Novels like Tracking Bizarre Cases
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- 1 Listening to the Night of Sin 罪夜聆听 Feel free to read at your own pace, everyone. Since ancient times, no one has escaped death, and Anning City is anything but peaceful. A story about Yi Nan, a superstar who can see what others can’t, and Lu Chengguang, an elite police officer, joining forces to solve cases. 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 The Deadly Hound 死间恶犬 On a stormy night, twelve-year-old Jiang Ying watched his father die right before his eyes. He would never forget the hatred in his father’s gaze as he took his own life. Jiang Ying knew his father had died because of him: he had caused the deaths of his father’s lover and his half-sister. He lived on, burdened by a bloody guilt, until fifteen years later, when the waters beneath the sea’s frozen surface began to churn. Drawn into layer upon layer of conspiracies and bloody crimes, he watched th 86Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 3 I Really Don't Want to Work Cases with My Rival 并不想跟死对头一起办案 [Reserved top × sharp-tongued bottom, episodic ancient mystery and crime-solving, happy ending] One-line summary: Aren’t we sworn enemies? So how come I hear you’ve been secretly in love with me for ages? Cui Hezhang: Love means restraint, reaching out to touch, then pulling your hand back. Yuan Yufang: Enough of that nonsense. My arm’s gone numb from holding it out. Are you going to take my hand or not? The serious blurb: “Bones cry out in anguish, the truth is hard to find. We may yet part the 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 How Am I Supposed to Trust You? 我该怎么相信你 Chen Yu never trusted anyone. He had always preferred to rely on himself. Except for that policeman. Mo Chuan wanted Chen Yu to come back alive more than anyone else. Even Chen Yu himself hadn’t realized just how determined Mo Chuan was. 25Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 A Crime Without Cause 无妄之罪 Recently, several women have been murdered in Heijin City, G Province. All the victims were dressed in red, and their deaths were horrific. By a twist of fate, I got involved in the case. But the truth was far more complicated than I had imagined… “The Red-Clad Woman Case,” “Spontaneous Human Combustion,” “The Cat-Faced Old Woman”… Every case is shrouded in secrecy among the locals and distorted by rumor. What truth lies behind them? And why did the victims have to suffer such undeserved death 106Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 6 Hunting Criminals at Sea 缉海 Leaves fall, the wind blows, grass grows, yet no one returns. Splendor fades beside the tombstone. [Youthful romance × criminal investigation × two equally formidable leads. Enjoy at your own discretion.] The report of six bodies at an abandoned factory south of the city shattered the morning’s calm like a thunderclap. “The evidence collected at the scene has been sealed. Our initial assessment is that the murder weapon was a utility knife from the workshop, and the killer has a strong awareness 38Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 Hidden Scars: The Ice-Cold Captain's Daily Meltdowns 暗痕：冰山队长破防日常 [Male-Male Leads + Crime Solving + Case-by-Case] Xie Chen had solved countless cases and had never lost control in front of anyone. Until one night, when he met a stranger with upturned eyes. The man spoke lazily, like a cat stretching, and smiled at him. “Captain Xie, you stepped on my foot.” Xie Chen thought it was just a chance encounter, something to brush off and forget. Then, at the morning briefing the next day, the newly transferred forensics examiner opened the office door, placed a 1.4kReads—Score23714d adds
- 8 Chronicles of Changqing: Spring Grass Grows Deep in the City 长庆纪事之城春草木深 [Two Male Leads + Younger Top, Strong Pairing + Mystery and Crime Solving + Love That Grows Over Time] In the autumn of the second year of Changqing, on the Double Ninth Festival, Xue Qi, Minister of Justice, is murdered in his own home. His death is bizarre: his head and feet are touching. The new emperor is furious and orders Li Xuan of the Court of Judicial Review to investigate the case thoroughly. Li Xuan travels to Luoyang to investigate and, together with the enthusiastic constable Lu Pin 47Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 Criminal Police Notes: Evidence of the Dead (Complete in Two Volumes) 刑警手记之逝者之证（共2册） A masterwork by Wutong Siyu, a celebrated Jinjiang author! What seems like a routine crime-scene examination brings the two of them together by chance, setting them at odds. A seemingly ordinary murder case unexpectedly opens the door to a shocking secret buried for years. A deduction genius with zero life skills versus a forensic queen with a love quotient of minus one hundred. Packed with crime-solving know-how, a steady stream of romantic sparks, and suspenseful, thrilling cases that are clos —Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 10 The Private Detective’s Case Files 私家侦探缉凶录 This is a story about a righteous man who's deeply calculating and an arrogant, utterly unhinged person. The two join forces to solve cases as they test each other at every turn, searching for the truth behind a conspiracy. Qin Zhong: “I don't like being lied to. But