Novels like The Silent Killer
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as The Silent Killer, best match first.
- 51 I Was Searching My Desk Mate's Backpack, I Swear I Didn't See the Murder Weapon 翻女同桌书包，我真没看见凶器 [High intelligence + investigations + no System + no female lead + ruthless decisiveness] What would you do if you suddenly found a murder weapon in your classmate's schoolbag... Call the police! Or... Save your own skin! People are as white as a sheet of paper. So... A little stain can turn them black... It's the middle of the night. Why hasn't my deskmate gone home yet? What is she doing... What? She's going through my schoolbag. What's going on... Half an hour later. My deskmate finally left. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 52 The Case Files 疑案卷宗 They came from different families. One became a police officer, another a hated murderer. Can you follow the many hidden clues to find the mastermind? Sometimes seeing isn’t believing. He’ll mislead you and send you down another path. 171Reads—Score—14d adds
- 53 No Flirting During Criminal Investigations 刑侦中，禁止撒狗粮 Captain Fu firmly believes that women in the new era can hold up half the sky. Every one of them is a martial arts expert who can scale walls, leap across rooftops, and smash bricks with her bare hands. One shout can shake the mountains and rivers, and one stomp can bring the mountains crashing down! At the very least, they can treat staying up all night at a murder scene and living on instant noodles like child’s play, then chase down cars on foot and take on killers. But “Carry a body? No, no, 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 54 Murder Is Forbidden 谋杀禁忌 [A print edition and screen adaptation are in the works. Stay tuned!] There are no ghosts in this world. Trace evidence can explain every supernatural case. A brilliant but forgotten prodigy expelled from the police academy uncovers the truth behind bizarre supernatural cases and gruesome crimes: the ghostly food delivery case, the entertainment industry’s spirit-raising rituals, murder by curse, the ghost who “expires after a month,” the sexual predator case... Black Rock’s first major work to 22Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 55 Canvas and Badge 画布与警徽 [Genius Painter and Writer] VS [High-Energy Police Officer] [Sweet Romance + One-on-One + No Rivalry Between Women + No Nonsensical Plotlines + A Touch of Angst + Age Gap + Both Leads Are Each Other's First] Lu Chen, a 28-year-old homicide detective, is as steady and sharp as his profession demands. Years of fieldwork have given him a healthy sun-kissed complexion, and the scar between his left thumb and forefinger is both a badge of honor and a reminder of his obsessive attention to case detail 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 56 City Detective: Zhao Wuwei Tracks Down Bizarre Cases 都市神探：刑警赵无畏的奇案追踪 In a nutshell, it’s a passionate story about a brilliant detective and an insightful psychologist teaming up to solve baffling urban cases, unravel one mystery after another, and protect the city’s peace and justice. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 57 The Death of Yu Lian 玉莲之死 Late one night, Xiao Yulian mysteriously dies in her office. What shocks everyone is that the autopsy reveals bodily fluids from two different men. Who was the real killer? What kind of person was Xiao Yulian? And what drove the killer to murder her? These are the mysteries we must unravel. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 58 The Sin Punisher: A Bizarre Case of Murder 惩罪者：诡案迷凶 A caged flower of evil, the beginning of the Fuming City case, a Dizang King pendant, and a North Star symbol: each is like a shackle from the abyss, tormenting He Sheng’s soul. The killer is grotesquely twisted and brazen, even mailing death gifts to the police. The terrifying signs left at the scene are like nightmares under a curse. Are these all the work of fate, or deliberate acts of revenge? With no other way forward, He Sheng’s identity as a frontline criminal investigator conceals the fa 47Reads—Score—14d adds
- 59 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
- 60 The Seventh Investigation Team 第七探案组 The Seventh Criminal Investigation Unit, led by Captain Wan, specializes in unsolved cases in the city. Each member has a role to play, and together they piece together the truth. No romantic entanglements, no connections to old cases, no workplace drama: they let the evidence speak and tear through the fog to reveal the truth behind each case! 46Reads—Score—14d adds
