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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 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
- 3 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 304Reads—Score—14d 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 6Reads6.1Score—14d adds
- 5 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
- 6 Perfect Coexistence 完美共存 What happens when a character with two personalities faces someone with multiple personalities? Who will win, and who will lose? In the battle between police and criminals, in the clash between justice and evil, which side will prevail? One is a gentle, captivating wife, the other a beautiful, icy forensic examiner. Between their tender bond and heart-pounding attraction, who will stay and who will leave? One is bold and decisive, the other meticulous and cautious. Which one is the original pers —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 The Invisible Detective 透明侦探 [Case-of-the-week mysteries + supernatural powers + bickering couple + suspenseful puzzles + lighthearted sweet romance] A bizarre kidnapping case brings detective He Qing face-to-face with a mysterious, eccentric “doctor.” One dose of a drug gives her the power to turn invisible? She switches careers to become a detective, taking only the “weird cases” the police won’t touch. Full of confidence, she takes on her first case... “Oh, so it’s you.” A certain man pinpoints her exact location, despit 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 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
- 9 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
- 10 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
- 11 The Captain's Beloved Is a Little Ancient Detective 刑警队长的心尖宠是古代小神捕 [Ancient female constable vs. modern, aloof homicide squad captain] She is the first female constable of the Great Jing Dynasty. After an accident, she transmigrates into the body of a rookie who has just graduated from the modern police academy. From that moment on, she goes from being an invisible nobody in the major crimes unit to a crime-solving genius. He is an elite police captain and head of the major crimes unit. He has solved countless major cases. When faced with the baffling transfor 14.6kReads8.8Score2k14d adds
- 12 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
- 13 True Tales: Murder Mystery 真实怪谈剧本杀 (Mystery + suspense + mind games + infinite flow + emotionally driven instances + ensemble cast + no brainless wish fulfillment) The reflection in the mirror raised its hand. Lu Li did not move. Welcome to the Death Game. There is only one rule here: survive. The eight taboos of the Midnight Apartment, the forty-year grudge of the Blood-Red Wedding, the nine survival rules of the Mirror Hospital. Every instance is a meticulously designed death trap, and behind every rule lies a deadly truth. Thr —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 Death Code 死亡编码 Five years ago, Li Tingxiao's mentor died under suspicious circumstances while investigating a case. Around the same time, Jiang Chaoyue's older sister died in an accident. The unusual connections between several cases break the deadlock in this sweeping investigation! Identifiers that should have been branded into flesh, but aren't; codes with pieces missing; bodies that are incomplete. Did misfortune come knocking on their door, or did they knock on misfortune's? 40Reads6.0Score—14d adds
- 15 Cracking Cases with the Police: I Have a Genius Deduction System 刑警破案之我有大神推理系统 The Criminal Investigator Solves Cases with My Master Detective System 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 Republican-Era Case Files: The Naked Corpse Case 民国奇探之裸尸案 Republican-Era Detective: The Naked Corpse Case 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 An Extra Transmigrates into a Book and Is Forced to Solve Mysteries! 路人甲穿书，被迫推理封神！ Mystery + transmigrate into a book + one-sided romance + sunny heroine + male and female ghosts Help! He An Yi woke up one morning to discover that she had become a bystander in a melodramatic CEO romance novel. She had only wanted to quietly enjoy the romance, watching the male and female leads chase and evade each other during their college years, loving each other to the point of death. But then the plot suddenly went off the rails: the heroine was murdered! Even more absurdly, He An Yi trig —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 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
