Mystery and Crime-Solving Novels 悬疑破案类

1. 101 何 Dr. He, Your Wife Has Gone Ghost Hunting Again 何法医，你老婆又去抓鬼了 21 Ya21吖Mystery266k WordsCompleted Jiang Jue is a young occultist of exceptional talent. As a special consultant for the Paranormal Investigation Bureau, she is stationed at the Xishi Public Security Bureau, where she helps solve abnormal cases. One case leads her to question the truth behind her master’s death. As she investigates, she unexpectedly uncovers the mystery of her own origins. With good and evil at odds and family ties entangled in the conflict, what choice will Jiang Jue make? 484Reads9.1Score124Shelves

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   These were all quite a sight, but next to the body was a toolbox containing a full set of autopsy equipment. The scissors and scalpels were stained with blood. The furniture and items in the room were neatly arranged, showing no signs of a struggle. A person was curled up on the fabric sofa, small and huddled in a ball. She wore blood-stained plastic gloves and a white plush pajama top with a SpongeBob SquarePants pattern, also stained with blood, and was cradling a blood-soaked kitten in her arms. Disposable shoe covers were on her feet. Meow~ Hearing the noise, the kitten with a missing ear struggled slightly and meowed. "Didn't the person who reported it say there was only one victim?" Xiao Zhang approached the sofa, about to examine the "corpse," when suddenly he met a pair of large, dark eyes. Xiao Zhang took several steps back in fright, "Ah, it's come back to life!" The other police officers rolled their eyes at him speechlessly, "Zhang Xiaoqiang, what are you yelling about? Can't you see it's a living person!"

2. 102 起 I Must Be Seeing Things: The Forensic Doctor Can Raise the Dead! 起猛了，法医竟会起尸了 It's Feifeifei是菲菲菲呀Mystery202k WordsCompleted A slice-of-life story. If it’s not your thing, feel free to skip! A young Daoist priest who failed to ascend accidentally transmigrates into the body of a forensic examiner in a parallel world. Perform an autopsy? I can’t! Write an autopsy report? That’s too much trouble. Forget it. I’ll just have the body get up and write down its own cause of death! 1.5kReads7.2Score103Shelves
3. 103 大 Bro, You're a Cop, Not a Taoist Priest! 大哥，你是警察啊，不是道士！ Mou Zui谋醉Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted [If you dislike cutesy, whimpering heroines, read no further] [Also known as: Me, a humble paper effigy maker, and you want me to crack a major case] When Yue Dong went to a telecom service center to cancel his late grandfather’s phone service, the staff gave him a hard time. “Rules are rules. The account holder has to be here in person!” “You have to follow the rules!” Yue Dong laughed in exasperation, then waved his hand and used his paper effigy-making skills to summon his late grandfather. T 71.6kReads9.2Score7.4kShelves
4. 104 满 A Master Forensic Pathologist Transmigrates Into a Pitiful Girl 满级法医穿越成小可怜 Mo Qianchang墨千裳Ancient Romance1.9M WordsCompleted Mo Jiuru is a forensic pathologist who can hear the dying words of the dead. By accident, she transmigrates a thousand years into the past, to the Kingdom of Dongling. Her family persecutes her, everyone ostracizes her, and the road ahead is full of hardship! Mo Jiuru swears, “I'm going to find a way back!” What? She has to clear the names of the dead before she can return? She picks up her scalpel and gets back to her old job. She wants to focus on her career, so why is the God of War, Pri 1.5kReads9.1Score247Shelves
5. 105 心 The Psychological Anatomist 心理解剖者 Bug Baby虫宝宝Mystery549k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication] Genius Forensic Doctor VS Tough-as-Nails Police Captain [Mystery + deduction + sweet romance + high-IQ crimes + serial murders + criminal profiling + suitable for the timid] Original title: The Psychological Anatomist Schizophrenia, antisocial personality disorder, high-IQ crimes... This is a world overrun by psychopaths. The Cat-Fetus Man case, the Couple Butchers, the Angel of Death... Twisted fantasies of evil always burst into reality alongside violence. A corpse is 95.5kReads9.5Score13.3kShelves
6. 106 大 Sir, Please Teach Me! 大人，请赐教！ Little Strawberry Between the Pages书间小草莓Mystery130k WordsOngoing [A hilarious, utterly ridiculous mystery-solving team] [Mysteries and twists without the scares] [A lighthearted read that’ll have you laughing so hard you’ll pound the bed] Lively, sharp-tongued coroner who never stops moving × cold, cutting deputy minister|Ensemble comedy|Historical mystery I’m Lin Qining, a modern forensic examiner who transmigrated to the Great Jing dynasty and somehow ended up as a female coroner at the local yamen. I have exceptional autopsy skills and a quirky mind, but 52Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This is an ancient group detective story, mainly lighthearted, funny, and silly. If you're interested, I hope you can read the first few chapters; your viewership really means a lot to me.