if it's you, that's all right. From the very beginning, I've decided that I'll accept you completely, no matter what kind of person you are.” Shi Bai: “All right. Being with you is fun.” 31Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 11 Dreams That Solve Crimes 梦境追凶 After a failed experiment, psychological researcher Shen Ran gained a special ability. At crime scenes, he can sense the strange obsessions the killer left behind in their victims. By chance, he joins the police force as a psychological consultant, where he meets Lu Cheng, deputy captain of the criminal investigation squad. Lu Cheng has been labeled a straight man, and has always been hopeless at remembering women’s faces. Practicing each day by memorizing three women’s faces hasn’t helped at al 35Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 Parallel Lines 2 平行线2 The night before her wedding, the bride vanishes without a trace. She is later found at a neighbor’s house, with a man’s corpse lying beside her. Shu Qingyang and Fu Baiyun, who came to attend the wedding, immediately join the investigation, but the key clue lies with a rabbit... A viral singer is found dead by the roadside. Before his death, he had suddenly begun studying theology. The eerie crime scene bears no trace of evidence, while the Qiao family, now squarely in the crosshairs, sends out —Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 13 The Archives Unit 档案组 [Horror + Mystery + Deduction] (This story is entirely fictional.) In the world we live in, countless mysterious corners often lie hidden beneath the surface calm. Events that cannot be easily explained by common sense are like phantoms in the fog, drawing people in to seek the truth behind them. And this book, The Archives, will take you on a journey of exploration into a world filled with mystery and wonder. Liu Yumin was originally just an unassuming employee in the police station’s records 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 The Banquet of Huai Jin: The Snow-Clearing Arc 怀瑾之宴昭雪篇 [Xing Luozhao is the male lead's original name. He later changes it to Lu Zhao.] Xing Luozhao is the youngest son of the Prince of Runan. Summoned back by the emperor's personal decree, he has no choice but to leave Runan and his family. The man sent to fetch him claims they met when they were children and spent some time together, but Xing Luozhao has no memory of their childhood friendship. Song Shaoxing's inexplicable familiarity leaves him at a loss. He can't even remember the man, yet he's 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 When the Fog Lifts: The Mystery of the 307 Ghost Ship’s Appearance 迷雾散尽时，307幽灵船现身之谜 When the fog clears, the mystery of Ghost Ship 307’s appearance —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 Terror at the Girls’ School: The Mystery of the 307 Fall 女校惊魂之307跳楼之谜 Terror at the Girls’ School: The Mystery of the 307 Jump —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 The Hidden Corner 隐匿的角落 “...As the groom and bride placed rings on each other's fingers, the wedding hall's power switch clicked, plunging the entire venue into darkness. A moment later, the lights came back on, and someone's head fell to the floor...” The ghost story was only halfway through when the wedding hall lights suddenly flickered out for a moment, just as they had in the story. At the newlyweds' table, one of them was dead. Yang Ling, a storyteller, recounted a ghost story he'd written at his friend's wedding 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 Sins in the Sun 2: Dangerous Liaisons 阳光下的罪迹2：危险关系 A strange necklace links several cases that seem to have nothing to do with one another. A mysterious criminal organization has been lurking for years. Who is the mastermind behind the crimes? 97Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 The Number One Tracker 第一追踪者 Bai Fei is a fighting champion with extraordinary abilities, undefeated under heaven. She’s set her sights on Shen Chengfang, a proud criminal investigation captain who has just returned from studying abroad. When a scholar meets a soldier, there’s no reasoning with them. But Bai Fei can hold her own and protect herself, so he might as well give in to her. Everyone says: Captain, no public displays of affection on duty! 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 What Happened That Night 那一个晚上的事 A former couple reunites ten years after they separated. That day, the man's wife has gone back to her hometown, and the woman's husband is away on a business trip in Beijing. The man takes the woman home, but just as the bedroom light goes out, her husband knocks on the door... The next day, the woman's husband is stabbed to death with the fruit knife he brought himself. The man turns himself in, but the woman claims she killed her husband. Xu Changsheng, a young criminal investigator, joins th 272Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 The Case of the Six-Petaled Snowflake 六角雪花迷案 A fire breaks out at a villa, and a dismembered corpse is discovered inside. Yet the scene where the body was cut apart is a hundred li away. How did the killer travel between the two places using an invisible thread? And why are the survivors of the fire dying one after another… As the investigation gradually deepens, more and more clues emerge, yet the case continues to move toward an impossible dead end… 123Reads—Score10214d adds
