High-IQ Perfect Crimes: Taking Down Villains and Seeking Revenge 高智商完美犯罪（铲除恶人，复仇）

1. 1 深 A Master Plan 深度布局 Mist-Shrouded Mystery雾锁谜局Mystery215k WordsCompleted A High-IQ Revenge With a single move, the “Soul-Severing Meridian Needle,” he can kill without a trace. On a crowded bus, he makes his target die silently, without anyone noticing. Police captain Zhao Gang sees everything clearly on the surveillance footage, yet is powerless to act. This is the third unsolved case, and every clue points to his own older brother, missing for twenty years... When the person closest to him becomes the prime suspect, how will he choose between the law and blood ties 887Reads6.4Score100Shelves

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   The male protagonist schemes against his enemies step by step, leading him into an abyss.

2. 2 完 Perfect Revenge: Please Follow My Script and Die 完美复仇：请按我的剧本赴死 Fang Yebai方夜白Urban1.5M WordsCompleted What you see is coincidence. What I write down is inevitable. They think they won because they believe they’re clever, not knowing it was a plot I had written long ago. Every betrayal, every moment of triumph, was a script I handed them. Fang Wen has returned from the shadows for one reason: to invite his enemies onto the stage, one by one, and watch them laugh, watch them gloat, then watch them step toward the ending he has arranged. You think you’re in control? No, you’re just an actor. And th 14.4kReads8.3Score1.1kShelves
3. 3 蒙 Wrongfully Imprisoned, I Committed Eighteen Crimes in One Day 蒙冤入狱服刑，一日作案十八次 Soda with the East Wind汽水伴东风Urban1.8M WordsCompleted [Urban + System + behind-the-scenes + revenge + feel-good revenge + ruthless] Overnight, a favored son of heaven becomes a prisoner. College student Lin Mo is framed as the mastermind behind a shocking crime. His family is destroyed, and he is thrown into the most heavily guarded prison in the country! Amid endless torment and despair, he awakens the [Death Warrior Judgment System]. As long as he judges criminals the law cannot punish, he receives rewards, and may even be able to bring his famil 30.1kReads7.6Score3.7kShelves
4. 4 老 The Elderly Murder Case 老年杀人事件 Xiao Lan骁兰Mystery183k WordsOngoing [Mystery + Revenge + Twists + Mild Horror] A son-in-law and his father-in-law die at the same time. A mistress dies by suicide for no apparent reason. Suspects die one after another. Glass marbles roll inexplicably across the floor upstairs... A case from ten years ago has dragged on to the present day, with threads of evil connecting everyone. A friendly reminder: 1. Don't fall in love with a character too casually. Good fruit cannot grow in twisted soil. 2. Don't adopt the values in this boo 1.2kReads—Score181Shelves

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   This book is great. The female protagonist seeks revenge for her sister without hesitation; no matter what happens, she's determined to get revenge. I think it's especially good.

5. 5 我 I Returned from Hell to Plan the Perfect String of Revenge 我从地狱归来，策划连环完美复仇 Leaves Can't Predict Autumn叶难知秋Mystery525k WordsCompleted [No Female Lead] [Mad Protagonist] [Elegant] [High-IQ Crimes] [No System] Ten years ago, the Shen family was wiped out by a mysterious organization known as the Alliance. Shen Feng was beaten to death and left in the wilderness. Now, Shen Feng’s soul has returned from hell. That day, the criminal investigation squad received a call from a mysterious person claiming he would kill the famous CEO Liu Ruxu at a shareholders’ meeting. The nightmare began at that very moment. Shen Feng planned one per 118kReads9.5Score12.7kShelves

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   The second book is a prequel to the first. I recommend reading the first book first, as the prequel was written later. Therefore, some characters from the first book will appear in the second book when they are younger. I was happy and excited when I saw those characters appear, and then I had many feelings about their later fates.

6. 6 我 I Became a Living Corpse and Went on a Hundred-Day Killing Spree for Revenge 我化身活死人，百日复仇杀疯了 Leaves Can't Predict Autumn叶难知秋Mystery571k WordsCompleted [Revenge] [No female lead] [Suspenseful pacing] The protagonist's entire family was slaughtered by a “mysterious organization,” and he himself was stabbed to death in a frenzy of knife blows. Yet he returned to the world as a living corpse. He feels no pain or cold, doesn't need to breathe or eat... He has nothing left but revenge. He will send every one of his enemies to hell in the most brutal way possible. One hundred days remain, and his body is slowly rotting away. Each time he deals with a 57.8kReads9.1Score6.2kShelves
7. 7 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

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   I highly recommend this book. Shen Feng killed 100 people, but he had 99 people plus someone like an alliance, totaling over 100. Super cool!

