WordsCompleted [Crime-solving + imperial examinations + alternate setting + two male leads + wish-fulfillment] A family inheritance dispute! A child abduction case! A serial murder case! A nursery-rhyme murder case! An imperial examination fraud case! A treasure-swapping-for-a-corpse case! A murder at Qinfang Garden! The first thirty-five chapters focus on the imperial examinations, solving cases, making money, and making friends. After chapter thirty-five, the focus turns to solving cases. One case follow 644Reads8.1Score101Shelves

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   From chapter 35 onwards, it's almost entirely detective fiction, which is really good! The first case is in chapters 3-9, and it's also very engaging. Chapters 9-35 focus on the imperial examinations and making money; you can skim through them, or even skip them entirely, without affecting the detective plot. [Kissing emojis]

10. 260 连 A Serial Killer Rented a Room and Accidentally Moved Into the Criminal Police Captain's Home 连环杀人犯租房子，不小心租进刑警队长家里了 The World's Mightiest Little Fox宇宙无敌小狐狸7k WordsCompleted A serial killer rents a place by accident, and ends up living with the captain of the criminal investigation team. 220Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Crime-solving and mystery novels.

11. 261 攻 After Raising Their Love-Hate Meter, I Was Forced into a Relationship 攻略爱恨意值后，被强制爱了 Mo Xitang墨蹊棠Ancient Romance409k WordsCompleted [1V2 conquest + corruption + forced love + redemption] Ning Xian is worked like a pack mule by the System. There are two conquest targets. First, raise Jiang Yuzhuo's [Affection]: make the cold, ruthless prime minister who cultivates the emotionless path fall for her. Second, raise Xie Qinghan's [Hatred]: become the person the mad King Ding hates most. Ning Xian: ... Missions with Jiang Yuzhuo: [Touch his hand | Hug him | Steal a kiss...] Missions with Xie Qinghan: [Step on his foot | Steal his 10kReads8.8Score2.2kShelves

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    It looks amazing!

12. 262 凶 Crime Scene: I Can Hear Evidence Complaining 凶案现场：我能听见证物吐槽 Tsundere Director Han傲娇的韩导Mystery641k WordsCompleted “What are you looking at? Never seen a fish before?” A tuna frozen solid as an ice pop screamed inside Chen Fan’s head. From that day on, the world of trainee police officer Chen Fan went completely mad. Every piece of evidence was a chatterbox. The coffee cup yelled, “I’m going to be poisoned to death!” The safety rope sobbed, “Someone used me to practice a hundred knots that can’t be untied!” The magic box cursed, “My owner is a heartless bastard...” Armed with these scattered, curse-filled cl 669Reads—Score105Shelves

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    It's an episodic series with a good plot. You grow alongside the main character, solve cases together, and even participate in the finale! Feel free to criticize if you don't like it!

13. 263 沈 The Case Files of Shen Rufeng 沈如风探案录 A Life Like a Probe探似人生Mystery408k WordsCompleted There's only one truth. Follow Shen Rufeng and his colleagues as they piece together the clues and solve each case. The stories are mainly standalone cases. This is a new book by a new author, so please show your support. 1.5kReads—Score102Shelves

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    Crime investigation novels, mystery and suspense novels, you can give them a try.

14. 264 安 An Xiaoniao Reborn into the Criminal Investigation Division 安小鸟重生进刑侦部 A Big Sesame Seed一粒大芝麻吖Female-Channel Fanfiction489k WordsOngoing The rating has only just come in, so it will rise later. This isn’t a wish-fulfillment story, and there’s no melodrama. I’ll do every case justice! [An Lingrong + strong female lead + criminal investigation + career-focused + reborn + self-redemption + no romance + female-led story] Transmigrating into the body of an actress who’s hated across the internet, An Lingrong faces an astronomical contract penalty and a flood of ridicule, then turns around and passes the civil service exam. No romance! 62Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    This is great, the later parts of the case are very interesting.

15. 265 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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    These two characters have different backgrounds.

