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- 1 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 12Reads5.3Score—14d adds
- 2 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
- 3 The Crime Hunter 缉凶者 What kinds of stories will you find here? Human-skin mannequins, jigsaw puzzles made from human bones, haunted-house mysteries, lifelike wax figures, locked-room murders, gruesome dismemberments... What kinds of people lie behind these stories? People with dissociative identity disorder, vagrants, beggars, office workers, people with exceptionally high IQs... Only when you stand in hell and look up at heaven can you truly hear the wails rising from the depths of hell. There are no born criminals 117Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 4 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
- 5 From the Start, I Had 100,000 Detective Skills, and No Crime Could Stay Hidden 开局十万破案技，罪恶无处可藏匿 [Criminal investigations + brisk pacing + System stays in the background + no romance] Twenty years ago, a bloody murder on a rainy night left Qin Feng an orphan. After watching his parents die before his eyes, Qin Feng came to loathe evil and vowed to become a detective so he could catch the real killer with his own hands! In 2012, on his first day in the criminal investigation unit after graduating with honors from the police academy, Qin Feng unexpectedly awakened the People’s Detective Syste 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 Disappeared on July 5 消失在7月5日 Disappeared on July 5 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 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
- 8 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
- 9 The Frontline Forensic Files 一线法医密档 The sweet and charming forensic doctor Lu Lu has held a grudge against detective Mo Lin ever since a misunderstanding following her brother's accidental death years ago. The two join forces to solve cases, yet an uncrossable emotional divide always remains between them. A corpse is blown out of an abandoned school building; a mysterious doctor has married and lost three wives; an evil man murders his wife and dismembers her. The truth behind it all is waiting for them to uncover... 139Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 10 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
- 11 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
- 12 The First-Rank Lady Coroner 一品女验官 A golden hairpin and the death of an opera performer bring to light a long-buried secret. A single-edged saber and a double-edged sword are the foremost of weapons, yet neither can match his silver tongue, which can make flowers bloom with every word. Yun Yuan wonders how many faces people in this world have: smiling as they love someone, while coldly taking lives. 20Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 13 Detective: The Perfect Partners 侦探：最佳拍档 She had dreamed of becoming a police officer since childhood. After earning her master’s degree, she joined the criminal investigation squad as she had always hoped. From the Qing-dressed beauty case to a serial murder case and, later, countless other mysteries, Chen Bailu quickly grew into her role, working side by side with Captain Zhang Tao and getting along well with her colleagues. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 The Forensic Princess: Your Majesty, Don’t Interrupt My Investigation 法医王妃：陛下，别打扰我破案 Before she transmigrated, An Yingxue was a forensic examiner. She was gentle by nature, but was unexpectedly murdered. After transmigrating, An Yingxue is meticulous, calm, and rational. She joins the local authorities as a coroner. When the discovery of an unidentified female corpse throws everyone into a panic, An Yingxue arrives just in time, only to encounter a mysterious man. An Yingxue fixes the man with a cold stare and says, “I suggest you put those little schemes of yours away. Do you t 2Reads6.8Score—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 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
- 18 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
- 19 It All Begins With the Criminal Police 一切从刑警开始 Fang Yun was an IT elite in his previous life. While working overtime, he suffered a sudden heart attack and stroke, and died on the spot, only to transmigrate to a parallel world. In this world, Fang Yun is an elite graduate of the Huaguo Police University. He has just joined the Linshui District Criminal Investigation Brigade as a rookie officer. Watch as he uses his ability to “acquire specific memories from corpses,” together with his exceptional powers of logical deduction, to solve one biz 44Reads5.9Score—14d adds
- 20 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
