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1. 1 许 Xu Changsheng Investigates: Crazy Hormones III 许长生探案III疯狂荷尔蒙 Shanghai Baomu上海宝木Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted No System, no romance, pure crime-solving, with a series of standalone cases. A skeleton suddenly appears in the courtyard of a beautiful woman whose husband has been away for years, bringing two old cold cases to light. A beautiful married clothing-store owner with a colorful romantic past dies mysteriously in her shop... Captain Xu Changsheng, known to his officers as “Little Zhuge,” faces one tangled case after another. He always manages to unravel the clues, find the key evidence, and bring 25.6kReads8.9Score2.4k14d adds

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   It's incredibly good! It's been a long time since I've finished a novel. I really enjoy detective novels, and this one is fantastic. Each story is complete, with logical plot lines that make each step feel very real. The plot twists are both unexpected and reasonable, and the foreshadowing is perfectly placed, making it very engaging and keeping you reading. The pacing is tight and fast-paced, with each chapter jumping from one story to the next. The multi-narrative structure is also clear and easy to understand, and the main characters are very well-developed. They're not just crime-solving machines; they have their own thoughts and sense of justice. Every character is vivid and has their own personality. Highly recommended!

2. 2 许 Xu Changsheng Investigates, II 许长生探案II Shanghai Baomu上海宝木Mystery439k WordsCompleted Police Captain Xu Changsheng, known among his team as “Little Zhuge,” faces one convoluted case after another. He always manages to untangle the clues, find the key evidence, and bring the criminals to justice. This book recounts several challenging cases that showcase Xu Changsheng’s keen powers of deduction. 6.7kReads8.3Score76814d adds

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   Good-looking and logical

3. 3 悬 Major Suspicious Cases 2 悬案大用2 A Tiger Snatched Along the Way顺手牵虎Mystery2.3M WordsCompleted This book continues The Major Case Files 1. It also marks the beginning of a new generation of police officers gradually coming into contact with internet crime. The carefully selected cases span several different categories. As always, the author will continue the previous writing style, bringing readers the stories of Du Dayong and his fellow criminal police officers as they fight to keep society safe and take on all kinds of criminals. The book will also continue to explore criminal psycholog 50.6kReads9.4Score3.1k14d adds

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   The "Great Use" series is definitely worth watching repeatedly! Because you can't possibly remember all the subplots and character names after just one viewing 🤭

4. 4 路 Captain Lu! I'm Leaving My Escape Route to You 路队！我的退路交给你了 Elegant Pavilion亭亭楼阁Two Male Leads723k WordsCompleted The fourth installment in the Mystery Series: Mystery: The Road Home [Criminal investigation + suspense + two equally strong leads + both devoted to one another + younger man/older man + fictional setting] *From kindergarten to Jing'an University, the names Huo Yan and Lu Yufeng were always mentioned together. *One was like the blazing midsummer sun, passionate and untamed, always racing ahead in pursuit of the wind; *the other was like a deep pool on a still night, reserved and disciplined, alw 1.8kReads8.4Score27514d adds

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   Campus life, undercover operations, crime investigation—all in one book. Witness the ultimate doting husband from a love-struck older sister-in-law.

5. 5 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—Score13414d adds

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   Modern crime and detective novels, featuring episodic cases, some of which are adapted from real events.

6. 6 倒 The Unlucky Police Chief: Every Shift Brings a Murder 倒霉警长：一值班就来命案 Muzi Surong木子苏蓉Mystery96k WordsCompleted Every case pushes the limits of human nature. Every chapter turns conventional wisdom on its head. Not for the faint of heart! My name is Lu Xun, and everyone at the Lijiao Bridge Police Station knows me as the “unlucky police captain.” I seem to have a natural magnet for murder cases. Whenever I'm on duty, there's a body in the Yu River, a corpse in a freezer, a dismembered body in an apartment, a body soaked in poison... One bizarre case after another always finds its way to me. The darker a 201Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The pinnacle of crime fiction! The level of detail is off the charts, with meticulous precision that will send chills down your spine. The first case's culprit reveal is chillingly insidious; the second case's crime scene description is phenomenal, and the forensic report pushes the boundaries of decency even further. Follow Chief Inspector Lu Xun and the Four Little Tigers in their hardcore manhunt – it's high-octane and captivating from start to finish. Like, request more updates, and comment! Leave your theories and reviews to discuss the case!

