Criminal Investigations, Two Male Leads, and a Romance Plot 刑侦破案，双男主，有感情线的

1. 101 悬 The Cold Case Archive 悬案档案室 Hanging Rabbit上吊的兔子Two Male Leads323k WordsCompleted Yandere, possessiveness, coercion, HE, two strong leads Zhou Kenan is banished to the Cold Case Archives, a backwater department about as desirable as exile in ancient times. He'd planned to coast along and enjoy an easy retirement, but then he met Lin Fan, who opposed him at every turn. You want to slack off? I'll make sure you can't! If you don't like it, I'll beat you up first, and we can talk after! From hate to love, affection growing over time, saving each other, and healing one another. 551Reads8.7Score113Shelves
2. 102 破 Operation Break of Dawn! 破晓专案组！ Cat Cat Cat Fish Fish Fish猫猫猫鱼鱼鱼Two Male Leads991k WordsOngoing [Dual male leads] + [sickly genius] + [criminal investigation mystery] + [family tragedy] + [ensemble cast] Beneath the shadow of crime in Yong'an City, the serious crimes unit of the criminal investigation squad brings together a group of “odd geniuses”: IT hacker Qiao Wen, forensic examiner Chen Yun, intelligence expert Wang Xiaohu, sniper Shen Qing, archivist Zhao Ting, and evidence specialist Jiang Rui. At the heart of the team are two completely different souls. Xiao Yao's name means carefr 431Reads—Score107Shelves

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   Trust me, this one is exceptionally beautiful.

3. 103 捉 After Going Broke Ghost-Hunting, I Was Taken In by My Foreign Nemesis 捉鬼破产后，被异国宿敌捡回家 Matchmaker Nine月老九Two Male Leads1.0M WordsCompleted [Two male leads + two strong characters + criminal investigation × supernatural mysticism + foreign country + rivals-to-lovers + both are each other's first and only] A video of Wei Ci catching a ghost in the middle of the street went viral. Behind the trending story about him smashing through half a building was an exorbitant bill, expulsion from academia, and damage to his yin-yang vision. Seeing that Wei Ci would eventually get himself killed if he kept causing trouble, his master finally dug 1.1kReads8.5Score299Shelves

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   This book is exceptionally good! Fans of nemesis stories should definitely not miss it; it even has a touch of the supernatural and mystical.

