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- 1 Captain Song! Your Wife Has Stumbled Upon Another Murder Case 宋队！你老婆又碰上命案了 A socially anxious female forensic examiner vs. a quirky criminal investigation captain [Mystery + Pure Romance + Crime Solving + Deduction + Plot Twists] The safety we take for granted exists because someone else is shouldering the burden. And what shadows lie beneath the sunshine others give us? Several people vanish under mysterious circumstances. Are these accidents, or retribution? The body of a young woman suddenly appears by the river. Was it an accident or murder? Forensic examiners are 88Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 Chasing Killers in the Dead of Night 暗夜追凶 A bizarre mass death in a luxury villa, with the victims kneeling in worship; a woman’s piercing screams on an unknown phone line; and a suspect identified by the police who has been dead for years. What lies behind one case with two different methods of killing? 221Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 Mr. Meng and Me 我与孟先生 The demons in our hearts have turned this city into hell. The Zhao Tong drowning, the female corpse in the Bianliang River, the missing teenage girl, matricide, sisters who murdered their husbands... Before one case after another, each corpse reveals not only a body, but the absence of humanity and the distortion of the soul. What do the numbers assigned to each corpse mean? What connects each case? Who is the person lurking behind it all? “Jinyi, no matter what you do, I’ll always be right behi 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 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
- 5 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
- 6 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 88Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 7 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 1.7kReads6.2Score17314d adds
- 8 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 62Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 9 A Record of Solved Murder Cases 凶案破解实录 It’s late, my sweethearts. I’m here... Who’s the real culprit? Uncover the truth behind criminal investigations, follow the trail for thousands of miles, and find the only eyewitness. Crack the case as the criminal closes in, piece together the hidden details, and navigate an investigation full of baffling twists! The major crimes squad works another miracle... 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 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
- 11 Cracking Cases with the Police: I Have a Genius Deduction System 刑警破案之我有大神推理系统 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 Republican-Era Case Files: The Naked Corpse Case 民国奇探之裸尸案 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 The Strange Cases of Ningzhou 宁州诡事录 (Fictional setting, two male leads, mystery-solving) A hostage prince from the Nan Yuan Kingdom and the crown prince of the Ning Kingdom join forces to solve one baffling mystery after another... Xiao Yan has grown up among corpses, and has always known that ghosts are born from the human heart. Sometimes, the true gateway to the underworld lies within us. 7Reads—Score114d adds
- 14 Disappeared on July 5 消失在7月5日 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 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
- 16 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 49Reads7.5Score—14d adds
- 17 Detective Game: Professor Gu’s Adorable Wife 侦探游戏，顾教授的小娇妻 When night falls, everything that once seemed beautiful slowly decays. Problems begin to emerge in B City, a place that shines brightly in everyone's eyes. What happens when Shen Muyan, B City's beautiful, coolheaded, free-spirited squad captain, meets Gu Yan, a calculating, proud, highly intelligent professor of criminal investigation? Watch them join forces and bring peace back to B City. 29Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 18 With You for the Rest of My Life: The Police Academy Trilogy (Complete in Three Volumes) 余生有你警校三部曲系列（全三册） The complete three-volume Yu Sheng You Ni Police Academy Trilogy: With You for the Rest of My Life, love is a secret that can wait. This series centers on mystery-solving and romance among police academy students with superpowers. It consists of three books, each featuring an exceptionally gifted student who helps the police crack one baffling case after another. The investigations are suspenseful, thrilling, and full of danger, while also brimming with youthful energy and romance. The cases in 33Reads9.2Score—14d adds
