Any Crime Investigation Novels? Preferably with a Duo Solving Cases, Male-Male Romance 有没有刑侦类的小说，最好是一起破案的，双楠

1. 51 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 94Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This book features two male protagonists who team up to solve cases. A detective specializing in serious crimes and a brilliant forensic pathologist join forces, one with intelligence and the other with skill. With a pair of hands that seem to possess divine intervention, they uncover the true cause of death of a victim who died under mysterious circumstances, bringing peace to the deceased and bringing justice to the victims. With their fists and feet, they apprehend the criminals and uphold justice. Is it a serial murder case or a random selection of victims? In the clear sky, in the dead of night, are there a pair of bloodshot eyes staring at you as you sleep peacefully? Let us uncover this long-buried secret and unravel the mystery to reveal the truth!

2. 52 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 from initially disliking each other to eventually becoming partners. The last part is a strange twist on the rules. You might also like to check it out.

3. 53 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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   This book is a collection of crime investigation, mystery, and suspense novels. It updates quickly and has a strong sense of suspense; highly recommended! Don't miss it! If you're looking for something to read, give it a try—it's truly excellent.

4. 54 过 Crossing the Line [Crime Investigation] 过界【刑侦】 Shu Liuli书六里Two Male Leads158k WordsOngoing [Dual male leads × two powerful protagonists × criminal investigation × mystery × linked episodic cases] A bizarre murder takes place at a museum in western Jing City. Gu He, the museum’s deputy director, is found dead in the exhibition hall under strange circumstances, and a piece of ancient five-sided jade has vanished. Wen Qin’an, captain of the Second Criminal Investigation Brigade at the West District Public Security Bureau and the youngest criminal investigation captain in Jing City’s hist 161Reads—Score1514d adds

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   A mad detective teams up with a genius professor – a powerful duo! Their intelligence and wits are on point! A mind-bending case within a case: who is the murderer?

5. 55 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 264Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Crime investigation novel, episodic case solving, many cases, readers who like this genre can check it out.

6. 56 侧 The Profiler 侧写师 The Buddha Has a Cloud佛祖有朵云Two Male Leads853k WordsCompleted Main character: Qin Ge Supporting character: Jiang Si ▲ Important warnings: A slow-burn romance, like slowly boiling a frog. No further explanation needed!!! The first volume is in first person. Both characters have issues. Some content is somewhat dark. Please don’t relate this to real life. The story ends as soon as they get together. P.S.: 1. This book does not accept writing advice. 2. Different strokes for different folks. Please keep that in mind. 3. If you find reading uncomfortable, plea 109Reads—Score2214d adds

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   ✨The first book is a slow burn, no explanation needed, both sides are a bit eccentric but I still think it's okay.✨The second book probably needs no introduction.🌝Thanks to Tomato for recommending it if you haven't read it. This one features two male protagonists who have been friends since childhood, a male lead and a psychologist.✨The fourth book is about a bottom who was turned gay, dated a woman, and then the woman was killed. He helps the bottom get through it.

7. 57 塘 Tangchuan Police Station: Original Sin 塘川警局之原罪 Zelin泽麟Two Male Leads172k WordsCompleted At every moment, when people interact and clash, they commit evil and nurture darkness. You can’t stop people from committing crimes. Two years ago, after his girlfriend died by suicide, Su Liang resolved to help more people. Two years later, a case brought him together with Liao Chengshan. Liao Chengshan falls in love at first sight with the boy who has a story to tell, and is lucky enough to become his protector. He tries to understand the boy and find his way into his heart. “I couldn’t save 25Reads6.4Score—14d adds
8. 58 正 Under Investigation 正在调查中 Gu Lanting顾兰亭Two Male Leads452k WordsCompleted A trial spanning twenty years. Every rose that appears marks a soul’s passing. Between the sins of the dead and the sins of the killer, who truly deserves to stand trial? Chaos and mystery intertwine. Choices: right or wrong, one step toward the abyss, one step back to the human world. I want you to do this willingly! In the past, Xie Lin wanted them to disappear together. Now he has finally escaped his shackles, because so many people fought to carve out a way for him to survive. Xie Lin and Li 446Reads8.7Score10414d adds
9. 59 伪 False Guilt 伪罪 Xiang Nanyu向南语Two Male Leads297k WordsCompleted [Crime investigation + team captain vs. special assistant + episodic cases + formidable partners] Twenty-two years ago, an “accidental” explosion on Xiangyang Street in Qingbei City left many families shattered. Pei Yan, now captain of the Qingbei City Bureau’s First Criminal Investigation Team and a relative of one of the victims, has never been able to let it go, though there is little he can do. By chance, an utterly unconventional new special assistant joins the bureau. Impulsive, driven by 230Reads8.0Score—14d adds
10. 60 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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    Tired of perfect protagonists? This criminal investigation novel features a careless criminal, Director Song, and a bickering couple who try to patch up the flaws in hot cases. Their everyday life, filled with coffee and instant noodles, is intertwined with growth. The plot is logical and so vivid that it resonates with readers.

