Crime Investigation Stories With No Romance 刑侦文，无感情线

1. 51 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? 🙂🙂🙂

2. 52 刑 After Prison, I Draw Ghosts at the Police Station 刑满释放后，我在警局给鬼画像 The Fat Guy Who Won't Lose Weight不减肥的胖子Fantastical Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [No CP] [Real Ghosts] [Criminal Investigation] [Personal Growth] [Daily Life] [Family Bonds] [Friendship] [Romance] [Human Nature] [Society] At nineteen, Lin Yaoyao killed her grandfather. At twenty-eight, her grandfather appeared before her again. [Yaoyao, what you see is what other people want you to see.] … [Jiang Ge: Yaoyao, when are you going to be my wife?] [Lin Yaoyao: Maybe in a couple of days.] … [Zhao Hao: Sis, where are my buns?] [Lin Yaoyao: In your back pocket.] … [Wang Yanjie: Yaoz 3.8kReads8.4Score54514d adds

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3. 53 许 Xu Changsheng Investigates: Crazy Hormones III 许长生探案III疯狂荷尔蒙 Shanghai Baomu上海宝木Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted No System, no romance, pure crime-solving, with a series of standalone cases. A skeleton suddenly appears in the courtyard of a beautiful woman whose husband has been away for years, bringing two old cold cases to light. A beautiful married clothing-store owner with a colorful romantic past dies mysteriously in her shop... Captain Xu Changsheng, known to his officers as “Little Zhuge,” faces one tangled case after another. He always manages to unravel the clues, find the key evidence, and bring 25.6kReads8.9Score2.4k14d adds

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   A series of crime-solving stories set in ancient China, with no romantic subplots, purely action-packed.

4. 54 许 Xu Changsheng Investigates 许长生探案 Shanghai Baomu上海宝木Mystery619k WordsCompleted Police Captain Xu Changsheng, known to his team as “Little Zhuge,” faces one tangled case after another. He always manages to unravel the clues, find the key evidence, and bring the criminals to justice. This book records several particularly challenging cases that showcase Xu Changsheng’s deductive skills. 11.4kReads9.0Score1.2k14d adds
5. 55 宅 The Otaku's Revenge 宅男的复仇 Shanghai Baomu上海宝木Mystery318k WordsCompleted Duan Yu of Kun City was an ordinary homebody whose life revolved around electronic devices, video games, and endless web browsing. But his happy life changed abruptly when his older sister died in an accident on his eighteenth birthday... The once happy family of four was suddenly reduced to just him. How did his sister die? Enraged, the homebody Duan Yu resolved to make himself stronger and became a formidable avenger... Meanwhile, master detective Xu Changsheng arrived in Kun City. As he inves 5.7kReads8.8Score52914d adds
6. 56 许 Xu Changsheng Investigates, II 许长生探案II Shanghai Baomu上海宝木Mystery439k WordsCompleted Police Captain Xu Changsheng, known among his team as “Little Zhuge,” faces one convoluted case after another. He always manages to untangle the clues, find the key evidence, and bring the criminals to justice. This book recounts several challenging cases that showcase Xu Changsheng’s keen powers of deduction. 6.7kReads8.3Score76814d adds
7. 57 许 Xu Changsheng Investigates IV: Reopening a Cold Case 许长生探案IV：重启悬案 Shanghai Baomu上海宝木Mystery250k WordsCompleted [No System, No Romance, Pure Case Solving, Episodic Stories] “The Nanda Dismemberment Case,” “The Chongqing Red-Clothed Boy Case,” “The Hulan Great Hero Case”… After repeatedly cracking bizarre cases in Jinhai, Xu Changsheng, captain of the Jinhai criminal police, is appointed by the ministry to lead the National Cold Case Task Force. From then on, he travels across the country to investigate a series of famous, decades-old unsolved cases… 15kReads8.4Score1.4k14d adds
8. 58 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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   These two crime fiction novels are worth trying!