4. 104 夕 Evening Glow 夕照 Mottled Robes, White Bones斑衣白骨Mystery634k WordsCompleted Main characters: Zhou Song and Han Feilu. (Two male leads, no romance) Even many years later, Zhou Song still couldn't forget the day his father took him into the basement. The walls were covered with photographs of strange women. His father said they were captives. Only later did Zhou Song learn that they were vengeful spirits. He had been haunted by them ever since that day. People often say they can't bear the weight of life, but he believes what people can't bear is life's weightlessness, li 564Reads9.3Score108Shelves
5. 105 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
6. 106 重 The Black Rose of the Major Crimes Unit 重案组之黑玫瑰 Slanting Moon Over Cold Grass斜月明寒草Two Male Leads285k WordsCompleted My new novel, Nightwalkers: Who Killed Him?, is now online! It's another criminal investigation story, so if you're interested, come check it out! Some wounds look minor, which makes them all the more serious; they're almost impossible to notice, which makes them more dangerous; they seem imaginary, which makes them even more persistent. These wounds leave a sorrowful scar in the heart, a bitter taste that we can't shake off for a long time. * A detective and a forensic doctor join forces, pains 320Reads8.7Score—Shelves
7. 107 暗 Hunting Killers in the Dead of Night: Major Cases, True Stories 2 暗夜追凶，大案纪实2 Shaomai and Red Bean Buns烧卖豆沙包Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted Two male leads, older man/younger man, criminal investigations, two strong leads, both devoted to each other, secret crush, healing story. You don't need to have read the first book to enjoy the second. Episodic cases, a team solving crimes, inspired by real cases! Xu Zhaoyang and Jiang Huai continue working together to solve cases. When delving into criminals' childhoods, personal growth, family environments, social relationships, and personal traumas, we are not surrendering to the complex dar 639Reads6.5Score100Shelves
8. 108 猎 Case Files of Crime: The Punisher 猎罪档案：惩罚主 Jingye Jue京野谲Mystery421k WordsCompleted [Detective and police procedural + pure deduction + no romance! + no female lead + standalone cases + criminal investigation + realistic crime-solving] “Zhou Qi, an obscure detective who quit his job to start a business, teams up with his police friend Li Wushang to crack one bizarre case after another.” P.S. This book has no romance. If you like stories about two male leads with a romantic subplot, try another book: Hunting Crime Files: Bloodied Angel (also known as Nameless Detective Agency) " 297Reads8.8Score—Shelves
9. 109 你 You Think You Can Get Away with the Perfect Crime? No! You Can't Hide Anywhere 你想完美脱罪？不！你无所遁形 Mu Yan牧延Two Male Leads1.1M WordsCompleted [Two male leads, episodic investigations + overarching case, 1v1.] [The story focuses on solving cases, with romance as a secondary element. The romance develops very slowly and subtly. Early on, it's roughly a 9:1 split, with 9 parts investigation and 1 part romance. The romance gets more focus later.] [The male lead, Song Kui, isn't entirely a righteous person.] [Volume One: Song Kui, Tang Yu, Tao Li] [Volume Two: Song Kui, Tang Yu, Li Zeru] [Volume Three bonus stories: Chen Yunning, Rong Chen 2.6kReads8.8Score429Shelves
10. 110 无 Nameless Detective Agency 无名侦探事务所 Jingye Jue京野谲Mystery2.5M WordsCompleted [Two male leads + true couple + both pure + no angst + secret crush + lots of romance from the middle onward!!] [Mystery and deduction. Police officer He Wei x Bai Jian'an, a morally ambiguous, two-faced “detective.” Working together to solve cases, no System, high intelligence, and all kinds of unhinged characters gathered in one place] Two years ago, an “ordinary” murder took place in Yue'an City. The killer’s method was nothing unusual, but the strange thing was that no clues were found at th 2.9kReads8.8Score511Shelves
11. 111 满 The Entire Court Ships Me With My Rival 满朝文武都在磕我和对家的cp Luo Feng Eats Flowers洛风吃花花Two Male Leads294k WordsOngoing [Workplace rivals team up to solve a case, while the whole court ships them online] At court, one is a silver-tongued commoner with a gift for debate, while the other is a taciturn workaholic from an aristocratic clan. A shocking case and an abrupt imperial decree force these bitter rivals, locked in fierce opposition, to become the two pillars of a special investigation team. The officials at court put on a show of anguish, but behind the scenes they wager their salaries on when the pair will “ —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The career storyline is absolutely solid, with twists and turns in the imperial examination scandal, corrupt officials on the border, and factional struggles in the court. The suspenseful reasoning is logically sound, and the romance storyline unfolds naturally without being artificially sweetened!

12. 112 致 Deadly Scorpion 1: A Male Criminal's Case Files 致命毒蝎1：男子犯罪档案 Yingzhong and Wu应钟和伍Mystery170k WordsCompleted 3.3kReads9.2Score367Shelves

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    Full of suspense! 👍 These are the crime thrillers you should read!! They'll have you completely on the edge of your seat! One case after another, no dragging at all.

13. 113 民 Republican-Era Detective Tales 民国侦探诡事录 Liu Gang刘港Mystery317k WordsCompleted [Standalone cases + Republican-era investigations + criminal investigation and deduction + paranormal mysteries + powerful partners] In the chaotic Republican era, the land is shattered and strange events abound. One bizarre case follows another, but the truth remains as elusive as a mist... In a village at midnight, residents die one after another. Rumors say the “Stinking-Mouth Ghost” has returned to exact revenge, leaving everyone terrified. A haunted house by the lake conceals an old massacr 372Reads9.1Score100Shelves
14. 114 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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    This series is a masterpiece.

