Any Novels About Assassins and Perfect Crimes? 有没有杀手，完美犯罪的小说

1. 1 你 Your Mystery Novels Make You Better at Solving Cases Than the Police? 你写悬疑小说比警察还会查案？ Ju Jiuzhi桔九织Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted (No System, no female lead, not invincible, mostly everyday life, Conan-like bad luck, cases both big and small.) (Warning: The protagonist does everything for himself and is no conventional good guy. Don’t read if that bothers you. Also, no female lead doesn’t mean no female characters; it just means there are no romantic scenes. Don’t read if you don’t want women to appear.) Other people transmigrate and find opportunities and connections waiting for them. When Lu Ci transmigrates, the only th 7.1kReads8.9Score846Shelves

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   These two books are very good.

2. 2 杀 The Assassin Lu Yutang 杀手陆鱼塘 Dharma Name: One More Watch法号一更Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted (No transmigration, no System.) Lu Yutang, a professional killer, never imagined that his wealthy landlady would turn out to be a police detective, living right across the hall from him. What a predicament. (Other works in this series are now available. Visit the author’s page.) 39.5kReads9.1Score3.7kShelves
3. 3 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—Shelves

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   Suspense reasoning.

4. 4 模 Simulated Crime: I Pulled Off the Perfect Cover-Up 模拟作案：我成功瞒天过海 Let Time Flow On且看流年Mystery921k WordsCompleted The variety show The Law: The End of Crime swept the nation, sparking heated discussion on every street and in every alley. The production team cast famous stars as criminals. Each episode was tense and thrilling, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats, but always ended with the criminals being caught. Although it spread positive messages, the show also left audiences suffering from viewing fatigue, ultimately causing its ratings to plummet. That is, until Lin Feng stepped into the live broa 4.5kReads6.0Score273Shelves

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   *Simulated Crime: I Successfully Deceived the Heavens* is a suspenseful mystery novel that tells the story of a genius detective who, while solving a series of complex cases, is unexpectedly drawn into an elaborate simulated crime game. The protagonist is a young detective named Li Ming, who possesses extraordinary observation and reasoning abilities. One day, he receives a mysterious invitation to participate in a simulated crime game called "Deceiving the Heavens." The game's rules require participants to complete a series of tasks within a limited time, each task related to a real crime scene. Driven by curiosity and a desire for self-challenge, Li Ming accepts the invitation. In the game, Li Ming not only has to use his intelligence to solve various puzzles but also outwit other participants. As the game progresses, he gradually discovers a huge conspiracy hidden behind it, and he himself is drawn into a dangerous vortex. Ultimately, Li Ming, through his intelligence, successfully exposes the truth behind the game and finds the real mastermind. In the process, he also gains friendship, love, and personal growth. *Simulated Crime: I Successfully Deceived the Heavens* is not only a thrilling suspense novel but also a story about courage, wisdom, and justice.

5. 5 人 A World Out of Balance 人间失衡 Xiao Youqian萧有钱Mystery94k WordsCompleted [Mind-bending suspense + short stories + no overarching plot + crime + criminal investigation + shocking twists + stories of ordinary people] The deepest wounds are often inflicted by those closest to us. A bloody case at an old family home, shrouded in mystery. Who is the real killer? After her father dies of illness, her sister-in-law sells her to northern Myanmar! The body of a baby girl is found in the woods. A kidnapping case turns into a murder investigation. Who would target an innocent i 203Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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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! 💐💐