9. 59 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—Score10014d adds
10. 60 寒 A Collection of Mystery and Horror Stories from Hancheng 寒城悬疑恐怖故事集 Tomato Old Tofu番茄老豆腐Mystery134k WordsCompleted [Mystery + Criminal Investigation + Dark + Horror + Human Nature + Crime] Not long after joining the criminal investigation team as a trainee officer, Fan Xing gets involved in the investigation of a fall-from-a-building case in Hancheng. The female victim had clearly been tortured before her death. Fan Xing also finds a silver pendant in her mouth: it's the very coming-of-age gift his father meant to give him before disappearing ten years ago. As Fan Xing and the others delve deeper into the ca 24Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Crime investigation and suspense.

11. 61 悬 Suspenseful Investigation 悬侦 Camille可蜜儿Mystery504k WordsOngoing The city is a vast chessboard, and all living beings are its pieces. He heard the sound of a chess piece falling: a taunt from hell, and a death knell leading to the truth. Every cold case has an ending. He used the dead as a mirror to reconstruct the sins of the living, and the chess game as a ruse to conceal a heart that devoured people. 793Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I highly recommend this crime fiction series, "Suspense Detective"! 🕵️‍♂️ The plot is incredibly engaging: each case is a standalone story, the pace is so fast you won't dare blink, and the killer's twists and turns and methods are absolutely brilliant. You'll be hooked after reading it!

12. 62 重 Major Crimes: Hunting Down the Killer 重案追凶【刑侦】 1Xiaobai1小白Mystery442k WordsCompleted [Realistic Crime Investigation]+ [No Romance]+ [Case-of-the-Week Mysteries]+ [Ensemble Cast] No paranormal activity, no supernatural phenomena, just solving cases through physical evidence. There's a saying in forensic medicine: You don't have to know every bone, but you do have to know Lu Yangu. Forensic pathologist Lu Yan, nicknamed Lu Yangu, doesn't just perform autopsies. He solves crimes, too. [The Mystery of the Coffin] An accidental plunge into a river leads to the recovery of a pitch-bla 38.2kReads8.8Score4.8k14d adds

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    No romance, purely crime-solving.

13. 63 谎 Claiming to Heal 谎称疗愈 Tian Mingyi天茗伊Mystery252k WordsCompleted [Genius Psychologist × Master of Locked-Room Mysteries × Perfect Crime] Bizarre cases keep happening in Qin Hai City: Zhang Mang, the main culprit in the old “Six Gates” case, is released from prison and promptly dies in an “accidental” fall; a wealthy heir who once got away with his crimes “commits suicide” to atone; an investigative journalist “goes missing” in the wilderness... Each case perfectly recreates the pattern of a notorious mystery that made national headlines in recent years, lea 13Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's a sister series to the third one on the list! [Original novel fan][Original novel fan][Original novel fan][Original novel fan]

14. 64 重 Reborn in 1993: I'm a Criminal Profiling Specialist 重生1993：我是刑侦侧写师 Listening to the Wind Beyond the Tower楼外听风Mystery2.5M WordsOngoing [Crime Investigation] [Case-Solving Focus] Lin Zhimo, a leading expert in criminal psychology, is reborn as a frail records clerk at a police station in 1993. While violent criminals run rampant and veteran detectives rely on legwork, he opens his notebook and says, “The killer is 28, left-handed, has a stutter, rides a green bicycle, and lives within three blocks.” The captain tears up his report. “Get back to the records room!” A week later, when a suspect matching every detail is arrested, th 3.1kReads6.6Score27014d adds

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    Criminal profiling for solving cases

15. 65 隐 The Hidden Truth 隐秘的真相 Yang Zhen漾真Mystery158k WordsCompleted This novel tells twelve criminal investigation stories in short-story form. Back then, there were no cameras covering every street corner, nor modern investigative tools such as DNA testing. The only things investigators could rely on to solve cases were trace evidence and logical deduction. Yet even under those conditions, veteran detectives used their keen observations, meticulous reasoning, and extraordinary insight to cut through layers of uncertainty and unravel one mystery after another. T 1.5kReads9.5Score19914d adds

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    If modern criminal investigation techniques are a sharp sword, then this book describes the forge and the initial passion for wielding it. Technology may evolve, but the heart that upholds justice and the wisdom to understand human nature are eternal flames. A tribute to all those who have carried the burden and are still carrying it forward. This book deserves to be seen by more people.