- 22 The Taxidermist 标本师 A woman's skinned corpse was discovered on the roof of an office building, her body wrapped in layers of plastic wrap. The police suspected that the victim had conspired with her killer to take her own life. Meanwhile, fingerprints found on a hand at the crime scene revealed that each of its five fingers belonged to a different person. All five were involved in last year's murder case. Wang Chi, who solved that case, was transferred out of the police force after being suspected of having mental 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 Under Criminal Investigation, the Forensic Doctor Takes the Lead 刑侦之下，法医在上 A sly, puppy-like forensic doctor x an innocent, clueless team leader Behind every case lies an untold story of human emotion. Adapted from several real-life events, this crime investigation novel offers both meticulous deductions and heartbreak in spades. [Three's a crowd, but there's always a couple] There's no such thing as too outrageous, only more outrageous. Every corpse has secrets left unspoken. Locked-room mysteries? Body disposal? Staged murders? Delayed alibis? Nothing escapes detect 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 The Mire Zx 泥潭zx [Rekindled romance while solving cases + fictional setting + remorseful pursuit of the husband + two male leads + handsome top and beautiful bottom + younger man/older man + 1v1 + queenly bottom + both leads are strong + healing + both are emotionally faithful + falling for him without realizing it] When someone falls into the mire, some fight desperately to escape, while others give up struggling. When a ray of light shines into the mire they’re trapped in, will those who have given up fighting 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 Master Ling, Forced to Change Careers 被迫改行的凌大师 In these dangerous murder cases, they still have a long road ahead. Where should they begin investigating the Cement Killer case to bring justice for the girl? And what hidden identity does the newly appeared boy, Li Zairan, have? Was the girl's death connected to him? What has Ling Qingyi seen in him? Liang Junchen has sent his friend Yi Bin to investigate Li Zairan in secret. Will Yi Bin make it back unharmed? Is Gong Junling safe inside Organization K? Is An Jingsen's soul really by his si 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 Ten Notorious Bandit Cases in China 中国大案纪实十大悍匪之系列 Here is a ranking of the ten most notorious bandits to emerge in modern China since the founding of the People's Republic: 1. Bai Baoshan, China's top case of 1997; 2. Liu Jinrong, Hainan's most notorious bandit; 3. Wan Guangxu, a special-forces-level talent in the eyes of military experts; 4. Zhou Xiangyang, the first armed kidnapping case in the People's Republic; 5. Zhang Jun, China's most serious criminal case since the founding of the nation; 6. Sun Delin, leader of a rare, exceptionally vi —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 Code Red 一级警戒 (A friendly heads-up: the rating has only just appeared, so it's a little low. It'll gradually go up, so don't worry, the story's not the problem!!!) Two male leads, childhood friends, sweet romance with no angst! A talented, well-rounded, occasionally proud bottom X a capable, insanely strong, puppy-like top He Yanzhi and Gu Qingcheng grew up together, but two tigers can't share one mountain. They were always at each other's throats, competing over everything from school to work. As they kept c 9Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 28 Major Crime Tracker 重案追踪 This book compiles some of the most shocking, suspenseful, and complex real criminal cases in China in recent years. Presented as documentary-style fiction, it probes the motives behind the crimes, vividly recreates how they unfolded, and offers an in-depth examination of the criminals' psychology, piecing together the full truth behind each baffling and complicated case. As a model record of crime, this book offers an authoritative reference for the study of criminal behavior. —Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 29 Criminal Investigation Records 刑事侦缉实录 [Zhu Chen × Shen Yuan] A story about an elite psychology professor and a disgraced major crimes unit chief joining forces to solve cases. Some cases are based on real events. "A Chen, what exactly are you hiding?" "Whatever I'm doing, A Yuan, you have to believe that I'll never hurt you." Everyone is desperately searching for the truth. But when it's finally laid bare, who can accept it with composure? 22Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 30 China's Most Shocking Crimes 中国惊天大案 The major cases you never knew about, thrilling stories, heartbreaking twists, and baffling crimes can all be found in China’s Most Shocking Cases. Enter the world of criminal investigation and solve cases from the criminals’ own perspective. Made up of standalone cases, it features the Harbin Meat Grinder Case, the Shenyang Armored Car Heist, the Changchun Underground Emperor Case in Northeast China, the Liaoning Double Demon Case, the Jingzhou Vault Robbery in Hubei, the Jilin Beauty Killer Ca —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 Professor Gu, Could You Focus on Solving the Case? 