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- 1 Can the Lost Find Their Way Back? 迷途知返否？ [Modern romance + mystery + a touch of a golden finger] Qin Chuchu happens to get to know him after helping him uncover the secret behind his sister’s death. A notebook helps her put the pieces together, and the two are brought together by fate. “Are you sure what you know is the truth?” “Of course! Do you think I don’t know who you are?” “Seeing you like this puts our minds at ease! Guys, get him!” She starts out as a clueless rookie at solving mysteries, but gradually turns into a girl plagued —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 The Crimson Mystery Files 血色迷情档案 What is the most terrifying thing in the world? The human heart is the most complicated and frightening thing of all! In the world of detectives, even the most reasonable boundaries can be crossed. There is no such thing as a perfect crime, and even detectives can slip up. What never changes is the desire to uphold the law and deliver justice! Police captain Gu Yuanzhi and forensic pathologist Ding Jiamin will lead their team in uncovering the truth behind a series of cases and layers of bloody 322Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 The Whole Capital Awaits My Solution to the Case 全京城都等我破案 [Transmigration + Mystery + Powerful Couple] Thanks for asking. I'm in the Great Liang, fresh out of the bridal chamber. My name is Wen Zhao. In the modern world, I worked with the dead all the time. I never expected that after transmigrating, I'd open my eyes and find myself accused of killing the young heir of the Marquis's residence. Me: ? Heavens above, distinguish the innocent from the guilty! A white silk noose was already prepared nearby, and the clan elders were rushing me to my death. I 1.1kReads—Score10214d adds
- 4 He Waits There, Drawing Me into His Trap 他在原地 等我入局 Qiao Mo had three great wishes: First, for her parents to have a happy marriage. Second, for there to be no murders. Third, to win Yan Shuo’s heart. But then her parents divorced, and her mother left at dusk. From that moment on, Qiao Mo developed a fear of twilight, and only sweet candy could soothe her. One murder after another followed, shrouding this ancient city, weathered by time, in layer upon layer of mystery. Yan Ci gave her a wicked smile and pulled her tightly into his arms. “Then giv 7Reads6.1Score—14d adds
- 5 The Secret Case Files 秘闻探案录 (Linked episodic stories + lighthearted mystery + period crime-solving + romance + mutual devotion) The story consists of five arcs in five volumes: The Theater Star Scandal, The Gala of the Elite, Death of the Dance Hall Queen, The Cursed Manor, and The Grand Finale: Happily Ever After. Jiang Ming is a renowned detective in the capital. Together with his partner, Detective Bureau Chief Zhou Boyuan, forensic doctor Zhang Zhao, and the director's daughter Shen Ruoyan, he protects the city and kee 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 What Is Miss Jiang Really Plotting? 姜小姐到底有什么图谋 [Suspense + romance + deduction + time-travel transmigration + science fiction] Seven cases, three timelines, and two points of view. A secretive, quirky heroine VS a talkative hero who is always getting wrapped around her finger. When Xu Tang first met Jiang Yao, he thought he was seeing a ghost. She could walk through walls and turn invisible. Jiang Yao told him that she would die in six months, and only Xu Tang could save her. If he refused to listen, she would turn into a ghost with a “re —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 Light of the Polar Day 极昼之光 A game of seduction brings nine handsome men and beautiful women together on a deserted island. After a night of revelry, they wake to find a lawyer and a journalist dead, sending everyone into a panic. But then a typhoon strikes. On an isolated island with no signal, battered by fierce winds and torrential rain, the deaths continue... Deep eyes gaze into a kaleidoscope of lies, while ears listen to one conflicting account after another. Who is the killer? And who is pulling the strings behind t 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 Deep Tracking 深度追踪 A dismemberment case brings old secrets to light, and as the killer goes on a spree, the city’s residents are gripped by fear. You Hemei, a forensic science student, is caught up in the case. Are the markings at the crime scene a coincidence, or is this nightmare happening all over again? Though she has her doubts, she joins the investigation in pursuit of the truth. For a forensic pathologist, a corpse is the most honest witness of all! Tangled romances, one case after another… What truth lies 5Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 9 Strange Cases of a Forensic Investigator 法医异闻录 I never imagined I would become a forensic examiner, but by a twist of fate, I found myself on this path. Along the way, I witnessed too much of humanity's dark and ugly side. With the approval of the relevant authorities, I have written up some of these cases. Evil is all around us. This is The Forensic Examiner's Strange Cases! 5Reads7.4Score—14d adds