7. 7 悬 Major Case: 1 悬案大用：1 A Tiger Snatched Along the Way顺手牵虎Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted This is the third book following A Cop's Big Break and The Great Detective, divided into Volumes 1 and 2 to distinguish the different unsolved cases. The new book begins when Du Dayong is transferred from the Ministry's Fifth Bureau to Min Province, starting with the baffling case in the mountains of Pingnan. This story places greater emphasis on the essence of each case, analyzing them from more angles and bringing more artistic touches to criminal investigation, forensic examination, forensic 26.9kReads9.6Score3.5k14d adds
8. 8 华 The Hu Sanfeng Detective Collection 华三丰探案集 Ink-Colored Detective墨色侦探Mystery239k WordsCompleted The Hu Sanfeng Detective Cases: The Conspiracy Arc. As dynasties rise and fall, the realm faces troubles within and threats without. Murder cases pile up, and sinister schemes lurk everywhere. The Shadow Society and the Azure Rainbow covert unit secretly plot deadly traps to seize treasures and power. When folk sorcery collides with modern criminal investigation, Hu Sanfeng's series of ingenious battles of wits sets the story in motion. 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This author's work is definitely worth reading.

9. 9 桃 The Truth Behind The Peach Blossom Spring 桃花源记的真相 Ink-Colored Detective墨色侦探10k WordsCompleted The truth behind The Peach Blossom Spring —Reads—Score—14d adds
10. 10 听 After She Learned to Speak Plant, She Became Infamously Stinky 听懂植物语言后，她【臭】名昭著 Flaming Lotus炎炎若莲Mystery572k WordsCompleted [The rating has just come in and will rise later] [Mystery]+ [Crime Solving]+ [understanding plant language] The protagonist is smart, and her golden finger gives her an edge without making her invincible. At home: Kuikui, the legitimate eldest plant, constantly competing for attention + a pothos with maxed-out clinginess + an old luan tree skilled in both offense and defense + a cactus that won't hesitate to stick you... Chance encounters: an aquatic-plant choir + an original reed marsh + a sob 1kReads8.3Score17114d adds

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    I highly recommend this new book. The author just started writing it, so the logical flow might not be perfect yet, but it improves as it progresses.

11. 11 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 29Reads—Score—14d adds
12. 12 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 6.7kReads6.9Score80614d adds

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    This book is quite good, you guys can check it out. It's the kind of story where a female forensic pathologist and a police captain develop feelings for each other over time. The female forensic pathologist is different from normal people; she's obsessive, but she and he can solve cases together. They go from disliking each other to finally working together. The last part is a strange twist on the rules, you might want to check that out too.

13. 13 全 The Whole City Pretends to Be Awake: Everyone Only Gave It a Push 全城装醒：每个人都只推了一把手 Ling Zhijie凌之界Mystery380k WordsCompleted I’m not a detective. I’m just a contract assistant who repairs old books in Yanjing. That night, Detective Zhao Ling showed me a photo of a dead body at a barbecue stall. There was a hemp rope in the photo. The stall owner said it was the most popular influencer-style decor at a wedding-themed homestay. A joke became the first piece of evidence. Later, I saw matchmaking agencies selling loneliness, shopping malls selling public relations, schools selling respectability, platforms selling traffic 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The deceased desperately wanted to live as himself, but was trapped by his old name, prejudice, and gossip. This sense of powerlessness is heartbreaking to watch.