顾教授你能不能专心破案 [The main story is nearly complete. The full text is being revised, and bonus chapters will be posted from time to time.] A person fell to their death at Dehui Construction. A witness claimed that a little girl in a red dress had pushed them. Gu Xingyun, a criminal profiler, was coerced into taking part in the investigation. The incidents that followed one after another all seemed connected to the fall, and the cases appeared to involve every one of them. Professor Gu, who wandered onto the wron 43Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 Parallel Lines 3 平行线3 A psychiatrist accused of murder goes missing, but the police discover that a mysterious figure is pulling the strings behind the scenes. Are they helping the suspect escape, or setting someone else up to take the fall? A bizarre car crash that appears to be an accident unravels the mystery of a mountain disaster from three years ago, or perhaps reveals a premeditated murder... A woman’s corpse appears after a rainy night. The strange scent left behind and the butterflies fluttering nearby are u —Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 33 Within the Perimeter 警戒线内 Following his father’s and elder brother’s dying wishes, Han Zhang joins the criminal investigation squad and becomes a police officer. But during a murder investigation, he sees his brother, who should have died long ago! Is his brother still alive? And how did their father die all those years ago? Case by case, the truth leads him to finally unravel the mystery of the past... 33Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 34 Psychological Showdown 心理暗战 What is human nature? Gaozi said, “Eating and sex are human nature.” The essence of humanity is morality: what makes us human is mastering our instincts. Human nature is driven by desire: when we lose our essence, we become beasts. “Preserve heavenly principle, extinguish human desire.” “Preserve benevolence and righteousness, extinguish the appetite.” When long years of dark thoughts and spiritual torment wear away at a person, their natural instincts erase their social nature, turning them int 2Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 35 Case Files Group 3 档案组3 [Horror + mystery + deduction] (This story is entirely fictional.) With Wen Licheng joining the archives team, they face a series of unprecedented challenges. A bizarre string of murders shatters the peace of Xueyang City. The victims come from all walks of life, yet their deaths share an eerily similar pattern. Liu Yumin leads the members of the archives team as they swiftly throw themselves into the investigation. Archives Team 3 takes you into a world of mystery, danger, and warmth. Follow 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 Crime Files: When a Profiling Blade Meets a Martial Arts Symphony 罪案：当侧写刀锋遇上格斗乐章 [Strong Leads + Criminal Investigation + Male-Male Romance + Suspense + Deduction + Case Solving + Redemption + Happy Ending] [Beastly Criminal Investigation Captain VS Cool-Headed Criminal Profiler] A medical accident ten years ago took the father of police officer Luo Xiao and left doctor Shen Yi with claustrophobia. Now, a locked-room drowning case has forced the two together. He is a walking bundle of hormones and the backbone of the criminal investigation squad. He is a human scalpel and a 16Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 You Are the Abyss 你，就是深渊 I am loyal to justice, but even more loyal to you. A two-male-lead crime investigation novel: two powerful leads, an age gap with the younger man pursuing the older one, love at first sight, and sweet romance. A little fox wins over his beautiful older brother. This is not a wish-fulfillment novel. "Gentle Elite"+ "Unaware of His Own Feelings"+ "Honest and Resolute" VS "Scheming Top Student"+ "Carefully Plotting Every Move"+ "Fox in a Little Rabbit's Secret Identity" This is not a simple romance 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 38 Archives Unit 4 档案组4 [Horror + Suspense + Mystery] (This work is entirely fictional.) As we peeled back the layers of one mysterious case after another and searched for the truth, we journeyed through the first three installments of The Archives Team. Every case was a contest of wits and courage, and every investigation offered a profound glimpse into the good and evil of human nature. Now The Archives Team 4 is about to begin a new chapter, taking everyone once more into a world shrouded in mystery and challenges. 2Reads—Score214d adds