- 61 Deduction: Murder Game 推理：杀人游戏 Have you ever witnessed a murder with your own eyes? Do you know how the killer escaped after a crime unfolded right in front of you? Do you want to know who was really pulling the strings? You saw the crime scene, but not the layers of seemingly simple riddles behind the case. With her meticulous mind, she will take you on a journey to uncover the astonishing twists and turns hidden behind each case... —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 62 Hunting Killers of the Heart Demon 心魔缉凶 Beneath the neon-lit night sky of Chengdu, a battle of intellect and psychology quietly begins. Lin Xiaoqing, a young psychologist, has always believed she is good at reading people, until she meets Li Wenbin, a mysterious patient. This seemingly ordinary middle-aged man hints at a string of murders, gradually drawing her into a deadly game of psychological manipulation. Meanwhile, as criminal investigator Zhao Ming pursues the case, he discovers that every clue points to Lin Xiaoqing's clinic. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 63 After Breaking Off the Engagement, the Cold-Faced Regent Begged Me to Examine Bones 退婚后，冷面摄政王求我验骨 The dead cannot speak, but bones can. Reborn on the day of her rebirth, she throws down her divorce papers in front of everyone. Her ex-husband panics, his beloved first love grows frantic, and all of the capital waits for her to meet a miserable end. Instead, she crouches over a bone-inspection table, her hands covered in bone ash, while a living King of Hell from the imperial court stands behind her. He says, “Move aside. I’ll hold the lamp for her.” In her previous life, Shen Jinghong gave ev 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 64 The Flute Player: I'll See You Off on Your Final Journey 吹笙人：送你最后一程 A terrifying shadow in the rain, a ghostly wail from a high-rise, a pair of eerie red high heels, inexplicable red stains in a bathroom stall... One wrongful case after another gradually comes to light. I'm the last person who plays the sheng: I'll see you on your final journey. A heads-up: The first chapter isn't very good, and I can't revise it. Please don't rush to drop the book, dear readers. Keep going and there are surprises ahead. This is a new book and doesn't have a rating yet. The lead —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 65 At the Convenience Store at Dawn, a Mysterious Powerhouse Has Set His Sights on Me 凌晨便利店，我被神秘大佬盯上了 Modern light mystery + healing, sweet romance + mutual redemption + detective work At three in the morning, Lin Wan was the only one left in the convenience store. She saw someone toss a black bag into a trash can in the alley. By the light of the moon, she made out a pair of eyes utterly devoid of warmth. From that day on, the mysterious man who always appeared in the early hours began keeping watch outside her convenience store every night. He said, “Don’t be afraid. I’m here.” Only later did 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 66 I Was Just Fishing by the Roadside, So How Did I Become the Godfather of Criminal Investigation? 路边摸个鱼，咋成刑侦祖师爷了 [Out-of-the-box crime investigation] [Unexpectedly flashy protagonist] [System-powered] [Lighthearted everyday life] [High-IQ mind games] [A laid-back traffic cop who just wants to clock out on time vs. a major-crimes unit at its wits’ end] The protagonist is a grassroots traffic cop who absolutely hates trouble. Every day, all he wants is to hand out parking tickets, hit his quota, and clock out on time. But one day, while ticketing a van parked illegally by the roadside, the nervous owner tri 16Reads—Score—14d adds
- 67 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
- 68 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
- 69 The Smiling Sleuth: A Brilliant Detective Who Plays by No Rules 笑面追凶：推理天才不着四六 [Classic deduction, no female lead, no System, no saccharine romance, hard-boiled suspense and mystery] A kidnapper demands a hundred million. Do they want the money, or the hostage's life? A playboy is murdered. How did the killer control the time of death, ensuring the victim died without ever realizing it? An arson case and a poisoning. How does the crime in the first case become the key clue that exposes the method used in the second? At 22, he is a criminal investigation specialist. He is a 17Reads—Score—14d adds
- 70 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
