Novels like The Silent Killer
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as The Silent Killer, best match first.
- 1 Can the Lost Find Their Way Back? 迷途知返否？ [Modern romance + mystery + a touch of a golden finger] Qin Chuchu happens to get to know him after helping him uncover the secret behind his sister’s death. A notebook helps her put the pieces together, and the two are brought together by fate. “Are you sure what you know is the truth?” “Of course! Do you think I don’t know who you are?” “Seeing you like this puts our minds at ease! Guys, get him!” She starts out as a clueless rookie at solving mysteries, but gradually turns into a girl plagued —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 The Killer in the Dark 黑暗中的凶手 [Mystery] + [Deduction] + [No Romance] Li Luan, captain of the criminal investigation squad, is “on the front lines of fighting crime.” Starting with what appears to be an ordinary murder, he gradually uncovers a secret and unsolved case buried thirteen years ago. Everyone involved in that case is murdered one by one, until the culprit behind it all turns out to be the person closest to him! 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 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
- 4 Solve Cases with Old Donkey: Everyone’s a Suspect 跟着老驴来探案，人人都是嫌疑犯 Are murderers always utterly evil? Is what you see and hear really the truth? Join Old Lu on a case, where everyone is a suspect. The known facts: the victim is dead. The victim is either male or female. The killer is either someone the victim knew or a stranger. The victim and the killer are either locals or outsiders. The woven bags and wheeled suitcases contain either people or pieces of people. Under the great memory-recovery technique, no one can keep from confessing their crimes. 5.3kReads—Score23314d adds
- 5 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
- 6 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
- 7 The Longhai Mystery 长海谜案 498Reads—Score10314d adds
- 8 The Whole Capital Awaits My Solution to the Case 全京城都等我破案 [Transmigration + Mystery + Powerful Couple] Thanks for asking. I'm in the Great Liang, fresh out of the bridal chamber. My name is Wen Zhao. In the modern world, I worked with the dead all the time. I never expected that after transmigrating, I'd open my eyes and find myself accused of killing the young heir of the Marquis's residence. Me: ? Heavens above, distinguish the innocent from the guilty! A white silk noose was already prepared nearby, and the clan elders were rushing me to my death. I 1kReads—Score10214d adds
- 9 Are Humans Born Good? 人之初，性本善？ This book isn't all about dismemberment and body mutilation. It also features plenty of murder cases, many of which took place in the 1980s and 1990s. Back then, with few surveillance cameras and DNA technology still in its infancy, it was all too easy for killers to hide. This book is based on real cases. If you're interested, leave a comment in the reviews. And, as always, please vote for the book. Haha. 128Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 Hunting Down the Killer 缉凶 The author has just uploaded two short stories, both free to read! The Shocking Scam and The Eerie Elevator When hatred escalates, it becomes a crime, and criminals must be punished. There are no colorful tales here, only bizarre and terrifying cases: a killer who vanished, a murder with a tissue, a rabid patient with a thirst for blood... 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 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
- 12 Detective Luo 罗探 By a bizarre twist of fate, Luo Yi stumbled into a forbidden zone. To return to the real world, he must complete a special task assigned by the local leader. Thus began a long journey of exploration~ 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 The Secret Case Files 秘闻探案录 (Linked episodic stories + lighthearted mystery + period crime-solving + romance + mutual devotion) The story consists of five arcs in five volumes: The Theater Star Scandal, The Gala of the Elite, Death of the Dance Hall Queen, The Cursed Manor, and The Grand Finale: Happily Ever After. Jiang Ming is a renowned detective in the capital. Together with his partner, Detective Bureau Chief Zhou Boyuan, forensic doctor Zhang Zhao, and the director's daughter Shen Ruoyan, he protects the city and kee 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 What Is Miss Jiang Really Plotting? 姜小姐到底有什么图谋 [Suspense + romance + deduction + time-travel transmigration + science fiction] Seven cases, three timelines, and two points of view. A secretive, quirky heroine VS a talkative hero who is always getting wrapped around her finger. When Xu Tang first met Jiang Yao, he thought he was seeing a ghost. She could walk through walls and turn invisible. Jiang Yao told him that she would die in six months, and only Xu Tang could save her. If he refused to listen, she would turn into a ghost with a “re —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 The Tea Business Goes On 荼事仍在 [One-on-one romance + she pursues him, then regrets it too late] Half of Wen Tu’s blood carries the genes of a villain, while the other half flows with the genes of a truly good person. Yet before she knew right from wrong, her father trained her to be cold-blooded. Before her wings had fully grown, she buried her true self deep within. But a “stranger” who had grown up with her saw through her. And so, one troublesome affair after another began to unfold between them. 