- 19 Solving Cases Is My Specialty 破案，我很有技巧的 [Criminal investigation and deduction + ensemble cast + twists + murder-mystery games become reality + high-IQ battles of wits + the hero is a bit of a background character] Also known as: “I’ve watched 1,000 episodes of Conan, so solving cases should be a piece of cake” Lu Zhaoyao, a seasoned murder-mystery game player, joins the city’s criminal investigation squad after graduating. After five years of working hard to maintain her ice-cold beauty image, she finally becomes deputy captain of Cri 27Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 20 Perfume Atelier No. 7 七号调香馆 Legend has it that there is a perfumery in this world that makes a living selling fragrances to help people weave their dreams. Nan Zhu, the owner of the shop, is investigated by criminal police captain Yan Yi after becoming entangled in a bizarre string of murders. A novel that keeps offering clues, a mysterious and unknown force, and grudges dating back a thousand years are all brought to light through a series of strange cases... Open the perfumery’s case files, and among the contracts of eve 74Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 21 In the Wake of Evil 恶果之下 A murder tears apart a once-prosperous, harmonious family, while an unseen hand manipulates everything from behind the scenes. Determined to uncover the truth about her mother's death, Tan Wan throws herself into the police force, ready to make a difference. Just as she is about to get to the bottom of it, a man's arrival overturns everything she once believed. His closeness is like honey in a jar, drawing Tan Wan in until she cannot break free, and slowly leading her astray. What really happene 2Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 22 Master, Shall We Solve a Case and Fall in Love? 大神，一起谈恋案吧 As a criminal psychologist, Xiang Han can make her want to die with his razor-sharp tongue. Ye Wen may not be assertive, but she definitely isn't one to take things lying down. Crime scenes, livestreamed murders, unidentified corpses... Am I supposed to be scared? What the hell? The aloof man says, “If you're ugly, you should read more. Though you're ugly and stupid, I'll make an exception and take you in, so you don't become a menace to society.” The woman replies, “What? I'm ugly and stupid? I 33Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 23 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
- 24 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
- 25 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
- 26 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
- 27 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. 70Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 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. 37Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 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
- 30 Eyes of Sin 罪眼 Mo Xian has a pair of unusual eyes that let her see a world hidden from everyone else. She can see the souls of many murder victims, but never the one she most wants to see. Instead, spirits keep coming to her to report their deaths. After graduating, Mo Xian joins the police department as a detective and becomes the best partner to another officer. Together, they root out evil and spread light. As they solve case after case, the fog begins to clear. With eyes that can see evil, she sows the see 23Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 31 Echoes from Hell 地狱有回响 [A hopeless romantic, maxed-out combat strength criminal investigation captain & a frail, dark-hearted psychologist] Why do good people die young? Why do demons walk among us? Why are some people’s eyes filled with greed? I would use my own eyes to see through the evils of this world and cleanse its hidden hells. I would give my flesh and blood to hold back countless monsters, in exchange for peace and prosperity in the human realm. ---Fang Miaomiao never expected an old flame to return, but the 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 The Tavern and the Mountain Stronghold 酒楼与山寨 The sharp-tongued, money-hungry tavern keeper vs. the “steady” and wealthy third-in-command of a bandit stronghold. After a murder, Lin Xingxing transmigrates to ancient times and unexpectedly becomes the third-in-command of Longhu Stronghold. While searching for treasure, her second brother is ambushed by a man in black, setting the two on a collision course. As they search for the man in black, they happen to learn that he runs a tavern called “Four Seas, No Home.” The pair set out to collect 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 Code of Peril 危情密码 What should you do when your ex cheats on you and then asks to get back together? Make him disappear. She never wanted to see the traitor again. And then, in the surveillance footage, he vanished from her doorstep, only to be found brutally murdered in the outskirts... A bloodstained handkerchief that follows her like a shadow, death notices appearing everywhere, and a deadly code she must crack. She struggles and tries to escape, unaware that the abyss lies right beneath her feet... 13Reads7.7Score—14d adds