- 21 The Republic-Era Female Detective 民国女神探 A soft, adorable girl with a mysterious past disguises herself as a man to serve as a replacement. A brilliant, ruthless detective who cherishes talent uses every means at his disposal to poach her. Together, the “human camera” who never forgets a thing and the tough, gangster-like police captain unravel clues and crack bizarre cases. 69Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 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. 140Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 23 Homicide 他杀Homicide [The sharp-tongued, calculating psychological expert Xia Linyuan X the funny, adorable forensic assistant Cheng Xue] (Don’t read this if you’re looking for a sweet romance!) Every bizarre murder case here raises questions about human nature that deserve deep reflection. Is the truth really what we imagine it to be? Through silent testimony and traces left in the heart, the main cast gradually lifts the veil on each mystery, exploring the secrets of human nature and the boundaries between love an 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 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 1Reads—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 My Ex Is a Spy 我的前任是间谍 After Graduation, I Became a CEO Thanks to Penny Stocks, and My Ex-Girlfriends' Conglomerate Came Looking for Trouble After being dumped 20 times, Niu Youai unexpectedly discovered that the penny stocks he had bought in college had soared in value. Even more unexpectedly, infighting among the shareholders of the listed company led them to appoint him, a minor shareholder with just 1% of the shares, as CEO. On his first day at work, Niu Youai spotted eight familiar names on the employee roster. T —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 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
- 28 Dragon Nation: The Buried Truth 龙国：被埋藏的真相 [Mystery + deduction + mind-bending + fictional + one heroine + no System + no transmigration] Amid the neon lights and shadows of Longguo’s Magic City stands an unremarkable detective agency. Its owner, Wu Feng, is only twenty-three, yet he has already become an “urban legend” feared throughout eastern China. He wears his signature black long gown and a dark fedora. His eyes are as sharp as a scalpel, able to cut through the most convincing lies and disguises. With five times the learning abili —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 Forensic Pathologist's Rule: Spoil My Husband Tonight, No Overtime 法医守则：今晚宠夫不加班 After someone catches the cool, aloof forensic doctor Shi Xia breaking up with her partner, she realizes that a certain oversized puppy seems to have latched onto her... 309Reads7.8Score—14d adds
- 30 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
- 31 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
- 32 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
- 33 Crime Solving: My Empathy Lets Me Read Corpses by Touch 破案：我的共情能力能摸尸 This is not one person's legend, but the epic of a team. The formidable and professional Ji Qing, the experienced veteran detective Lao Tan, the rookie Chen Rui... Though their personalities are worlds apart, they form a major crimes unit. They may argue until they're red in the face at crime scenes, but when lives are on the line, they'll take bullets for one another. Faced with taunts from highly intelligent criminals, pressure from their superiors, and the tears of victims' families, they hol —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 Apprentice Detective 见习神探 On his third day on the police force, Bai Ziluo faced the biggest challenge of his life: getting the former captain back on the job! Cases that seemed unrelated were linked by a mysterious cross, leading to a murder that had vanished from the record nineteen years ago. Follow a rookie intern as he becomes a star detective’s sidekick and searches for the truth, watching an aspiring detective grow step by step. Bai Ziluo: “Aspiring detective? No, I was born to be one.” Xiao Su: “Hmm?” Bai Ziluo: “ 84Reads9.2Score—14d adds
- 35 Twin Cities Detective: The Genius Inspector Steals the Show 双城推理：天才探长飒爆了 [Alternate modern setting] A cool, mature female detective and her puppyish young male partner: sweet and spicy, solving cases while falling in love Detective Tang's conviction is that she will find the person who killed her mother. Detective Du's dream is to become as capable as Sister Tang. As time goes by, amid dangerous cases, the two gradually come to share a goal: solve crimes, and find time for romance too. “Cuckoo, Cuckoo, report in! Get to the crime scene immediately!” Detective Tang ca 27Reads8.9Score—14d adds