16. 66 刑 Criminal Investigation Files: The Zero-Degree Pursuit 刑侦档案：零度追凶 Autumn Hues, Remembered Traces秋色忆痕Mystery426k WordsCompleted [Crime investigation + standalone cases + fast-paced + a cinematic viewing experience + no romance + ingenious, groundbreaking tricks + high-tech crime + grounded in reality and social commentary + human nature analysis] The Zero Special Investigations Unit takes on only the strangest, most impossible cases, the ones that push the limits of what people believe possible. Team leader Gu Yan is a crime-solving machine, ruled by logic but clueless about human feelings. Shen Wei, an expert in crimina 118Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I recommend reading this. A good article.

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

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    I love novels like this, where you solve case after case without any romance. There are so many cases, so many complex cases, so many different genres—it's really satisfying to read! 😍

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
20. 70 装 The Man in the Case 装在套子里的人 Giant Water Monkey of Changbai Mountain长白山巨型水猴子Mystery792k WordsCompleted [Horror + Supernatural + Mystery + Adventure + Wild Imagination + Crime-Solving + Yin-Yang and Feng Shui] By a twist of fate, the criminal investigation squad led by Li Wei is paired with their archenemy Ouyang to solve cases. After a series of shocking major crimes, their terrifying ordeals turn the two former enemies into partners who would risk their lives for each other. Just when everyone thinks it is finally over, an even greater nightmare is only beginning... [The Hanger Murders] [A Ghost 1.6kReads8.4Score26114d adds

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    I've only read two short stories, but they're really good detective stories.

21. 71 无 The Law of Disorder 无序之法 Investment Master Brother投资大师兄Mystery55k WordsCompleted Forensic pathologist Lu Guangnian can see a dead person’s final memories by touching their body. But in a case involving a fatal fall from a great height, he sees a police officer with a silhouette identical to his own in the victim’s last moments. As he searches for the real culprit, he is forced into a dangerous maze where he must prove his own innocence. Each time he touches a corpse, he risks being drawn deeper into a mystery surrounding his identity and the dark workings of the system. Whic —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Looking for a realistic crime thriller? No romance, check this out! *The Law of Disorder* is hardcore to the core: the technical jargon, investigative procedures, and power struggles are all incredibly realistic. The cases are intricately intertwined, the adversaries are internal, and every step is fraught with danger. The author's portrayal of the police world features no romanticized heroes, only ordinary people bound by procedures and reality, yet still bravely confronting the darkness. A must-read for hardcore fiction enthusiasts.

22. 72 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 4.2kReads8.5Score41814d adds

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    Don't just focus on solving the case; the most terrifying aspect is human nature. A crime committed by an acquaintance, deliberate concealment, everyone lying, and a pervasive sense of oppression...

23. 73 上 I Was Watching a Movie at Work, and Came Out a Murder Suspect? 上班摸鱼看个片，出来我成凶手了？ Monk0900和尚09008k WordsCompleted I was killing time at work watching a movie. Why did I come out a murderer? 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The plot is realistic, the logic is rigorous, and it is based on real cases.

24. 74 真 A True Account of a Terrifying Experience 真实记录一段可怕经历 Monk0900和尚0900Mystery42k WordsCompleted A true account of a terrifying experience 9Reads—Score—14d adds
25. 75 有 Are You Crazy? Why Would an Overseas Chinese Work the Night Shift as a Security Guard? 有病吧！你个华侨去当夜班保安？ Monk0900和尚090019k WordsCompleted Are you out of your mind? You're a Chinese expatriate, and you're taking a night-shift security guard job? 4Reads—Score—14d adds
26. 76 老 My Boss Fired Me. Three Months Later, the Company Was Near Bankruptcy. 老板开除我了，三个月后公司快倒闭了。 Monk0900和尚09006k WordsCompleted My Boss Fired Me. Three Months Later, the Company Was on the Brink of Collapse. 5Reads—Score—14d adds
27. 77 苏 Su Wan's Diary: The Seven Days Before Her Death 苏晚日记——临终前七日 Monk0900和尚0900Marriage & Romance15k WordsCompleted Su Wan's Diary: Seven Days Before Death 1Reads—Score—14d adds
28. 78 老 The Old Man's Dead. Can I Inherit His Billions Now? 老头死了，我可以继承他的亿万家产了？ Monk0900和尚090011k WordsCompleted The old man is dead. Does that mean I can inherit his billions in assets? 2Reads—Score—14d adds
29. 79 怀 Can I Get Married Just Because I'm Carrying a Relocation Householder's Child? 怀了拆迁户的孩子就能结婚了？ Monk0900和尚090015k WordsCompleted Can I get married just because I'm carrying the child of someone whose home is due for demolition? 10Reads—Score—14d adds
30. 80 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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    Crime fiction lovers, gather here! Captain Wen's jealousy is never-ending. He can get jealous and make funny faces whenever Director Song talks to someone else. But when it comes to solving cases, the two of them are the sharpest blades, cutting through layers of mystery. This kind of bittersweet dual male lead novel is a must-read!