7. 107 我 I Solve Cases to Score Free Food at the Court of Judicial Review 我靠破案在大理寺蹭吃蹭喝 Dog Sixteen狗十六Mystery1.3M WordsOngoing Mystery/Detective Frost veils his silver mask, dust stains his white hair, and Pei Shaoqing's fate was written in the Book of Life and Death long ago. Yet he insists on using the last of his strength to defy fate and unravel the mystery that even the gods have fallen silent before, all for her. Born with white hair, he was destined to grow old by her side; and the name Jiang Tang is the only sweetness in his life. 2.6kReads8.2Score318Shelves
8. 108 领 The Shepherd 领羊 Dog Sixteen狗十六16k WordsCompleted Leading the Sheep 212Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 109 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 43.3kReads9.4Score4.5kShelves

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   Highly recommend this book, give it a try! 👀 Also known as 👉🏿 *The Hidden Trap of Six Lines*. A blend of political intrigue, martial arts, suspenseful crime-solving, and a genius's revenge. The plot is full of twists and turns! The writing style is humorous, making it a delightful read—you won't regret it!

10. 110 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 184Reads9.2Score109Shelves

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    You thought you'd figured out the killer? The plot twists in the next second, leaving you completely unprepared!

11. 111 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 246Reads9.3Score103Shelves
12. 112 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 131Reads9.2Score100Shelves
13. 113 薇 Wei's Light Shines on Chang'an 薇光映长安 The Bashful Girl羞答答的女孩Ancient Romance315k WordsCompleted Lin Wei is a modern urban woman, an architect who has just suffered a career setback but refuses to give up. By chance, she transmigrates to the Great Yin Dynasty, a realm that never existed in history, and finds herself in the body of another Lin Wei, a mistreated illegitimate daughter with the same name. Faced with an unfamiliar world, strict feudal customs, and a life of hardship, she refuses to wallow in sorrow. Instead, she decides to use her modern knowledge, design skills, and positive ou 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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14. 114 微 Tracing Faint Traces 微痕寻踪 The Bashful Girl羞答答的女孩Mystery318k WordsCompleted Trace of the Faintest Clue is a modern criminal investigation and suspense series centered on forensic science, following a professional, composed, and close-knit forensic team. Its members include Chen Feng, a meticulous forensic expert; Ling Fei, a sharp-intuition forensic pathologist; Gao Jian, an action-oriented police captain; and Li Ming, a digital forensics specialist. Combining cutting-edge technology with traditional investigative methods, they piece together the smallest traces to solv 1Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 115 烽 Love Entangled in the Flames of War 烽火情茧 The Bashful Girl羞答答的女孩Modern Romance244k WordsCompleted "A Cocoon Woven in the Flames of War" is an epic romantic historical novel set in China during the War of Resistance Against Japan. It follows the changing fortunes of surgeon Gu Wanqing after Beiping falls, and her tangled relationships with Shen Moxuan, an intelligence officer in the Nationalist government; Lu Mingyuan, leader of an underground resistance organization; and Lin Shuyao, a newspaper reporter. In an era torn apart by war, Wanqing must shoulder the responsibility of a doctor devot 2Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 116 废 Notes in the Ruins 废墟中的音符 The Bashful Girl羞答答的女孩11k WordsCompleted Notes in the Ruins 2Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 117 法 Dr. Forensics, Your Girlfriend the Judge Is Suspected of Theft 法医大人，你的判官女友涉嫌偷窃 I'm Little Ye我是小野吖Two Female Leads511k WordsCompleted [Two Female Leads] + [Past and Present Lives] + [Forensic Pathologist vs. Judge of the Underworld] + [Mystery and Crime-Solving] + [Fated Push and Pull] Lin Jianwei slapped the table. “The fingerprints match. You’re suspected of theft!” Shen Ye silently formed a spell to suppress the vengeful ghosts around them, looking at her with utter adoration. “You’re right about everything.” To protect the woman she loved, Shen Ye watched as Lin Jianwei recklessly danced across every metaphysical danger zo 52Reads7.0Score101Shelves