11. 61 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

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    🌟Criminal Investigation + Suspense & Mystery🌟 1. Two male detective captains 🆚 with the superpower to dream of the future 2. A genius female detective 🆚 a cool and aloof criminal psychologist 💕 A powerful combination!❗️❗️

12. 62 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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    The mystery is thrilling and suspenseful, the protagonist is incredibly intelligent, and the revelation of the truth is truly breathtaking! 👍

13. 63 大 The Ten Great Mysteries of the Song Dynasty 大宋十大奇案 I Am Prince Fish在下鱼亲王Historical1.6M WordsOngoing No harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincible protagonist, no System, no golden finger, and no transmigration. This is not a power fantasy, so read at your own discretion! A pure historical mystery set in the jianghu, offering an immersive experience of everyday life in an ancient town and the suspenseful twists and turns as officials use their wits to solve cases… 7.3kReads8.6Score63914d adds

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    Do you like pure ancient martial arts detective novels? 🙂🙂🙂

14. 64 罪 The Sin City Case Files 罪城迷案录 Little Xiaohao Loves Reading小小耗爱看书Mystery377k WordsOngoing In gloomy Liuzhou, a sharp-witted “detective” joins forces with a stubborn, diligent doctor. Together, they unravel the clues and solve baffling cases shrouded in mystery. Their pursuit of the truth is like a dance on the edge of an abyss, each step bringing them closer to the dark force lurking in the shadows, a force feared by all. As sparks from their investigations ignite the darkness buried deep within, a storm between good and evil, powerful enough to shake the city's foundations, is alrea 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Two male leads, a compelling storyline.

15. 65 羽 The Feathered Deep 羽化深渊 Mr. Yezi D叶子先生DSci-Fi & Apocalypse869k WordsOngoing The story takes place in the modern East Asian coastal city of Linyuan. Linyuan is a port city plagued by year-round rain, industrial decline, and a mix of religions. It is home to: * Abandoned Taoist temples * An underground black market * A seaside altar * A sealed-off mountainous region * Folk villages * An old, quarantined psychiatric hospital * A secret religious sect left over from the Republican era Ordinary people believe the world is normal. But in truth, the world has been infiltrated 32Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The story takes place in Lin Yuan City, a modern coastal city in East Asia. Lin Yuan City is a port city plagued by perpetual rain, industrial decay, and a mix of religions. Here you'll find: *abandoned Taoist temples*, underground black markets*, seaside altars*, secluded mountain villages*, a sealed-off old mental hospital*, and a secret cult remnant from the Republican era. Ordinary people believe the world is normal. But the true world is actually permeated by an ancient will from "beyond the deep sea and starry sky." 💕

16. 66 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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    Full of suspense, this is the book for crime thrillers! It will keep you on the edge of your seat! One case after another, without any unnecessary delays!

17. 67 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
18. 68 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
19. 69 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

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    Suspenseful, mind-bending, logically sound, full of plot twists, and an immersive experience, this game will take you into the world of detective work!

20. 70 你 What Kind of Cop Is a Fatso Like You? 你一个胖子当什么警察 Yang Xiaodong杨小东Mystery1.9M WordsOngoing [Reborn + no System + crime-solving + comedy + tough cop] Tian Ping'an, a fat man, dies unexpectedly during a competitive eating contest, only to be mysteriously reborn in a parallel world more than thirty years in the past. Here, he is still a trainee in the criminal investigation unit, while his beautiful partner, Liu Tingting, is destined to be assassinated by a notorious thief king. His parents, too, are about to meet with misfortune. Faced with such peril, how can Tian Ping'an, a devoted fo 7kReads9.3Score78014d adds

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    This novel features a male and female protagonist solving cases together. While it appears to have two main characters, the female protagonist is actually quite skilled in martial arts, almost as good as the male.