15. 115 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
16. 116 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
17. 117 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
18. 118 别 Don't Get Addicted to Sinners 别对罪人上瘾 Liu Xing流邢Two Male Leads607k WordsCompleted [Everyone’s Favorite + Villain + Straight as a Ruler + Misinterpretations + Dual Personality + No Romance] Xie Xu’an is a mysterious writer shrouded in a thick haze of blood and darkness. His unpublished work seems to be a Pandora’s box concealing endless evil. Fate takes an unexpected turn, hurling him into the world he created. In an instant, he plummets into an abyss of darkness. Here, villains bare their fangs and schemes intertwine. At first, he is like a lone leaf tossed about in a storm, 114Reads7.2Score—Shelves
19. 119 凛 Bitter Winter: Hunting the Killer 凛冬：缉凶 Ran Youyou冉悠悠Two Male Leads317k WordsCompleted Two years ago, the Nan City Public Security Bureau crushed a human-trafficking ring in a lightning-fast operation, but the ringleader somehow escaped. Two years later, another fugitive from the ring surfaces. The police decide to follow the trail and vow to bring the entire gang to justice. Families torn apart, an unrelenting search for missing loved ones, relatives passing each other by. They give everything they have to reunite families and bring criminals to justice. A modern urban crime inve 658Reads8.9Score109Shelves
20. 120 现 Modern Criminal Investigation Unit 现代刑侦重案组 Star and Moon星加月Two Male Leads304k WordsCompleted Dual male leads + two equally powerful protagonists + top-tier star male celebrity + criminal investigation team captain + wealthy family + suspense + satisfying power fantasy Due to a conspiracy, Mu Ze, a pampered young master, meets Yan Ye, a renowned criminal investigation captain. The wheels of fate begin to turn quietly, binding two very different people together. By then, the brave, invincible, and brilliant Yan Ye has already solved countless cases in his jurisdiction and earned a reputat 225Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 121 阑 Late Night 阑夜 Shaomai and Red Bean Buns烧卖豆沙包Two Male Leads1.2M WordsCompleted “I've never had the sun, so I have nothing to fear losing. A hard-boiled detective novel combining criminal psychology and criminal investigation. At its heart are two protagonists: the resilient police officer Xu Zhaoyang and the controversial psychologist Jiang Huai. Together, they tackle one harrowing case after another, delving into human nature and seeking redemption. Xu Zhaoyang is an elite officer, renowned for his keen insight and exceptional investigative abilities. He was once one of 858Reads8.9Score112Shelves
22. 122 队 The Captain Is Once Again Being Won Over by His Little Wolf 队长又被他的狼崽子攻略了 Nian Nian's Xi念念的晞Two Male Leads407k WordsCompleted This story features two strong leads, mutual devotion, and mutual salvation. A two-male-lead crime investigation novel + two police officers + multiple cases + equally matched leads + sweet romance Younger man with a secret crush + one-on-one, both virgins (not a baby, not a crybaby, not a yandere, and not feminine in personality. If you like those types, please move on. I’m tired of inexplicable bad reviews.) “Good in the kitchen and the drawing room” + “A little devious” + “Spoils his brother 720Reads8.7Score107Shelves
23. 123 致 Deadly Close 致命靠近 Listen a Thousand Times: The Sequel听一千遍续集Two Male Leads324k WordsCompleted Original title: Fatal Proximity [Two male leads + Mystery + Criminal investigation + Two strong leads + Healing] Gu Lin had never met a doctor like this one A detective with the Major Crimes Unit, he was on an undercover mission in the City That Never Sleeps when an accident struck. Clutching his injured shoulder, he stumbled into a bar, only for a mysterious man to drag him into a private booth. From then on, an unexpected presence became part of Gu Lin's dangerous missions: - A figure tendin 260Reads8.2Score—Shelves
24. 124 审 Interrogation Ace: My Partner Is a Profiler 审讯王牌：我的搭档是侧写师 Ye Yueming夜玥茗Two Male Leads1.0M WordsCompleted In a string of brutal murders in Haishi, tarot cards are the only warning. Gu Chengze, a playboy captain who drives a supercar to crime scenes, is ordered to take the case. His partner, assigned by his superiors, is Shen Yanzhi, a cool, reserved criminal profiler. Everyone says they’re a disastrous pairing, like fire and water. Then Shen Yanzhi identifies the real culprit from a single microexpression, and Gu Chengze takes a deadly blow meant for him. At the edge of life and death, they see thro 203Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Beautiful! Tarot cards plus double strength!! A unique feeling.