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 Tracing Clues Through Bones 证骨寻踪 An absolutely impossible crime: the unique DNA and fingerprints of Chen Shian, a victim personally identified and cremated by the forensic department's chief expert three years ago, keep turning up at the scenes of a series of new murders. Is this a shocking miscarriage of justice, an elaborate act of revenge, or an unprecedented challenge to science? 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 My Demon-Hunting Boyfriend 我的除妖师男友 She is the granddaughter of a shaman from a Miao village, born with eyes that can see ghosts. Her family has passed down the art of exorcism for generations, so why is she the one who turned out to be utterly useless? With no other choice, her grandmother sealed her spirit eyes. But an accident opened them again, and from that moment on, she could no longer stay out of things. Her grandmother said it was fate. To escape her destiny, she went alone to an unfamiliar city and wandered its streets i 27Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 Interrogation Records 侦讯记录 Minghai City policewoman Ji Lingge meets a delinquent named Fasa, a murder suspect, while investigating a killing with no witnesses. She discovers his astonishing talent for “digging holes” during interrogations. Soon, another unsolved case rocks a school, and Ji Lingge turns to Fasa for help. Although Fasa faces a suspect with the same skill as his own, he still solves the case with ease. But the cases keep coming, and Fasa and Ji Lingge begin working together: a mysterious fall from a building —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 Detective Fugui 富桂神探 [Standalone Cases + Crime Solving + Suspense + The Dark Side of Human Nature + Healing + Redemption] A 130-pound cafe owner struggling to keep her business afloat, a self-destructive delivery boy, and a middle-aged detective. By chance, the three cross paths and face one extraordinary case after another, each baffling but involving no elaborate tricks. A retired doctor jumps from a building with a baby suffering from mermaid syndrome; a second scam ensnares victims already trapped in a pyramid —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 The Silent Flaw 无声的破绽 A Silent Flaw —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 Bitter Fruit 恶果 Police officer Wu Zheng is caught up in a locked-room murder case and is killed to cover it up. His father, Wu Ming, sets out to uncover the truth for his son. A bathroom concealing hidden secrets, a mysterious rain village, an eerie research institute: following a trail of clues, he draws closer to the evil that was set in motion twenty years ago... 66Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 22 Page Seven Memorandum: A Detective Story 第七页备忘录【探案】 —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 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
- 24 Case Closed 此案告破 Case Closed —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 Don't Fish Me Out! 别捞！ Floodwaters washed away the old bridge, and a clamshell bucket dredged a skeleton from the concrete. The knot was the kind used on sand-dredging boats. The dead man was Lao Qi, an informant who had supposedly fled with the money twenty-three years ago. But the name on the arrest warrant belonged to his mentor. He had died three whole months after his supposed escape. He hadn't fled. He'd been held captive, silenced, and poured into the bridge pier. Qin Zhen, a former criminal investigator demo —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 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
- 27 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
- 28 Tracking Evil 追踪罪恶 This story follows the male lead, criminal investigator Lin Ze, and the female lead, forensic pathologist Xu Yue, as they solve cases alongside their team. After working together for a long time, they crack many major cases, and their relationship gradually changes. They write love letters together and, in the end, grow old side by side. 21Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 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
- 30 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
- 31 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
- 32 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
- 33 I’m Just an Auxiliary Police Officer. You Want Me to Investigate a Case? 我只是个辅警，你让我查案？ A short crime-solving novel with a single male protagonist and a series-of-cases format. There’s nothing but cases to solve! It’s that simple: just pick whichever case you want to read. You don’t have to worry about the plots not connecting. Chapters without titles are part of the main storyline. You can skip them without affecting your enjoyment. 92Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 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… 133Reads—Score10214d adds