31. 81 刑 Criminal Investigation Consultant Lin Chen 刑侦顾问林辰 Bear Er'er, the Novelist写小说的熊二二Mystery263k WordsCompleted Lin Chen, the youngest criminal psychology professor at the provincial public security department, suffered a fatal setback at the peak of his career. A profile that was supposedly one hundred percent accurate sent an innocent courier to prison, while the real killer struck again ten months later. He tore up the honors he had earned over ten years with his own hands, wrote the words “resigning to take responsibility,” and disappeared for three whole months. When he resurfaced, he had become the 281Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The seemingly perfect alibi contained flaws. The husband's ring matched his hand features closely with the video footage, and the dander under his fingernails pointed directly to the key suspect. However, contradictions arose regarding the insurance beneficiary, the marital relationship, and the door locks at the scene, making the truth constantly uncertain.

32. 82 眼 Professor Cobra's Formula for Solving Crimes 眼镜蛇教授之破案公式 Long Bean长豆Mystery101k WordsCompleted He solves a four-stage Rubik's Cube by hand, and everything can be quantified. The truth behind a crime = ∑(clues × logic) + the human factor Over two days and one night, he works remotely, using a Rubik's Cube to unravel the mystery and formulas to deduce what people are thinking. While everyone else hunts for the killer, he calmly calculates the one “ε” that cannot be eliminated. “Give me five minutes.” He says it into the phone, then scrambles the Rubik's Cube in his hand. Hardcore crime-solv 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's truly captivating. The case isn't some earth-shattering crime; someone dies at night, but there's a lack of clues—only a few seconds of suspicious activity captured on surveillance footage—and the challenge of solving the case within two days, all while showcasing the professional investigative skills of the police and the protagonist, a university professor, using mathematical thinking to unravel the mystery.

33. 83 倒 The Unlucky Police Chief: Every Shift Brings a Murder 倒霉警长：一值班就来命案 Muzi Surong木子苏蓉Mystery96k WordsCompleted Every case pushes the limits of human nature. Every chapter turns conventional wisdom on its head. Not for the faint of heart! My name is Lu Xun, and everyone at the Lijiao Bridge Police Station knows me as the “unlucky police captain.” I seem to have a natural magnet for murder cases. Whenever I'm on duty, there's a body in the Yu River, a corpse in a freezer, a dismembered body in an apartment, a body soaked in poison... One bizarre case after another always finds its way to me. The darker a 195Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The first case was really good, worth watching. I've been so curious, and the second case I've been waiting for is finally here! The initial routine of the duty shifts was reassuring, but it got increasingly terrifying as it went on. Two people went missing one after another, the electricity was constantly running out, and a strange freezer entered the house—all these unusual occurrences pieced together a chilling experience. Finally, the freezer was sealed tightly with tape, the humming sound of the cooling system practically audible. Lu Xun's confident judgment directly revealed the truth, the suspense was incredible, I couldn't get enough! I need an update soon to find out the identity of the deceased in the freezer!