- 71 Criminal Police Notes: Evidence of the Dead (Complete in Two Volumes) 刑警手记之逝者之证（共2册） A masterwork by Wutong Siyu, a celebrated Jinjiang author! What seems like a routine crime-scene examination brings the two of them together by chance, setting them at odds. A seemingly ordinary murder case unexpectedly opens the door to a shocking secret buried for years. A deduction genius with zero life skills versus a forensic queen with a love quotient of minus one hundred. Packed with crime-solving know-how, a steady stream of romantic sparks, and suspenseful, thrilling cases that are clos —Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 72 Criminal Investigation: A Shocking Bloodbath 刑侦之惊天血案 [A roguish detective X a beautiful mortician. Amid a shocking string of murders, only love can bring us peace.] [Crime investigation + suspense + deduction + mind games + two powerful leads + revenge + redemption] Five years ago, Nan Shu walked away from a shocking dismemberment case. She gave up on herself and has carried a deep-seated grudge ever since, all so she could slay the evil dragon with her own hands. But in this perilous case, Lu Yiheng, the deputy captain of the criminal investigati 2Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 73 As Night Gives Way to Dawn: The Perfect Case 长夜将明：刑侦之完美破案 [Mind-Bending Mystery · Case-by-Case Crimes · Hard-Hitting Criminal Investigation · Shocking Twists · Warmth Within the Police Force] The setting in this novel is entirely fictional and does not depict any real people or organizations! The night is long, and crime is shrouded in mystery. In Ningzhou, an economic powerhouse, beneath the dazzling splendor woven by neon lights, unknown cruelty and malice lie in wait in the darkness before dawn, growing wildly at the end of the long night. One bizar 138Reads—Score—14d adds
- 74 Detective Jia 贾案侦探 [Mystery + detective + case-solving + deduction + no System + mind-bending cases + steadily unfolding plot] A locked-room murder leads to an antiques donation case from years ago. A ruthless killer lurking in the shadows carefully assassinates the people who know what the police have discovered, cutting off every lead. But evidence of a crime never disappears, and the law's net may be wide, but no criminal can slip through forever. 21Reads—Score—14d adds
- 75 Superbrain: I Can Replay Crime Scenes 超脑之我能回放犯罪现场 Genius girl Ji Yan unexpectedly becomes a key witness to the bizarre death of a billionaire. Was it a coincidence? Divine retribution? Or was someone behind it? A stranger with no connection to the victim in life became the first witness, and Ji Yan was drawn into the case. Every night, she lies awake. Fortunately, she meets the aloof forensic doctor Jin Peizhou. Together, they reconstruct the crime scene and professionally analyze every detail of the body. They peel back the layers to uncover t 4Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 76 A Con Artist? I'm the Grandmaster of Con Artists 骗子？我才是骗子祖师爷 Qin Xiao was one of the leaders of a scam ring. After learning that his girlfriend was pregnant, he decided to quit for good, only for his sworn brother to cruelly murder her. After his death, Qin Xiao’s soul transmigrates into another person’s body, setting him on a path of revenge... —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 77 Has My Girlfriend Been Kidnapped? 我女朋友被绑架了吗？ First it was kidney-harvesting gangs in Myanmar, now there’s a dismemberment case in Thailand. Lin Xiaoyan, a female influencer, is kidnapped and held for ransom while traveling in Thailand. Who abducted her? Her boyfriend, Li Mingbo, is frantic with worry and decides to go to T Country himself to find the truth, gradually uncovering a vast conspiracy hidden in the shadows. 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 78 The Archives Unit 档案组 [Horror + Mystery + Deduction] (This story is entirely fictional.) In the world we live in, countless mysterious corners often lie hidden beneath the surface calm. Events that cannot be easily explained by common sense are like phantoms in the fog, drawing people in to seek the truth behind them. And this book, The Archives, will take you on a journey of exploration into a world filled with mystery and wonder. Liu Yumin was originally just an unassuming employee in the police station’s records 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 79 The Great Case of Xijin 西金大案 In 1997, a dismemberment case at Xijin University caused a nationwide sensation. The case