- 10 Web Novels Have Arrived: You Call This a Heartwarming Story? 网文降临：你管这叫温情故事？ [A heartwarming sweet romance] [Everyone is unhinged] [Daily life, unconventional quick transmigration, not a power fantasy, very, very slow-paced] [If you like watching people go off the rails, come on in. If that bothers you, stay away] The room is dim. Leftover bones are scattered across the dining table, and a headless corpse lies on the floor. Outside the bathroom, a large suitcase sits with dark red liquid seeping from its bottom. In the master bedroom, the father is busy dismembering the 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 The Bickering Duo's Casebook 欢喜冤家探案录 A major human trafficking case breaks out in S City, and the major crimes squad of the criminal investigation team where heroine Ji Xiaoyu works is put in charge of the investigation. During a raid, they mistakenly arrest Ye Xiao, the hero, who holds a doctorate in criminal psychology. To prove his innocence, Ye Xiao joins the investigation and offers the police his professional expertise, greatly improving their efficiency. It turns out the major case is connected to four other cases from the p —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 At Last, I Will Return 迟迟早归 I killed myself. My adoptive father tied a rope around my neck and said, “Even dead, you're still my dog.” A criminal investigator chased me back from hell, never knowing that the girl he loved had already been replaced by me. I was abducted for twelve years. As I lay dying, I had only one thought: sooner or later, I would escape. When I opened my eyes again, I had become Chi Zhao, the goddess of the Academy of Forensic Sciences and the woman he'd loved from afar for six years. For two months, —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 Detective Boyfriend: Forensic Doctor Jiang, Take Your Knife 神探男友：江法医，拿好你的刀 She is a legendary magician with miraculous hands. Her delicate fingers can probe wounds and measure body temperature, and her technique rivals that of a top-tier star surgeon. She can dissect a body and put it back together without leaving a single flaw. He is a world-class genius who has solved countless cases. Reserved and arrogant, he has an extraordinary memory and never forgets anything he sees. When two extraordinary people meet, will they clash or find kindred spirits in each other? One 89Reads5.4Score—14d adds
- 14 The Case Runs Deep, but the Feelings Run Shallow 应是案深情浅 One is a police captain exiled to an out-of-the-way post; the other is a talented art student at a fine arts academy. A case involving a murder inspired by a dream brings them together. You can't just run away from what comes next, and you can't dream your way into seeing the cases that lie ahead. She has helped him investigate by drawing murder weapons and suspects, been kidnapped, and even suffered an attempted... well, you know. She doesn't want to know what else awaits her. He has been set u 10Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 15 The Huazhuang River Mystery 花庄河迷案 (No romance) (No angst) (No sweetness). Read with caution if that bothers you. A father and son reunite after years apart. A carefully plotted murder, over two decades of hatred: it all unfolds at a school with more than a century of history. As the saying goes, “No one knows a century-old school until a case breaks, then the whole world hears of it.” In this story, you’ll find yourself and me, along with human nature that is impossible to see through or explain. 38Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 Longing to the Bone: A Forensic Examiner’s Case Notes 入骨相思：女法医勘查手记 A corpse showing signs of bloat is discovered inside an arcade machine. Every suspect has an alibi, so who is the killer? On New Year’s Eve, a family of three is murdered at their reunion dinner, their eyes gouged out. What deep-seated hatred lies behind this massacre? Several young women are found dead in the wilderness in the dead of winter. Before their deaths, they all wore the same vintage coat. Could a ghost in the coat have stolen these flower-like lives? A “black umbrella curse” suddenly —Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 17 Three Years Faking My Death: The Forensic Doctor Goes on a Killing Spree in Disguise as a Rookie 死遁三年，法医伪装菜鸟杀疯了 Three years ago, Shen Nian, Tianhai City's top female forensic pathologist, was accused of destroying crucial evidence and shielding a serial killer. The man who personally signed her arrest warrant was her direct superior, Lu Yanzhou, her boyfriend of three years. During her transfer, a raging fire left Shen Nian's body nowhere to be found. With bloodshot eyes, Lu Yanzhou dug through the ruins for three days and nights, and went completely mad. Three years later, a rookie policewoman named 1.8kReads6.2Score17514d adds
- 18 Tech Geek Detective: The Precision of Truth 技术宅推理之真相的精度 This is a youth suspense romance novel that puts deduction front and center while still overflowing with warmth and humanity. The tense plot is packed with suspense, yet never loses its tenderness or humor. A series of cases draws on topical social issues, including hackers, drugs, HIV, staged accidents for compensation, phone scams, insurance schemes, housing scams, PUA, online streamers, and female celebrities marrying into wealthy families. The cases are logically rigorous, complex, and diffi 63Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 19 No Flirting During Criminal Investigations 刑侦中，禁止撒狗粮 Captain Fu firmly believes that women in the new era can hold up half the sky. Every one of them is a martial arts expert who can scale walls, leap across rooftops, and smash bricks with her bare hands. One shout can shake the mountains and rivers, and one stomp can bring the mountains crashing down! At the very least, they can treat staying up all night at a murder scene and living on instant noodles like child’s play, then chase down cars on foot and take on killers. But “Carry a body? No, no, 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 Love and Cases: My Boss Has Been Plotting to Win Me Over 谈情说案：上司他对我蓄谋已久 Three cases involving kidnapping, murder, and corpse destruction leave the criminal investigation bureau at a loss. Psychologist Ruan Qingwu is attacked on her way home one night, and the next day, her mother is framed and sent to prison. To raise money to save her mother, she hastily marries a stranger, but her mother dies by suicide in the detention center. Determined to uncover the truth, she persuades a criminal investig 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 Legends of Republic-Era Detective Cases 民国探案传奇 The eccentric doctor Zhang Hao and the brilliant detective Zhang Feng join forces to make waves, unraveling one bizarre case after another. 108Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 The Killer in the Dark 黑暗中的凶手 [Mystery] + [Deduction] + [No Romance] Li Luan, captain of the criminal investigation squad, is “on the front lines of fighting crime.” Starting with what appears to be an ordinary murder, he gradually uncovers a secret and unsolved case buried thirteen years ago. Everyone involved in that case is murdered one by one, until the culprit behind it all turns out to be the person closest to him! 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 The Flute Player: I'll See You Off on Your Final Journey 吹笙人：送你最后一程 A terrifying shadow in the rain, a ghostly wail from a high-rise, a pair of eerie red high heels, inexplicable red stains in a bathroom stall... One wrongful case after another gradually comes to light. I'm the last person who plays the sheng: I'll see you on your final journey. A heads-up: The first chapter isn't very good, and I can't revise it. Please don't rush to drop the book, dear readers. Keep going and there are surprises ahead. This is a new book and doesn't have a rating yet. The lead —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 The Shocking Secret Behind the School Beauty's Death 校花之死背后的惊天秘密 [Crime Investigation] [Crime Solving] [Multiple Cases] [Deduction] [No System] On his first day with the criminal investigation squad, Du Kai gets caught up in the case of his former campus beauty classmate's death. He never expected such a huge secret to be hidden behind her case... 