6. 6 恶 The Evil Tale (Complete) 恶谭（全文） Bai Ze白泽Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted [Suspense + criminal investigation + deduction + episodic cases + the depths of human nature + no romance + crime-solving focus] “When a person’s heart is filled with darkness, evil takes root there. The guilty are not the criminals, but those who create the darkness.” A distress call received in the early hours comes from a dead person’s phone number. A murder in a village is reported in the news, with the Wolf God suspected of being responsible! Men in Liangcheng are repeatedly found to have b 1.5kReads8.8Score203Shelves
7. 7 破 Dawn of Murder 1: Undercurrent 破晓杀机1：暗潮 The Out-of-Control Editorial Department失控编辑部Mystery165k WordsCompleted [Criminal Investigation and Deduction + Criminal Psychology + Stunning Twists + Horror + Wild Imagination] On the square of the Police University, a horrifying corpse lies curled inside a shattered sculpture, its face contorted as if frozen in a silent scream. Even more unsettling, a note found in the victim's stomach eerily foretells the crime scene. Chen Ye has only just become a police officer when he is handed such a difficult case, and this is only the beginning. A string of deaths shatters 737Reads8.9Score120Shelves
8. 8 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 782Reads8.8Score—Shelves
9. 9 一 I Woke Up with 40 Murder Cases on My Hands 一觉醒来：我背上了40起命案 No Joy无喜Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted Chen Xiao wakes up to find everything around him strangely unfamiliar. The only thing beside him is a diary. He thinks it might explain his current predicament, but as he reads, he begins to doubt whether its contents are real. It is clearly a record of crimes committed by “himself.” Just as Chen Xiao is about to read on, the piercing wail of police sirens downstairs jolts him awake, and he can't help imagining the worst... 29.8kReads9.3Score3.2kShelves

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   In the shadows, a plan for the perfect crime is quietly being woven. Every detail is meticulously crafted, every scheme is beyond imagination. What kind of demon is manipulating all of this? Or is it a soul struggling against darkness? When justice and evil engage in a life-or-death struggle, can you see through the layers of fog to uncover the truth? Highly recommended.

10. 10 大 Great Qin: Fusu Is Demoted from the Start, So I Talk Him into Rebellion 大秦：开局扶苏被贬，忽悠他造反 Yu Lan Jin瑜兰瑾Historical3.3M WordsOngoing “Fusu, you already have an army of 300,000 at your command. Why haven’t you rebelled yet?” “Once Qin Shi Huang dies, Zhao Gao will forge the imperial decree and Hu Hai will take the throne. Don’t wait!” “March into Xianyang and force Qin Shi Huang to abdicate in your favor!” “Fusu, it’s cold. Put on a dragon robe to keep warm!” “What? The First Emperor is dead? Hu Hai has taken the throne? And he’s issued a decree ordering you to kill yourself? This is your chance! Come on, I’ll write you a proc 130.3kReads9.0Score9.5kShelves
11. 11 涤 Sin-Cleansing Killer System 涤罪杀手系统 Dong Muyu东木宇Urban725k WordsCompleted System + No Female Lead + Not a Wish-Fulfillment Novel This story is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to actual events or people is purely coincidental. Bai Yi is an orphan adopted by a retired criminal investigator. Raised on lessons about justice, he knows all too well that there are many evils in the world that the law cannot eradicate. He has grown numb to them, but one day, quite by chance, a voice rings out in his mind: Congratulations, Host, you have awakened the Assassin System... 1.7kReads8.7Score141Shelves

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    *The Cleansing Assassin System*: The protagonist, Bai Yi, possesses the Cleansing Assassin System. While carrying out various missions, he constantly plots near-perfect crimes, struggling between crime and self-redemption. The plot is full of twists and turns, showcasing the protagonist's complex inner world and ingenious criminal schemes. *My 99 Perfect Hunts*: Wu Ying aims to complete 99 perfect crimes. Each time, he issues a murder warning to the police in advance, yet manages to successfully hunt down his targets despite heavy police protection. He engages in a thrilling battle of wits with the police, employing sophisticated methods and a tense, exciting plot—a masterpiece of the high-IQ crime genre. *Solving the Case: Starting with a Perfect Crime!*: Behind a seemingly simple prison break case lies a perfect crime. All clues point to a mysterious man, but there is no conclusive evidence. He is both the inner demon of Detective Captain Xia Ge and his partner in solving cases. The story is full of twists and turns and suspense, with a delicate and insightful description of criminal psychology and reasoning processes. "Simulated Crimes Ten Thousand Times, I Became an Ace Detective": The protagonist, possessing experience from simulating crimes ten thousand times, is able to unravel the truth behind various cases using his extensive criminal knowledge and keen observation. Through the investigation of each case, the protagonist's growth and transformation, along with the various bizarre plot twists, keep readers hooked.