8. 8 律 The Lawyer and the Judge: I Killed My Client 律师审判者：我杀了我的当事人 Feng Er Xi风二兮Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted 417Reads7.0Score153Shelves

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   This book is good. In chapters 3-5, there's a guy who helps others get away with their crimes during the day, but secretly kills them all. The key is that he knows the law. The police know it's him, but they have no evidence. And the methods of killing are all different.

9. 9 长 At the End of the Long Night 长夜尽头 Su Baibai苏白白白Mystery182k WordsCompleted [Crime Investigation + Based on Real Cases + Two Male Leads] After moving to Yucheng, Bai Li runs into Ji Yunshu, his childhood friend who is now a police captain, during a robbery investigation. A murder takes place at Bai Li's pet hospital. The crime scene has been meticulously staged, with no clues to be found, and Bai Li himself becomes a suspect! But when investigators follow the trail from the crime scene, they discover that the killer is a psychiatric patient?! And the seemingly insignifi 603Reads8.3Score100Shelves

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   For crime investigation and solving, you have to read this book! I'd pay a fortune for anyone who hasn't read it. After reading it, I haven't encountered a similarly good crime novel in a long time.

10. 10 绝 Top-Secret Criminal Case Files 绝密刑事档案 Out-of-Control Theater失控剧场Mystery58k WordsCompleted Uncover major criminal cases in China, explore the truth behind them, and reveal the dark side of human nature. This series investigates and analyzes shocking major criminal cases from China in recent years. On a street on a rainy night, a taxi driver kills four people in a row, then sexually abuses and dismembers the bodies, taking photos as keepsakes! A newlywed couple vanishes overnight. What cruel crimes took place during those eight hours of impenetrable darkness? Hong'an, December 26: Eigh 4.4kReads9.5Score321Shelves
11. 11 面 A Maniacal Smile Beneath the Mask: I’m Crazy, Don’t Run 面具下癫狂一笑，我是疯子你别跑 Making Money to Feed Yang赚钱喂洋Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted [No heroine, revenge, magic, madness, mental illness, ruthless action] He is a high-IQ, unhinged magician who kills for revenge. He is both a madman and a savior. His goal is to take perfect revenge on everyone! … Three years ago, Chen Sheng was secretly admitted for treatment after being diagnosed with several mental illnesses. He was classified as an S-rank dangerous patient. Three years later, Chen Sheng is discharged after recovering, only to discover that the Chen family has suffered a deva 9.6kReads8.6Score989Shelves
12. 12 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

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    An absolute delightful surprise! Each case is captivating, the author's writing is delicate yet powerful, the logic is rigorous, and it's an incredibly enjoyable read! [Admiration]

13. 13 我 I Hunt Down Evildoers in the Mortal World 我在人间斩恶徒 Remarkable Jelly了不起的果冻Urban535k WordsCompleted Forensic doctor Shen Yuan was framed and buried alive. The Great Judge of the Underworld descended into the world of the living through his body, to execute one hundred evildoers who had escaped justice. From then on, Shen Yuan worked by day as a forensic doctor whose skills at the Forensic Examination Institute were legendary, using his scalpel to uncover the truth. By night, he became a brutal judge, dragging every criminal who had escaped the law into an illusion where they would endure the m 247Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Trial, execution of villains, protagonist goes mad

14. 14 全 Watched by the Whole Internet: The Frail Junior Student Outwits a Top Criminal Investigator 全网围观，病弱学妹戏耍刑侦王牌 Still Feeling Cold依然觉得寒冷Mystery589k WordsCompleted Award-winning work in the Fifth Tomato Web Literature Competition Finals, Selected Mystery Case Award “I only ever kill people who deserve to die!” [High-Octane Dark Fantasy | Elite Mind Games | A Life-or-Death Battle Between Good and Evil | A Strong Heroine and an Even Stronger Heroine] [Shocking Twists | No Romance | Two Powerful, Unhinged Rivals Face Off] From the day Ling Zhi became a criminal police officer, he believed in only two things: evidence and procedural justice. Criminals were cri 83kReads9.5Score16.2kShelves

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    It perfectly meets the requirements; the female lead is an assassin with high intelligence seeking revenge.