- 39 Dr. Shao's Psychological Trap 邵医生的心理陷阱 [Bottom + 1v1 + Both Pure + Slow Burn] Lin Yu was handsome and well-mannered. Everyone thought he had a bright future ahead, with success in both his career and love life just around the corner. Then he suddenly broke up with his girlfriend and was assigned to a tiny department that most people probably wouldn't even remember existed. H.A.D. Harassment Assessment Department. While everyone else sighed over his prospects, Lin Yu alone stayed sunny and optimistic, and got on with his work. “Capta —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 Major Crimes Unit One 重案一组 Special Crimes Unit One is one of the world's foremost criminal investigation teams. They specialize in taking on international criminal organizations around the globe, and are determined to bring every last one of them to justice. Li Weisi and Gu Luo are the two central figures in the unit, directing every operation and foiling the enemy's plans time and again. Numerous international crime syndicates are hunting Li Weisi and Gu Luo. Can Special Crimes Unit One, no longer basking in its former g 97Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 41 Cold Case 悬案 "In a dim study, a man in his pajamas stared intently at a photo on his computer and murmured, “You won’t get away this time.” “Attention! A female corpse has been found in Huayu Park. Respond immediately!”" 159Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 42 In the Darkness 在黑暗中 “There's always a pair of eyes watching you, in the dark, when you least expect it.” This novel explores a very ancient philosophical paradox: the Ship of Theseus. According to an ancient Greek legend, the people of Athens preserved the ship Theseus had sailed as a monument. But as time passed, its rotting wooden planks were gradually replaced until not a single original plank remained. Was it still the same ship? Crime investigation, mystery, two equally matched leads. Pairing: Shen Liufei x Xi 20Reads9.2Score—14d adds
- 43 Case Files of the Eerie 诡案录 The Jiangzhou City police force has a mysterious department called P.C.I, dedicated to investigating strange cases that science cannot explain. Its members are a handful of young people with special abilities. Because Qin Lang has a pair of yin-yang eyes that let him see ghosts, he joins the department through a twist of fate, embarking on a journey into the uncanny world of bizarre cases... 102Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 44 Ma Long Investigates: The Three O'Clock Mystery 马龙探案之三点的迷案 Revision in progress, The format will be changed to one translation per sentence, with one Chinese sentence followed by one English sentence. Extensive English reading material, suitable for readers with a vocabulary of 3,000 words, and written according to the logic of how to say things in English. Contents Volume One: The Three O'Clock Mystery @ Chapter 1 Volume Two: The Missing Corpse @ Chapter 34 Volume Three: The Wrong Murder Case @ Chapter 68 Volume Four: The Right Murder Case A suspens —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 Shocking! Captain by Day, Lover by Night 震惊！白天当队长，晚上是爱人 [Happy ending + equally matched leads + detective work + sweetness + suspense + romance + devoted couple + no female lead] The head of the detective team and a fresh-faced newcomer join forces to solve cases and boldly venture across the world. Want to know what happens next? Come and read! Recently, a missing-person case has sparked heated discussion, with one mystery after another surrounding it. Just then, newcomer Qiu Jing reports for duty. After a moment’s thought, Chu Qingyu brings the roo 130Reads—Score—14d adds
- 46 Chasing the Killer Along the Ashen Trail 烬线追凶 Forensic pathologist vs. team captain (Note the order: forensic pathologist first, team captain second!) Please take a look at the discussion I posted in my book’s community. This is my first novel, and even I thought it was pretty bad after rereading it, so please don’t read it if that bothers you. Thank you. A body is pulled from the water in Nancheng District. The victim was a witness to a murder case three months earlier. In just two days, three witnesses suffer misfortune in succession: one 1.2kReads8.3Score20014d adds
- 47 Criminal Investigation: Has Captain Lin Encountered a Murder Case Today? 刑侦：林队今天遇到凶案了吗？ Two male leads, two male leads, two male leads. Important things are said three times. Lin Yuan, captain of the criminal investigation unit, meets Gu Hong, sent from headquarters, during a case involving a body hidden in a basement. Together, they work their way through one case after another. Lin Yuan: “Good grief! What are you two doing, being all lovey-dovey? Are you Hannibal?” Gu Hong: “Are you the Grim Reaper? Why do people keep dying one after another?” Lin Yuan: “…” 13Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 48 Detective Jia 贾案侦探 [Mystery + detective + case-solving + deduction + no System + mind-bending cases + steadily unfolding plot] A locked-room murder leads to an antiques donation case from years ago. A ruthless killer lurking in the shadows carefully assassinates the people who know what the police have discovered, cutting off every lead. But evidence of a crime never disappears, and the law's net may be wide, but no criminal can slip through forever. 26Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 An Unconventional Profiler 非典型侧写师 [Audiobook now available. Give it a listen!] *Cold-faced team leader as the top × young profiler as the bottom Si Zhen: Catching criminals is his mission; solving cases and hunting down killers is his life! Yin Guihu: Observing humans is his side gig; teasing the team leader is his full-time job~ Two daily questions: Did Little Hu manage to flirt with Captain Si today? Did Captain Si "beat up" the delinquent boy today? The top saves the bottom. The story focuses on criminal psychology, with crim 70Reads—Score—14d adds
- 50 A Veterinarian Becomes a Great Detective: Starting with a Million 兽医变神探，开局百万 27Reads—Score—14d adds