16. 266 指 Beyond the Fingerprints 指纹之外 Kite Guest on the Hillside半山鸢客Mystery168k WordsOngoing Forensic trace expert Lin Du can read any trace, except the ones that lead to himself. At a corpse-burial site in the mountains, the DNA under the victim’s fingernails is a perfect match for Lin Du’s. His partner, Shen Quan, points a gun at him and asks, “Are you here to solve the case, or destroy the evidence?” Lin Du has no answer. He has forgotten more than just his memories: something has also been implanted in his genes. He has no idea that Shen Quan is quietly clenching his right hand into 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's a new book with episodic crime-solving elements, but it's pretty good; it doesn't have those mindless, illogical plots.

17. 267 人 In the 1970s: My Criminal Investigation Notes Shake the Nation 人在七零：我的刑侦笔记轰动全国 Lone Drinker by the Azure Sea沧海独酌客Mystery500k WordsOngoing My name is Chen Yi, and I’m a low-ranking police officer! But everyone around me likes to call me a brilliant detective! I don’t know when they started calling me that. Maybe it was after I built an electrostatic device by hand and solved a locked-room murder. Or perhaps it was when I cracked the case of the faceless corpse found floating in the river. In any case, I can’t remember. 8Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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    Dressed in 1970s style, she handles cases with rich experience; the truth behind each case comes to light. It's super good, highly recommended! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

18. 268 重 Reborn as a Man of Iron and Blood, I Won’t Let You Down This Life! 重生之铁血男儿，今生不负！ Decide by Heaven以天决Mystery597k WordsCompleted A veteran undercover agent, reborn as a rogue cop! Chu Xiao had planned to coast through life and slack off, but he unexpectedly activated the Super Detective System. Super Eagle Eye, Track Someone Across a Thousand Miles, Rewind Time and Space… With all kinds of overpowered abilities at his disposal, he can spot the tiniest clues at a crime scene and expose the evil lurking in the shadows! He no longer fears the powerful, and dares to confront corruption head-on: “Who do you think you are?” He’ 653Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    It's definitely to your taste! [Thinking][Thinking][Thinking]

19. 269 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 436Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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    Three pieces of inexplicable physical evidence, two suspects with perfect alibis, and one fatal detail overlooked by everyone. Turn the page and challenge the limits of your IQ!

20. 270 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—Shelves

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    This case involves a series of crimes in Nanzhou City, leaving behind a fragment of a poem. New policewoman Chu Ran knows this is 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 accompany her through the darkness. Ning Xing, the SWAT team leader, is the knife of the action group. Cold, sharp, and always in front of her. Jiang Qi, the task force leader, is the soul of the clue analysis. Calm, restrained, and always half a step behind her. And then there's Xu Ziqiu. He shouldn't be here, yet he is. He comes from the other side of "Mirror Flower," looking at her as if she were from another world. The investigation deepens. Those fragments of the poem, when pieced together, form 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 is called "Mirror Flower." She was only one step away from it back then. Three men, three kinds of protection. Ning Xing's protection is the kind that stands in front of you, able to take a bullet for you. 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. 271 逆 Against the Meridians: Liar, Stop! 逆经：骗子住手 Ren Fanwuyin任梵无音Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted [Original novel for the animated series This Taoist Is Not Quite Right] Life is unpredictable. The fit thrive under Heaven's law, Those skilled in force become generals, those skilled in strategy become kings. Born into the lowest of professions, he refuses to live like a nobody, He waves the yin-yang banner and sees through the Six Lines of Divination. Watch him play at being a spirit medium, watch him swindle and deceive, Watch him make ruthless decisions, watch him rise like a hidden dragon f 44kReads9.4Score4.7kShelves

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    I read it carefully, and it's really good! Unconventional and very creative! A blend of political intrigue, martial arts, suspenseful crime-solving, and a genius's revenge! The writing style is humorous; it's a worthwhile read! Both male and female bookworms will enjoy it! 🏵️🏵️🏵️