12. 12 我 My 99 Perfect Hunts 我的99次完美狩猎 Little Half-Immortal of Shu Mountain蜀山小半仙Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted [Realism] [High-IQ crime] [Masterful mind games] [No female lead] [For readers who love logic] The police in Xikang City received a phone call from someone calling himself Ghost, who claimed he would kill a certain person in three days. More than that, he wanted the police to rush out and protect the target. He intended to carry out the killing under the police's tight security. The police took the threat extremely seriously and made careful preparations. When the three days were up, the result 39.6kReads9.3Score4.1kShelves
13. 13 破 Crime Solving: The Perfect Crime That Started It All! 破案：从一场完美犯罪开始！ Integrity King节操君kingMystery312k WordsOngoing Behind what seemed like a simple prison break lies a flawless crime. Every deduction points to that perfect man, yet not a shred of evidence can prove it. He became the obsession of police captain Xia Ge, and that obsession became her partner. A murder with no victim, copycats everywhere, an evil bridge club... One baffling case after another, each leaving the police helpless, has made him famous as a consulting detective. Is he an angel or a demon? No one knows. Perhaps he is simply atoning for 4Reads7.6Score—Shelves
14. 14 模 I Simulated Crimes a Hundred Thousand Times and Somehow Became a Top Detective 模拟犯罪十万次，我竟成王牌神探 Chilly Early Autumn初秋微寒Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted [Crime Investigation + Crime + Invincible + All-Rounder + Hardcore Detective] A killer capable of committing the perfect crime must also be a master detective. Su Ming should have become the perfect criminal, but instead he aced the entrance exam for the criminal investigation team and chose to stand on the front line of the fight against crime. He has pored over tens of thousands of case files and scrutinized hundreds of millions of cases. In his eyes, every crime is riddled with laughably obvi 80.8kReads9.1Score7.6kShelves
15. 15 罪 The Criminal's Code 罪犯密码 Peach Blossoms Fall Silent as I Seek the Swordsman桃花不语寻剑客Mystery339k WordsCompleted I’ve always believed that only works with real depth are worth readers’ time! I hope you can see the characters grow as you read this novel! Some people always think that little people don’t matter, until their retaliation exceeds all expectations. Only then do they realize, too late, how wrong they were! Gao Lei smiled faintly. After taking a few puffs, he asked Shen Che, “What is a police officer’s responsibility?” Shen Che replied, “Fight crime and maintain public order.” Gao Lei stubbed ou 647Reads—Score102Shelves

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    Yes, it's worth watching slowly.

16. 16 让 I Asked You to Simulate Crimes, but You Created the Perfect Crime Scene 让你模拟犯罪，你却制造完美现场 Wen Xin闻信Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted [Mystery + deduction + detective work + occasional comedy + no romance] Zhou You transmigrates and joins a show called Simulated Crime. After being selected for the criminal team, he discovers that his teammate is a beautiful campus belle. Together, they become unstoppable. “The detective world needs Zhou You as much as the West needs Jerusalem!” “When Teacher Zhou wanted to quit the detective scene, I slammed my hand on the table.” “Confirmed: he’s a man who knows how to kill!” “Zhou You, pleas 64.2kReads9.1Score7.1kShelves

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    Crime and mystery novels are all available. Enjoy reading straight away!