15. 15 谷 Flowers at the Bottom of the Valley 谷底的花 Li Shixin立十辛Mystery367k WordsCompleted [Slice-of-life mystery + deduction + crime solving + case-of-the-week + serious drama] Main characters: Lu Jun (forensic pathology intern) vs. Chen Zhou (criminal investigation team captain) Six years ago, a family upheaval completely changed Lu Jun's personality, and his family sent him abroad. Six years later, Lu Jun returned to China and voluntarily joined Chen Zhou's workplace. The two are twelve years apart in age. Their relationship shifted from close friends to an awkward “uncle and nephe 1.2kReads—Score132Shelves

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    A crime thriller you absolutely shouldn't miss! Highly recommended, this series uses episodic cases for suspense and mystery. Don't let the unassuming title fool you; the male lead is incredibly likable—a super cute intern forensic pathologist. No one who reads it can resist him! Plus, the author's writing is excellent, not at all padded, and the descriptions of investigative techniques are very professional. [Add to bookshelf]

16. 16 十 Beyond Redemption: A Notorious Bandit’s Rise to the Top 十恶不赦：悍匪的巅峰 Sweet and Gentle甜柔Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted [Elite Violent Criminals + High-IQ Crime + True Serial Murder Cases + Ruthless Killers + Criminal Investigations] Throughout the history of criminal investigations in New China, vicious criminals who kill without mercy have appeared time and again. Yet among the many offenders, only a handful can truly be called notorious bandits. Each of these criminals or gangs had something that set them apart, and each had a little-known story behind them. This book presents the most authentic side of these 34.6kReads8.9Score2kShelves

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    The author could write about the stories of Nie Lei from Qingdao and Li Zhengguang from Beijing, among others; I think those stories would be more exciting than those of these notorious bandits.

17. 17 我 I’m a Gangster, and You Want Me to Fight Evil? 我是黑社会，你叫我除恶扬善？ Salty Enough to Flip the Sky咸翻天Urban718k WordsCompleted The only supernatural element. A little martial arts is fine. This is a story about seeking justice for the people, with some political intrigue. It is not a mindless killing spree. The protagonist isn't a pushover: he punishes evil and rewards good, and the supporting characters aren't made unnaturally stupid. Fang Zheng transmigrates into the body of a small-time gang boss in a parallel world. He also awakens a "Killing Makes You Stronger" System. As long as he kills someone with a crime score 32.2kReads9.1Score3kShelves

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    A teacher falsely accused a primary school student of stealing money, causing the student to jump from the third floor. You're an adult, so wouldn't it be too much for me to double that and throw your whole family off the sixth floor? A rich kid drove drunk, killed someone, and fled the scene, then used a mental illness certificate to escape responsibility? Wouldn't it be too much for me to send you to a mental hospital for electroconvulsive therapy, then seize your family's assets, and finally send your whole family to bed? The protagonist transmigrated to a parallel world in 2007, possessing the body of a ruthless and universally hated gang leader. And he awakened a system that made him stronger by killing evildoers.

18. 18 女 My Daughter Was Murdered, So I Turned Evil and Became a Max-Level Celestial Master to Get Revenge! 女儿被害，我黑化满级天师复仇！ Making Money to Feed Yang赚钱喂洋Urban1.0M WordsCompleted “Dad... I’m sorry. I’ll be a good daughter to you in my next life!” “In that other world, there shouldn’t be any more pain.” “Dad, please forgive me...!” Chen Feng is a single father who has lived his entire life for his daughter, Chen Xiao. He went to great lengths to get her into an elite school, but who could have known that the news awaiting him would be so devastating? Chen Feng received a call from his daughter just before she jumped to her death. Only after arriving at the scene did Chen 10.3kReads8.2Score812Shelves
19. 19 召 Summon the Death Squad: From the Start, I Take Down Street-Racing Ghostfire Kids 召唤死士：开局收拾炸街鬼火 Lying Down in the Warm Sunshine躺着吹暖阳Urban529k WordsOngoing At dawn, Xu Ye, Reborn but living a miserable life, is woken up yet again by the roar of a loud motorcycle. Xu Ye roars in a fit of rage. The street racer refuses to quiet down, curses Xu Ye, and even threatens to come upstairs and beat him up. The Loyalist System binds itself to him. For 100,000 yuan, he can summon a loyalist or purchase one basic attribute point. Xu Ye summons loyalists and adjusts their attributes. Dealing with the street racers is only the beginning. The landlord who ref 54Reads8.0Score—Shelves
20. 20 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
21. 21 警 Officer, Stop Guessing! I’m Really Innocent! 警官别猜了，我真的是无辜的啊 Cloud Bao Tangtang云宝糖糖Mystery212k WordsOngoing Everyone thought Jiang Yi was quiet and ill-tempered, but no one expected her to be decisive and cool-headed. When a case came up, she calmly analyzed the situation and offered to act as bait to help the police catch the killer. When they asked what she used to do, Jiang Yi said, "Maybe I was an assassin." Police officer: "?" The word "maybe" really carries a lot of weight. Later, after the police became her colleagues, her talent for solving cases was impossible to miss. Her coworkers nearly we 1.8kReads—Score223Shelves