- 19 Murder in the Golden House: My Opponent Is a Bit of a Letdown 金屋藏凶：我的对手不太行 [Alternate Republic of China setting + episodic mystery-solving + happy ending] During the Republic of China era, the body of socialite Xu Ruolan is discovered in a suburban villa. The police station hastily closes the case as an accidental fall. Officer Jiang Shuyi suspects foul play and continues investigating, only to be dismissed without explanation. Just as the truth is about to be buried, a year later, dancer Dong Yujiao moves into the villa to track down a missing treasure. There, she cro 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 Forensic Examiner: Major Case Dispatch 法医： 重案速递 My name is Chen Dong. Because of my father, I inherited his legacy and became a forensic doctor. When he was alive, he often said, “With Buddha's Wrath Hand, punish the guilty; discern truth from lies, and know right from wrong.” I took his words to heart and used them as a reminder. In my career as a forensic doctor, I have encountered countless shocking murders. To uncover the truth about my father's death, I have no choice but to solve bizarre cases one after another and hunt down killers acr 130Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 21 The Exquisite Scheme 玲珑谋 A Lang never imagined that from beginning to end, everything had been a scheme set up for her. From a small county office in Beijing to royal secrets, layer upon layer of mystery obscures the truth. No one will know it until the very end. Whose flowers have bewitched the eyes? 53Reads8.9Score—14d adds
- 22 I Sniff Out the Real Killer 我靠嗅香识真凶 I was born with the supernatural ability to smell scents. Even at a bloody crime scene, I can pick up the faint traces left behind by the killer. Thanks to this incredible talent for tracking down criminals, I became an outside criminal investigation consultant for the Qianzhou Public Security Bureau, helping justice bring the wicked to justice. As I took part in solving more and more cases, I gradually discovered that my true origins were... 28Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 Dayfire: Volume One, First Eclipse 昼火：卷一《初亏》 As an external consultant for the criminal investigation unit, Jian Yue has spent her life burdened by too many secrets. A murder case dredges up memories she would rather leave buried. Jian Yue sticks to her belief that the death, officially ruled an accident, was actually a premeditated murder. The suspect is the victim’s fiancée, superstar Leng Weilan. But because of Jian Yue’s personal history with Leng Weilan, Jian Yue is temporarily removed from the investigation team. To her surprise, Len 13Reads9.3Score—14d adds
- 24 The Forensic Doctor’s Sweetheart Is a Little Too Sweet 法医娇妻，有点甜 She is a calm, levelheaded forensic doctor who wields her scalpel with precision, leaving killers nowhere to hide! Yet whenever he is around, she loses her composure and keeps letting her guard down... He is a mature, steady, refined gentleman, aloof and seemingly untouched by worldly concerns, yet he always appears when she needs help most! He is proud and carefree. One day, he leaned close to her ear and murmured, “You spend all day dissecting bodies. Let me reward you!” As he pressed against 13Reads5.3Score—14d adds
- 25 Hunting Killers in the Dark 黑夜缉凶 Haisheng City, July 2015. A mysterious person calls the police, claiming to have found the brutally mutilated body of a woman in a residential complex. In just over two months, four cases of women being tortured and murdered in the exact same way have now come to light. What’s baffling is that the killer, usually meticulous and careful to leave no trace, has this time left a fingerprint on the victim. Was it a careless mistake, or is there more to it? Led by newly appointed Criminal Investigatio 143Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 I Told You to Go on a Blind Date, Not Arrest Your Police Chief Father-in-Law 让你去相亲，你把警察岳父给抓了 On his way to propose at a policewoman’s home, he catches a queen of thieves and brings her along as a gift. His future police-chief father-in-law is stunned. At his girlfriend’s home, he finds numerous skeletons sealed inside a clay sculpture. He immediately arrests the suspect, his future police-chief father-in-law. His future father-in-law, the police chief, gives him every kind of obstacle: if he wants to marry his beautiful daughter, he first has to solve the bizarre haunted-house case that 40Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 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 270Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 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 11Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 29 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 29Reads6.0Score—14d adds