34. 84 鸦 Crows Descend on Sin City 鸦落罪城 Chive, Egg, and Caviar韭菜鸡蛋鱼子酱Mystery110k WordsOngoing (Mystery and deduction + criminal investigation + anti-drug operations + anti-corruption + mind-bending crimes) In Yacheng, Nanhuai Province, in the 1990s, a sensational case shocked the nation: the 712 serial murders. The case reached far and wide. The suspect brutally murdered a family of three, but the Qingsha Syndicate behind the killer controlled Yacheng's police, procuratorate, and courts, keeping justice out of reach. To solve the case, Zhou Zhen of the Nanhuai Provincial Police Departmen 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    If you're interested, you should check it out. It's a crime drama about a master and apprentice leading a special task force investigating corruption and drug trafficking. It's so good, I'm hooked! It's like a blockbuster! No emotion involved!!

35. 85 小 Officer Lu's Journal 小陆警官的手记 Piao Sisi朴四四Two Male Leads388k WordsOngoing Lu Chengwen: I'm a detective. I only believe in evidence. Lin Xiao: I can feel corpses talking. Lu Chengwen: Say that again? Lin Xiao: The corpse says it wants to go home. Lu Chengwen: ...Fine. Lead the way. Author: If you two keep chatting, the readers will all go next door to read romance ◉‿◉ 317Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Suspenseful mystery without a female lead

36. 86 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

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    The writing is fluent, gripping, and meticulously crafted, with a captivating case.

37. 87 通 Psychic Detective: She Can Share a Killer's Point of View 通灵神探：她能共享凶犯视角 Brother An Is 1.8 Meters Tall安哥一米八Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted [Mystery + crime-solving + criminal investigation + no romance + Is the female streamer who tells ghost stories actually a brilliant detective?] “I saw a murder scene again!” Shen Yuan had been able to dream of murder scenes since she was a child. Because of her supposed supernatural abilities, she lost her job as a police officer. After seeing countless psychologists, all of whom said she was perfectly normal, she decided to go online and tell people about her dreams. The next time she describe 5.9kReads7.8Score85414d adds
38. 88 民 Republican-Era Detective Tales 民国侦探诡事录 Liu Gang刘港Mystery317k WordsCompleted [Standalone cases + Republican-era investigations + criminal investigation and deduction + paranormal mysteries + powerful partners] In the chaotic Republican era, the land is shattered and strange events abound. One bizarre case follows another, but the truth remains as elusive as a mist... In a village at midnight, residents die one after another. Rumors say the “Stinking-Mouth Ghost” has returned to exact revenge, leaving everyone terrified. A haunted house by the lake conceals an old massacr 377Reads9.1Score10014d adds

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    The case is fast-paced and engaging, with each twist brimming with wit. When the truth is revealed, you'll be amazed! A must-see for mystery enthusiasts! 😠

39. 89 罪 The Crime Specimen Museum 罪案标本馆 Fu Zhaolan傅昭澜Two Male Leads703k WordsCompleted (The rating just came out and is still climbing) [Two male leads + equally matched + criminal investigation captain x stone-faced forensic pathologist + one-on-one romance + devoted couple + happy ending] A genius forensic pathologist and a tough, battle-hardened detective join forces to unravel baffling major cases. Bizarre murders, serial puzzles, and locked-room mysteries keep cropping up. Everyone else is at a loss, but these two face every challenge head-on. He charges into danger, protect 3.9kReads8.6Score62114d adds

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    When the major case reached a deadlock, the forensic doctor extracted pollen from the victim's clothing. This flower is only grown in a private botanical garden on the outskirts of the city, and the owner happens to be an old acquaintance of the captain from many years ago.

40. 90 黑 Tracking the Black Zone 黑域追踪 Eternal Restlessness无恒安息Mystery424k WordsCompleted A sweeping crime thriller about combating organized crime. All stories in this book are fictionalized adaptations of real cases and events. Names and places have been changed; any similarities are purely coincidental. A cold case has been pursued for ten years, and at last the gray sky screen over Linjiang is torn open. The corrupt empire collapses, and the protectors behind it fall from power. Detective Zheng Xiaotian wins the battle, yet chooses to leave the front line. His departure tells eve 54Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A straight man solving a crime, a realistic story! New book recommendation, currently being serialized!

41. 91 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." [Smirk]

42. 92 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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    From the moment Wang Lan went undercover, the suspense never stopped! Will she successfully steal the secrets? Will she be discovered by the task force? What will Zhao Deyong do after learning the truth? Each suspenseful moment is captivating, making you want to watch it all in one go!