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    Super Megalo is good; it's a sweet romance that doesn't interfere with the case, and the pacing is quite fast.

22. 22 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
23. 23 边 Farming and Going Crazy, I Make My Husband Drink Poison 边种田边发疯，我喂夫君喝毒药 Yin Zaishui尹在水Ancient Romance532k WordsCompleted Su Wei transmigrated into the Shen family’s new daughter-in-law in Nanqiao Village. As soon as she opened her eyes, she saw an old woman holding a bowl of murky poison for her penniless husband to drink. The man on the bed glared at Su Wei in fury. “You poisonous woman! I won’t let you get away with this, even as a ghost...” Su Wei: “...” No, no, it wasn’t me. It was the old woman... The old woman turned to her. “What are you standing there for? If he doesn’t die, how are you supposed to marry Y 15.8kReads9.2Score2.2kShelves

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    The entire cast is villainous, and every member of the main characters has a blood on their hands. The female lead kills someone the moment she arrives, and the male lead is incredibly cunning, skilled at slapping and stomping on faces. Later in the story, the main characters grow stronger, the villain squad slaughtering their way through the world. The later episodes lean towards an ensemble cast, with everyone displaying high intelligence, their schemes intricately linked, and the plot full of twists and turns, making for a thrilling and exciting tale.

24. 24 重 Reborn in 1993: Dark Sea 重生1993，暗海 The Gods Want to Go Wild神想出去浪Urban1.9M WordsCompleted The physical edition of Wrathful Sea, Calm the Abyss is now available. Presales officially begin at 19:00 on October 11. [Reborn] [Mystery] [Undercover Agent] [Revenge] [Anti-Drug Operations] [Counterespionage] The golden finger is extremely weak, and he relies on his own abilities. This is a battle of wits between highly intelligent opponents, so you need to keep your brain switched on. There is no showing off and face-slapping! Ideal for veteran readers. If you understand it, you'll find it ve 259.2kReads9.6Score30.9kShelves

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    The intricate and captivating plot twists are sure to turn out in a captivating way.

25. 25 恶 Evil Bones 2: The Ashen Mystery 恶骨2：灰烬谜踪 Liu Gang刘港Mystery102k WordsCompleted [Criminal Investigation + Criminal Psychology + Hard-Core Deduction + Genius Detective + Serial Murders + Fighting Side by Side + Ensemble Cast] The dead can speak, and clues never lie! Thirty years ago, a shooting sent shockwaves through the entire town. A man and a woman died on the spot, while the killer remained at large. Years later, another case brought the true culprit behind the cold case to light! At the same time, a young girl vanished under mysterious circumstances, and every suspect 3.2kReads9.3Score716Shelves

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    A locked room mystery, a perfect alibi, the real culprit right in front of you, yet you can't see him! This crime novel makes 99% of readers guess the ending wrong.

26. 26 恶 Evil Bones 4: Partners in Crime and Love 恶骨4：罪爱同谋 Liu Gang刘港Mystery134k WordsCompleted [Mind-Bending Mystery + Case-of-the-Week Stories + Crime + Criminal Investigation + Stunning Twists + Fighting Side by Side] A shadowy hand controls a deadly game. Out on the sea, a white suitcase drifts slowly across the water. When it's opened, it reveals the bloated, headless corpse of a woman! Is the butterfly tattoo on the body a clue to the victim's identity, or a warning from the killer? A blood-soaked coffin appears on a stormy night, its oozing blood horrifying against the darkness! The 1.3kReads9.3Score482Shelves
27. 27 这 This Accomplice Is Innocent 这个帮凶没有罪 c Cui Haijinc崔海进Mystery137k WordsOngoing On the soft earth where the body was found, not a single footprint belonging to the killer or the victim could be found within a hundred meters. Did the body fall from the sky? This is a world-class case that pushes human intelligence to its limits. But criminal investigation expert Liu Wensen uses meticulous observation and unprecedented powers of imagination and deduction to connect barely perceptible clues into an indisputable chain of evidence. He reconstructs the criminals’ complex and biza 16Reads—Score—Shelves

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    There are no truly evil people in the world; everyone is the same. There are reasons for killing and reasons for saving.