25. 125 罪 Evil Resonance: Captain Lu, Put on Your Gloves 罪恶共振：陆队，请戴好手套 Le Erlan樂二懶Two Male Leads430k WordsCompleted Lu Ye thought Shen Qingzhou was just a pretty face who did nothing but drink coffee. Turns out... In the interrogation room, Lu Ye flew into a rage and lost control, but Shen Qingzhou calmly took charge, using data to expose every last detail about the suspect. Lu Ye pinned Shen Qingzhou against the one-way glass. Their breaths mingled, and they were so close they could see each other's lashes quiver. Lu Ye gritted his teeth. “Feeling pretty pleased with yourself, aren't you, Shen Qingzhou?” She 294Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    Super good-looking, highly recommended

26. 126 刑 The Detective Became Everyone's Favorite, and Criminals Came Knocking 刑警成为万人迷，罪犯主动送上门 Ju Zhan居占Mystery895k WordsOngoing [Crime investigation + System + case-solving + deduction + suspense + no CP + no female lead] (The rating just came out, and it’ll go up later! This one’s a safe bet.) Feng Shuo, captain of the Second Crime Investigation Squad, gets bound to a universally adored System. Wherever he goes, everyone loves him, even criminals. An A-rank fugitive not only insists that Feng Shuo be the one to arrest him, but also volunteers all kinds of clues in hopes of earning credit for his crimes. The suspects in 5kReads8.8Score618Shelves
27. 127 团 The Beloved Prosecutor 团宠检察官 Gegewaniye戈戈瓦涅Two Male Leads373k WordsCompleted Zhang Yao is a prosecutor. After wrapping up a suicide case, he decides to investigate further because there are too many suspicious details. Then he goes missing, and a day later, his friends receive the news of his disappearance. 4Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 128 刑 Criminal Investigation Files: A Death Notice from a Dream 刑侦档案：来自梦境的死亡通知书 Bad-Tempered Peach暴躁桃子Mystery1.2M WordsOngoing (Criminal investigation + mystery + deduction + solving cases + murder + episodic + ensemble cast + romance) The finest hunters often appear in the guise of prey. She is Lin Mu, the youngest psychological counselor in Haishi. A paper crane can weave a beautiful dream, or deliver a death notice. Behind the cover of her “legal” profession, she carries out vigilante justice against the darkness beyond the law's reach. He is Xu Yang, the youngest and most promising captain in the criminal investi 367Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 129 心 Criminal Profiling: The Culprit Is Stunned on the Spot 心理侧写追凶，罪犯当场懵 Zhang's Feeding Time张大嘴投喂Mystery550k WordsCompleted [Psychologist + Criminal Investigation Captain] This novel features: [Mystery-solving and deduction, two male leads, no female lead, no System, no romantic tension, no couple pairing. Please read with caution if any of this bothers you.] Tests in the consultation room, truths hidden behind the scenes, and a glimpse into human nature more complex than any disorder. He is not sociable and rarely expresses his emotions, yet he knows how to communicate with others and can offer the most precise empa 7.6kReads7.2Score726Shelves
30. 130 迷 The Labyrinth: He Waits for Me in the Abyss 迷局：他在深渊等我 Orange Xiao Guang橙小光Two Male Leads177k WordsCompleted [Crime Investigation, Two Male Leads] [Two Powerful Leads, High-Stakes Twists] This is a story of mutual salvation. The two of them join hands and keep moving forward together, steadfast in their trust, letting sunlight reach every shadow. 40Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is worth reading, I recommend it.