remained unsolved for 27 years. Against the backdrop of criminal investigation innovation at the Provincial Public Security Department, it has now resurfaced as a landmark case. The case forms the thread running through the whole novel, whose story weaves together suspense and deduction, archaeology, cutting-edge technology, love and family, and documentary realism... It paints a picture of the times from t 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 80 The Distance of Sin 孽之距 This novel is part of a mystery series. After finishing the college entrance exam, protagonist Li Sihang visited his girlfriend’s home to meet her parents for the first time. A murder took place in the house. He was knocked unconscious by a blow to the head and suffered a mild concussion, while everyone in his girlfriend’s family was killed. Afterward, he applied to join the police and eventually became a criminal investigator. He hoped that his efforts would help his girlfriend rest in peace so —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 81 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
- 82 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
- 83 Reborn as a Young Wife: A Village Official in the 1980s 重生小媳妇，我在八零年代当村官 [No clichés, no invincibility, no System, no wish fulfillment. If that bothers you, read at your own risk]☜ Lin Xiao, a college student about to graduate, accidentally falls from a building and transmigrates into the body of a newlywed in Peach Blossom Village. She had planned to keep a low profile, raise dogs, and farm, but her modern way of thinking catches the village chief's attention. Between the trouble caused by her awful sisters-in-law and her bond with a mysterious puppy, she is dragged —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 84 Major Crimes Squad: The Blue Rabbit's Revenge 重案小队：蓝兔子的复仇 [Ensemble Cast, Criminal Investigation, Revenge, Multiple Cases, Female-Oriented, Mystery] The sudden appearance of a headless female corpse on camera sets a long-planned revenge plot in motion. A returning survivor leisurely begins a game of chess, reopening a match that began years ago, one move at a time. The evils they once committed become an altar on which to mourn their past defeat, as a new round of slaughter begins. Led by Lu Heng, the criminal investigation team of the Shanhe City Publ —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 85 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
- 86 The Girl Who Could See Sounds 看见声音的少女 Serious Synopsis: A young woman who can “see” other people’s voices, a criminal investigator plagued by threatening phone calls, and a series of cases that seem unrelated yet are connected by countless threads gradually uncover a hatred buried for many years. Lighthearted Synopsis: On a certain captain’s wedding night, the police station receives a report. “Hello, 110? Someone here is harassing an innocent young woman.” “Oh, let him. And while you’re at it... wish our captain a pleasant evening! 18Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 87 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 146Reads—Score—14d adds
- 88 The Hidden Face 隐藏的脸 A mysterious woman. A series of terrifying nightmares. Years ago, the woman was murdered in a string of killings. Lu Hao has never met her, so why does she keep appearing in his dreams? Is this the work of the supernatural, or a memory he deliberately buried? What exactly connects Lu Hao, this mysterious woman, and the unending murders? Could one person be behind the series of killings spanning so many years? Can the truth hidden behind this bloody haze finally be revealed? 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 89 You Were Supposed to Take the Arts Exam, So Why Did You End Up in Criminal Investigation? 让你艺考，你考到刑侦去了？ Li Guan has a secret: everyone looks like an old person to him. People say it’s hard to paint skin and harder still to capture the bones beneath. For him, it’s the other way around. The pretty campus belle looks like an old woman, and a strapping young man looks like an old man, making it remarkably easy for him to draw bones and muscles. He thought he would spend his life this way, different from others but otherwise uneventful. Then a young, handsome female classmate showed up, and with her ca 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 90 A Box Set of Highly Rated Mystery and Suspense Novels (3 Books) 高评推理悬疑小说套装（共3册） This work brings together three highly rated mystery novels: The Invisible Elephant, Plum Blossom Nail, and The Long Night Is Coming. The Invisible Elephant: Elephant, whose real name is Wu Xing, is a newspaper reporter with an extraordinary sense of smell. He needs eight and a half hours of sleep every day and is afraid of camera flashes. One day, while working, he comes across a bizarre murder. The victim was strangled to death with a rope, dressed in a red bellyband, blindfolded with black cl 15Reads9.1Score—14d adds