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    Staying up all night to catch up on the latest chapters, a forensic pathologist meets a judge, a battle between science and metaphysics.

18. 118 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 5.6kReads7.5Score830Shelves

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    Sweet ancient Chinese mystery detective novel

19. 119 冷 The Cold-Faced Miracle Doctor Keeps Getting Framed 冷面圣手他总被碰瓷 A Trivial Reason渺小的理由Mystery306k WordsCompleted A sandstorm sweeps across the Western Regions, bringing a string of baffling cases: a corpse aboard a ghost ship in Loulan, ghostly figures in painted human skins in Dunhuang, a deadly demonic melody in Gaochang, and a blazing-red mystery that burns at the heart. Mo Jiu, young master of Rong Ku Valley, bears the burden of original sin. A master of medicine and poison, he can find the tiniest clues on a corpse. Lin Xingwan, the dazzling and spirited leader of Ting Feng Pavilion, is unrivaled in 26Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 120 小 The Little Princess Is Always Trying to Undermine Me 小郡主她总想拆我台 A Trivial Reason渺小的理由Mystery337k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + mystery-solving + one-on-one romance + sweet love + ensemble cast] [Quirky young princess × aloof, sharp-tongued heir] After my imperial uncle caught me causing a scene in a brothel, I became an unofficial member of the Dali Temple. My immediate superior, Xie Zhiyan, is the sharpest-tongued heir in the capital. He’s so cutting that even the flies find him harsh when he examines a corpse. “Your Highness, if you’re bored, why not lick the tiles in the morgue clean?” That is, 287Reads6.3Score101Shelves
21. 121 重 Reborn to Marry the Prince Regent: The Princess Consort Becomes Famous for Solving Cases with Autopsies 重生嫁摄政王，王妃她靠验尸爆红 A Trivial Reason渺小的理由Mystery238k WordsCompleted [Two powerful leads + contract marriage + satisfying angst and revenge + episodic investigations + ever-sweeter romance] Shen Wei transmigrates, waking up in a morgue with her hands on a corpse. A modern forensic examiner turned the daughter of a condemned official, she hides her identity and examines bodies to survive. Then the regent, a man who holds power over the entire court, arrives through the rain and hands her a marriage contract: “Marry me. I’ll protect you and clear your name.” She sn 94Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 122 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? 734Reads9.1Score112Shelves
23. 123 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
24. 124 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—Shelves

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    This is a super good crime drama novel; I finally have the courage to recommend it myself! ✍

25. 125 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… 7.3kReads8.6Score643Shelves

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    Pure Jianghu detective novel

26. 126 干 How Could Anyone in Crime Investigation Stay Sane? 干刑侦的哪有不疯的 Wicked Stink Bug恶毒臭屁虫Mystery435k WordsCompleted The rating just came out. It'll go up! [Highly capable, icy policewoman vs. commanding, all-round criminal investigation captain] Tan Nian'an inherits her father's badge number and joins the criminal investigation squad as a parachuted-in deputy captain. She wants to uncover the truth behind her parents' brutal deaths, find the younger brother who was taken from her, and become a good police officer. But when Zhou Yan first sees her, he doesn't think she'll be able to stay. She's too beautiful, 5.3kReads8.7Score674Shelves

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    Both the male and female leads are police officers; the cases are episodic.