22. 272 暗 Chasing the Light Through the Dark Tide 暗潮逐光 Lingling Cat玲玲猫Two Male Leads230k WordsCompleted Lu Lin, a rebellious young heir and captain of the criminal investigation team, is paired with Shen Qingxian, a cool and composed police officer whose radiance is like the moon. From their tense first encounter to the growing rapport they find while working side by side, the two pursue the truth through a string of cases. They must face not only baffling crimes, but also the buried pasts and pain between them. When moonlight shines down upon the undercurrents, who will brave the waves with you? 542Reads—Score103Shelves

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    Interlocking links.

23. 273 绝 Death Cruise 绝命游轮 Yi Du依独Mystery111k WordsOngoing Adapted from a true case that shocked China and the world. A three-deck cruise ship vanishes without a trace… Twenty-four tourists mysteriously disappear… The provincial government sends in the air force and navy, deploying high-precision underwater detection equipment to search for the missing passengers. 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Take a look at this book. It's based on a true case, and the author writes it very realistically. I think it's very well written.

24. 274 谋 The Murder Effect: The Innocent Sinner 谋杀效应：无罪的罪人 The Mysterious Elephant God大象神秘莫测Two Male Leads272k WordsOngoing [Two male leads+Crime investigation+Case-of-the-week format+Parallel storylines+Mystery+Deduction+Slow burn] Isaiah Byrne is a detective in the gang investigations unit. His best friend in the city, who is also something of an informant, has made a new friend. Meanwhile, someone has made himself the judge of sinners, using blood as ink. Isaiah finally realizes that the killer who claims to deliver justice in Heaven's name has been close to him all along. Multiple POVs and characters, with a c 56Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Oops 🖐️ This is in my hand now! Look at this!

25. 275 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

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    Highly recommended, especially the first book.

26. 276 听 I Understand Animal Speech and Escape a Perverted Killer 听懂兽语，我从变态凶手手中逃生 Cloud Bao Tangtang云宝糖糖Mystery71k WordsOngoing When Cen He woke up, someone had tied her up at a murder scene. She discovered that she could understand animals! The good news was that she now had a special ability. The bad news was... she could only use it secretly, right under the killer's nose. With the help of a rat carrying her messages, Cen He passed information to the police, found a way out of a dead end, and held on until the officers arrived. Later, Cen He somehow ended up interning at the Ning City Public Security Bureau. She joine 126Reads—Score131Shelves

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    The first book had a super cool female lead who was also very efficient at solving cases; I found it quite enjoyable. The second book was about forensic medicine. There wasn't much romance in it.

27. 277 罪 Crime Scenes: The Cases That Shook the Nation 罪案现场，那些轰动全国的大案 Still the Same Mountain还是那座山Mystery995k WordsOngoing This book is adapted from several real, high-profile criminal cases that once made headlines across the country. Baffling murders, shocking robberies, investigations into cold cases, manhunts spanning multiple provinces... Every case once stunned the nation; every crime concealed a truth unknown to the public. Told from a documentary perspective, this book reconstructs the crime scenes, investigative details, criminals' minds, and the full process of bringing them to justice. These stories are 85.1kReads8.8Score6kShelves

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    Let's find a less popular one to read! It's an episodic drama, based on real cases. Hopefully, it'll offer a different perspective!

28. 278 当 When a Laid-Back Princess Meets a Top-Tier Client 当咸鱼郡主遇上顶级甲方 A Trivial Reason渺小的理由Mystery499k WordsCompleted [The rating has just been released and will keep rising] [Historical mystery + case-of-the-week investigations + ensemble character growth + lighthearted daily life] Shen Zhiyi, Princess of Jing'an, has one goal in life: save enough for retirement, then lie flat in Jiangnan. Until Minister of the Court of Judicial Review Ji Yan drafted her into service. “Help solve cases, or become a suspect. Pick one.” Shen Zhiyi: …I choose a third option! Get paid to slack off! She promptly rounded up: A care 5.7kReads7.5Score827Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese detective novels!