- 30 Undercover Shadows: Love Is a Perilous Affair 谍影：爱劫难逃 Cheng Cheng, a criminal police officer, has one greatest wish: to carry a gun, stop patrolling, and take part in real operations to capture criminals! But the first “criminal” she catches not only turns the tables and gives her a good lesson, a month later he becomes the direct instructor at her training camp! Thus begins the story of a scheming captain putting a rookie officer in her place. As Cheng Cheng struggles to fight back, a shocking conspiracy gradually comes to light... 19Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 31 Endless Azure 无尽蔚蓝 [Female-oriented, no romance + epic fantasy + growth + action-packed + inspirational + youthful + suspense + games + twists + time reversal + ensemble cast + imaginative premise] The gods descend to toy with humanity. Trapped in the game, only we can see through the world's true nature and face the infinite. If you fall into the abyss, don't forget to take my hand. As long as you believe, it will exist. - Above the azure lies the truth of the universe, and the cycle of cause and effect. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 The Female Forensic Detective 神探女法医 Forensic examiner Wei Ling transmigrates and becomes the daughter of a high-ranking official in the Great Wei. Disguised as a man, she joins the Court of Judicial Review, solves cold cases, charms handsome men, and thrives. 136Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 33 Transmigrate to the Ming Dynasty: The Coroner Princess 穿越到大明之仵作王妃 Su Quaner, a famous mystery writer, unexpectedly transmigrates to the Jiajing era of the Ming Dynasty. When she wakes up, she finds herself lying in a coffin, on a bed of glittering silver. Her luck is terrible: still dazed, she is mistaken for a thief who stole government silver and thrown in jail. Luckily, she enjoys using her head. After helping the county magistrate solve several murder cases, she manages to save her own life. But she isn't looking for trouble for no reason. This is the only 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 Love and Illusion: The Uncle I Never Knew 爱与幻觉：我所不曾了解的叔叔 [Abstinent] + [Age gap] + [Redemption] Ten years ago, a man I had never met helped me escape danger during a fire. I saw him as the only hero in my life, and a special feeling for him took root in my heart. By a twist of fate, my stepfather needed money for my younger brother’s wedding and told me to intern at Uncle Wei’s company. But he no longer recognized me. Little by little, I began to realize what he was really like. In his heart, the girl had always been sacred and untouchable. His forbid —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 Ghost Marriage: The Person My Parents Ran Over Has Come for Me 阴嫁：爸妈撞死的人，找上了我 At the start of 1993, I graduated from college and returned to my hometown to run a shroud shop. Not long after, my parents were both killed in a car accident. The person they hit, however, came looking for me. - “Mount Dahuang, yin and yang overturned, the Fountain of Immortality Where souls return, dawn and dusk, day and night, the land of endless night” - P: This is a story about the heroine's growth. She has many secret identities. At first she's an ordinary person, but later she tears demon 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 The Young Profiler 少年侧写师 She takes a part-time job caring for a strange man, then gets caught up in a string of serial murders... 1Reads6.0Score—14d adds
- 37 With Tears, with Silence 以眼泪，以沉默 [Set in a world like Westworld and Black Mirror! A love story in a sci-fi setting, combining near-future virtual reality and cybercrime. A pulse-pounding read with S-level reading-comprehension difficulty.] The Cybersecurity Bureau's Operation Fox Hunt, targeting Neural Rose, a company dealing in neural drugs, ends in disaster. Officer Sheng Yan is killed, and undercover policewoman Medusa is gravely injured. The bureau decides she is no longer fit for duty. After declaring her dead, they arrang 39Reads9.3Score614d adds
- 38 The Down-and-Out Heiress Clings to the Upright Official 落魄千金抱紧清官大腿 [Bound together before falling in love + Love grows over time + Facing hardship together + Historical romance] She was once the cherished jewel of the Minister's household. In a single night, her family is arrested and she becomes a prisoner. On the brink of death during exile, she unexpectedly awakens a mysterious ancient mirror, granting her a glimpse into the workings of cause and effect behind “loyalty, filial piety, integrity, and righteousness.” The spirit of the mirror tells her that ther —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 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
- 40 A Case of Love 芳心案许 Beautiful and brilliant Captain Ye spends every day either solving cases or catching criminals. Lately, though, her life has been a little disrupted: two doctors have started pursuing her at the same time. A swoon-worthy surgeon versus her top forensic pathologist partner: which one will win Captain Ye's heart? 215Reads8.7Score10514d adds