14. 14 惊 The Deranged Horror Fan Has a Blast Playing by the Rules 惊悚疯批在规则里玩嗨了 Cloud Bao Tangtang云宝糖糖Mystery178k WordsCompleted [Infinite survival + horror games + no CP + a story of redemption] Mu Yuanwei, a little lunatic who grew up in a psychiatric hospital, is dragged into a survival game. She meets plenty of lovely living companions and captures NPCs as toys, having the time of her life. While everyone else frets over the plot and the rules for triggering events, she’s happily playing with her pets. As a walking stack of buffs, she loves looking for loopholes in the rules and taking out NPCs. She’s a professional a 215Reads—Score—14d adds
15. 15 真 Detective Dayong 真探大用 A Tiger Snatched Along the Way顺手牵虎Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted Volume Two of “The Young Cop's Big Cases.” The first volume follows Du Dayong's growth, while the second chronicles his brilliant detective work. The first volume alone shows how the author keeps a story of over two million characters consistent and engaging, packed with substance and no filler. The cases in the second volume are even more gripping, and its quality is sure to surpass the first. 19.3kReads9.6Score3.2k14d adds
16. 16 刑 After Prison, I Draw Ghosts at the Police Station 刑满释放后，我在警局给鬼画像 The Fat Guy Who Won't Lose Weight不减肥的胖子Fantastical Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [No CP] [Real Ghosts] [Criminal Investigation] [Personal Growth] [Daily Life] [Family Bonds] [Friendship] [Romance] [Human Nature] [Society] At nineteen, Lin Yaoyao killed her grandfather. At twenty-eight, her grandfather appeared before her again. [Yaoyao, what you see is what other people want you to see.] … [Jiang Ge: Yaoyao, when are you going to be my wife?] [Lin Yaoyao: Maybe in a couple of days.] … [Zhao Hao: Sis, where are my buns?] [Lin Yaoyao: In your back pocket.] … [Wang Yanjie: Yaoz 3.8kReads8.4Score54514d adds

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    [Under pressure to meet a deadline]

17. 17 零 Zero-Degree Showdown: Operation Blue Arrow 零度交锋：蓝捷行动 Windless Rainy Night雨夜无风Mystery2.3M WordsOngoing [Mystery and Suspense] [Espionage] [Crime Investigation] [Modern Urban] [Genius] [Strong Female Lead] [National Security] Twenty-three years ago, a separation tore the lives of twin sisters apart. The younger sister was trained by an overseas spy organization to become an elite agent. Sent back to China, she is ordered to assassinate her own sister, take her place, infiltrate Lanjie Communications, and steal the core secret, “Lanjie 9.” Caught between her mission and her organization's orders on 11.9kReads9.1Score1.4k14d adds

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    I was deeply moved while reading! The novel perfectly portrays the spirit of the national security officers. They don't have superpowers, but with their exceptional intelligence and keen insight, they see through all the enemy's schemes. On the turbulent battlefield, they are the sharp sword protecting peace. This book is worth reading for every Chinese person.

18. 18 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 635Reads8.3Score10014d adds

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    The plot is fast-paced and suspenseful, with new discoveries every page turn. The cases are cleverly designed and logically sound. The reasoning process is incredibly thrilling.

19. 19 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 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book is worth reading.

20. 20 破 The Eye of Deduction and Ten Curious Cases 破解之眼与十个奇妙案件 Zhou Yushang周雨尚Mystery1.4M WordsOngoing Truth-Piercing Eye, activate! Lies trigger a red alert, while secrets lie hidden beneath transparency... My name is Zhou Shijiu. With these Truth-Piercing Eyes that see through to the truth, I’ve solved countless strange cases in a marvelous world! And these eyes are just one of countless marvelous protagonists. This isn’t a one-person show! This is an anthology celebration, with a wild new premise in every installment! There’s no fixed protagonist, only a cast of characters shining together: It 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    My novel!

21. 21 黑 Dark Academia Life 黑暗系的校园生活 White Night BatX白夜蝙蝠XMystery252k WordsCompleted 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Highly recommend this one! It's a dark school novel! Everyone's a villain, and the characters all have twisted minds. The male lead is the manipulative type, while the female lead is innocent (not kind). There's no romantic pairing, and the content is a bit grotesque. You might want to check it out 🧐🤤 [Shocked][Learned something]

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