- 91 The Strange Bones Speak 诡骨尸语 The story follows forensic investigator Gu Fei and policewoman Chen Yao, whose lives are changed by an accident. Together, they seek truth and justice through a series of baffling cases! (This story is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people is purely coincidental!) 162Reads—Score—14d adds
- 92 Criminal Files 犯罪档案 Only after you left did I realize that you were the one I had always loved. But it was too late. Everyone knows Wen Xun. Whenever they mention that man, they can only sigh. The thought that comes to them all is the same: what a shame. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 93 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
- 94 Behind the Murder 命案背后 Mystery, investigation, and case after case unraveled thread by thread. It takes multiple twists before the truth finally comes to light, letting readers share in the thrill of solving each crime. The cases grow more complex as the story goes on, making it even more compelling. 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 95 The Secret Iron Box 秘密铁盒 [Mystery • Deduction • Romance • Dark • Human Nature • Two Male Leads] The owner of a villa suddenly dies. Was it suicide, an accident, or murder? A single murder case dredges up the young men’s and women’s painful, secret pasts. Their love and hate, tangled relationships, and memories of youth stir beneath the surface. A girl’s secret adolescence, hidden in an iron box, and the crimes behind a charity aid program have remained unknown to all. There are more cases behind this one. Who has been w 14Reads—Score—14d adds
- 96 A Survival Guide to the Blind-Box Life Under Seattle's Bridges 西雅图桥洞盲盒生存指南 Seattle, a steel jungle folded beneath the weight of capital. In hillside mansions, the plutocrats party through the night. Beneath the bridges, nameless bodies are tossed into the dark every day like industrial waste. Desperate for money, North American student Lu Di takes a low-level night-shift gig collecting bodies for the King County Medical Examiner's Office, just to stay alive. While everyone else avoids crime scenes, he sees them as untapped gold mines beyond the reach of the law. With 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 97 Evil Buried Deep 深埋下的罪恶 My new novel, The Silent Boy, is a sequel series to this book. If you’re interested, you can find it on my profile. Many thanks! ♥♥♥ (Mystery + criminal investigation + coming of age + human nature. The male and female leads are drawn into the case because of the people they each love. The investigation takes center stage, with romance as a supporting element.) A scandal-hit actress is found brutally murdered at home, setting off a storm of rumors and a chain of events. The culprit seems to be r 292Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 98 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* 43Reads—Score—14d adds
- 99 Night Watch Detective 守夜刑警 Everyone on the Criminal Investigation Team says I'm cursed. Someone died in a case my father investigated, my mother died in front of a mirror, and even my partner nearly lost their life. Then I took on the dismemberment case. The victim had been cut into seven pieces, each incision dusted with sandalwood powder. The forensic pathologist said it was the work of a deranged killer. I said it wasn't. Because in the second-floor window at the crime scene, I saw a woman in a red dress. Rain passed s 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 100 The Criminal Psychologist 罪案心理师 Genius profiler vs. tough homicide squad captain A hand inside a wall, a charred corpse in a cave, human limb fragments in a pigsty... Antisocial personalities... High-IQ crimes... Serial murders... Homicide squad captain Song Qingshan and genius profiler Chu Yanran take you to crime scenes, where they peel back layer after layer of mystery, explore the darkness of human nature, and catch the real culprits! Suspense + deduction + bizarre and unsolved cases + high-IQ crimes + serial murders + psy 3.7kReads6.9Score34814d adds