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 The Ultimate Wolf Cop 终极狼警 As Lang Xingtian teetered on the brink of death, he received an ultimate police System from the future. It perfectly fused with the soul of the Wolf King, granting him the wolf’s traits: greed, ferocity, brutality, cunning, and courage. Molded by the ultimate police System and influenced by the Wolf King’s soul, Lang Xingtian was reborn through fire and forged a legend as a wolf cop in the city. 10Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 26 Disappeared on July 5 消失在7月5日 Disappeared on July 5 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 The Big Shot Only Wants to Enjoy Retirement 大佬她只想过退休生活 [Sweet Romance | Mystery | Powerful Leads | Mutual Devotion] Mo Can was kidnapped at the age of three and adopted from an orphanage at ten by Yang Weiguo, a border anti-drug police officer. After her adoptive father died in the line of duty and her grandparents passed away one after another, she became the Yang family’s sole heir. After graduating from police academy, she made a decision that left everyone stunned: she returned to Yuhuang Mountain to run a country inn. Feeding chickens and ducks —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 Misty Romance: The Love Detective Agency 迷雾情缘：恋爱侦探社 Love in the Mist: The Romance Detective Agency is more than a series of emotional mysteries to solve. It is also a journey of self-discovery and the search for true love. As they take on one case after another, the pair pursue the truth while gradually dispelling the fog in each other’s hearts: moving from mutual suspicion, to seamless teamwork, and finally to deep devotion. Every case is like a mirror, reflecting the many facets of human nature and the true meaning of love. With a distinctive 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 Crime Investigation Series: The Mystery of Death 刑侦单元系列之死亡谜团 This is a battle of wits between detectives and criminals! Qin Huaizhi, captain of the city's criminal investigation squad, leads a group of officers alongside young forensic doctor Zhu Pingting to solve cases and win justice for the dead. Will righteousness prevail, or will evil triumph? Join us in this book to find out! 921Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 Special Criminal Investigation Unit 刑侦特案大队 The cherished heiress of a trillion-yuan conglomerate refuses to sit back and enjoy her wealth. Instead, she turns around and joins the police force. Everyone in her circle waits for her to find the work too hard and give up. But to their surprise, she follows every clue, captures vicious criminals, and cracks major cases one after another. No matter how much family wealth she has, nothing beats the thrill of catching criminals with her own hands! The sequel to The Female Detective Cracks Cases, 191Reads8.0Score10014d adds
- 31 Tracking Evil 追踪罪恶 This story follows the male lead, criminal investigator Lin Ze, and the female lead, forensic pathologist Xu Yue, as they solve cases alongside their team. After working together for a long time, they crack many major cases, and their relationship gradually changes. They write love letters together and, in the end, grow old side by side. 20Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 Dreamcatcher: What Dreams Are For 捕梦人：梦之所用 Why do some people wake up just when their dreams reach a crucial moment? Where do our dreams go? Xu Qiuli was born into a happy family, but when she was young, her older sister suddenly disappeared. Later, while searching for her sister, her parents died in an accident. Orphaned, she was taken in by relatives. As an adult, she came into possession of a bronze family heirloom passed down from her mother. When she visited the place where her parents had met with disaster to pay her respects, a se —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 The Red Lantern 红色灯笼 [Mystery solving + episodic cases + wild imagination + romance + plot twists] Ever since Yue Xin was six, two bright red lanterns have always hung along the corridors of her family home. Whenever those dream lanterns appear, they float in midair, seeming lonely and desolate... 