27. 127 紫 Fragrant Dust on Purple Paths 紫陌香尘 Eagle23雄鹰23Mystery204k WordsCompleted Drawing on more than a decade of experience as a police officer and my broader understanding of society, I wrote this original social realist mystery novel. This is not a wish-fulfillment story. It spans 20 years from beginning to end, with dozens of clues and echoes woven throughout. I hope to share it with readers who are patient and enjoy thinking things through. There are two cases, but what truth will you see in them? The Fragrance of Purple Dust is divided into four volumes, each named wit 23Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A social suspense thriller worth savoring. The author worked at a local police station for over ten years and, combined with his personal reflections, explores personal growth with you. Foreshadowing is already laid in the title and cover. Can you guess who the cross and the face on the cover represent?

28. 128 岛 The Bride Who Vanished on the Island 岛上消失的新娘 Invisible Gunfire看不见的硝烟Mystery147k WordsCompleted On an island far from the mainland, a bride mysteriously disappears on her wedding night. Wei Zheng, a veteran county police detective, is ordered to investigate. But before one mystery is solved, another arises. Strange cases plague the isolated island, shattering decades of peace... 105Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In 1997, on a border island, the bride disappears on her wedding night. Veteran detective Wei Zheng arrives on the island to investigate, only to find everyone living in fear and remaining silent. A disappearance leads to a series of murders, with simple customs masking a bloody truth. When the fog clears, the abyss of humanity is deeper and colder than he imagined.

29. 129 宿 The Fated Blade 宿刃 Su Can愫参Mystery224k WordsCompleted [Modern setting, espionage, drug enforcement] A case within a case, a plot within a plot, with a fresh and compelling story. A meticulously planned revenge case unexpectedly leads to the kidnapping of a chip expert... “Go back to Tanzhou and secretly assist the Tanzhou State Security Bureau and Public Security Bureau...” Chu Ning asks, “Have you ever seen this girl? She went missing fifteen years ago.” As the investigation delves deeper, the mastermind who has remained hidden for years finally e 144Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    Suspenseful mystery, criminal investigation, novel theme----

30. 130 墓 Reborn in the Graveyard, I Go on a Rampage with the “Am I Dead?” System 墓地重生，我靠死了吗系统杀疯了 Wan Hua琬华Mystery890k WordsOngoing [Reborn in a graveyard + Death System + mystery and crime-solving + powerful heroine seeking revenge] [Nonstop thrills + a badass heroine + lots of twists + crushing scumbags every step of the way] ⊗ Orphan Qin Mo is kidnapped and thrown into a mass grave. After crawling out of a coffin, she unexpectedly binds herself to the [Are You Dead Yet] System. ⊗ Fail six missions in a row, and the System will erase you! ⊗ Watch Qin Mo plan each move carefully, turn the tables against all odds, and make h 1.2kReads9.2Score105Shelves

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    [Crazy System + Graveyard Killer] The coffin crawls out and binds to the [Are You Dead?] System; failure 6 times results in annihilation! Qin Mo retaliates by sending his enemies to their graves, embarking on a supernatural revenge rampage, incredibly satisfying! 🔥

31. 131 废 The Truth in the Ruins 废墟里的真相 A Grain of Dust一栗沙尘Mystery102k WordsCompleted Ganzhou is a city where prosperity and decay intertwine, its secrets hidden in every street and alley, unknown to all. Yu Lin is an ordinary beggar, living a life everyone overlooks and spending his days wandering the city's darkest corners. Yet Yu Lin has extraordinary powers of observation and deduction, often spotting the truth hidden in people's most casual gestures. One cold, snowy night, a bizarre murder takes place in Ganzhou. A man is found dead inside his own wardrobe, wearing a strange 6Reads7.2Score—Shelves

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    The plot has many twists and turns, the content is rich, and it's very exciting.