17. 17 复 Revenge Begins With the Perfect Accident 复仇，从制造完美意外开始 George Talks a Big Game乔治侃大山Urban521k WordsCompleted [High-IQ plots involving accidental killings and locked-room murders] [A logical, high-IQ power fantasy] To prevent crime and reduce the likelihood of criminal acts, a brand-new variety show, Simulated Crime, takes the world by storm. The guests enter a space capsule, where their brain waves connect to a fully simulated metaverse. Studying the crimes committed by guests during their revenge plots can provide criminal investigation with valuable experience and improve the efficiency of solving ca 2.3kReads8.9Score223Shelves

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    I recommend everyone to watch it.

18. 18 自 Surrender 自首 Glazed Luanhua琉璃栾华Mystery691k WordsCompleted (Now streaming on iQIYI. Starring Xu Weizhou, Guo Junchen, and Xiao Yan. A criminal police captain, played by Xu Weizhou, teams up with a psychologist, played by Guo Junchen, to solve cases and capture the monsters of the human heart. Mystery + deduction + psychologist + episodic cases + serial murders + high-IQ crimes + revenge plots + strange tales and records + best partners + light horror + suitable for the faint-hearted) “I killed someone.” A girl turns herself in, claiming that she killed 20.6kReads9.4Score2.9kShelves
19. 19 刑 Criminal Investigation: I Can See Crime Records 刑侦：我能看见犯罪记录 Beneath the Fuli Shrine佛狸祠下Mystery1.3M WordsOngoing Cen Lian was a junior-college general education teacher who did just enough to get by, and always thought he would keep coasting through life. Then a cheat ability fell into his lap: every criminal revealed their crimes in front of him. Driven by a simple sense of justice, Cen Lian began matching wits with criminals, both smart and stupid. He became a specially appointed consultant and, alongside a group of like-minded partners, embarked on a career solving criminal cases. 27.5kReads9.2Score1.7kShelves
20. 20 完 The Perfect Crime 完美犯罪 Barefoot Holy Doctor赤脚圣医Mystery166k WordsOngoing That night, my girlfriend's head was stolen, only to mysteriously turn up at… 28Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 21 完 The Perfect Crime: City X-Ray 完美犯罪之城市X光 Xin Ji Gang Sai昕鸡梗噻Mystery424k WordsCompleted One is Su Ce, a crime-solving genius known throughout the criminal investigation squad. The other is Xiao Feng, a gentle painter. A murder sparked by a blood sausage is like a fuse, gradually revealing a conspiracy plotted by a mysterious organization. Su Ce reached out to Xiao Feng, who was standing on a rooftop, teetering on the edge, and said, “You beat 0.5 to 1 centimeter inside my left midclavicular line at the fifth intercostal space.” The wind tousled Xiao Feng's hair. “What?” Su Ce said, 119Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 22 不 The Crime That Wasn't a Crime 不犯罪的犯罪 Seven Seven Three Nine Zero Seven柒柒叁玖零柒Urban202k WordsOngoing Is the justice we believe in really justice? "May I ask your name?" "Me? I'm Zhang Zhicheng, an interior designer." "I hope one day I can arrest you myself." "You're joking, Officer. I'm a law-abiding citizen." "Don't think that just because they took the blame, you can get away scot-free! I'll find a way to catch you! Unless you keep your head down and behave from now on. Don't let even the tiniest slip show!" "You're joking, Officer Jing. Goodbye. My child is waiting for me at home." 5Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 23 说 You Were Supposed to Be the Perfect Criminal, So Why Did You Become a Cop? 说好的完美罪犯，你怎么转头当警察了？ The Moon Like Fire Travels月如火行Urban777k WordsCompleted Ten years ago, Chen Yu transmigrated to a parallel world and inherited the skills of the perfect criminal. He planned ahead and got into the police academy! From then on, he soared along the path of a criminal investigator, becoming the ultimate nightmare of every criminal! 475Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 24 审 Judgment: The Criminals' Blood Fascinates Me 审判：罪犯们的血液让我着迷 Monster No. 2二号怪兽Mystery149k WordsOngoing [Crime] [Superpowers] [No System] [Dark] [No Female Lead] [Fast-Paced] When Yang Hao was seven, he watched his mother and six-year-old sister get murdered. More than eight hundred pieces of their bodies lay scattered on the floor, and the killer walked away. A strange scent spread through Yang Hao's mind. This intoxicating smell of blood appeared only on criminals. To find out who murdered his mother and sister, and to savor the pleasure the criminals' blood brought him, he began to kill. "A hum 2Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 25 全 Globally Wanted: From the Start, a Death Livestream 全球通缉：开局死亡直播 Young Master Zhi公子知Urban314k WordsCompleted A red moon hangs high in the sky. Beneath this strange celestial omen, many people in the world are acting strangely. Su Nan becomes the prey from the start, hunted live on a mysterious show. After successfully turning the tables, he unexpectedly ends up locked in a black prison. And so Su Nan begins an epic escape. It all starts with a jailbreak from the black prison... Su Nan reveals one terrifying skill after another. Hacking, parkour, lockpicking, disguises, con tricks, high-altitude escapes 147Reads8.4Score—Shelves