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 Bone Reading and Evil Divination: A Republic-Era Ghost Detective Casebook 摸骨断凶：民国鬼探奇案录 In the tumultuous years of the Republic, bizarre cases abound. A woman’s corpse lies in the City God Temple, with an untold secret hidden between her bones. The Zhang residence’s red coffin holds shattered bones, while a curse and its mysteries haunt the wealthy family. A famous performer from the Fengming troupe dies onstage, and the theft of the remains leads to a blood feud... Shen Ci’an, Nanjing’s heir to the art of bone reading, examines bones with skilled hands to expose killers and see t —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 Mysteries of the Republic Era 民国谜案 A horrific case rocks Xiaocheng during the Republican era. Detective Qiao Yunxiu teams up with Duan Shi, a psychiatrist who has returned from studying abroad. As a series of cases come to light, the truth is revealed, and Qiao Yunxiu learns the secret Duan Shi has been hiding... One day, Duan Shi suddenly asks the person beside her, “When did you first fall for me?” Detective Qiao takes a sip of hot porridge. “The first time I saw you. Your legs were beautiful, your hands were beautiful, and eve 54Reads7.5Score—14d adds
- 36 After the Divorce, the Forensic Expert’s Secret Identities Keep Coming to Light 离婚后，法医大佬狂掉马甲 "Two Powerful Leads + Case-of-the-Week Stories + Ensemble Cast + Brainy Criminal Investigations and Mystery" [Brilliant at everything, but remarkably insensitive to emotions: forensic pathologist Su Jin & the darkly charming, flirtatious movie star Fu Yanli] "Do you have a secret you can't tell anyone? There's a little darkness in all of us, one way or another." Five years after her divorce, forensic pathologist Su Jin accidentally saves her ex-husband Fu Yanli's child while pursuing a criminal 147Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 The Falconer 猎鹰者 A crime investigation novel featuring two equally formidable leads: the beautiful, perceptive Captain Meng and the handsome, warmhearted Captain Chu. A young man brings an unsolved case from years ago back to light, and an eagle insignia appears once more. Meng Wan and Chu Muyun join forces to investigate and solve the case. Along the way, they come to understand and love each other. Chu Muyun also discovers the secret Meng Wan has kept buried in her heart for years. She says, “This world should 14Reads6.3Score10214d adds
- 38 Transmigrate Into a Book: The Wicked Military Wife Makes Something of Herself in the 1970s 穿书七零：恶毒军嫂出息了 [Criminal Investigations + 1970s Military Marriage + Forensic Medicine + Marriage Before Love + Transmigration Into a Book] Note: Solving cases and catching enemy agents is the main storyline, so there will be plenty of cases!!! Su Ya transmigrates into a book and finds herself in 1976, inhabiting a military wife character with the same name who lives in a military compound and is hopelessly lovesick. The original character is vile and shameless, and everyone in the compound avoids her. She give 43Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 A Heart Stirs in the Moonlight 趁月色心动 [Detective Captain VS Surgeon, crime-solving + sweet romance, reunion after a long separation, rekindled love] [Xu Wanning's Version] When Xu Wanning sees Chen Zheng again, ten years have passed. He is a detective captain, while she is a murder suspect. “I didn't kill her. She framed me by taking her own life.” “What terrible thing did you do to make someone frame you by killing herself?” She returns to the country to uncover the truth about a fire from ten years ago, but one suspicious clue aft 3kReads8.8Score37514d adds
- 40 The Hidden Killer 隐匿的凶手 Fifteen years ago, a devastating explosion destroyed five once-happy families. Fifteen years later, a graceful, confident young woman walks into the police station, and a long-sealed string of numbers is brought back into use. A deadly struggle of love and hate, gratitude and grievance, life and death, good and evil is about to begin... 455Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 41 Dark Sunflower 暗黑向日葵 [A powerful team + cherished by everyone and sweet romance + justice and sunshine] Love begins without reason, and all his devotion is for her alone. Every tough nut has its match; no one is born a straight man, they just haven't met the one who turns their head. After a huge misunderstanding, Yan, the eldest son of the wealthy Yan family in Yiming City, is sent by his mother to the military for reform. Who would have thought he would prove so capable that he would join the International Crimina 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 A Female Forensic Doctor’s Dream Return to the Crime Scene 女法医之梦回凶案现场 When Ji Bai was