31. 131 年 Older Men!! A Ferrari Is Still a Ferrari, Even When It’s Old 年上！！法拉利老了依然是法拉利 Loves Big Tomatoes Most最爱大番茄16k WordsCompleted Older woman!! A Ferrari is still a Ferrari, even when it's old. 31.7kReads—Score471Shelves

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    Hot selling items 🔥

32. 132 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
33. 133 惩 Punishing Evil [Crime Investigation] 惩恶【刑侦】 Fox Shangchu狐上初Two Male Leads492k WordsCompleted Read carefully before diving in!!! Please don't get angry and complain halfway through! [Mystery + Romance + Serious Story] A gentle beauty Gong + a shameless, doting husband, doting husband, doting husband Shou (pay special attention) Blurb: On the surface, he was refined and courteous, beloved by all. No one knew what kind of filth lay beneath his feet. Only when he saw that person did a glimmer of longing light up his eyes. He hid himself so carefully, drawing near that person with greedy tim 179Reads8.8Score100Shelves

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    The first three books are by the same author. The first one is a bit fantasy, but the others are normal. These are all very good books.

34. 134 禁 Hunting Killers in the Forbidden Zone: Unsolved Murders and the Secret Network of the Dark City 禁区追凶：连环绝案，暗城秘网 Bu Lin454布霖454Mystery220k WordsOngoing Surviving witnesses from an old case are dying one after another under mysterious circumstances. The unsolved case grows more tangled by the day, and every clue points toward a web of hidden interests, deeply entrenched in the heart of the city. One man breaks free of rigid procedures and trusts only the smallest truths at the scene. The other holds fast to the law and refuses to compromise with the forces of darkness. The two male leads stand shoulder to shoulder, pushing forward against the 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The case led to the discovery of sealed files from a three-year-old case. Some witnesses were deliberately crossed out, some died mysteriously, and some disappeared and moved away. All the clues pointed to a planned operation to eliminate witnesses.

35. 135 暗 Legend of the Underworld 暗黑界传奇 Lamb Who Found Its Way Back迷途知返的羔羊Urban1.1M WordsCompleted No System, a high-octane mercenary battlefield story. Starting out in northern Myanmar, the protagonist sweeps across the globe, crushing the entire underworld, punching the Americans and kicking the Japanese. Battlefield combat, assaults, assassinations, raids, clashes between factions, and great-power rivalries. I'm no good at writing blurbs, so dive into the story. Main members of the Asura Squad: Jiang Feng (protagonist) (Assault: Jiang Feng, Wolf King, God of Slaughter) (Snipers: Xiao Jiu, 19.4kReads9.2Score1.8kShelves
36. 136 破 Dawn Task Force 破晓专案组 King Ruan Has Arrived阮大王驾到Mystery332k WordsCompleted (Complete) [Brain-Twisting Criminal Investigation Cases] + [Crime Solving Focus] + [Limited Romance] + [No System] + [Fast-Paced] (Criminal Investigation Captain × Psychological Consultant) 70% cases, 30% romance They join forces to hunt down criminals and unravel the darkest mysteries of human nature. “There are two kinds of justice: the law, and... my gun.”, Ji Ming “A criminal’s mind is often colder than a corpse.”, Jiang Qingci (The romance develops slowly. The main focus is Crime Solving.) 680Reads—Score133Shelves