43. 93 复 The Revenge Concerto 复仇协奏曲 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery272k WordsCompleted No formulaic power fantasies! A worldbuilding-driven, realistic mystery where evidence is just the final nail in the procedural coffin. The first book in the Dissociator series. This is a story about a killer! A killer and a detective, willing to do the dirty work. Dissociation is a symptom of detachment following trauma. It is commonly associated with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) or dissociative disorders. The mind dissociates from pain; the body breaks free from the dust. The Ame 414Reads—Score10114d adds

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    Short and medium-length stories, a series of novels, without a system or a female protagonist.

44. 94 解 The Dissociator: A Black Comedy of Errors 解离者：黑色幽默大事件 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery165k WordsCompleted No formulaic power fantasies! Worldbuilding-driven, realist mystery, where evidence is just the final nail needed to make things official. The second installment in the Dissociator series. This is a story about a killer! A killer and a detective, willing to get their hands dirty. Dissociation is a symptom of detachment following trauma. It is commonly associated with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) or dissociative disorders. The mind breaks free from pain, the body escapes the dust of 100Reads—Score—14d adds
45. 95 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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    "A saint? He's nothing more than a top-notch hunter in elaborate disguise."

46. 96 天 The Net of Justice: Part One, The Killer Cannot Escape 天网第一部真凶难逃 Author Shi Yu作家石玉Mystery503k WordsCompleted “The net of justice may be wide, but nothing escapes it.” Do you think you can get past her keen eye? The Web’s Number One Female Criminal Investigator: The Killer Can’t Escape Ye Bailing is the leader of a criminal investigation squad. Since joining the force, she has never stopped moving forward, come rain or shine. No matter how difficult a case is, she is determined to uncover the truth. This time, however, she faces a murder case beyond anything she could have expected... 123Reads—Score—14d adds

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    From initial suspicion to final conviction, Ye Bailing witnessed every turn in the case and brought the truth to light.

47. 97 解 Dissociator: Financial Bullets 解离者：金融子弹 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery167k WordsCompleted Rick takes on a covert chain of missions spanning three continents: assassinate the key figures in charge of five ports. At the same time, he uses the hedge fund behind his client to make a killing, sending his personal wealth skyrocketing. Danger follows close behind. Britain’s MI5 and Interpol trace the clues back to Rick, reopening last year’s unsolved assassination cases and quietly closing their international dragnet around him. The unlikely alliance between assassination and capital stirs 259Reads—Score—14d adds
48. 98 解 Dissociators: The Chronicles of Saint Judas Island 解离者：圣犹大岛纪事 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery203k WordsCompleted On the picturesque island of St. Judas, a series of locked-room mysteries and cunning murders unfold. The person who comes to solve them is a professional assassin. He understands killing and strategy, using a killer's instincts to unravel one impossible crime after another. Beneath the sunlit island, lies, old grudges, and conspiracies steadily rise to the surface. With classic locked-room mysteries at its heart, an immersive deserted-island atmosphere, and four linked cases, the story asks at 87Reads—Score—14d adds

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    No female lead. No system. An American-style crime drama series.

49. 99 解 The Dissociator: The Canary Heist 解离者：金丝雀大劫案 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery119k WordsCompleted This series focuses on a heist of the century. What seemed like an ordinary day at Collingwood Global Investment Bank is shattered when a gang of armed robbers breaks in. They force the bank employees to follow their orders. In the aftermath, a chief inspector caught in a dilemma races against time, vowing to discover who stole the £3.9 billion and why. 68Reads—Score—14d adds
50. 100 解 The Dissociator: The Extravagant Prisoner and the Underground Howl 解离者：奢囚与地下啸 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery160k WordsCompleted New York is split between day and night, two worlds at odds. Hired by a wealthy family to rescue their kidnapped heir, hitman Rick uncovers a sprawling conspiracy. Meanwhile, Roy, a subway veteran worn down by corporate exploitation, launches a fierce rebellion in the underground tunnels. There are no crime investigations or justice here, only struggles for profit and settling scores under a code of gray rules. The victors are free to rewrite the truth. Desire and the cruelty of class are laid b 85Reads—Score—14d adds

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