eight, he became trapped in an endless dream loop. Whenever there was a victim, Ji Bai would dream of the crime scene... To investigate a notorious murder case from more than a decade ago, Ji Bai chose to become a forensic pathologist. As he pursued justice, he would also uncover the truth behind the case. 19Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 43 Actually, Forensic Doctor Li Isn't That Cold 其实黎法医没那么冷 Li Man, hailed as a forensic prodigy, had been under special scrutiny by the public security academy for seven years, ever since she enrolled. The truth buried beneath the surface had been concealed for years. The bizarre death of a longtime friend, an infant burned to a charred husk in a fire, the untimely death of her mentor: more and more cases came crashing in, bringing darkness in their wake. Yet from beginning to end, their true target was… Strange fireworks swirled across the city sky. L 54Reads5.7Score—14d adds
- 44 Shh, Don’t Speak 嘘，别说话 The wedding venue turns into a crime scene. He’s dead! Did she kill him? Yun Shen is a renowned mystery novelist, and the murder at this wedding is exactly like the plot of one of her novels. More murders follow, each one matching a murder in one of her books. It’s as if she’s fallen under a curse. It seems there’s always a pair of eyes watching her from somewhere nearby... 139Reads5.5Score—14d adds
- 45 Female Forensic Pathologist Bai Ling: Hold Your Breath 女法医白灵：屏住呼吸 Realistic, brutal, eerie, and thrilling! Take a firsthand look at crime scenes that push past psychological limits, and see women shine in a challenging profession. Shh... Hold your breath. Never disturb the dead. Are there ghosts in this world? Perhaps a ghost haunts the heart of everyone. 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 46 Captain Lu, You're Breaking the Rules! 陆队，你犯规了！ [All-Round Rookie Policewoman × Cold, Aloof Criminal Investigation Captain]+ [1v1]+ [Sweet Romance]+ [Feel-Good Power Fantasy] The new book, The Sin Eater: Captain Gu's Obsessive Love, is now online!!! Come on, everyone, don't hold back!!! The first time Qiao Xia met Captain Lu, she thought the handsome man looked refined and abstinent, and would be easy to push around. Only later did she realize he wasn't as gentle as he seemed. The one who really ended up weak in the knees from being teased... 6.8kReads8.4Score1k14d adds
- 47 Days of Solving Cases and Catching Ghosts at the Bureau 在有关部门破案和捉鬼的日子 Do you believe ghosts exist in this world? Sometimes the human heart is more terrifying than ghosts and monsters! We’re from a special government agency, and we deal with the paranormal incidents happening around you! Shh! Don’t say a word! 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- 48 The Dali Temple Mascot Has Come to Life 大理寺吉祥物成精了 [Mystery and deduction + ancient forensic investigation + two strong leads] A quirky young woman who is a stone lioness x the aloof chief of the Court of Judicial Review. With her uncanny ability to spot clues in the dust, Jixiang joins forces with the “ghost catcher” Pei Yanzhou to crack one strange case after another: the grieving blood coffin, the Yin-Yang Bodhi, the curse of the stone stele, the beauty of the haunted village, the butterfly bones of the Flower Festival, and rouge-fueled obses 79Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 Keep Your Secrets Hidden 要把心事藏好 Viral internet celebrity policewoman VS psychological surgeon. Jiang Miyi is a criminal investigator skilled in crime deduction, while Tan Jiyan is a doctor who helps people heal from psychological trauma. They meet through the “Drowned Cartoonist Case” and go on to investigate the “Woman’s Corpse in a Suitcase Case,” the “Qingshi Town Family Massacre,” and the “Eye-Gouging, Ear-Cutting Maniac Case,” among others. A vast conspiracy lurks behind these cases. What happens when someone spies on the 31Reads6.0Score—14d adds
- 50 Reborn in the 1990s: The Gifted Detective 重生90年代异能女警探案记 My name is Zhou Yueran. I was reborn in the 1990s in my older female cousin’s body, and gained the ability to read bones. I planned to use my power to solve cases and make a name for myself, but everyone misunderstands me. As I investigate one murder case after another, I have to deal with my colleagues, including Yu Jincheng, the captain of the criminal police team. Every step is difficult, but I won’t give up. I’ll find the killer, prove myself, and carve out my own path in this suspense-fille 3Reads—Score—14d adds