- 36 The City at Night Is Dark 城市的夜，很黑 When the setting sun bathes a city in light, night is on its way. Faced with the darkness of the city, are you ready to confront your fears? This is a test of human nature and the mind, and many people gradually cross the line. Yet some cling to the last glimmer of light in darkness so deep they cannot see their own hands. Some lights are extinguished by the slightest impurity, while others can burn away the darkness in people’s hearts. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 The Forensic Fault Line 法医裂缝 A gaze from the abyss of death usually means just one thing: fear is being etched deep into your memory! A mother who embodies the evil of humanity, a college girl whose unborn child dies tragically, an unexplained truth hidden in a tennis club: every case tells them that the truth behind it all is not as simple as it seems. Two childhood friends stumble into this trap by accident. Will they uncover the truth first, or find the hand behind it all? Waiting for them, in the last sliver of light be 60Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 38 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
- 39 The Wild, Audacious, Irresistibly Charming Young Marshal Fell for Her 狂拽野痞又撩人的少帅，他沉沦了 At the engagement banquet for the Xiao and Jiang families, a guest whispered to Xiao Hengyi with a sigh: “Young Master Xiao, your future nephew-in-law’s bride is beautiful, but what a pity she’s so meek, dull, and clumsy.” Xiao Hengyi glanced toward the inner hall. Beyond the hanging-flower gate, the elegantly dressed young woman with her slender waist had her head bowed, putting on an innocent, timid act. He sneered inwardly. He wondered who had tied him to the bed last night and tried every tr 169Reads7.4Score—14d adds
- 40 One Second, the Richest Heiress; the Next, Transmigrated into a Book as a Villainess 上秒成首富千金，下秒穿书成恶女 [She flirts recklessly at first, then he forces her to love him] [The hidden guard takes a wrong turn straight into the male lead's heart] Su Yu, an overworked wage slave, never dreamed that she was actually the daughter of the richest man in the country! On the very day she was reunited with her family, a car sent her flying. Su Yu was furious. If she had to die, she might as well have some fun first! When Su Yu woke up, she discovered she had transmigrated into a novel set in an alternate-rea 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 Young Marshal, Sixth Master Is Trying to Steal Your Wife Again 少帅，六爷又来和你抢老婆了 She was the sixth daughter of the Fu family, a woman of hidden depths and extraordinary cunning in the inner household. She was a business tycoon who plotted every move with meticulous care. She was the enigmatic, proud music queen whose brilliance lit up the stage. She was Fu Xuexian, a modern soul who gave the ruthless, cold-blooded young marshal a run for his money! As her secret identities are exposed one by one, watch how the heroine escapes the young marshal’s all-consuming web of love… 39Reads7.4Score314d adds
- 42 From Cocoon to Butterfly: A Rookie Policewoman's Uphill Journey 破茧成蝶：呱呱女警逆风之路 [This story is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental.] The story follows Leng Xuanyan as she soars against the wind, showing that anything is possible. Born with a cleft palate and an imperfect voice, Leng Xuanyan is a shy girl who endures discrimination throughout her childhood. She grows up to become a police officer serving the community and solving one bizarre case after another. No one imagined that something everyone thought impossible could be —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 Detective Wu, Miss Ma Has Stolen Your Case Again 伍探长，马小姐又把案子抢走了 [Strong Female Lead] [Republic-Era Mystery and Crime Solving] [Main Plotline] “Among all the tangled lines, only one points to the right path.”, Ma Gerui. The heiress to Taihe Shipping, studying in France, receives devastating news and returns home to find nothing but the charred ruins of her family estate and a mountain of debt. To repay it, Ma Gerui accepts an invitation to stay at a famous painter’s home and becomes his exclusive nude model. But she soon gets caught up in a baffling disappear 4Reads—Score214d adds
- 44 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
- 45 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... 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 46 Werewolf, Open Your Eyes: Revenge on a Blood Moon 狼人请睁眼，血夜复仇 Werewolf, Open Your Eyes: Revenge on Blood Night —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 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
- 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 Professor, Stop Fooling Around: Your Wife Is a Forensic Investigator 教授别浪，娇妻是法医 A professor of criminal behavior studies VS a beautiful forensic doctor. Logic-driven, mind-bending technical detective work from start to finish* Detectives, SWAT officers, forensic technicians, crime-scene investigators, and forensic doctors are all sharp as can be* Undercover work, surveillance, arrests, and disguise-based investigations, each twist more exciting than the last* 44Reads—Score—14d adds
- 50 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