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    *Dawn Special Task Force*: This year's police captain is having a tough time! Solving cases while also acting as a "human tranquilizer" for psychologists? When a serial killer positions his victims in a prayer pose, when his father's police badge number, a testament to his death ten years ago, becomes a death knell—Ji Ming, a hardcore detective who doesn't believe in psychology, is forced to team up with a "mind-reading" expert. The result? The cases get bigger and bigger, and the teammates become increasingly "uncomfortable"... If you like— A high-energy, twist-filled serial murder case: Three female teachers are found dead kneeling, with ancient symbols carved on the back of their necks. Is it a religious ritual? Or precise revenge? The "human lie detector" protagonist: Captain Ji, with top-notch combat skills, can break a suspect's defenses with just a micro-expression during interrogation. But he's both disgusted and intrigued by the "mind-reading" abilities of psychology expert Jiang Qingci. Two heroes (enemies) team up: one relies on physical evidence, the other on profiling. Their daily bickering is five-star, but they'll shield each other from bullets in crucial moments. A decade-long conspiracy: The police badge number left by a father who died in the line of duty turns out to be the key to restarting the entire murder plan. When "restart" becomes "activation," who can escape unscathed? A sneak peek at an exciting scene— Ji Ming frowned at the symbols on the whiteboard. A soft laugh came from behind him: "That means 'purification,' Captain Ji." He turned around, and the bespectacled man pushed up his gold-rimmed glasses: "Need me to teach you how to read psychological profiles?" Ji Ming narrowed his eyes: "I believe more in ballistics and fingerprints." Jiang Qingci smiled: "Coincidentally, I believe in them too—but the killer doesn't." Thus, the "unyielding" tough detective and the "all-seeing" psychological consultant, caught between an abandoned church, a hidden basement, and a mole within the police station, managed to unearth a dark network spanning the political, business, and academic worlds from a serial murder case. This is not a traditional crime drama—it depicts the glory beneath the police badge, but also the abyss of human nature. It portrays the tacit understanding of working side-by-side, and even more so, the trust of "I'm willing to break all principles for you." As the final gunshot echoes through the abandoned factory, you'll realize: Some justice requires two to illuminate. Some people are worth restarting everything to protect. Dawn has broken, but the truth remains. Open "Dawn Task Force" and see how these two heroes shatter the darkness!

37. 137 黎 No Snow at Dawn 黎明没有雪 Jia Sansan葭叁三Mystery222k WordsCompleted 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A book full of twists and turns is discovered; a young girl becomes embroiled in a small-town mystery; a charity school harbors heinous crimes; and layer upon layer of reversals reveal the cruel truth that everyone is guilty.

38. 138 刑 Major Crime Investigation Files 刑侦大案录 A Life Like a Probe探似人生Mystery3.8M WordsCompleted 6.8kReads6.8Score445Shelves

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    Are there any readers who enjoy crime investigation, mystery, and suspense novels? This novel has many cases, one after another, purely focused on crime solving.

39. 139 信 The Pheromone-Free Zone 信息素无效区 Big Zz大ZzTwo Male Leads317k WordsCompleted He Siyan is one of a kind. A natural-born emotionless person, he follows only his own conscience and pursues the truth to the very end in a secret case, untouched by outside influence. Yu An lurks deep in the mist, a formidable top-tier S-class powerhouse with a chilling presence. His overwhelming abilities put him above everyone else, and no one can preserve their own will under his influence and control. Yet, for some reason, this invincible ability has absolutely no effect on He Siyan. With 18Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Check out this book! It's a new book by a new author, with episodic cases. The writing gets better and better, and the cases become increasingly exciting, especially the fourth and fifth cases—the interactions between the characters are truly enjoyable! The characters are intelligent throughout, and each case ends with a bonus scene. The setting is a parallel world, which is really creative!

40. 140 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

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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.

41. 141 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
42. 142 重 Rewind and Rebuild: Hunting Killers with God’s-Eye Vision Is a Breeze 重塑回档，上帝视角缉凶就是刁 mint Mint Candymint薄荷糖Two Male Leads709k WordsOngoing Restart and Rewind [Mystery] [Restart and Reload] A trainee police officer unexpectedly gains the ability to restart and rewind time. He goes on to solve a series of cases, including a kidnapping involving a wealthy family, a string of poison murders, and the murder of an internet celebrity, becoming the most talked-about newcomer in the city bureau’s criminal investigation squad. Every time he restarts a case, he turns the tables and overturns the whole game. 367Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Well, don't be fooled by the "reset" or "rollback" claim. I didn't actually use the rollback skill much; most of the time it was just normal crime-solving and sweet moments with my boyfriend.

43. 143 特 Special Cases Investigation Team 特殊案件调查队 Hai Ran海燃Mystery907k WordsCompleted An eccentric, antisocial special investigations captain; a young master worth billions; a scheming, double-standard-setting all-round forensic expert; a rookie with uncanny intuition; a top sniper who asked to be demoted; and a “sixth member” with no records. Everyone transferred to the Special Investigations Team has a secret they cannot speak of, just as the darkness buried deep beneath the city known as the “Capital of the Nine Heavens” must never come to light. Compared with handling cases b 264Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    It's super beautiful.