32. 132 让 They Asked Me to Join a Travel Variety Show, Not Bring Reba Along to Catch Criminals 让参加旅综，没让你带热芭抓罪犯 Rotten Wood in the Sun日上朽木Mystery303k WordsCompleted [Livestreaming + Challenges + Lucky Charm + Crime-Solving + Entertainment Industry + Travel Variety Show + Reba + Baiting Criminals + System + Deduction + Mystery] Lin Chen transmigrates to a parallel world and becomes a student who has just finished his college entrance exams and is about to enter the police academy. But someone unexpectedly stole his guaranteed admission spot. Disheartened, he joins a global travel competition show and becomes teammates with Reba. The rules require contestants 121Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Look now! Look now!

33. 133 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—Score102Shelves

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    This one is good, a suspenseful mystery crime drama.

34. 134 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 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    After being fired from the Big Four accounting firms, I used my auditing skills to send a billionaire to prison. 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 "committed suicide," yet his export figures skyrocketed by 300%. He uncovered a financial transaction 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

35. 135 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 17Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    The plot of this book is so fast-paced; every twist and turn is surprising! [Thumbs up]

36. 136 诡 The Fog of a Bizarre Case 诡案迷雾 Bystander Joe旁观路人甲Historical684k WordsOngoing A historical mystery and political intrigue novel set in the fictionalized Wu Zhou period of the Tang dynasty, around the fifteenth year of Wu Zhou. It follows the protagonist and his companions as they enter government service and become entangled in a series of criminal cases, as well as the gripping struggle over the succession to the throne at the Luoyang court. This is my second novel. I hope you enjoy it, and I’ll do my best to tell a good story! 88Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Learned it][Sparrow Eater's masterpiece][Added to bookshelf][Already added to wishlist][Thumbs up][Currently working on a draft]

37. 137 掌 I Wield the Power of Time and Become a True Goddess 掌握时间之力的我做真神女 A Thousand Strawberries a Day日啖草莓一千颗Fantastical Romance101k WordsOngoing [Alternate-universe mystery] [Mild horror] [Case-of-the-week] The Moon-Gap Mirror, a mirror that can control time. When its fragments scatter across the world, what will those who briefly gain its powers use them for? To kill? To save someone, or to fulfill a small, lingering wish? Gather the fragments one by one and piece together the truth from ten years ago. 44Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Suspenseful crime-solving genre, with a touch of fantasy.

38. 138 残 The Broken Imperial Seal 残玺 Long Chu龙杵Urban900k WordsCompleted “Anger is commonplace, but a smiling man is inscrutable...” Inspired by a hidden chapter of real history, this tells the story of a wild strategic-level scientist’s rise and growth. The premise is fresh, fantastical yet grounded in reality, and encompasses history, the workplace, the military, scientific research, national security, criminal investigation, elaborate schemes, murder, and modern high-stealth espionage, high-tech hacking, and high-intensity aerospace electronic warfare. The ending 5.8kReads8.5Score683Shelves

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    This is a high-quality, completed, but underrated, in-depth novel despite its low ratings. A hardcore work by a science and engineering enthusiast, it features no transmigration, rebirth, or cheat codes, appealing to both male and female readers of all ages. The novel blends fantasy and realism, with sharp, concise writing, humorous twists, and a powerful, suspenseful plot. It's packed with suspense, mind-bending reasoning, and unveils high-tech espionage, hacking, and electronic warfare. You'll be hooked after chapter 10—if you don't enjoy it, come find me!

39. 139 卖 Selling Myself to a Rich Woman to Pay Off My Girlfriend's Debts 卖身富婆给女友还债 Sleepy All Through the Rainy Season霉天都很困Mystery9k WordsCompleted Selling Myself to a Rich Woman to Pay Off My Girlfriend’s Debt 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A super engaging and mind-bending suspenseful short story, intellectually stimulating throughout, thrilling and exciting!