29. 279 破 The Broken Mirror Murder Case 破镜缉凶 Yu Xinghui余星晖Mystery270k WordsCompleted [Mystery + Criminal Investigation + Deduction + Case-of-the-Week + Long Main Plot + No Romance + Solving Crimes] On a livestream, a bride in red hangs herself from an ancient locust tree. A million viewers watch as her corpse follows an invisible track and “walks” back to the crime scene. I'm Qin Niu, captain of the criminal investigation team in Changping City. The people I'm up against aren't ghosts, but a group of “crime designers.” They use magnetic levitation to transport corpses, infrasou 10Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 280 定 Mystery in Dingcheng 定城迷踪 Qingqing Pengpeng箐箐芃芃Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted What kind of case could be even more terrifying than a dismemberment? What is behind the girl's strange behavior? What meticulous schemes lie behind each mysterious case? How will the untold story unfold? Watch as the Criminal Investigation Team One, led by Gu Chen, overcomes obstacle after obstacle and solves one mystery after another until they finally find the answers. 15.9kReads9.0Score1.9kShelves

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    The second book is the first part of the first book. The author writes very well, the logic is smooth, and the cases are intriguing. Case after case, hahaha, they don't even give the police a break.

31. 281 法 The Judge’s Rule of Forgetting 法官的遗忘法则 Notes from the Barren Fields lucky枯野抄luckyModern Romance202k WordsOngoing [Professional Romance] [Mystery and Suspense] [High-Functioning Trauma Judge x Restrained, Devoted Detective] A female judge, Ye Xi, suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). As she investigates a string of murders with Chen Xu, a police officer determined to protect her, they gradually uncover each other's past wounds, heal together, and fall in love. Here, memories can lie, and evidence can disappear. Only the love and pain born of instinct remain forever real. 26Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    High-IQ crimes, with a vast network.

32. 282 定 The Mystery of Dingcheng 2 定城迷踪2 Qingqing Pengpeng箐箐芃芃Mystery2.0M WordsOngoing [Mind-Bending Mystery + Standalone Stories + Jaw-Dropping Twists] The second installment of "Unraveling the Truth". Behind every massacre, there is always an unseen hand, seemingly trying to expose the ugliest side of human nature. Children turned into pawns in their parents’ power games, victims who take up the butcher’s knife, ghosts wandering on rainy nights, missing human organs... Walking the boundary between day and night, seeing the warmth and coldness of this world, a ray of dawn will al 39.5kReads9.1Score2.8kShelves
33. 283 提 The Clue System: No Criminal Can Escape 提示线索系统之犯罪分子无处可逃 A Life Like a Probe探似人生Mystery370k WordsCompleted (Urban crime investigation + System + mystery and deduction + team investigations.) The protagonist, Song Mozhou, unexpectedly awakens a System that provides clues to criminal cases. Follow along as he solves one baffling case after another with the System’s help. This is a pure crime-solving novel, with no romance, featuring a series of standalone cases. All cases and characters in this book are fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental. Here’s hoping you’ll enj 242Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Criminal investigation novels, episodic crime stories, numerous cases, and frequent updates.

34. 284 律 The Lawyer and the Judge: I Killed My Client 律师审判者：我杀了我的当事人 Feng Er Xi风二兮Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted 417Reads7.0Score153Shelves

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    This book is good, judging from the title.