- 34 I Solve Major Cases in Yungang 我在云港破大案 [Criminal Investigation] [No Romance] [Standalone Cases] Yungang is a fine city, blessed with mountains, rivers, and forests. The rich live south of the river, the poor north. A single river divides two worlds. Wang Jianjun is an ordinary delivery driver. As usual, he drives from the south to the north with a load of goods. At 2:01 a.m. on the first day, he is caught on camera crossing Bridge No. 3. There are no streetlights on the bridge. The only thing visible in the footage is the tail light —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 Sealed Case Files: The Stories of Those Who Went Astray 尘封案卷：那些失足者的故事 They were once “suspects” in case files, branded as “fallen souls.” But when you clear away the fog surrounding each case and step into their pasts, you discover that every fall from grace hides a complicated life story no one knows about. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 In This Moment, You Are My Only Answer 在这时光里，你是我的唯一解 (Mystery is the main focus, with romance as a secondary element) (High-IQ deputy team leader & composed, confident team leader) “Captain Xi, we're such a well-matched team!” “Deputy Lin, I really understand you less and less...” After a transfer, Lin Shuangqian arrived in the capital from Jiangzhou. When she first met Xi Rui, he seemed just like the grumpy old man from any other novel. But after working together, she saw a different side of him. Xi Rui was quite impressive on the job. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 Ferry Archives 摆渡档案 Shen Mo is a criminal psychology consultant with hyperthymesia and mirror-touch synesthesia. He can experience a victim's fear in their final moments, making him the police's only trump card for solving baffling cases, but he must forever endure the endless agony of being unable to forget. Nine unsolvable cases erupt across the city in quick succession: corpses recreated as famous paintings, voluntary confinement in locked rooms, ordinary people having their identities completely replaced, deat 3Reads—Score114d adds
- 38 The Whole City Is Ordered Not to Investigate Me, but I Solve the Case by Reexamining Old Files 全城禁查我靠旧案复查抓疯了凶手 Li Mo, a marginalized archivist, unexpectedly gains the special ability to uncover the truth behind old cases. Under pressure from a citywide ban on investigating cold cases, he refuses to be cowed by oppression or threats, and joins forces with policewoman Lin Yiyi to pursue one sealed case after another. As the layers are peeled back, a shocking massacre that wiped out an entire family exposes a corrupt web that has held sway for years. Facing desperate odds, he makes all the hard evidence pub —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 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
- 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... 436Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 41 The Unspoken Words: Personality Manipulation 弦外音之人格操纵 [An early work; the writing is still rough!] [Read the blurb first. Only follow the story if you can accept this setup!] [Some plot points involve personal fictional additions. Please don't compare them with reality!] [If you're okay with this kind of plot, follow along with the story.] [One more time: The male lead has an ex. The heroine is caught between two men and feels conflicted. Only read on if you're okay with that. No further explanations.] "Outgoing, uninhibited criminal investigation 107Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 42 My Husband Is a Homicide Detective, Yet I Tell Fortunes for Murderers 老公是刑警，我却给杀人犯算命 Domestic violence, workplace bullying, animal abuse, school violence… When we suffer through such hardships, should we find a way to overcome them, or take revenge on those who put us through them? In B City in 2023, criminal investigation captain Lu Huai and tarot reader Wan Qingqing become caught in a spell of cases. Each case is shrouded in mystery and rife with pain and hostility, and each corresponds to a tarot card. The Hanged Man, the Four of Swords, Strength, the Tower: are they really j 25Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 Detective Casebook 侦情探案簿 A radiant, clear-headed beauty VS a handsome, upright police captain [Crime-solving + Mystery + Sweet romance + Deduction + Fictional setting, with cities but no provinces, all for the sake of the plot.] Just as Su Qingmei is about to quit her job, she unexpectedly gets caught up in a murder case and meets Zhen Chengming, captain of Criminal Investigation Team One. As the investigation deepens, it leads to a case from eleven years ago... Su Qingmei says gloomily, “I've been practically living at 584Reads8.0Score10614d adds
- 44 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
- 45 Sweet Romance! The Chaste Captain Kisses and Spoils Her 甜宠！禁欲队长吻她宠她 [Criminal Investigation + 1v1 Romance + Two Strong Leads + Case Solving] She was a renowned PhD in psychology: rational, sharp-minded, and slow to trust. Yet he, a man who never played by the rules, steadily broke down her defenses. Every time she trusted him, her understanding of him was overturned. Every time she doubted him, her suspicions were confirmed. And so fate bound the two of them together. 332Reads—Score—14d adds
- 46 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
- 47 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 59Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 48 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, 182Reads8.0Score10014d adds
- 49 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
- 50 Live Well 要好好活着 Film and television rights have been sold. A sexy, cool, and capable middle-aged female driver picks up a young man on the road who is bent on dying, and gradually rekindles his desire to live. What seems like a romantic encounter is actually a carefully planned revenge by the heroine... 8Reads—Score—14d adds