- 35 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
- 36 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
- 37 The End of the Genius and the Madman 天才与疯子的终焉 Also known as Genius Ends in Madness The first innovative novel of its kind in the country!!! [Classic mystery and deduction] + [hard science fiction at its core] A modern-day, pure classic detective novel that combines hard science fiction on a psychological level, with not a single logical flaw and every detail airtight. When you try to explain any phenomenon in the world, you will find that every question eventually leads back to philosophy, because humans are the ones who define categories. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 38 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
- 39 I’m a Yin-Yang Master at a Psychiatric Hospital 我在精神病院当阴阳先生 [Modern Urban + Cthulhu-Style Psychiatric Hospital] When Chen Sanmu was carried into Qingshan Psychiatric Hospital by paramedics, clutching his family's ancient book, Records of the Strange from the Yellow Springs, he swore he'd show those white-coated doctors what it meant that "at the end of science lies the occult." In the intensive care ward, he mixed sedatives with black dog blood to draw talismans, used the electroshock machine as a ritual implement to command the Five Thunders, and turned —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 The Deadly Rabbit Man 致命兔人 Cheerful psychologist vs. stern criminal investigation captain A chilling nursery rhyme about a rabbit sparks a series of murders spanning ten years. A rabbit-like figure appears at every crime scene. Ten years ago, seven high school students went on a trip together. Six were killed. Ten years later, the rabbit-like figure appears again beside Su Fei, the sole survivor. If the rabbit-masked killer hadn’t returned, psychologist Su Fei would never have suspected that the stoic police officer Luo M 556Reads8.7Score10014d adds
- 41 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
- 42 Dreambound Bookshop 缘梦书局 A gifted detective with special abilities teams up with a beautiful agent of extraordinary strength. Using a bookstore as their base, they investigate the dark side of society. One baffling case after another, layer upon layer of domestic and foreign forces lurking in the shadows: whether through perfect teamwork or overwhelming ability, neither corrupt power brokers, rampant criminal gangs, nor traitors within national security can escape the bookstore’s scrutiny. French gangsters, Vietnamese p 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 Wrong Body: A Deadly Game of Two Faces 错躯：双面死局 [Mystery + mind-bending + body swap] It seemed like an ordinary kidnapping spree, but it dragged him into an endless abyss... When he woke up, police detective Chen Yuan had switched bodies, and with none other than the kidnapper he was hunting... —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 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
- 45 I Said I'd Collect Scrap, Not Solve Cases This Well 说好的收破烂，结果这么会破案 [Two powerful leads + devoted to each other + the supernatural + solving crimes + special affection + a touch of ensemble cast] A beautiful, formidable antique shop owner vs. a beautiful, tragic, formidable, unhinged CEO Wen Ci is the famously eccentric owner of a shop on Antique Street. She only takes goods from the dead. Jiang Yuhuai is the business world’s living King of Hell: signing contracts with his left hand and handling guns with his right. The two people who should never have crossed p 104Reads—Score—14d adds
- 46 Psychic Variety Show 通灵综艺 [Mystery, deduction, twists, and a plot-driven story] “Zhou Ying! Zhou Ying! Zhou Ying!” Beneath a beam of light, the Muse slowly approaches. “Big sister…” Zhou Ying opens her eyes. It's Jiang Shiyue again. “Why is it you again?” The same setting, the same characters, a similar story. Is this a parallel universe, or the Truman Show, deliberately staged by someone? “Zhou Ying, not everyone can become Zhou Ying.” “Sisi, are you still there?” “Do you believe in communicating with spirits? Do y 17Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 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
- 48 The Sleuthing Scumbag 渣探 (Mystery + thriller + mind-bending) When a former scumbag boss gets out of prison and doesn’t plan to make a comeback or reclaim his territory, but instead becomes a detective, you’d better watch out. What happens when ruthlessness, cunning, scheming, and viciousness are all turned toward solving crimes? Every crime and conspiracy will be crushed completely! As the saying goes, only a villain can deal with another villain. For the sake of justice in his heart, he doesn’t mind playing the devil f 88Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 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
- 50 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