26. 26 致 Fatal Revenge: A Deadly Crime Scene of Dual Personalities 致命报复：双重人格的夺命现场 Hiatus Prodigy断更小天才Mystery440k WordsOngoing A highly intelligent serial killer with exceptional counter-investigation skills is on a killing spree, while a criminal police captain leads his team toward the truth. Eyes gouged out, faces torn off, copycat killings cropping up in nearby cities: is the real killer responsible, or is a team working together to imitate the murders? “I killed someone. Arrest me.” The man’s hands tremble as he begs to be locked up. The captain shakes his head. “He’s not the real killer.” Bodies hidden in trash ca 105Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 27 一 I Woke Up as the Suspect in a Serial Murder Case 一觉醒来，我成了连环杀人案凶手 Lone Shadow孤影Mystery138k WordsOngoing Zhou Ye, an emergency room doctor, was attacked by a thief and hit his head. When he woke up, the house was in complete disarray. The only thing playing on his phone, over and over, was a video of someone being murdered and dismembered in a brutal, horrifying way. Zhou Ye grumbled to himself that movies these days were getting more and more extreme. It wasn't until Zhou Ye saw his own face in the mirror that he truly panicked. Wasn't that person in the video him? He had to accept the truth: he h 217Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 28 我 I Can Create the Perfect Accident 我能制造完美意外 Black-Bellied Wolf Spider黑腹狼蛛Urban226k WordsCompleted After transmigrating, Ding Yi obtained a System that could create accidents: The factory beauty gave in to a rich heir, only to end up in his arms; a tycoon made a fortune on the stock market, only for the money to flow into his pockets... Beautiful women threw themselves at him, stocks soared higher and higher, and one unexpected turn after another kept Ding Yi riding high. Ding Yi: Honestly, I never meant to get any of this. It was all an accident... So this is how great it feels to create the 84Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 29 全 The Whole City Is Hunting Me, but I’m No Serial Killer 全城追捕，可我真不是连环杀人犯 Midsummer Is Coming仲夏将至Mystery28k WordsOngoing Officer, don't shoot! I'm really a good person. My name is Su Yuan. I'm completely trapped in the same day. No matter what I do or how many crimes I commit, even if I shoot myself, time resets after twenty-four hours. There's no escaping. So I started treating it like a real-life Grand Theft Auto, street racing, robbing, assassinating, and so on. Nobody understands crime better than I do. After ten thousand days, I was fed up. I decided to become a good citizen. I started reading and learning al —Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 30 完 The Age of the Perfect Crime 完美犯罪的时代 Yu Sheng lyk於笙lykMystery22k WordsCompleted The Age of the Perfect Crime is more than a suspense novel. It is also a profound reflection on justice and truth. It reminds us that no matter how cunning a crime may be, the truth will eventually come to light, and the power of justice can never be defeated. Through this work, readers can feel the radiance of justice and the hope of finding light in the darkness. 4Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 31 完 The Perfect Crime 完美犯罪 Sparrows, Horses, Fish, and Dragons雀马鱼龙Mystery370k WordsCompleted A former captain of the criminal investigation squad, Zhang, tracks down a mastermind who pursues the perfect crime. The two sides pit their wits against each other as countless vicious cases unfold across the city. Is it the destruction of human nature, or the collapse of morality...? 6.3kReads8.6Score516Shelves
32. 32 让 You Were Told to Imitate Crimes, Not Outdo Them 让你模仿犯罪，没让你超越案件 Yu Sha羽刹Urban149k WordsOngoing Zhou Ye transmigrates to a parallel world and joins a show that stages simulated crimes and investigations in real time. Paired with rising star Bai Lu, he goes from being part of an unremarkable team to leading the strongest crime crew. The show's purpose is to warn people not to commit crimes, since any method can be uncovered. But Zhou Ye, with his simulation System, completely turns the tables. “You can pull off a locked-room murder like that? Now that's a pro.” “Who says there's no such thi 7Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 33 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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    A high-quality, completed novel in a new genre, a hardcore work by a science and engineering enthusiast. It starts slowly but builds to a bang, a slow-burn, mind-bending story with a blend of fantasy, realism, suspense, and mind-bending elements. The writing is brilliant and logically rigorous, the narrative humorous yet concise, and there are no time-travel, reincarnation, or cheat codes. The content covers history, workplace, military, scientific research, national security, criminal investigation, scheming, murder, as well as high-tech espionage, hacking, and aerospace electronic warfare. The ending features a profound twist. Tailor-made for veteran readers; if you don't enjoy it, I'll kill myself!