40. 140 诅 The Cursed Livestream: The Seventh Taboo 诅咒直播间之七的禁忌 Sleepy All Through the Rainy Season霉天都很困Mystery11k WordsCompleted Cursed Livestream: The Seventh Taboo 3Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 141 门 There's a Killer Outside the Door 门外有个杀人犯 Sleepy All Through the Rainy Season霉天都很困10k WordsCompleted There’s a Murderer Outside the Door 923Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 142 鬼 The Haunted House Mystery: I Am the Killer 鬼屋谜案之凶手是我 Sleepy All Through the Rainy Season霉天都很困Mystery10k WordsCompleted The Haunted House Mystery: I’m the Killer 8Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 143 千 Record of a Thousand Lanterns 千灯录 A Chilly Breeze on Either Side侧侧轻寒Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Mystery solving + palace intrigue and household scheming + face-slapping and revenge + powerful families + court and kingdom] Fifteen prospective husbands are locked in a fight to the death in my family’s back courtyard, while all I want is to become a nun. Schemes and deceit, suspicion at every turn, bloodshed and tragedy piling up, a deadly battle in the back courtyard with no survivors allowed. [The high-born judge of the Court of Judicial Review, who loves wiping out entire households] x [T 22.7kReads9.6Score4.3kShelves

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    If you also enjoy revenge stories with satisfying moments of revenge, you absolutely shouldn't miss this one! It's full of the everyday life of people in ancient times, and the author is very knowledgeable about history. Qian Deng is smart, strong, and has a sharp mind. I declare myself her little fangirl!

44. 144 罪 Crime Without a Trace 罪行无间 Passion Runs Deep意正浓Mystery178k WordsCompleted Two male leads join forces to solve cases: a homicide detective and a brilliant forensic pathologist, both formidable in their own right, one skilled in combat and the other in investigation. Together, they are a pair worthy of the name “hands of God,” piecing together the bizarre deaths of victims and uncovering the true causes of their deaths, so the dead may rest in peace and the victims may be vindicated. With their fists and fighting skills, they capture criminals and deliver justice. Is th 103Reads—Score—Shelves

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    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!

45. 145 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 4.2kReads8.5Score405Shelves

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    A realistic suspense thriller to cure your reading slump! Time may erase traces, but it cannot erase murder cases; the truth behind the tragedy lies hidden in the smallest details.

46. 146 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—Shelves

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    Suspenseful crime-solving novels, detective fiction, episodic cases with frequent updates.

47. 147 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 41Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend a good book!

48. 148 无 The Unrivaled Chronicle of the Classic Historian 无双典史传 General Who Subdues the Rebels破虏将军Mystery619k WordsCompleted A thrilling mystery! A young county investigator’s legendary crime-solving career! Chen Xun possesses the secret art of the Heavenly Eye. In just three short years, he rids the region of bandits and thieves, making a name for himself! Just when he thinks everything is finally going well and looks forward to marrying the beauty of his dreams, one murder after another takes place: In full view of everyone, a murder occurs inside the Guanyin Hall. The suspect is the last person anyone would expect. 137Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    A young historian's detective stories! Worth reading!

49. 149 我 I Was a Detective in the Republic of China 我在民国当侦探 Sun Mingyuan孙铭苑Urban146k WordsCompleted [Republican-era investigations + Anthology stories + Male leads + Strong leads + Folk customs] Gao Ren has been having an awful run of luck lately. He accidentally offended a rich young master and nearly got thrown in jail! Luckily, while making his escape, he ran into a gullible little Taoist priest. The little priest wasn’t just good-looking, he was also willing to be Gao Ren’s money tree! He could perform rituals and solve baffling cold cases, too! Gao Ren stuck close to the little priest, se 242Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    [Drooling][Drooling]

50. 150 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 11.3kReads9.1Score1.4kShelves

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    This novel, a compelling account of a high-IQ international espionage case, showcases the collaborative efforts of national security and public security officials who use their intelligence to solve the mystery. The espionage's insidious tactics contrast sharply with the guardians' wisdom and courage. The writing is meticulous, the pacing is gripping, and the characters are vividly portrayed, demonstrating a high level of skill.

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