44. 144 迷 Tracking the Unsolved Case 迷案追踪 Mo XiaoxiMO莫小西MOMystery1.7M WordsCompleted Twenty years ago, a brutal murder took place in Jiangcheng. Song Xiaotian, captain of the city’s criminal investigation squad, was murdered at home. His pregnant wife, Yao Yao, was not only brutally killed but also had her abdomen cut open to take the baby. Their eldest son, Song Yunran, was five years old at the time. Traumatized by the ordeal, he lost his memory and could recall nothing about what had happened that night. Fearing the killer would come after him, Yao Yun, Song Yunran’s aunt, se 6.4kReads9.0Score747Shelves
45. 145 最 The Wolf Captain’s Perfect Partner: The Rabbit Forensic Doctor Reports for Duty 最佳搭档狼队长的兔法医前来报道 Qu Liansumu曲莲苏木Two Male Leads238k WordsCompleted “Make it through dawn, and a new hope will come.” Yan Mo is a steely, decisive criminal investigation team captain and the rebellious shareholder of his family business. He has no desire to inherit the family fortune and only wants to uphold justice. Skilled at handling all kinds of interpersonal relationships, he is a model captain. Zhou Sizhen is a genius forensic doctor. Combining the ancient art of the coroner with modern autopsy techniques, there is no body he cannot examine. One tears thr 213Reads—Score102Shelves

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    It's so good, I love watching it! [Kissing emojis]

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 242Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Criminal investigation, episodic crime solving, numerous cases, fast-paced updates.

47. 147 凶 At the Crime Scene, This Oddball Duo Specializes in the Uncanny 凶案现场，奇葩搭档专治诡异 Can't Stop Eating干饭不能停Mystery277k WordsCompleted One strange incident after another is unfolding in Tianjiang's old town: A paper effigy maker is found dead at home, surrounded by faceless paper figures grinning around his body in a bizarre soul-summoning formation. A corpse is discovered in a dry well outside the city, with soul-calming copper bells hanging all along its walls. When the wind blows, they ring like mournful sobs. A renovation uncovers bones in an old house. The roof tiles are covered in curse inscriptions, and a sinister aura h 35Reads—Score—Shelves

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    All are lightly romantic, and those who enjoy this genre will want to revisit it. Crime Scene Investigation: A rookie detective with high emotional intelligence and a wealthy background x a cold, rich second-generation folklore PhD. Dual male leads solve cases, unraveling folklore mysteries, not scary, lightly romantic, easy to understand. Cold Case Agency: A dismissed former forensic doctor x a sharp-tongued former lawyer, special case-attracting (corpse) physique, humorous plot, small cases accumulate into a big case, completed, smooth writing, rigorous logic, recommended reading. Mysterious Cases: Human master x demon god apprentice, hilarious detective work, perfect for killing time.

48. 148 冷 Cold Case Detective Agency 冷案侦探事务所 Zhuang Sheng's Dream庄生迷梦Mystery905k WordsCompleted As the name suggests, the Cold Case Detective Agency investigates cold cases: murder investigations shelved by the official authorities for various reasons. Gu Che, one of the agency’s owners, stands 187 centimeters tall, with long brows, phoenix-shaped eyes, and a slight upward curve to his lips. Beneath his right eye is a tiny vermilion mole. He wears his hair in a buzz cut and is obsessed with Chrome Hearts and Goro’s. A rebel from a family of doctors who have practiced medicine for generatio 252Reads8.4Score101Shelves
49. 149 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
50. 150 诡 The Demon Exorcist's Casebook 诡案妖师簿 Can't Stop Eating干饭不能停Two Male Leads280k WordsCompleted The Demon Kingdom arc is now available. If you're interested in what happens next, please check out Records of Strange Cases in the Demon Kingdom. Thanks for your support! The Great Sheng dynasty, where humans and demons live side by side, has stood for seven hundred years, and peace reigns across the land. In the eleventh year of Emperor Shenzong's reign, the demon god Bai Li takes the form of a silver-haired youth and joins the Court of Judicial Review. He studies under Pei Shaoyou, the c 83Reads—Score—Shelves

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