34. 34 让 I Asked You to Simulate Crimes, and You Became a Master Criminal? 让你模拟犯罪，你成犯罪大师了？ Moon on Stone石上月Mystery286k WordsCompleted Li Xiwen transmigrates to another world, unexpectedly joins a simulated crime show, and gets bound to a Master Criminal System! Starting out as an ordinary contestant nobody believes in, he becomes the world’s undisputed master criminal. The show aims to warn people not to commit crimes: no matter the method, the criminals will be caught. But Li Xiwen changes everything. “Oh my god, escaping from prison, counterfeiting money, committing the perfect crime... Is there anything Li Xiwen can’t do?” 1.1kReads8.2Score—Shelves
35. 35 我 I Took Over My Own Body 我夺舍了自己 Fang Yebai方夜白Urban1.2M WordsCompleted An accident turned Chen Luo into a vessel for his parallel-world selves, who had died and come back to life. He was possessed by his counterparts from parallel worlds. Every time Chen Luo fulfilled an unfinished wish of one of his parallel selves, he gained a skill they had learned, such as combat, languages, computers, firearms, and more. Assassin Chen Luo: “Let's go paint the town red!” Playboy Chen Luo: “My blade is practically begging for a taste!” Master Thief Chen Luo: “Next, we're going t 14.5kReads9.0Score1.4kShelves
36. 36 少 The Teenage Assassin, Codename Ghost 少年杀手，代号鬼 Deep Space Bubbles深空泡泡Urban120k WordsCompleted Lin Ge, a top assassin from a mysterious organization, took the lives of his targets like a phantom, mission after mission, never once failing. Then an accident sent Lin Ge to Ghost Island. From that day on, his identity changed and his codename became Ghost: Lin Ge became Lin Gui. A phantom moves among demons, with life and death in his hands. 637Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend it! 👍

37. 37 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 257Reads9.3Score104Shelves

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    The criminal investigation methods are professional, and the criminal logic is rigorous. After watching it, all I can say is: Amazing!