35. 285 叶 Detective Ye Ke's Casebook 2: The Tesla Murders 叶珂刑警手记2.谋杀特斯拉 Wang Mo王莫Mystery122k WordsCompleted For the first time, the true records of a criminal investigation are revealed, exposing the sins and punishments buried deep in human nature! A crime that seems to have no flaws conceals a shocking truth. A father and son, estranged and living apart for years, suddenly turn up together in an abandoned factory. They are both struck by electric shocks: the father dies, and the son is injured. Ye Ke discovers that the scene had no means of generating an electric current. The cause of the victim's d 4Reads8.9Score—Shelves
36. 286 叶 Detective Ye Ke's Casebook 1: The Black Swan Quartet 叶珂刑警手记1.黑天鹅的四重奏 Wang Mo王莫Mystery145k WordsCompleted The social tragedy behind a series of murders, and a heartbreaking fate that moved millions of readers! During graduation season, a string of serious crimes rocks a university in S City. Three female students display strange behavior before their deaths: Hong Wei falls from a building, leaving behind a death threat; Lan Xun repeatedly disfigures herself; Huang Lu undergoes a dramatic change in personality… All these strange incidents point to a certain documentary. The police discover that every 49Reads9.3Score—Shelves
37. 287 暗 Shadows All Around 暗影重重 Revelry Before Dawn黎明前的狂欢Mystery777k WordsCompleted [Criminal Investigation] [Mystery and Deduction] [Murder-Mystery Game] [Romantic Suspense] [Strong Leads Clash] [Social Realism] [A Cross-Section of Humanity] Some lose the love of their life. Some commit murder in a fit of passion to protect the person they love. Some hurt everyone around them in the name of love. Some are willing to give up everything in pursuit of a little light and warmth! This is a tribute to Keigo Higashino. The writing is delicate, the emotions profound! The plot is tight 701Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    He was originally utterly despondent and ruthless... Driven by revenge, he orchestrated a massive scheme to annihilate those who had tormented him and destroyed his family... But after meeting her, she became his medicine, his salvation, his sunshine... So he promised her that even in revenge, he would protect himself, because he wanted to live for her! Some lose the love of their lives; some commit murder in the heat of passion to protect their loved ones; some harm everyone around them in the name of love; some are willing to give up everything just to pursue that one warmth! This is a tribute to Keigo Higashino. The writing is delicate and the emotions deeply felt! Beneath the tightly logical deduction and mystery, the struggles of humanity and the different fates of the characters brought about by different value orientations are the highlights of the novel! A high-quality suspenseful mystery and murder mystery novel! Completed, so you can jump right in!

38. 288 浮 Soliloquy in a Floating World 浮世独白 Li Yibo李艺博Mystery124k WordsCompleted A major serial murder and cannibalism case: the killer struck four times over two months, leaving five dead and two seriously injured. The killer was utterly inhuman, forcing each victim to eat the flesh of the previous victim. Investigators examined all four crime scenes but found only two identical footprints. Victim Wu Tong survived, but damage to her brain and nerves from excessive sevoflurane and halothane left her unable to communicate normally. The only survivor able to provide the police 101Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Purely realistic, short and fast-paced, a crime drama of over 100,000 words depicting a complex web of human nature involving serial killers and cannibalism, with no fluff.

39. 289 风 Fengcheng Crime Files 风城罪案录 Sea of Worry-Free无忧之海Mystery259k WordsCompleted Synopsis of The Windy City Crime Files At the turn of the century, the industrial hub of Luo City was known as the "Windy City." There, a criminal investigation squad moved between the ruins of steel mills and newly opened internet cafés, solving more than forty bizarre cases. The crimes spanned two eras: an old engineer died in a sealed-off workshop, while a programmer vanished into a virtual trading network. Each case was a snapshot of its time. Investigations ranged from fingerprint tracking 66Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Mysterious and suspenseful crime novels

40. 290 暗 The Dark River's Book of Crimes 暗河罪书 Mister Thirteen先生拾叁Mystery153k WordsCompleted I write with care, creating stories readers feel were worth their time and cases they can talk about. Some characters and events in this novel are based on real cases, blending reality with fiction. Not AI-generated + no goody-two-shoes heroines + mind-blowing twists + explosive plot + every facet of life People can look up and see the Milky Way billions of light-years away, yet look down and fail to see the underground rivers just a few hundred meters beneath their feet. In those dark, turbulen 1.3kReads8.2Score226Shelves

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    Each case is roughly 10 chapters long, the plot is fast-paced and incredibly explosive. The first chapter was so explosive that it had to be heavily revised. The second and third chapters are even more shocking than the last; you'll thank me for reading. It's similar to a novel like Ten Deadly Sins.