- 41 Come On, That’s Not Scientific 别闹，这不科学 As they team up to solve one case after another, Luo Han, a young and handsome psychology expert, falls in love with Tan Mo, a beautiful and charming, if somewhat airheaded, policewoman. For her sake, he gives up his high-paying job in the United States and returns home. But Tan Mo is slow to realize his feelings, leaving Luo Han deeply frustrated. While the two are investigating a drug case together, Cheng Jun, Tan Mo's old friend from middle school, suddenly reappears and gets caught up in the 2Reads7.4Score—14d adds
- 42 Chasing Cases Across Two Cities: An Intern Forensic Pathologist 双城追案：实习女法医 [Modern suspense + episodic case-solving + slow-burn romance + evenly matched leads] Lu Fan is a gentle, quiet-looking forensic intern, but beneath the surface she is bright, strong-willed, and sincere. She is drawn to the light and embraces the same beliefs and aspirations as her brother. Bai Ge looks scruffy, roguishly handsome, and cheerful to those around him, but inside he is insecure and gloomy. With a histrionic personality, he was once a Chinese detective, but he is also the son of a cri 138Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 43 Hearing the Wind Whisper That You Love Me 听见风说爱你的声音 Qi Si, a third-year student at the police academy, comes from a family of scholars and has an extraordinary talent for creating facial composites. Ji Yuesheng has exceptionally sharp hearing: she can pick up sounds most people miss, and can even tell what someone looks like from their voice alone. After a brief, youthful encounter, Qi Si falls for Ji Yuesheng at first sight. Together, they establish a psychology counseling club called “Qi Ji.” Their first client is Guan Qin, a fellow police acad 5Reads9.1Score—14d adds
- 44 The Top Forensic Pathologist 一线女法医 Li Jingyan, a forensic expert, is drawn into one dispute after another when her best friend dies unexpectedly. In these cases, she is a person involved, an observer, a listener, and, above all, a seeker of the truth. Her best friend is brutally murdered; a beauty queen accidentally sets a building on fire; a baby is found in a trash can; a highly educated PhD takes her own life at home; a husband and wife who love outdoor adventures are subjected to both mental and physical abuse; and a vile hus 44Reads5.4Score—14d adds
- 45 He Watches You from the Abyss 他在深渊中凝视你 After a strange illness, Su Jingjing unexpectedly discovers that she can sense the emotions surrounding death. She thinks that becoming a police officer will help her overcome the nightmares caused by these emotions. But once she joins the force, she realizes it was all in vain. As cases continue to occur in City A, she gradually gains a new understanding of her “special ability,” and begins to suspect that the strange illness she suffered at the age of twelve was no ordinary illness. The killer 18Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 46 Report! My Ghost Is Helping Me Solve Cases 报告！我的幽灵在帮我破案 She can see ghosts. The ghost is her dead mentor. Three years into the job, Lin Qian solves cases with one secret weapon: the ghost of her partner, Shen Ji. Sharp-tongued and picky, he has been dead for three years and is still fretting over her investigative skills. The cases on West Street are getting more and more ridiculous: a stray cat that writes poetry, dentures that tap-dance at midnight, and candied hawthorns that propose using Morse code… With help from the retired seniors of the “Gh 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 Judge Dee Mysteries: The Complete 4-Volume Set 大唐狄公案(套装共4卷) Judge Dee Mysteries is a monumental work of English literature by Robert van Gulik, the great Dutch sinologist, diplomat, and novelist. Completed over fifteen years, it comprises sixteen novels and eight short stories. Centered on Di Renjie, a Tang dynasty chancellor of China, it recounts his legendary career as a magistrate solving cases and ridding the people of harm in prefectures, counties, and the capital. The stories are complex, the cases perilous, the plots gripping, and the mysteries de —Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 48 Lone Cop 孤警 He is meticulous when solving cases, but has terribly poor social skills in everyday life. He was once called a “pervert” for following a single woman. A procedural crime series in which every protagonist and supporting character is intelligent and capable. The pacing is brisk, with roughly one case every ten chapters. The twists are unexpected, and behind each case are the joys and sorrows of human life and the darkness of human nature. The male lead was born with a disability. He became a poli 2.3kReads8.4Score20414d adds
- 49 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! 893Reads—Score—14d adds
- 50 The Mysterious Codename Z: The Guilty One 诡秘代号Z之引罪者 Before the questions surrounding one case can be resolved, another begins. As investigators search for evidence, the truth behind a kidnapping ten years ago gradually comes to light, and the mastermind's mask is finally lifted. 3Reads9.2Score—14d adds