38. 38 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
39. 39 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
40. 40 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
41. 41 全 The World's Number One Assassin 全球第一杀手 Lamb Who Found Its Way Back迷途知返的羔羊Urban1.3M WordsCompleted He survives beneath the light and walks through the darkness. Together, light and darkness weave a glittering world. Volume One: The Traditional Urban Assassin. Volume Two: A Dark Feast at the End of the World. (It leans more toward science fiction in the middle.) 18.6kReads9.2Score1.7kShelves
42. 42 怪 The Monster Slayer Transmigrates 怪物杀手穿越 Sea of Blue海蓝色海Two Male Leads907k WordsCompleted A monster-class assassin dies one day, only for his soul to transmigrate into the body of an assassin ranked fifty-fifth. But the original owner was a man who couldn’t even make it onto the assassin rankings. He’d bought his way into the fifty-fifth spot! In a world where assassins rule, the assassin clan commands the winds and clouds. A monster assassin has transmigrated into the body of a weakling who can’t even lift a chicken and does nothing but put on airs. Alex is cold and merciless, ranke 11Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 43 寒 Caught at My Winter Break Job, They Asked Where I Rank on the Hitman List 寒假兼职被抓，问我杀手榜排第几 Potatoes and Eggplants Are Best Eaten Together土豆茄子一起吃Urban3.4M WordsCompleted [Urban + System + Invincible + Comedy + Lighthearted] After winter break, Gu Yuxuan returned to school, only for hundreds of armed People's Armed Police officers to smash through the windows and rush in to arrest him. “Gu Yuxuan, according to our records, you have travel abroad on file for every summer and winter break from your freshman through your junior year, as well as some of your weeklong holidays. What were you doing overseas?” “Taking odd jobs during the holidays,” Gu Yuxuan replied. Di 626Reads5.8Score162Shelves
44. 44 震 Shocking! My Homeroom Teacher Is a Cold-Blooded Assassin! 震惊！我的班主任竟然是冷血杀手 Diamond Bean钻石豆豆Urban240k WordsCompleted [No System + No Female Lead + spiritual qi revival + Invincible Protagonist + Decisive and Ruthless + No Harem + Campus Life] Reborn before the spiritual qi revival, Jiang Bei goes from being a top ability-wielding assassin to the homeroom teacher of a class full of delinquents. If he teaches the class for a year, he’ll inherit thirty billion. After becoming their homeroom teacher, Jiang Bei discovers that the students in his class are all experimental subjects in the spiritual qi revival. A yea 81Reads6.5Score—Shelves
45. 45 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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    Beneath the old waterworks lies a murder case that dates back twenty years.

46. 46 警 Officer, Stop Guessing. I’m Really Innocent 警官别猜了，我真是无辜的啊 Cloud Bao Tangtang云宝糖糖Mystery99k WordsOngoing [Don’t read this. Check out the new book with the same title instead.] Everyone thought the young heiress of the Si family was a timid pushover, known in their circle for liking nothing but corpses and barely speaking. But no one expected that after disappearing and returning, the once timid, soft-spoken girl would change her name, become decisive and ruthless, and join the criminal investigation squad. When faced with a case, she calmly analyzes the situation and offers to act as bait to help t 30Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 47 离 Unbelievable! From the Start, I Was at a Crime Scene 离谱！开局就是案发现场 Cloud Bao Tangtang云宝糖糖Mystery413k WordsCompleted [The rating has just been posted; it will rise later] When Xia Zhu woke up, she had become the prime suspect in a dismemberment case, and the victim's head was in her refrigerator. She was the unluckiest person alive! While others panicked and rushed to prove their innocence, she stayed at the crime scene to examine the details. Drawing on her forensic expertise, she pieced together the clues, investigated the inconsistencies, cleared her name, and helped the police identify the real culprit. Sh 6.2kReads7.0Score745Shelves
48. 48 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—Score101Shelves

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    My book is a must.

49. 49 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—Shelves
50. 50 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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    Focusing on international undercurrents, this book offers both the tension and excitement of espionage and a profound analysis of human nature. The writing is skillful, the atmosphere is superb, and it's not to be missed.

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