28. 28 深 Deep-Laid Plans: The Reckoning 深度布局之清算 Mist-Shrouded Mystery雾锁谜局Mystery130k WordsCompleted The discovery of an unidentified body on a bus tears open a bloody wound. Following the trail of an ancient painting, Detective Lin Qiang uncovers elder abuse at the Sunset Years Retirement Center. Behind the farce of a fight over an inheritance lies an unsolved case from fifteen years ago, in which an entire family was murdered. The truth is buried beneath layers of fog. 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The new book, "The Foggy Mystery," is incredibly well-written, with its intricate plot twists and turns. Lin Jianfeng's schemes are masterful; the seemingly coincidental events turned out to be part of his elaborate schemes. I hope "The Deepest Plot: The Clearing" will have the same appeal. All readers should check it out; you won't regret it!

29. 29 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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    Three pieces of inexplicable physical evidence, two suspects with perfect alibis, and one fatal detail overlooked by everyone. Turn the page and challenge the limits of your IQ!

30. 30 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
31. 31 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
32. 32 零 Zero Murder 零号谋杀 Rabbit Gets Grass兔得草Mystery159k WordsCompleted 1.1kReads6.3Score138Shelves

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    [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Crying][Crying][Crying][Crying][Crying][Crying]

33. 33 我 I'm a Police Officer, So Why Did I Get a Thug System?! 我一个警察，怎么给我悍匪系统！ Little Big Man小小大汉Urban3.5M WordsOngoing Su Ming transmigrates to a parallel world and becomes a graduate of the police academy. He's seven feet seven inches tall and weighs four hundred pounds. His aura is downright villainous, practically radiating banditry. He's the very image of a notorious outlaw, a human beast! Even a grin from him is enough to make hardened bandits squeal like chickens… 24.8kReads8.7Score1.7kShelves

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    Super-powerful and ruthless criminal system: When the police eliminate criminals

34. 34 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

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    The female lead is super cool and efficient at solving cases; it's quite enjoyable. However, she's not entirely innocent; she's a psychological assistant. The second book is about forensic medicine. There isn't much romance.

35. 35 以 Through Your Eyes 以你之眼 The Regretful Fish遗憾的鱼Mystery162k WordsOngoing Xu Wangsu is repeatedly targeted by mysterious schemes and watches helplessly as his mother dies before his eyes. With danger lurking everywhere, from school to home, and all the evidence pointing to him, Xu Wangsu resolves to unmask the mastermind, only to find himself stepping into a dangerous web of intrigue... 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Can you yell at the author of this book to wake him up?

36. 36 千 The Thousand Gates, 1989: The Reborn Never Walk into a Dead End 千门1989：重生者不入死局 Gu Lanshan 516顾阑珊516Urban246k WordsCompleted #Transmigration and Rebirth #The World of the Thousand Gates #Gambling Showdowns #Redemption of Human Nature #High-Stakes Plot #Hardcore Expertise #The Struggle Between the Upper and Lower Eight Generals He jumped off a bridge over gambling debts, only to be reborn as the King of the Thousand Gates. In this life, armed with peerless gambling skills, he navigates both the underworld and the legitimate world. A blood feud against his school, the code of the jianghu, and the demons of his past life 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Revenge, high intelligence, no system

37. 37 长 The Sins That Linger in the Long Night 长夜余罪 Mr. Cat in the Tree树的猫先森Mystery316k WordsCompleted Crimes run rampant through the city late at night. Behind seemingly unrelated deaths lie layers of conspiracy and grudges decades old. Task force captain Huo Xun is called in during a crisis and leads his elite team into action. Forensic analysis, online tracking, psychological profiling, field operations and manhunts... Every case is a battle of wits against the devil. The end of the night does not necessarily bring the dawn. But as long as the truth remains hidden, they will never stand down. 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Absolutely brilliant, high-energy warning, intricately linked plots.