21. 71 巷 Tales of Strange Things in the City of Demons 巷说魔都奇谭 Out-of-Control Theater失控剧场Mystery317k WordsCompleted [Mystery + criminal investigation + dark themes + human nature + crime + serial murders + episodic cases] Six people have died in Shanghai in the past three months. Since the beginning of the year, bodies have kept turning up by rivers, at the foot of mountains, and at the entrances to deserted villages. Cases include a woman whose liver was cut out, a child who mysteriously vanished, fingers found among minced meat at a market, and a series of beheadings... Join police inspector Ruan Xing, bril 20Reads8.6Score—14d adds

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    The serial murder case episodes are super good! 👍😘

22. 72 月 Moonlight Profiling 月光侧写师 Tiantian Has Ahua甜甜有阿花Two Male Leads217k WordsOngoing An unwilling partnership between a deputy criminal investigation captain who needs psychological intervention and a night-blind profiler. Together, they uncover the profiler’s long-buried childhood and the deputy captain’s painful past, moving from recognizing each other’s abilities to accepting each other completely. Killer: You’ll always be his dog in the dark! Jiang Ting: Then you don’t know that a dog’s hearing and sense of smell are ten times stronger in the dark! He turns and takes Lin Zho 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This one is worth reading; the later ones are all unit cases.

23. 73 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 52Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book is really quite good.

24. 74 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

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    ❗️❗️❗️High-IQ mystery, episodic format!!! The writing and plot are amazing; you absolutely have to use your brain to succeed… well, I went back and read it several times 😳, it's so good, everyone, go check it out! 💐💐

25. 75 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
26. 76 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
27. 77 零 Zero-Degree Showdown: Operation Blue Arrow 零度交锋：蓝捷行动 Windless Rainy Night雨夜无风Mystery2.3M WordsOngoing [Mystery and Suspense] [Espionage] [Crime Investigation] [Modern Urban] [Genius] [Strong Female Lead] [National Security] Twenty-three years ago, a separation tore the lives of twin sisters apart. The younger sister was trained by an overseas spy organization to become an elite agent. Sent back to China, she is ordered to assassinate her own sister, take her place, infiltrate Lanjie Communications, and steal the core secret, “Lanjie 9.” Caught between her mission and her organization's orders on 11.9kReads9.1Score1.4k14d adds

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    Every character is fleshed out! Whether it's the protagonists Shao Jixiong and Hu Xiaoli, the villains Wang Lan and Gu Dan, or even the supporting characters Li Shanhu and Gu Nazha, they all have their own stories and struggles, and are not just thin-skinned tools!

28. 78 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 17Reads—Score—14d adds
29. 79 局 The Bureau's Twin Years: A Record of Strange Herb Mysteries in the Martial World 局编双年：奇草谜案江湖录 Forge a Sword from Scales and Cleave the Universe逆鳞作剑斩乾坤Mystery436k WordsOngoing (Not a power fantasy + no System + plot-driven + crime-solving and deduction + mind-bending twists) (The author spent a full year crafting all the murder cases. They’re sure to be gripping and mind-bending, so enjoy!) One year ago, on a dark night, I was a lowly cleaner working in the City Lord’s Hall when I was dragged into a murder targeting the three great families. Everyone said I was the killer! One year later, by day, I’d turned my fortunes around and become deputy director of the Security 19Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A brand new suspenseful mystery novel! The author has poured six months of painstaking effort into crafting a perfectly framed murder case that is absolutely thrilling and mind-bending!!! You won't be able to guess the killer's methods or the truth behind it all!!!

30. 80 心 The Scheming Adopted Son Is Raising a Puppy Again Today 心机义子今天也在养小狗 Tofu Pudding and Crucian Carp豆花鲫鱼Two Male Leads379k WordsCompleted [Complete] [Younger top, two male leads, one-on-one romance, ancient military setting, alternate history, happy ending] [Nameless orphan × (supposed) bandit's adopted son] [The young master is always right] × [I've worked hard for years and don't want to do this anymore. I need to find a sucker to take over my job.] Sincere, passionate gong × gentle, scheming shou Their tangled love and hatred twists and turns, until it all comes to nothing, like flowers reflected in a mirror and the moon in wat 113Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A reverse strategy for two male leads: You think you're taming wolves? Actually, the wolves are taming you!

31. 81 赦 Forgive the Moon 赦免月亮 Lu Wu陆雾Mystery375k WordsCompleted [Classic Whodunit + Case-of-the-Week + Locked-Room Murders + Multiple Twists + Power Couple + Mutual Pining] To get revenge, Du Qingci kills two people, but runs into her old classmate Chu Dongping and has no choice but to become his partner. Together, they solve five cases in seven days. As they grow closer, their feelings heat up, and the killing intent draws nearer. Du Qingci: “Why does he keep looking at me? Did he spot my weakness? Is he going to silence me?” Chu Dongping: “Why does she kee 486Reads8.2Score10814d adds

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    Recommendations for suspenseful mystery games! Logical, with locked-room mysteries!