41. 291 半 The Half-Cigarette Detective 半支烟神探 Sea of Worry-Free无忧之海Mystery182k WordsCompleted He never smokes a cigarette down to the end; the cases he solves are never settled.?? At forty, Chen Mu is a legend who doesn't fit in with the police force. Sloppy in appearance and a little obsessive, he solves cases through a fixation on details and his odd habit of snuffing out a cigarette halfway through. From bizarre accidents to perfect murders, no trick can escape his notice. But Chen Mu has never been after the killer right in front of him. Ten years ago, his father, Chen Guodong, was d 11Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 292 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 1.2kReads9.2Score106Shelves

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    [Strong female lead + relentless revenge + anti-cliché novel] This is a game and a hunt with no turning back. Losers are crushed to pieces, and winners take everything! After Qin Mo crawls out of the coffin, she takes every step carefully, turns the tide against all odds, and walks towards the center of power and the game, dominating all sides!

43. 293 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
44. 294 刑 Criminal Investigation: Case Files 刑侦：大案纪实 Happy Kuku乐酷酷Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted 1980s criminal investigation + case-by-case stories + no romance or female lead + a touch of ensemble cast Based on real cases, with some changes. The investigations generally follow the original cases. Case One: Too clever by half: Charred remains by the river Case Two: Everyone is evil: A naked corpse in a well Case Three: The thief cries “Stop thief!”: A corpse hidden in a wardrobe Case Four: The poisonous insect’s last stand: A demon strikes Case Five: A killer in two places: A body dismembe 15.3kReads8.3Score1.3kShelves

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    It's purely a crime-solving show, and it's quite good.

45. 295 致 Deadly Scorpion 1: A Male Criminal's Case Files 致命毒蝎1：男子犯罪档案 Yingzhong and Wu应钟和伍Mystery170k WordsCompleted 3.3kReads9.2Score367Shelves
46. 296 致 Deadly Haunted Grounds: The Death Countdown Begins! 致命诡地：现在开始死亡倒计时！ Dong Yu东鱼Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted [Infinite-flow + horror instances + survival + mild scares + no romance] The curse of the Bronze Ghost Mask descends. Those chosen must embark on one deadly journey after another. Time is running out, and death is drawing near. Who will make it out alive this time? [The B&B Butcher] In a creepy old house, ghostly figures appear whenever night falls. Anyone who enc 29kReads8.5Score3kShelves

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    A few pretty good books

47. 297 韦 The Wei Cipher 韦氏密码 Nangong Baiyi南宫白衣Mystery245k WordsOngoing [Mind-Bending Suspense + Adventure + Puzzles + Not a Power Fantasy] After ten years spent seeking the truth behind his parents’ disappearance, Wei Qiushan is drawn into the mystery by a photograph. Following the hidden clues in a ledger and a cryptic note that says “Don’t be afraid,” he begins his investigation. A transport team vanishes without a trace. A witness suddenly drops dead. Deep in a mine, he discovers a strange bedroom dozens of meters underground. During an ancestral rite in the Nor —Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 298 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. 460Reads—Score108Shelves
49. 299 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—Shelves

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    Using divination to solve a bizarre case! The male protagonist discovers through divination that he is a suspect in a cold case. While evading the police investigation, he tries to catch the real culprit. The whole story is high-energy and engaging. The author is truly skilled at writing.

50. 300 重 Major Crimes: From the Grassroots to Central Command 重案追凶：从基层到中央 How Can I Ever Lie Flat?怎么躺不平Mystery346k WordsCompleted This story is entirely fictional. Please do not confuse it with reality. The protagonist is named Wu Di, and just like his name suggests, his life is practically unstoppable, as if he had cheat codes. He rises all the way from a grassroots police officer to the central government, creating a miracle. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is it.

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