38. 38 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

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    Suspense and mystery novel lovers rejoice! This story follows community police officer Cen Lian, who, empowered by a system, can see criminals' modus operandi, transforming him into a crime-solving machine. Real-life serial murders, high-IQ crimes—this tale will take you to the pinnacle of ruthless criminality!

39. 39 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 book is complete. A hardcore work by a science and engineering enthusiast, it lacks any transmigration, rebirth, or cheat codes, making it more challenging to read, hence the drastically lower rating. The writing style is unique and brilliant, the narrative flows smoothly, humorously, and without unnecessary padding. The subject matter is novel, blending science fiction and realism, with plenty of suspense, mind-bending reasoning, and rigorous logic. The content covers history, workplace, military, technology, national security, criminal investigation, scheming, murder, as well as high-tech espionage, hacking, and aerospace electronic warfare. The ending is thought-provoking and profound, a perfect cure for any reading slump.

40. 40 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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    Do you like pure ancient martial arts detective novels? [Smile]

41. 41 夜 Returning Home at Night to Ning 夜归宁 Nighttime Return to Ning夜归宁Mystery671k WordsCompleted Ever since the first victim appeared in Changyuan Town, many people had already been caught in a trap. As the number of victims kept growing, the task force officers grew increasingly convinced that the killer was right beside them. Yet every time they got closer to the killer, they discovered that everything they had seen and uncovered was merely another step the culprit had planned in advance... 19Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    The night is endless, spanning twenty years, as we track down a high-IQ criminal!

42. 42 集 The Secret of a Collective Rejuvenation 集体回春的秘密 White Moon Guzheng白月古筝Mystery180k WordsCompleted “Sis, have you been taking preservatives?” “Are there more and more centenarians?” A rejuvenation craze has swept through a certain entertainment circle. Behind the glamour, are there secrets no one knows? Lin Shen ventures alone into the tiger's den... and barely makes it out alive. 35Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    You've been looking for me.

43. 43 魂 A White Lily in a New Body Sends the City's Powerful into a Panic 魂穿：全城大佬恐慌的小白花来了 Shuke Bei舒克贝Urban108k WordsOngoing A gangster heir's soul transmigrates into a young, naive female college student. Should she keep enjoying her "shameless" life, or turn over a new leaf and become a well-rounded young person? This is a very important, very serious decision that goes against everything her ancestors stood for. 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    High-IQ crimes, but not eliminating bad guys.

44. 44 寻 The Umbrella and the Killer 寻伞追凶 Qiu Weilia邱未了Modern Romance225k WordsOngoing This is a tragic story set in the late 1970s. In a courtyard compound that seems peaceful and quiet, countless secrets and old grudges lie hidden beneath the surface. It is a world of conspiracy and revenge. Chen Yimei’s grandmother is poisoned to death in her own home. A mysterious umbrella draws Lin Ping into a thorny search for the killer. Who owns the umbrella? Could its owner be the murderer? As Lin Ping doggedly pursues the case, a shocking truth gradually comes to light... 47Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    A suspenseful and twist-filled crime novel that's increasingly exciting, with each plot point intricately linked to the next, making it addictive, mind-bending, profound, moving, and meticulously crafted.

45. 45 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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    💯 💢 💥I love novels like this where you solve case after case without any romance. There are plenty of cases, they're complex, and there are many different types—it's very enjoyable to read.

46. 46 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
47. 47 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
48. 48 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
49. 49 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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    Framed and buried alive, she thought her life was over, but unexpectedly activated the "Did You Die?" System. Life-or-death missions followed one after another; a mistake meant annihilation. The intelligent and ruthless heroine tears through layers of disguise in the darkness, exposes the mastermind, and uses her strength to avenge all those who died in bloodshed. [Cool]

50. 50 警 Captain, Stop Flirting: The Forensic Doctor Is Losing His Mind 警花队长别撩了，法医先生要疯了 Cloud Bao Tangtang云宝糖糖Mystery79k WordsOngoing Ye Xi, a former narcotics officer, was suddenly appointed captain of a criminal investigation team. In a short time, she solved one difficult case after another, earning the respectful nickname Captain Ye from everyone around her. Ye Xi had always kept her personal and professional lives strictly separate, until Si Ye unexpectedly entered her life. Their first meeting was a comedy of errors. Si Ye came across her at her lowest and, with one offhand warning, set their fates on a tangled course. I 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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