32. 82 队 The Captain Is Cool and Irresistible 队长他又酷又撩 The Seal Keeper掌印Two Male Leads653k WordsCompleted [Two Powerful Leads + Episodic Cases + Crime Solving + Mutual Devotion + Destined to Meet] The refrigerator was piled with unidentifiable chunks. The damp, rotting smell in the air mingled with a murky stench of rust and spread everywhere... “Captain Shen, tell me a bedtime story?” “...Get lost.” “Then how about I read you an autopsy report?” “...That’ll do.” [If we’re kindred spirits, I hope we can be evenly matched.] 94Reads9.0Score—14d adds

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    I really love watching police officers as the bottom... They're all pretty good, but there are a few minor typos that don't really matter. There are many plot twists, and some are a bit scary.

33. 83 反 The Anti-Fraud Auditor: Exposing Every Money Scam 反诈审计师：看穿一切金钱谎言 Good for You好来喔Urban976k WordsCompleted Former Big Four auditor × specially appointed economic-crime consultant × anti-fraud trio Wielding data like a sword, we see through every financial lie The day I was fired by the Big Four, I thought my career was over for good. I was framed, blacklisted, and shut out by the entire industry, all because I refused to sign a fraudulent audit report. My partner slammed fabricated workpapers onto the table, and HR marked me “not eligible for rehire” in the industry system. Overnight, I went from 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A suspenseful, thrilling title: After being fired from the Big Four, I sent a billionaire to prison by auditing accounts. Have you ever wondered where the money went when people swindled your parents' retirement savings? This book tells you the answer. The protagonist, Chen Yan, a former Big Four auditor, was framed and fired for refusing to sign a false report, resulting in an industry-wide blacklist. Three years later, a late-night phone call brings him back to the battlefield—in Futian, Shenzhen, a cross-border e-commerce boss "commits suicide," yet his export figures have surged by 300%. He uncovers a financial flow that the police couldn't trace in just twenty minutes. This isn't a crime novel; it's about using an auditor's "data eye" to see through all financial lies. Already at 120,000 words, the protagonist's career is fully developed, there's no romance involved, and the trio (auditor + female police officer + intern assistant) form a pure camaraderie. Every three chapters offer a small thrill, and each volume features a major case—cross-border money laundering, retirement scams, the cryptocurrency black market, billion-dollar supply chain fraud, influencer tax evasion, venture capital fraud, and murder within a wealthy trust… You think you're reading a novel, but you're actually learning how to fight fraud. Keywords: Urban, Suspense, Workplace, Satisfying Read, No Female Lead

34. 84 神 Detective Di Renjie: The Magistrate of Pengze County 神探狄仁杰之彭泽县令 Situ Feiyu司徒飞宇Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted In the first year of Changshou, Di Renjie is framed by treacherous schemers and demoted to the remote wilderness of Pengze, where he stumbles upon a city full of bizarre cases! A derelict rouge house, abandoned for ten years; a locked-room murder on a rainy night; three ruffians found dead inside, their lips curled in smiles, with no trace of how they died. The county authorities rule it a ghostly vengeance, and panic grips the people. Summoned to solve the case in a time of crisis, Di Gong sets 114Reads—Score10214d adds

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    Mystery and suspense novels

35. 85 巡 Patrolling the Dark 巡黯 GrievetXRMystery389k WordsOngoing Just started gaining ratings. [Contains BL themes, dual male leads] Main pairing: [Subtly obsessive detective × a consultant who's not what he seems]. A crime-solving story. Volume One: Focuses mainly on the tension and clashes between the detective and the consultant. Volume Two onward: The two leads gradually grow closer, the cases involve a wider web of relationships, and various factions begin to emerge. Chaos is frequent, and disasters are man-made. Filth piles up, corruption takes root. Ye 6Reads6.5Score10214d adds

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    This isn't a fast-paced, action-packed story; the pacing is rather slow and deliberate. The crime scene descriptions are very vivid, with scenes like the body dumped on a foggy riverbank and the sealed, low-temperature body storage site leaving a deep impression. The two male protagonists are in a confrontational relationship, frequently testing each other, speaking politely but each harboring their own agendas. The world-building is fictional, including some unusual biological elements; please be prepared for this before reading.

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